Episode #154 – Nick is joined by Leif Babin, former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander and co-author of the NY Times Bestseller: Extreme Ownership. They discuss the most prominent distinctions between military and civilian leaders, how powerful leadership is about considering other people’s perspectives, why simplicity in your communication makes you more impactful, and how ‘silent leaders’ can tend to be the best ones. Nick and Leif also recount gripping stories from their military experiences and how they shaped their future endeavors. “If you interact with other humans in any capacity, you are a leader.” Even without a ‘title,’ you are a leader. Leif passionately speaks to the need to own this responsibility and positively impact the lives of those around you. This episode jumps into practical, inspiring commentary on our lives from two tremendous leaders. About Leif Babin: A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Leif served thirteen years in the Navy, including nine in the SEAL Teams. As a SEAL platoon commander in SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, he planned and led major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the US Army’s 1st Armored Division achieve victory. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. Leif returned from combat and became the primary leadership instructor for all officers graduating from the SEAL training pipeline. There, he reshaped SEAL leadership training to better prepare the next generation of SEAL officers for the immense challenges of combat. During his last tour, Leif served as Operations Officer and Executive Officer at a SEAL Team where he again deployed to Iraq with a Special Operations Task Force. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart. Upon his departure from active duty, Leif co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting company, where he serves as President, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor. Echelon Front helps others build their own high-performance winning teams. More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

We're live with another Q&A session with Nick and Jordan Utter! The guys sit down to answer questions that you submitted on Instagram; with topics like: is social media essential to build a brand, how is Nick's health different during the Hybrid Build vs an Ultra Marathon prep, the best way to maintain a consistent, healthy diet, how to not sacrifice culture for the sake of growth, and does Nick drink alcohol.  These episodes happen periodically from questions Nick will ask on his Instagram Story, so if you have questions for him, follow Nick @nickbarefitness.  And follow along the Youtube Series "The Hybrid Build" on Youtube. New Episodes launch every Monday at 10:00AM CST More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

Episode #148 Nick sits down with BPN leadership Kat Thomas, CRO, and Josh Holley, CFO, to discuss why BPN is expanding into retail. Even through all the success BPN has experienced, having products on store shelves will be a huge jump for the company. The team explains the decision making and thought process behind BPN's next big move, along with answering questions such as: "What advice would you give your younger self?" and "How much money does Starbucks make from their pumpkin spice drinks?" More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

Episode #147 Stefany Bare is BACK ON THE SHOW! She joins Nick on the podcast for their first public conversation since having their newborn, Charli Grace Bare. They answer questions that you all submitted via their Instagram about how their marriage has adjusted since being parents and what they've learned about each other in the process. Nick and Stef have honest and specific conversation that makes for a refreshing episode. Follow Stef on Instagram: @stefany.bare Check out her website: stefanybare.com More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

In this episode, Nick sits down with Layne Norton and discusses all the nuances of modern-day health research. They dive into the distinction between bro-science versus hypothesis-centered research, how to approach reading a medical study instead of self-help books, and Layne shares a number of stories of his fitness journey throughout the years. They also cover their entrepreneurial experiences and love for body building. Layne drops a ton of scientific knowledge so bring a pen and paper! Layne Norton, Ph.D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He is a current IPF and USAPL world and national record-holder in squat (668 lb. at 93 kg), and a USAPL national record-holder in deadlift (711 lb. at 93 kg). Layne's Resources: How to read research guide: https://biolayne.com/reps/how-to-read-research-a-biolayne-guide/ REPS Research Review: https://biolayne.com/reps/ Carbon Diet Coach App: http://www.joincarbon.com Coaching: http://www.biolayne.com/coaching Educational courses: https://cleanhealth.edu.au/category/online-courses/layne-norton/ Our Books: https://biolaynestore.com/collections/accessories More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

Nick begins by recapping the smashing success of BPN's 10th Birthday weekend. Thank you to all who came out for Athletic Club, our pop-up shop, and our VIP after-party! We had people fly in from Colorado, New Jersey, San Diego, even Amsterdam. Thank you! Choosing Your Hard literally applies to every single person, because every person has difficult decisions to make throughout their day. Don't let your mind venture off into the extreme examples of "hard"; such as running a marathon, starting a business by yourself, or chipping away at student loans. Those definitely qualify, but bring it personal, as well. Choosing to read before bed instead of watching a TV show on Netflix, doing the dishes for your spouse when you come home from a long day, or being patient with the chaos of the first week of school. Nick breaks down the mindset of Choosing Your Hard and the benefits that it brings to the longevity and sustainability of your life. More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

