The Chase Merrill Podcast

OB is an online fat loss coach, the founder of OB Health Coaching, and host of the OB Health Podcast.What if the biggest obstacle to losing weight isn't food, but your relationship with it? OB spent eight years trapped in an all-or-nothing relationship with food that tanked his hormones, before rebuilding his entire coaching philosophy around fixing it instead of restricting harder. So why do 95% of people who lose weight gain it back within five years, and what does a genuinely healthy relationship with food actually look like?Expect to learn why chasing the next new fitness trend is really just shiny object syndrome, why 95% of people who lose weight gain it back within five years, how to rebuild a broken relationship with food by adding things in instead of taking them away, why fiber — not probiotics — is the real lever for gut health, the three-second test for whether your fish oil has gone rancid, why sleep trackers get your actual sleep data wrong roughly half the time, and why men and women should be training in the gym exactly the same way and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge at: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-0:00 The Shiny Object Syndrome Ruining Your Diet1:48 Why You Still Need A Coach When Info Is Free3:34 She Cried Because She Could Eat Peanut Butter7:41 My 8 Years Of Eating Only Chicken And Rice9:31 Gaining 40 Pounds In A Month Fixed My Hormones13:27 Coaching Men And Women Completely Differently20:00 Your Gut Health Runs On Fiber, Not Probiotics29:20 The Supplement Industry's Third-Party Testing Problem35:52 Men And Women Should Train The Same44:10 Loneliness Is As Deadly As Smoking50:29 The Thermostat Theory Of Self-Sabotage56:26 Defining Health Beyond How You Look59:20 Sleep Trackers Are Gaslighting You1:07:59 Closing Questions-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: HERE-OB's Website: HEREOB's Instagram: HERE

Judy Grisel is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Bucknell University and the author of Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction.What actually drives addiction — genes or environment? Judy spent a decade lost to addiction, homeless and sick, before turning her own life into a research question and becoming one of the field's leading addiction neuroscientists. Her answer is close to fifty-fifty. So what tips the balance, and why do addiction rates keep climbing even though our genes haven't changed?Expect to learn why cannabis may be more addictive than heroin, what's actually happening in the brain's dopamine pathway when we crave something, why the anticipation of a reward feels better than the reward itself, why 90% of people who develop an addiction start using before they turn 18, how boredom is a bigger risk factor than poverty, how Judy went from homeless and addicted to a tenured neuroscientist, why "resetting your dopamine" isn't as simple as people claim online and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge at: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-0:00 Fifty-Fifty Split2:55 Inside the Brain's Dopamine Pathway5:10 Can You Actually Reset Your Dopamine10:53 The Genetics of Addiction Risk14:50 What to Do if You're Wired for It17:20 Why Boredom Beats Poverty as a Risk Factor20:41 Do We Really Have More Free Time Than Our Ancestors25:13 Cannabis Is More Addictive Than Heroin28:49 Judy's Own Decade Lost to Addiction33:41 Why Her Recovery Actually Stuck39:59 The Carl Hart Debate on Using Safely46:00 Chase's Own Cold Turkey Moment50:32 Closing Questions and Book Recs-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Judy's Website: HEREJudy's Book: HERE

This is a solo episode — I talk through the fears I don't usually say out loud.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE

Nick Pelletier is an ultra endurance athlete, documentary filmmaker, and host of the Comfort Breeds Complacency podcast.What does it take to fail at something twice and still go back? Nick spent four years and three attempts trying to swim the 113-kilometer length of Okanagan Lake, battling chafing so severe he couldn't lift his arms, wildfire smoke that erased the shoreline, and a shoulder that gave out mid-swim. So what finally got him across, and what happens when Mother Nature says no anyway?Expect to learn why Nick's first attempt at swimming Okanagan Lake ended in agonizing chafing after eight hours, how wildfire smoke wiped out his ability to sight the shoreline and ended his second attempt, what it felt like when his shoulder gave out from thousands of strokes, why his dad was the one who had to call off two failed attempts, what it's like to get stung by a Portuguese man o' war mid-ocean-swim and lose the use of your legs, why a hot shower turned out to be the real cure for the sting, and how three failures over four years turned into a 71-hour finish and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-0:00 Intro & The Sink Or Swim Documentary1:27 The 113-Kilometer Swim Across Okanagan Lake3:52 His First Long Swim Attempt With Almost No Experience8:24 Attempt One: Chafing So Bad He Couldn't Lift His Arms12:12 Rating The Failures: Swimming Vs. Cycling And Running16:34 Stung By A Portuguese Man O'War Mid-Swim21:52 Attempt Two: Wildfire Smoke And A Shoulder That Gave Out25:37 Solo Cycling Through Mexico's Cartel Zones33:45 Preparing For The Third Attempt35:49 His Dad Backs Him When The Crew Wants To Pull Him41:43 Finishing After 71 Hours In The Water45:35 Why He Keeps Choosing Voluntary Suffering54:21 What's Next: The Bigfoot 20055:55 Closing Questions: Who To Talk To Next And Book Recs-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Nick's Instagram: HERENick's Sink or Swim Doc: HERE

