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Fad or Future

by Joey Thurman

Everyday consumers are being bombarded with the next “big thing” in health, wellness, and fitness. What’s the future of keeping ourselves healthy and what’s just a passing fad? Along with some of the best experts in the field, Joey will tackle diet fads, medicinal, fitness fads, bio-hacking and food fads. He’ll also experience the topic first hand, whether that’s jumping into a Cryo Chamber, completing a 5-day water fast, or going on a 30-day hot-new-diet. Fad or Future aims to provide clarity and understanding to some of today’s most difficult topics and leaves the listener with a decision to make at the end of each episode — Fad or Future? Join your guide, Joey Thurman, and get ready for a wild ride.

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Episodes

  1. Why you NEED Carbs, Protein, Sports, and nutrition myths with Marie Spano

    Marie Spano (Sports Performance Nutritionist, RD, CSCS, RD, CSSD) has worked with ever single professional sport and most recently the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. What does nutrition look like for the weekend warrior and what is needed for the professional athlete? Are they different?…

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  2. Supplements, studies, misinformation, and more with Examine.com

    How do you know what supplements to take and if the studies are valid? Examine.com lead research and head "nerd" Bill Willis joins Joey Thurman to chat about supplements, valid studies, working out, and more! Examine.com instagram.com/examinedotcom instagram.com/joeythurmanfit FadOrFuture.com...

  3. She will stab you! Olympic dreams realized, addicted to competition, and world class stories from Monica Aksamit

    Monica Aksamit will stab you! Really! The 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist in fencing comes on the show to talk about the olympics, myths, motivation, and the crazy LITTLE amount of money an olympian makes. In this episode: How Monica went from an alternate to a hero. The surprising low amount of…

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  4. All about poop, GI, and feeling good with Dr. Mary Pardee

    Have you ever wondered what your poop should look like, smell like, and how often you should go to the bathroom per day? If so, this is the podcast for you! Dr. Mary Pardee talk all things digestive health for your gut, brain, and overall wellbeing! Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical…

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  5. Food Lies and The Sapien Diet with Brian Sanders

    Have we been lied to with out nutrition? Brian Sanders who has the social media account Food Lies is working on a documentary with the same title. What has he found and believe where we have been lied to?

  6. How to start your fitness journey from anywhere with Kyle Knapp

    Kyle Knapp is a fitness expert based out of Southern California with a passion for creating fitness programs that can be done in the gym or out of the gym. In this episode Kyle sits down with Joey Thurman to discuss: How to Start a fitness program How to use your surroundings for fitness.…

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  7. How to lose weight and write your own story with Laura Micetich " The Iron Giantess"

    What is holding you back from losing weight and writing your own story? Laura Micetich aka The Iron Giantess joins Joey Thurman to talk about her extreme transformation from the inside out. Laura goes deep into her own struggles that were holding her back from writing her own story, slaying...

  8. Why you need more salt, minerals, and how to perform better!

    Have we gotten wrong for years now......do we need MORE salt? Dr. James DiNicolantonio is the author of The Salt Fix, Superfuel, The Mineral Fix, The Longevity Solution, and The Immunity Fix. He is a pharmacist turned researcher and often challenges medical wisdom that we thought was fact. In…

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  9. Functional Medicine, Red light therapy, Age Reversal, and becoming super human with Dr. Paulvin

    What if you had the tools to slow down aging, reverse your biological age, and become super human? In todays podcast Joey is joined by Dr. Neil Paulvin to discuss just that! Is it possible, is it a Fad, or is it the FUTURE?!!! Dr. Paulvin's goal with all of his patients is to optimize their…

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  10. The future of mental health/depression treatments with Alex Wisch

    Shock therapy, meth, ketamine, antidepressants, talk therapy, and the list goes on for treatments of depression that Alex Wisch has tried. Alex is a high level athlete, performance coach, investor, and has been struggling with major depression for a lot of his life. Alex is one who tries to find...

  11. High Carb, Low Fat, Plant Based eating to Master Diabetes

    We have been told for years that they way to eat and lose weight is to lose the carbs, but is this the right view? Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro were both diagnosed with diabetes years ago and as part of their cure to help themselves they found one another and a similar thought process,...

  12. Master you Metabolism with Siim Land

    How can you master your metabolism and live a longer and healthier life? On this weeks podcast educator, author, and biohacker Siim Land comes on the show to discuss his book Metabolic Autophagy. In this episode: What is autophagy. How to live longer. Why fast. Fasting and weigh training. How to...