Episode #141 - Erin Oprea is in town! She comes full of energy and carries great conversation with Nick in this latest episode. They discuss what it was like for Erin to be a woman in the Marines, Erin's idea for a bad-ass dog park and what she's learned from training celebrities throughout her career. Oh, and... they share a giant donut from Round Rock Donut.  About Erin Oprea: The Huffington Report calls Erin a “personal fitness guru.” Her work with celebrities has been seen on Oprah and virtually every television network via the new fit looks of her celebrity clients. She embraced the challenge the U.S. Marine Corps could offer her and enlisted at the age of 20. With nine total years of service including two tours of duty in Iraq, Erin made history when she was appointed to lead the first female platoon attached to the infantry in a war zone. While serving our nation, she became even more aware of the importance of physical fitness and nutrition. She lives in Nashville with her husband Sean and her two boys. As a family they are heavily involved in soccer, sports and other family activities. Find out more at https://erinoprea.com/ More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

Taylor Collins is an entrepreneur and regenerative rancher. Taylor and his wife are the co-founders of Epic Provisions, Force Of Nature Meats, and Roam Ranch. Taylor joins us on this week’s episode to discuss the benefits of regenerative farming and ranching, and how they are hoping to change much more that the soil on the land that they work with, and how we as consumers can support regenerative practices and farmers who make it their goal to raise plants and animals cleanly and ethically. More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

In this week’s episode, Nick shares with us some thoughts on a concept that has been on his mind recently: If something truly matters to you, you will make time for it. Join Nick as he dives into what it means for something to truly matter to you, and how you can effectively prioritize your life to make time for the things that matter most. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Do you have a standard that you live your life by? If so, are you fighting each and every day to uphold that standard? In this episode, Nick breaks down the importance of setting a standard for yourself in life, fitness, business, family, and more; and even more importantly, how we must choose to fight each and every day and ensure that we are holding ourselves accountable to meeting that standard. Through his personal experience, Nick breaks down what this process looks like in his own life, and how you can apply this mindset to your life as well to achieve peak performance, in all aspects of your life. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

It’s no secret. Prices for everything that we as consumers are buying these days have risen. Groceries, gas, and yes, even our supplements have seen price increases over the last year or two. Some blame the pandemic, some blame politicians, some blame greedy CEO’s and executives. What exactly is the real cause of these increases? In this episode, BPN’s CRO, Katherine Thomas, and CFO Josh Holley, join Nick on the podcast to discuss the many factors at play that are causing the prices of consumable goods across all industries to increase. Kat and Josh bring years of experience to the table and are able to provide great insight to how this affects both us as consumers and BPN as a company, and how BPN is positioning itself to continue to raise the standard, bringing the highest quality product to the market, even during these uncertain times. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Natasha Van Der Merwe is an endurance coach, long time professional triathlete and the Director of Team Programs for Bicycle World. Since 2009, Natasha has coached 100's of athletes, including our host Nick Bare, both online and in person covering all aspects of the sport from training guidance and technique on the swim, bike, and run and ensuring all athletes are fueled for training and race day demands. In this episode, Natasha joins us for the second time on the show to talk with Nick about how her business has grown, and how it has given her the unique opportunity to impact the lives of her athletes, and build community that goes beyond the world of triathlons. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