Ryan Glatt is a brain health coach, certified personal trainer, and director of the FitBrain Program at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, and author of Brain Health and Exercise.What's actually happening in your brain when you exercise? Most of what circulates online about neuroplasticity, brain rewiring, and "brain hacks" is either oversimplified or flat-out wrong, and there's no shortage of influencers cashing in on the confusion. So what does the research actually show about exercise and the brain, and how do you build a routine that works with it instead of guessing?Expect to learn what exergaming actually is and how a Nintendo Wii could help rehab a stroke patient, why neuroplasticity is an ability and not a resource you can buy in a bottle, the myth behind "neurons that wire together, fire together," the three levels at which exercise changes your brain (micro, macro, and behavioral), why he calls exercise a "neuropolypill," how to program aerobic, resistance, and neuromotor training across your week, and why doing the thing you're worst at might be the best thing for your brain and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-0:00 What Is Exergaming, Really?5:58 Why Games Get People Moving When Willpower Won't11:05 Inside The New Book: Brain Health And Exercise18:39 The Neuroplasticity Myth Everyone's Selling20:27 The "Neurons That Fire Together, Wire Together" Myth, Debunked25:03 The Three Levels Of How Exercise Changes Your Brain32:37 Why He Calls Exercise A "Neuropolypill"37:35 Programming Your Week: How Much Of Each Exercise Type43:32 The Third Exercise Category Almost Nobody Programs47:10 Can Exercise Offset A Bad Night Of Sleep?49:32 Calling Out Neuroscience Influencers50:42 The Dual-Tasking Trick For A Sharper Brain54:26 Where To Find Ryan And His Book-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Ryan's Instagram: HERERyan's Book: HERE

Mark Divine is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind, and author of several bestselling books including Unbeatable Mind and The Way of the SEAL.What's actually happening when a mind can't be broken? Mark earned the nickname "Cyborg" in the SEALs for barely registering pain, but what he's built since retiring goes far beyond physical toughness into a rigorous daily practice of training the mind itself. So what does it actually take to stop reacting to your own thoughts, and is willpower even the right word for it?Expect to learn where Mark's nickname "Cyborg" actually came from, how childhood conditioning and years of Zen practice combined to change his relationship with pain, why box breathing became the technique he introduced to the SEALs in 2006, what "catching the snake at the head" means and why it's the key to breaking reactive patterns, how meditation training compounds like physical training but shows no visible reps, why almost none of your opinions are actually your own, and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge at: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-0:00 Where The Nickname Cyborg Came From2:02 Zen Training And Childhood Abuse Behind His Pain Tolerance5:47 Parenting An Adopted Son Without Forcing Your Own Path10:50 Chase On Pain-Driven Ambition Vs His Sister's Joy12:35 The Twins Story Same Father Opposite Lives15:44 The Ego Is Just A Bunch Of Habits20:29 When The Zen Practice Actually Took Hold22:44 Box Breathing The Secret Weapon He Gave The SEALs In 200631:06 The Four Phases Of Awakening33:29 Why Meditation's Benefits Stay Invisible Until They Don't37:22 Mental Training As The Parallel To Physical Training41:47 Why You Probably Don't Have A Single Original Opinion43:31 The Educational System Is Indoctrination And Reality Is Subjective48:33 Everyone You Meet Is Trapped In Their Own Simulation51:30 The 90-Day Challenge Closing Questions And Book Recs-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: HERE-Mark's Instagram: HEREMark's Website: HERE

Dr. Dan Sullivan is a naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and ADHD specialist.What's actually driving the rise in adult ADHD diagnoses? Standard of care jumps straight to stimulant medication, but Dr. Dan Sullivan argues that medicating a body that's never been tested is like bolting a turbocharger onto an engine that was never built to handle it. So what should actually come before the prescription, and why does "normal" bloodwork rarely mean optimal?Expect to learn why ADHD medication works like a turbocharger on an unprepared engine, why stimulants can make ADHD worse when nutrient deficiencies go unaddressed, why ADHD comes with a genetically delayed circadian rhythm that makes falling asleep harder, what "normal" lab ranges actually hide, why protein and tyrosine in the morning matter more than people think, how to train HRV instead of just tracking it, and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-0:00 Intro2:01 The Three Types Of ADHD4:28 Race Car Engine, Bicycle Brakes: How Stimulants Work7:28 The Natural Alternatives To Medication10:30 Nature Vs Nurture In ADHD13:42 The Turbocharger Problem With Medicating Too Soon20:23 ADHD's Built-In Sleep Delay25:00 Why Consistency Beats Any Supplement33:46 Dan's Morning Routine And Biofeedback Training40:20 Eating For Micronutrient Gaps51:33 Sauna, Cold Plunge, And HRV Training59:31 The Blood Tests Nobody Runs1:04:55 Closing Questions: Book & Guest Recs-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Dan's Instagram: HERE