  13. Pillars of Wellness and a new approach to medicine

    Do you have all the Pillars of Wellness? Is your doctor looking at all of the markers for your health? Dr. Matt Chalmers is an award-winning chiropractor in Frisco, TX, where he lives with his beautiful wife Lulu, and his two boys, Zain and Laith. He was featured in the book How the Chiropractor...

  14. Biohacking and Optimize your Day with the UK's leading Biohacker Tim Gray

    What is BIOHACKING and how can you hack your day from the moment you wake up to the moment you close your eyes at night? Tim, "the UK’s Leading Biohacker", is the Founder of the Health Optimisation Summit. As a psychology specialist, serial entrepreneur and successful businessman, Tim founded and...

  15. Food to Fix Depression and anxiety? Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey

    Can you really eat to BEAT depression and anxiety?! Dr. Drew Ramsey takes a unique approach to working on your head, he focuses on what you put in your mouth first! We all have heard "Let Food Be Thy Medicine" but is it really true for the brain? In this episode: How Dr. Drew changed his approach...

  16. Exposing Plastic surgery, filters, and lying on social media with IGFamousByDana

    Have you ever wondered what celebrities had work done and lie about it? What about secrets to editing pictures and videos by some of your favorite influencers? How can you tell who had work done, what they do to their photos and videos, and if it is all real or not? Is all of this causing higher...

  17. Brain Detox? BrainTap, meditation, and mental health with Dr. Patrick Porter

    Patrick K. Porter, PhD is an award-winning author, educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker. With 30 years of experience operating the largest self-help franchise, he has become a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry, having sold over 3 million of his…

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  18. Can You Be Diagnosed w/ Type 2 Diabetes While Being In-Shape?

    Dr. Rick Richey has worked in the fitness industry since 2002 as a trainer, licensed massage therapist, college and university adjunct professor, NASM faculty instructor, author, subject matter expert and talent for fitness industry educational videos, textbooks, and web-based content. He has...

  19. Why is Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Going DOWN?? w/ PBH Foundation

    We all have been told to eat our fruits and vegetables for years, but why is the trend going down?! Joey speaks with the Head of the Produce for the Better Health Foundation (PBH) to take a deep-dive to the root (pun intended) causes of our nutritional decline in this country. In this episode:...

  20. Become a "Super Human" with Peptides? w/ Dr. Alex Pazio

    If you were to take something that has virtually no side effects, triggered your bodies natural responses, could heal you faster, make you stronger, younger, tanner, and have more energy...would you do it? What if you had to inject it? Dr Alex Paziotopoulos is back on the podcast talking about…

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  21. From Rock Bottom to Free Therapy! // Joel Relampagos: Change Your Algorithm

    Long-time television producer Joel Relampagos joins Joey in the first episode of Season 3! Joel seemed to have it all; money, a dream job, and lots of friends - but he was hiding a secret in plane sight. Joel finally hit rock bottom and decided to take control of his life and get the true help…

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  22. Weightlifting is a waste of time? w/ Dr. Jaquish

    Have we gotten all wrong throughout the years...weightlifting and cardio just aren’t as beneficial for us as we think?? On this episode of the pod, Joey sits down with the “Tony Stark” of fitness, Dr. John Jaquish, the author of “Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time: So is Cardio, and There’s a…

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  23. Do you have expensive pee? w/ NuLiv Science

    Do you have expensive pee? A supplement for your supplements?! Do you take supplements?! How about a supplement to increase the absorption of your supplement? NuLiv Science is the maker of Astragin which ensures that your pee is not expensive! In the episode: Find out why you aren’t absorbing all...

  24. Should you drink Human Milk?

    Okay, maybe this episode isn’t about drinking beast milk as an adult...but it is about HMO’s, and not the health plan! Human milk oligosaccharides (HMO, also known as human milk glycans) are sugar molecules, that are part of the oligosaccharides group and which can be found in high concentrations...

  25. Life Lessons from a Two-Sport Non-Scholarship Athlete w/ Brian Kent

    Brian Kent has had his name on the back of a Chicago White Sox Jersey after he thought he was done with baseball forever. Brian’s story is an unusual one in that he played two division-one sports, all without a scholarship, but with a ton of will. His new book, “Walked On: Life Lessons from a Two...

  26. Why you should be a failure! w/ Entrepreneur, Travis Richey

    Why is failure such a bad thing?! Should we embrace being a failure more often? Joey sits down with Travis Richey for the last episode of 2020!!! Travis Richey is an Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Investor. Having invested in over 25 start-up companies the last 10 years; he knows a thing or two about...

