EP 75 — Joe DiStefano: RUNGA: Breathing, Energy Optimization, Food and Connection

What happens when you grow up to become the “sick/fit” person you never wanted to be due to a series of sudden and very serious health events early in your life?Joe DiStefano shares his very emotional story of personal growth, the principles of RUNGA, a holistic health program he’s developed that mirrors Paul’s teachings, and why exercise is physical longevity training, in this life-changing Living 4D podcast.Living 4D listeners can save 20 percent on RUNGA Mobility Balls and receive a free copy of Joe's e-book, Breathe Better, Move Better, by using the promo code CHEK4D when you check out.Follow Joe on social media via Instagram and Twitter. Download his Stacked podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify.Show NotesHealth emergencies shaped Joe’s future as a teenager. (5:00)As a “sick/fit” person, Joe took Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1 “out of desperation.” (13:40)The creation and building blocks of RUNGA. (21:31)Breathing: The core of RUNGA. (31:29)Do you really have the time to do what you want? (35:31)Improving your body’s ability to produce energy through mitochondrial optimization. (44:20)Exercise as physical longevity training. (50:07)“One of my favorite things about cold [water therapy] is how empowering it is to do it for the first time and you immediately feel amazing.” (1:04:10)Discomfort can be therapeutic. (1:10:49)The role of food in RUNGA. (1:18:09)Protect your sacred morning rituals. (1:24:41)“Applied knowledge is power.” (1:31:06)Mana’s wise moment about love. (1:43:17)Choosing special names for baby boys. (1:52:52)ResourcesThe Concussion Repair Manual by Dr. Dan EngleChaturanga DandasanaPaul’s Living 4D conversations with JP Sears, Ben Greenfield and Paul SaladinoAs an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases. Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Spirit GymCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.