Bradley Schurman is a demographer, futurist, and the author of The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny.What happens when a country runs out of people before it runs out of promises to them? By the end of the decade, America will have more people over 65 than under 18, and the Social Security and Medicare trust funds are on pace to run dry by 2030 with no fix in sight. So how much of that shortfall lands on the generation that didn't create it, and what happens to the cities, jobs, and social contract left behindExpect to learn why Bradley ranked 250 American cities on their long-term resilience and what it revealed about where people should actually move, why China overbuilt its housing by 65 million units (the entire population of France), why Social Security and Medicare are on track to run out of money by 2030 with zero serious plans to fix it, why demographic decline is quietly rewriting the future of war in Ukraine and beyond, why an aging population might be a parachute rather than a burden, why multi-generational households are quietly making a comeback, and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Bradley's Instagram: HEREBradley's Website: HERE-0:00 Intro: The Geography Of Prosperity Project1:57 Why We're Ranking 250 American Cities6:47 The Genesis Of The Index9:28 When You Don't Get To Choose Where You Live13:49 The Five Dimensions Of A Resilient City18:11 The Loneliness Epidemic And Weak Ties20:28 From Demographic Destiny To City Rankings28:47 Social Security Runs Out By 203032:18 China Overbuilt Housing By 65 Million Units34:13 Why A Robot Can't Buy A Coke40:33 The Grand Renegotiation Coming For Social Security46:49 How Messy Will The Pinch Point Be53:40 What Young People Should Actually Do1:06:01 How Population Decline Is Rewriting War1:12:15 Closing Questions: Next Guest & Book Recs

David Allen is the creator of the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, a management consultant, and an executive coach.What's actually stealing your focus? Most people are carrying somewhere between 150 and 200 unfinished commitments in their head at once, using their brain as an office it was never built to be. So why does everyone feel so overwhelmed, and what does it actually take to get a clear head back?Expect to learn why your brain is a terrible place to store your to-do list, the five-step method David Allen uses to get anything off his mind for good, why no thought should ever have to occur to you twice, what "ambient anxiety" is and why so many high achievers are addicted to it, the six levels of focus that run from tonight's grocery list all the way up to your life's purpose, why David didn't publish Getting Things Done until he was fifty-five, what "mind like water" actually means and why Bruce Lee's sensei coined it and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Ice Barrel Cold Plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on beef protein: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on Nordic Wave Cold Plunge: HERE (Use code MERRILL)Save on Board Game Tables: HERE ( Use MERRILL10)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-David's Instagram: HEREDavid's Website: HERE-0:00 Intro1:29 The Five Steps To A Clear Head2:32 The Cognitive Science Of Mental Overload3:34 How He Discovered The GTD Method4:46 Channel Creep Is Why Everyone Feels Overwhelmed9:21 What Does Done Actually Mean11:25 His Low-Tech Capture Tool: Pen And Paper13:13 You're Addicted To Ambient Anxiety20:22 Appropriate Engagement With Everything In Your Life25:32 The Six Levels Of Priority30:44 35 Jobs Before 3534:48 What Mind Like Water Actually Means41:14 Closing Questions: Talk To Yourself First

Simone Stolzoff is a journalist, author, and TED speaker.What happens when the world gets more uncertain right as our tolerance for uncertainty keeps shrinking? Answers are a tap away, yet most people are more anxious and less equipped to sit with not knowing than ever before. So what's actually driving that gap, and how do you build the tolerance back?Expect to learn why our brains are biologically wired to treat uncertainty as a threat, the real story behind why Slack almost never existed, the difference between acute uncertainty and the ambient uncertainty we're all swimming in right now, why bracing for the worst might actually be a self-protective habit rather than a flaw, the two-by-two matrix for knowing where to actually spend your worry, why one-way door decisions and two-way door decisions require completely different thinking, how to build real trust in your future self's ability to handle whatever comes and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Simone's Instagram: HERESimone's Website: HERE-0:00 Why Your Brain Treats Uncertainty As A Threat3:37 The Founder Who Killed His Own Hit Game To Build Slack7:36 Acute Vs. Ambient Uncertainty8:54 The Two Faces Of Low Tolerance: Hoarding Info Or Winging It10:09 Building Your Uncertainty Tolerance Like A Muscle14:29 The Two-By-Two Matrix For Where To Spend Your Worry15:19 Why Bracing For The Worst Might Be Self-Protective18:58 The World Is Getting More Uncertain, Faster20:50 The Job Offer That Wouldn't Let Simone Sleep26:19 Diversifying Your Identity Beyond Your Job32:02 Loneliness And The Shrinking Self35:57 The Explore-Exploit Trade-Off39:59 One-Way Doors Vs. Two-Way Doors46:57 Closing Questions