In this solo episode, Nick dives deep into what it means to truly be obsessed with reaching your goals. Often times, society places a negative connotation on the word “obsessed,” and it is labeled as unhealthy. While this can be true, in reality, the only way you will reach ambitious goals in to be obsessed with them. They must occupy your thoughts and you should make most decisions in your life with them in mind.  Healthy obsession is momentum and passion at work. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Steve Weatherford is a former NFL Punter and motivational speaker. He was twice named the fittest man in the NFL, and has played for 5 different teams, and is a Super Bowl XLVI Champion. In this episode, Steve sits down with Nick to share his story and discuss the transformation he has experienced in his time after the NFL. Nick and Steve both identify ways that we can experience transformation in our own lives and become the person that we want to be. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Dan Holguin, aka The Rasta Runner, is an ultramarathon runner, mindset & fitness coach, and transformational speaker. He also is a former professional bull rider, and has competed on American Ninja Warrior multiple times. Dan joins Nick on the show to share his story of overcoming the tragedy, and to discuss the power of mindset and positivity, which he believes has been the greatest contributing factor for the success he’s had in his competitive endeavors as well as his personal life. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Matt Beaudreau is the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools, co-founder of the Apogee Strong Program, keynote Speaker, and host of The Essential 11 Podcast. In this episode, Matt joins Nick to discuss some areas where education system in America comes up short, and how a different approach to education could potentially be the answer to ensuring the next generation reaches their full potential, and becomes the leaders that we need them to be. They also dive deep into how we should parent, how failure should be encouraged for our kids, and how we can inspire the next generation to reach for new heights. Follow Matt on Social Media @mattbeaudreau More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

In this episode, marathon coach Jeff Cunningham sits down with Nick to discuss and recap Nick’s performance at the Buffalo, New York Marathon that he ran on May 29th, 2022. Nick and Coach Jeff discuss the importance of consistency in training, and how that compounded to allow Nick to reach his goal of running Sub-2:50, with a final time of 2:48:11. They also discuss how approaching this entire prep day by day, brick by brick, was crucial for building up to this goal. The documentary on the Buffalo Marathon will be available to view on YouTube on Sunday, June 19th, 2022 at 10am CST. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Mark “Smelly“ Bell is a self proclaimed “meathead millionaire” who has leveraged a successful powerlifting career into a career as an entrepreneur. Mark is the creator of the Sling Shot, an assistive tool for powerlifters to utilize when bench pressing. Mark and Nick sit down in this episode to discuss what true strength is, and how important it is to be strong in all aspects of our life, not just physically. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Chadd Wright is a retired Navy SEAL turned elite ultra-runner who served his country for a decade on multiple deployments to conflict zones across the world -- including a stint on President Obama's security detail. In this conversation Nick sits down with Chadd to discuss life as a SEAL, the allure of ultra-endurance for self-betterment & the importance of having a value system in place to navigate life. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Mark is the author of numerous books, including The Primal Blueprint, which was credited with turbocharging the growth of the primal/paleo movement back in 2009. In 2017, he officially became a New York Times bestselling author with The Keto Reset Diet, which reached the #1 overall bestseller among all books on amazon.com for two days. Mark has written several other books, including popular Primal-themed cookbooks and lifestyle books. In this episode, Nick sits down with Mark to discuss the effects that heavy endurance training has on the human body, as well as some approaches to nutrition that can benefit our performance and lead us to a healthier lifestyle. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Tennessee native and Myrtle Beach Marathon winner Ken Rideout joins Nick today to talk about growing up hustling, mental toughness, and his athletic career. Ken is an advocate of “The Fight.” Growing up in a working class, inner city neighborhood, sports became Ken’s escape. As an endurance athlete, he approaches every event with a fighter mindset, going to battle with himself. At the age of 50, Ken is running faster than he ever has before. Finishing the Myrtle Beach Marathon in 2:30, The London Marathon in 2:29, and The New York Marathon in 2:33, Ken is driven and determined to finish every event he competes with nothing left in the tank, making sure to give his every last ounce of effort. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Cameron Hanes discovered his true passion for bowhunting when he was twenty. Inspired by the physical challenges of stalking elk in the Oregon wilderness—traversing mountainous terrain, braving erratic weather, and evading his quarry’s even more dangerous predators—he began an ever-evolving journey of self-improvement. To become the best bowhunter of wild elk, to the caliber he believed he could be, Cam realized he would need more than archery skills. He would need the stamina and strength that could only come from an athletic training regimen of long-distance running and heavy-weight lifting. And every day for more than thirty years, Cam has put in the work, building miles and muscles, pushing through pain with a single-minded focus on the only goal worth having—besting himself time and again. If Cam can do it, we all can. Everyone has what it takes to endure adversity so we can rise above average, be the best we can be, and enjoy living life to the fullest. You can order Cam’s book, ENDURE, on Amazon now. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Tim Kennedy is an active Special Forces master sergeant and sniper with combat deployments throughout the middle east as part of the most elite counter terrorism and hostage rescue unit within the U.S. Army Green Berets. Prior to the military, he was a professional mixed martial arts fighter and two time title challenger. Tim sits down with Nick to talk about how fighting and violence has always been a part if his life, and how it has evolved over time through the experiences he’s had, and how he now uses it for good. You can preorder Tim’s book, Scars and Stripes today on Amazon. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