  27. How Fitness Saved my Life: A Solo Episode with Joey Thurman

    In this episode Joey sits down with....himself. In a year for the ages Joey has his very first Solo Episode. He reflects about 2020, life, and how fitness quite possibly saved his life. Plus, Joey shares his TEDx talked entitled “Like Me, Follow Me, UNbrand me”. This episode will pull on your…

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  28. Become an Advanced Human w/ Dr. Joel Seedman

    Dr. Joel Seedman is a fitness professional who works with everyone from NFL athletes to everyday people. He changes the way people look at fitness by his unique training style. Joey even did one of his programs and got some pretty shocking results! In this episode: What is negative isometric...

  29. Do you have Dirty Genes? w/ Dr. Ben Lynch

    Are your genes dirty?? ...wait...what!? This week on the pod, Joey sits down with Dr. Ben Lynch to talk about genes and how they can become dirty. Dr. Lynch is a leader in his field, creator of Strategene, Seeking Health, and the wildly popular book, Dirty Genes! Joey even finds out what genes of...

  30. Myths or Facts on Nutritional Science w/ Rubio Fuerte

    How can we really know what to believe in regards to nutrition? Well, maybe we should ask a nutritional scientist what he thinks! Rubio Fuerte is a nutritional scientist from Vienna who works with professional athletes to get them to their peak shape. Joey sits down with him to see how we can...

  31. How to Get Fit for Your Brain w/ Ryan Glatt!

    Have you ever wondered how to get smarter, more efficient, and kick ass at life without the use of drugs or supplements?! On this episode of the pod, Joey sits down with brain health coach, Ryan Glatt. In this episode: How to be workout for a more efficient brain. What types of exercise do you…

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  32. The Vagus Nerve. What is it, and why stimulate it?

    The Vagus nerve. What is it and why stimulate it? - In this episode Joey sits down with Ami Brannon the co-founder of Neuvana the revolutionary vagus nerve stimulation device. Is our vagus nerve truly the key to unlocking our bodies abilities to destress, be more efficient, and much more?! In…

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  33. Do you swim or sink? Intuitive Reading w/ Robert Ohotto

    Is Joey going to quit the fitness industry? This episode goes deep with Joey contemplating his future, life, and career. On this episode Joey gets a live Intuitive reading from Celebrity Intuitive Robert Ohotto. Robert is recognized worldwide as one of the top professional intuitive strategists…

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  34. Life Lessons, Motivation, and living with HIV w/ Raif Derrazi

    Raif Derrazi is an activist, pro-natural bodybuilder, and a motivation to those who have struggled in life. This week on the pod, Raif sits down with Joey to talk about when he hit rock bottom, how he got out of a toxic relationship, lived in a mud room, and eventually picked his head up and took...

  35. The Vertical Diet w/ IFFB-Pro, Stan Efferding

    Stan 'Rhino' Efferding is the world's strongest IFFB pro bodybuilder, creator of The Vertical Diet, and consults with some of the World's top athletes - including "The Mountain" from Game of Thrones and World's Strongest Man, Hafthor Bjornssen. Stan's diet, The Vertical Diet, is one that is…

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  36. Nootropics and the truth about collagen and supplements w/ Matt Wan

    Matt Wan is the Harvard dropout who decided to start a supplement company called Momentous. Why would he enter such a saturated market!? Joey sits down with Matt and gets the truth behind where your supplements should come from, if collagen actually works, and much more. Plus: What is the process...

  37. Why you should EAT your vitamins w/ Registered Dietitian, Mascha Davis

    Why take a bunch of vitamins, when you could just eat them? Registered Dietitian, and author of Eat Your Vitamins, Mascha Davis, joins Joey. In this episode Mascha talks about: Why eating your vitamins may be better than taking a supplement. What vitamins you need to get daily. What food most...

  38. How Your Posture If Affecting Your Health w/ Aaron Alexander

    Have you ever seen a child sit down and get up from a perfect squat position...and then wonder...why can't we do that anymore?? Author, podcast host, and posture expert, Aaron Alexander, thinks we need to spend more time on the ground to fix our posture, mind, and much more! On this episode: Why...

  39. Are we overthinking our health? W/ Celebrity Fitness Expert, Peter Kraus

    From National TV to running his own studio, Peter Kraus has done a lot in his life and with fitness. Peter sits down with Joey and they reminisce about their days in modeling, how fitness may be easier than we think, gadgets that we don’t need, and much more! Peter Kraus Instagram:...