If you lost a billion dollar opportunity, how would that affect your life? For Noah Kagan, it certainly was not easy. But he didn’t let it stop him from becoming successful. Noah is the founder/CEO of AppSumo, a daily deals website for digitally distributed goods and online services based in Austin, TX. Before founding AppSumo, he was employee #30 at Facebook, working directly under Mark Zuckerberg. After a 9 month tenure, Noah was fired, losing out on nearly a billion dollars in stock. He was also employee #4 at Mint.com before deciding that he wanted to be his own boss, and founding AppSumo. In today’s episode, Noah sits down with Nick to talk about how getting fired from Facebook was just the beginning of his story, and share some great insight into what it truly means to be successful. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Nick Cassano is a social media influencer and BPN Ambassador who has exponentially grown his platforms on both Instagram and TikTok by creating comedic content. While the content uses similar characters, the themes for the videos are incredibly diverse. Most however have some relation to sports, or Italian American heritage. Through being authentic, providing quality content, and a professional attitude Nick has been able to build a loyal audience that looks forward to the content on a daily basis, and his content has even been featured on Barstool Sports, Buzzfeed, and more. In this episode, Nicky sits down with Nick to enjoy some some laughs as well as discuss the importance of staying true to yourself, not letting your insecurities control you, and more. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Mike Thompson could have listened to the doctors. At the age of 15, after five years of battling four rounds of cancer, when they told him he wouldn’t make it past age 18. Or when they told him that he would never be able to do athletic activites ever again.  But he didn’t. Now in his mid-30’s, Mike has completed multiple marathons and Ironmans, including the Kona Ironman, and has summited Mount Kilimanjaro. He has now devoted his life to helping others who struggle with cancer, PTSD, and more by partnering with Texas Original, one of the two operating medical cannabis providers in Texas. In this episode, Mike sits down with Nick to share his story, as well as share about his work with Texas Original, and how they hope to educate about the benefits of medicinal cannabis. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Everyone is creative in some way. Some may create art. Some create food. Some create businesses. For all of us, we are the creators of the life we want to live. For many of us, being creative can come with some resistance. The choice to be original and forge your own path can be one of the most difficult parts of the creative process. In this episode two members of the BPN Media team, Jordan Utter and Alex Rodriguez, join Nick on the show to talk all about what it truly means to be original, and shed some deep insight into how you should view originality and creativity. As they share with us, by eliminating distractions and working deeply, we can eliminate creative barriers and be more creative, original, and productive. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

What impact does your past have on your present? Many people let their past trauma or negative experiences have power over how they live their life, and let it consume them. Others try to run from and ignore it. Bedros Keuilian and Ray “Cash” Care have made it their life goal to help others realize that we cannot out-run, out-fight, or out-smart our past, but we can use it as a catalyst for growth and choose to be better from it. Bedros is a best-selling author, speaker, business consultant, and founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp. Ray is a Navy Seal veteran and instructor for the Modern Day Knight Project, a 75 hour self-development program for men founded by Bedros. MDK Project: www.mdkproject.com Bedros Keuilian: www.bedroskeuilian.com Ray “Cash” Care: www.raycashcare.com More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Do you have enough salt in your diet? Joining us on this week's episode, we have Dr. James DiNicolantonio to explore how salt intake is a key factor in physical performance and overall health.  Nick and Dr. James dive deep into the science behind how our body responds to salt, as well as debunk some misconceptions about this mineral that have been popularized over the years. Dr. James is a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and author of The Salt Fix and Superfuel.  He has shared his expertise on The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and international news media outlets. Dr. James' Website: https://drjamesdinic.com/ Shop BPN Electrolytes here More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod Youtube: The Bare Performance Podcast

Does running slower make you faster?   On this week’s episode, Nick’s marathon coach Jeff Cunningham is back for his second time on the podcast to discuss the most effective way to train for distance running.     Nick and Jeff share specific insight into how workouts are being crafted and executed to move towards Nick’s goal of running under 2:50 at the Buffalo Marathon at the end of May.  They dive deep into how to properly apply the “5 Pillars of Distance Running,” which are easy runs, speed workouts, recovery, nutrition, and strategic planning, to your training.  If you are looking to PR your next distance race, you will want to tune in to this episode.   Watch Episode 3 of Nick’s Marathon Prep series on the 5 Pillars: https://youtu.be/ysUMSRaldpY   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition   Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

For years, there has been a stigma around runners including strength training into their workouts. For fear of injury or becoming “too big,” many people actively avoid diversifying their training in this way.   Sal Di Stefano has a different approach.  He believes that all forms of exercise are beneficial when applied properly, and that whether you are a strength or endurance athlete, you should incorporate elements of both into your training.   In this episode, the Mind Pump Media host joins Nick Bare to discuss the importance of these two forms of exercise in maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle.  Sal dives into how strength training actually raises you metabolism and can lead to more fat loss than cardio alone.  He also covers how consistency and discipline are key in optimizing your life, and how you can make changes that will have lasting effects on you health, versus temporary, short-term improvements.   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition   Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

In this episode, host Nick Bare is joined by BPN's Creative Director Jordan Utter to recount both their experiences running the Rocky Raccoon Ultramarathon which was held on February 5th, 2022.   This is Nick's second 100 mile ultramarathon, and the first race he has run since the Leadville 100 in August of 2021.  Jordan ran the 100 kilometer race on the same course to complete his first ultra. The two share insight into how they approached training, nutrition, and mindset for their respective races, and how their individual experiences differed throughout the weekend.   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition

What if there was an ingredient in just about every food product being sold in supermarkets today that could potentially have harmful effects to your metabolism and overall health?   Dr. Paul Saladino, the CarnivoreMD, joins host Nick Bare on the podcast for the second time to discuss the potentially harmful effects seed oils may have on your body.  He goes in depth into the science behind how these oils interact with your body and how you can take steps to avoid including them in your diet.   Dr. Paul’s Website: www.carnivoremd.com Dr. Paul’s Social Media: @carnivoremd2.0   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition  

From humble beginnings in a college dorm room, Jim DeCicco and his two brothers have built their company, “Super Coffee” into a multi-million dollar business.   In this episode, host Nick Bare sits down with Jim as he dives deep into how they have built Super Coffee from the ground up.  Jim shares insight on their humble beginnings of handing out samples in stores, to how they have raised capital to support their growth, how their “no deal” on national TV show Shark Tank has impacted the company, and much more.   If you enjoy listening to "The Bare Performance Podcast," please consider leaving a rating and review for the show wherever you are listening.   More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition

“You cannot allow your past to define your future.”   In this episode, host Nick Bare sits down with former police officer and Green Beret Sean Buck Rogers as he shares his captivating story of how the trauma that he has experienced has influenced his life as a service member, father, and entrepreneur.   In his book Rising Above, Sean chronicles the toughest battle of his life: the long, painful fight to confront his darkest fears and reclaim his life. After struggling as a young man to accept the raw trauma of his past, he eventually learned to understand and embrace it, ultimately using it to become an elite Special Forces operator.   FNG Academy: www.thefngacademy.com   If you enjoy listening to "The Bare Performance Podcast," please consider rating the show wherever you listen, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts!   More Resources:   BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick Bare website: www.nickbare.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition

If you feel like achieving a sub-3-mile marathon pace is beyond your reach, this episode of The Bare Performance Podcast will inspire you to expand your horizons. Nick invites Jeff Cunningham, an elite marathon trainer, to share the formula and mindset that consistently lifts runners who compete around the country to excel beyond what might seem possible. An attorney by day, Jeff has developed a hybrid coaching program that keys to training volume, speed work, adaptations and nutrition. Hard data and metrics factor in, but at the end of the day it all boils down to the one non-negotiable component: Passion. Not just passion for running a marathon or even for running itself; it’s got to be a passion for doing the work. Jeff took Nick on and believed he was capable of a sub-3-mile race pace goal based on a few key biographical elements. With those baseline ingredients, Jeff believes, anyone is capable of hitting a sub-3 marathon goal. And he has proved himself right, time and again, as his runners reach their goals and blow beyond them. No one can explain what it feels like to be ready to go on race day. Knowing how to manage exhaustion is the essence of marathon running – and something that cannot be achieved without exacting, consistent intentional preparation towards a specific outcome. Jeff explains how he builds confidence in his runners, brick by brick. His formula has certainly worked for Nick, who now knows the difference between running a race and racing a race. It’s an incomparable, indescribable feeling.  The episode features lots of practical advice and reveals Nick’s plans to turn his goal of running a sub-2:50 time at the Buffalo Marathon this spring into an opportunity to share resources, training programs and tools with other aspirational runners. The ultimate goal? To inspire 10,000 personal records in the coming year!  You can follow or reach out to Jeff about coaching @Insta. Click here to listen to/rate/review previous episodes of The Bare Performance Podcast. You can also find out more about Nick’s performance nutrition and health supplements here. Key Takeaways: (02:30): How Nick met Jeff and started working with his team – and got on the path to his first sub-3-hour marathon. (04:45): Jeff shares the roots of his passion for running, which stretch back to his childhood in the early 1980s. He continued to run competitively through high school, college and law school. From there he stumbled into coaching, which is his big love. (7:30): Jeff, who brings a hugely competitive mindset, is all about his runners’ success. When they set a goal and he helps him achieve it, that’s his ultimate satisfaction.  (09:30): Why the sub-3-hour marathon has such an allure. In the larger context, they’re monumental but relatable. They can be completed by athletes at all levels of fitness, but there is a line of demarcation when your time starts with a “2.” (13:07): Running is a rare sport in which the barrier to entry is low and the possibilities for any given individual limitless (within reason). It’s all about training and mindset. (17:45): Jeff shares his initial thoughts when Nick came to him with his sub-3 marathon goal and some of the amazing athletic

People run for all kinds of reasons – in many cases as a means of escape. That could have been the story for Sally McRae, Nick’s guest on this episode of The Bare Performance Podcast. Instead, this year’s winner of the Badwater 135 has used her life filled with challenges and losses to fuel her. At 42, she has built a phenomenal running career, competing in ultras around the globe while also building a family. But more than anything, she has taken from early life challenges wisdom that has sweetened her journey and inspired everyone who comes into her orbit. This compelling conversation touches on fundamental ultra-training, strategy, nutrition, and lessons learned through various race experiences. But it’s the eloquent philosophical insights that will linger long after the podcast sign-off. With remarkable grace, Sally has found meaning in the inexplicable: a childhood marred by a chronically abusive father, a mother taken way too early by cancer, and what seemed like the loss of her dreams of competing as a professional athlete. Sally shares reflections on the upsides – as well as downsides – of strong survival skills. The protective walls that helped her endure a tough childhood might have suffocated her adulthood but because of her curious mind, open heart, and hunger to push herself to the limit, Sally came to understand some fundamental truths. For one, we are strongest at the broken places – and everyone has broken places. For another, feelings are our allies, even the toughest feelings in the midst of the most grueling race. Sally shares insights into how her training has shifted from emphasizing physical mechanics to developing psychological self-awareness and a positive mindset adaptable to all kinds of challenges (including diarrhea 14 miles into Badwater 135, known as “the world’s toughest ultra-race”). Sally’s life story will leave everyone ready to work harder towards goals while understanding, deeply, that (to quote the songwriter Harry Chapin), “It’s got to be the going – not the getting there – that’s good.” In addition to an amazing amount of wisdom, you’ll also get the scoop on how Sally trains, nourishes herself, beats back heat, and trains for every outcome. It’s no surprise that she has prevailed in life as she did in the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon in 2021. Click here to listen to/rate/review previous episodes of The Bare Performance Podcast. You can also find out more about Nick’s performance nutrition and health supplements here. Key Takeaways: (3:54): All about how Sally acquired her childhood nickname, “Sunshine.” It was given to her as a child by her mother, who proclaimed her as bright and shiny as the sun. Hence, Yellow Runner. (5:10): Nick and Sally share a central pain in the loss of their mothers to cancer, a grief that has driven them forward with urgency and a desire to do their best in life. (7:10): About the impactful role, Sally’s mother played, demonstrating grace and wisdom that provided a huge cushion. But Sally, the middle among five children, was the least liked by her physically and verbally abusive father. This set in motion many years during which Sally sought her father’s, unattainable love. She strived relentlessly, excelling at sports, holding down two jobs as a teenager, being a leader in all ways at school. (10:55): Sally’s mother left a deep imprint with her message that her children could do anything so long as they worked hard and went for big dreams. (12:50): At 15, under threat from her angry father, Sally realized that she could empower herself to stand up to him and