  40. 8 Essentials to Healing and Performance w/ Dr. Tommy John

    As a Performance And Healing Specialist for the last 20 years, Dr. Tommy John treats everyone from children to professional athletes. He empowers people to realize they are self-healing, self-regenerating, and can heal and adapt to any level of life they desire to operate at. On the episode: 8...

  41. Mind Over Weight w/ Dr. Ian Smith

    What is controlling your weight? What's stopping you from achieving your goals? It COULD be your mind! Motivation, where does it come from, and how to we activate that to meet, or even exceed our goals? This week on the pod, Joey talks with NYT Best-Selling author and host of The Doctors TV show,...

  42. Holistic Health w/ World Renowned Expert, Paul Chek

    On this episode of the pod, Joey chats with Paul Chek, who runs the Chek Institute. Additionally, Paul hosts the podcast, Living 4D, and has traveled the world learning and teaching holistic health, fitness, and personal development. You'll learn about parasites, what to eat, how every body is...

  43. Metabolism, Weight Loss, and a Dr. who Lifts w/ Dr. Nadolsky

    Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a former Division 1 athlete, turned doctor, who actually lifts weights! Dr. Nadolsky is an obesity/lipid specialist, chief physician for RP Strength. Joey and Dr. Nadolsky dive into weight loss myths, metabolism, supplements, magic pills, and more! Dr. Nadolsky's…

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  44. Optimizing your Life, Brain, and Day w/ Dr. Andrew Huberman

    This week on the pod, Professor of Neuroscience at Stanford's MD Lab, Andrew Huberman, talks about the brain, how to optimize your day, and what he prescribed Joey to become more efficient with his daily and nightly routine. Listen to the entire episode to find the breathing technique that will...

  45. Muscle Science w/ Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

    When it comes to building muscle and research, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld is at the top of the game. On this episode of the pod, we talk rep ranges, how to add muscle, the differences between men and women, nutrition for your optimal body, myths, facts, and so much more! Dr. Brad's Instagram:...

  46. From Vegetarian to Regenerative Farmer w/ Anya Fernald

    Anya Fernald went from being a vegetarian to co-founding Belcampo Regenerative Farms. Anya studied food around the world and wanted to find a better way to farm that could help the planet and be humane to animals. This former Iron Chef judge talks about the 3 foods you should never buy from the...

  47. Extreme Fat Loss & Diet Breaks w/ Dr. Bill Campbell

    On this episode of the pod, Joey goes on a 2 week rapid fat loss diet eating half of this daily calories with guidance by Physique Scientist at the University of Southern Florida Professor Bill Campbell. What is a rapid fat loss diet, diet break, reverse dieting, and so much more with Dr.…

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  48. The Conversation Starts Here: Racism & Religion in Fitness and Media w/ Michelle Tolson & Danielle Payton

    What is it like growing up black? What about being Jewish? Where do we need to change as a society to truly make an impact on the fitness and media industry? This week on the pod, Joey sits down with former Rockette, Michelle Tolson, and kuudose Co-founder, Danielle Payton, to have a vulnerable,...

  49. Victim or Victor: Lessons from a 3’9 Giant w/ Brandon Farbstein

    In the Season 2 Premier of the Fad or Future Podcast, Joey talks with Brandon Farbstein. Brandon was born with a rare form of Dwarfism, making him 3 foot 9 at his adult height. Brandon didn’t use his height as a crutch, he used it to make him much taller. He talks about having scars internally…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Everyday consumers are being bombarded with the next “big thing” in health, wellness, and fitness. What’s the future of keeping ourselves healthy and what’s just a passing fad? Along with some of the best experts in the field, Joey will tackle diet fads, medicinal, fitness fads, bio-hacking and food fads. He’ll also experience the topic first hand, whether that’s jumping into a Cryo Chamber, completing a 5-day water fast, or going on a 30-day hot-new-diet. Fad or Future aims to provide clarity and understanding to some of today’s most difficult topics and leaves the listener with a decision to make at the end of each episode — Fad or Future? Join your guide, Joey Thurman, and get ready for a wild ride.

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Joey Thurman

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Everyday consumers are being bombarded with the next “big thing” in health, wellness, and fitness. What’s the future of keeping ourselves healthy and what’s just a passing fad? Along with some of the best experts in the field, Joey will tackle diet fads, medicinal, fitness fads, bio-hacking and...

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