In today’s episode, Nick sits down with friend and Bryker and Co founder, Josh Holley to discuss raising capital and selling your business. The episode begins with Nick and Josh discussing how they met. They were training for a marathon together and Nick says that he learned a lot from training with Josh. A big part of Josh’s training was about learning restraint in his workouts and that was a big takeaway for Nick. When they started training together, Nick says Josh taught him a lot about business as well. Josh began his role in finance in the beginning of the recession in a restructuring firm. He thought he’d only be in the role for a couple years before transitioning back to a traditional finance role, however he stayed for seven years. He credits this time with accelerating learning and leading him to his current work of building finance and accounting into businesses. Even before you get into raising money Josh says you need to understand the cash needs of your business. Nick agrees, citing a personal story of his own business needs as an example. More than fifty percent of the time, even in well established businesses, leaders are looking at the bank account as the measure of health and success when financial statements tell a different story. Josh stresses the importance of accrual accounting, whether you’re trying to better understand the business, raise capital, or sell the business. Nick and Josh both agree that there are a lot of parallels between marathon running and business building because both require pacing and endurance. In the early days of growing your business, you may have small bank loans, but a large part of your revenue will come from friends and family. For these types of investments, Josh recommends a Safe Agreement. This will allow those close to you to invest in your business now and not discuss valuation until you get more traditional investors. Later, when you feel like your back is against the wall, this isn’t the time to raise equity, Josh says you should be looking to get creative and work with vendors and others to save money. Nick agrees, and adds that this is why relationship building is important to him and his business. For business owners, Nick and Josh recommend an accountant as one of your first hires. This will allow you to move to building the business not being stuck in the business. As you prepare to sell your business, there are a few things that will help you seem more desirable to buyers. This will be things like practicing accrual accounting, tracking sales tax and one time expenses, as well as implementing a board. If you don’t have these things in place there may be doubt in investors or buyers minds. Having all this in place can help you avoid earn out at closing. These things are an expense, certainly, but Nick and Josh say you’ll earn it back with investment or buy out. As the episode ends, Josh reminds listeners that when selling your business you have to keep the buyer in mind, and Nick stresses the importance of looking to the future rather than getting bogged down in the present. Timestamps: 0:00- Nick introduces the episode and today’s guest, Josh Holley. 3:14 - How Nick and Josh met. 8:11- Josh shares how he came to investment banking. 13:47 - Common business problems Josh sees in his work. 22:08 - Josh discusses how to better understand your business. 36:56 - Safe Agreement 48:34 - The importance of accounting 1:03:14 - How to get ready to sell your business. Links: Follow Josh Holley. Learn more about Nick Bare on his <a href= "https://www.

In today’s episode, Nick speaks with Omar Crispy Avila, who joined the U.S. Army in 2004 as an Infantryman and deployed to Iraq in 2006. 11 months later, his vehicle was struck with a 200 pound IED, resulting in burns to 75% of his body and an amputation of his right leg. Over the past few years, he has made huge transformations and discovered his fulfilling life purpose to help other people through his stories.  Through his social media presence, Crispy portrays himself as a true, all American patriot. He expresses his love for America as a whole and the freedoms and opportunities the nation offers to so many. In this country, he is able to live his wildest dreams. Crispy came to America when he was just 7 years old and was granted citizenship during high school. In his home country of Mexico, citizens are not allowed to voice their opinions or own firearms to protect themselves.  Crispy recounts his experience watching the attacks of 9/11 live in school just after he became a U.S. citizen. This marked a defining moment of Crispy’s life when he knew he wanted to serve his country. He turned down a football scholarship to join the Army one month after graduation and was deployed to Iraq very soon after.  Crispy recounts a few attacks he experiences there, specifically the one of May 14th. Though he remembers feeling angry with God for letting his friends be killed, he was making his peace with him at this moment. Something inside of him told him to get up, that he wasn't going to die here today. With broken legs, third degree burns and partial blindness, Crispy was taken out of the area of attack. He was in an induced coma for 3 months and woke up in Houston to the news that his friend had died.  To date, Crispy has had a total of 105 surgeries. His doctors discovered cancer in his foot and brought in a specialist to take a look at it. Though they were able to remove it all, Crispy couldn't walk on his feet anymore. He pleaded with the doctor to have his leg amputated.  Crispy has not always been in the place he is today, and spent much of this aftermath in a very dark place. It was the loving people he surrounded himself with who made him the man he is today. He shares the story of connecting with Chris Kyle. Discussing vulnerabilities, Nick points out that opening up is the best way to instantaneously connect with others on a meaningful level. Crispy believes he is a better person today because he was finally able to put his pride aside and find the courage to ask for help.  Then, Crispy recounts the opportunity which led him to meeting and connecting with kids who also suffered from severe burns like his own. The organization Sons of the Flag helped him find his own calling in helping others. Sometimes people don’t need to hear advice, but just want to know that they aren’t alone. Crispy feels he gets more out of giving advice than anything he may get out of it. Crispy shares that while many people search for resilience, few really have it. Until you’re put in a situation, you’ll never know how you would react to it.  In closing, Crispy shares his experience undergoing stem cell therapy and the miraculous ways it has changed his life by relieving chronic pain. Sharing vulnerabilities is really what the world needs right now and Crispy is living proof of it.  Timestamps:  0:00 - Nick introduces the episode and today’s guest, Omar Crispy Avila. 2:10 - What does patrio

In today’s episode, Nick talks with ultra-endurance athlete Robbie Balenger about his accomplishments, recovery techniques, diet, and running career. While he has admired Robbie for some time, Nick met Robbie for the first time in Leadville when the two ran the Leadville 100.  Robbie had formerly completed the 2019 Transcontinental run, and his competition of the Leadville 100 was part of what he dubbed the ‘Colorado Crush” - a multi-month undertaking consisting of the Leadville trail series, the Colorado trail, and all fifty-eight Colorado peaks.     By way of background, Robbie shares that he spent a number of years in Austin before moving to his current city of Denver, CO.  He moved to Austin for family, but stayed for the fun, getting into the food and bar scene and spending a lot of time partying.  Eventually, though, Robbie started falling in love with running and endurance training, and he found that it provided a healthy form of the same elation he pursued through partying.  Seeing that partying didn’t help him be his best for his work, and finding in running a substitute for the physical boost partying gave, Robbie found himself more and more invested in the sport. His races quickly evolved -a half marathon led to a marathon, and then to an eighty-mile race.  About two and a half years after his first fifty-miler, Robbie was running the Transcontinental.  His move to Denver only deepened his drive to run, and transitioning to a plant-based diet aided his performance as an athlete.  Robbie’s aim in changing his diet was primarily to enhance his performance, but it also had a secondary grounding in concern for environmental health.  While Robbie is a committed advocate of plant-based eating, he also explains how people can care for environmental needs even without adopting his plant-based diet; for one thing, they can pay close attention to sourcing when purchasing and consuming meat. Even with rigorous training and a plant-based whole food diet, Robbie’s body was seriously challenged by the Transcontinental.  He dealt with hallucinations and paranoia, shin splints, tendonitis, and more.  But after the first month of running, his body adapted and the work became somewhat easier.  As he settled in and ran, he was able to do a lot of thinking; ultimately, Robbie feels that he came away from the race with a deepened sense of self-confidence, growth in trust of/reliance on others, and a clearer sense of how to define himself as a man. Shifting gears a bit, Nick asks Robbie to share about NuCalm, one of Robbie’s sponsors and a company Nick and his team are interested in exploring.  NuCalm offers a unique concept for recovery centered on the fact that recovery at base is rest.  It’s difficult during races to get good sleep, so Robbie decided to use NuCalm’s three-part system to enhance his sleep quality and foster cellular recovery during the Leadville 100.  He tried the system throughout the Colorado Crush, and continues to use it as part of his regular routine.  His results have been profound, and offer great possibilities for runners looking to boost recovery both during and after races.  Finally, Robbie shares about how cycling fits into