Dr. Paul Morland is a demographer, author, and researcher.What's actually happening to the global population? For decades we were warned about overpopulation, yet birth rates are now collapsing below replacement across most of the world, from China to Chile. So what happens to an economy, and a civilization, when there simply aren't enough people left to sustain it?Expect to learn why the overpopulation you were taught about is already reversing, how a fertility rate of 0.75 turns 100 grandparents into just 16 grandchildren, why China's population is set to halve by the end of the century, what the "silver tsunami" will do to taxes and pensions, why Paul doesn't blame microplastics or sperm counts for the birth crisis, whether AI and robots can actually replace a shrinking workforce, why no time will ever feel perfect to start a family and much more…-0:00 From Overpopulation To Collapse3:51 Why The Reversal Is Slow To Sink In6:26 The Silver Tsunami Explained9:47 Fertility Rate vs Replacement Rate17:46 Where Fertility Rates Stand Now22:07 How 100 Grandparents Become 1623:38 Demographics, War And Power28:18 Is Biology To Blame?32:13 The Real Causes: Culture And Economics38:39 Will AI And Robots Save Us?44:21 Why Fewer People Won't Save The Planet53:06 Japan, Britain And The US In 25 Years1:00:44 Why No Time Is Ever Perfect1:03:04 Closing Questions And Book Recs-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Paul's Website: HERE

Fawzi Ammache is an AI engineer, emerging-technology educator, and the creator of Future with Fawzi.What's actually going to happen with AI? Every headline swings between utopia and collapse, leaving most people anxious and convinced their job is next. So what's real, what's hype, and what should we actually be worried about?Expect to learn why the most useful AI will also be the most boring, whether AI is really coming for your job, why Fawzi doesn't believe AGI will ever arrive, what the data-center water debate gets wrong, why the biggest risk of AI is becoming more isolated, how to tell when to use AI and when to embrace friction, the difference between working AI-first and human-first and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Fawzi's Instagram: HEREFawzi's Website: HERE-0:00 Why AI Doesn't Have To Be Scary1:46 What's Behind The Magic Wand3:16 The Three Real Fears About AI4:13 Why Friction Is Good For You5:08 Will AI Actually Take Your Job?8:53 Why He Doesn't Buy AGI12:48 AI Is The New Electricity15:40 Self-Driving Cars And Vanishing Jobs27:55 Are Data Centers Draining Our Water?32:57 Treat AI Like A Normal Technology35:39 The Real Danger Is Isolation39:39 Quantum Computing Is Next46:50 Let AI Do The Dishes, Not The Drawing55:39 Three Things Everyone Should Do1:00:04 Closing Questions

Dr. Trish Leigh is a neuroscientist, author, and neurofeedback specialist.What is pornography actually doing to your brain? It floods the reward system with levels of dopamine no real-world experience can match, and after only a couple of exposures — often in childhood — the brain recalibrates around the high. So why does it become so hard to stop, and what does it actually take to rewire the pattern?Expect to learn why porn qualifies as a supernormal stimulus your brain can't compete with, how dopamine desensitization quietly drives erectile dysfunction, why Dr. Leigh believes sexualized social media may be more dangerous than porn, what "strain brain" and "drain brain" reveal about screen compulsion, how neurofeedback can unwire and rewire an addicted brain, what every parent should do before handing a child a phone and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Trish's Instagram: HERETrish's Website: HERE-0:00 Is Porn Addiction Even Real?1:14 The Smoking-Industry Playbook2:45 Dopamine Dependency And Reinforcement Loops4:49 Why Age Eight Is The Real Danger5:59 Is Fitness Content Pseudo-Porn?9:42 What Healthy Dopamine Looks Like13:02 The Loneliness Loop17:47 Strain Brain vs Drain Brain21:04 Why You Keep Relapsing25:46 Cold Plunges And Earning Dopamine35:16 What "Regulated" Really Means44:34 Porn And Erectile Dysfunction54:53 Men vs Women And The Stats1:01:18 A Message For Anyone Struggling1:05:15 Protecting Kids From Screens

Wyatt Ewing is an entrepreneur, the founder of Ice Barrel, and the co-founder of Founders Only Club and World's Toughest Mile.What does it actually take to build a company out of nothing? Wyatt went from selling million-dollar private jets to hand-painting toxic epoxy onto barrels in his garage, betting everything on a cold therapy practice most people thought was insane. So what separates the founders who break through from the ones who quit, and what does cold water have to do with any of it?Expect to learn how a stranger at the gym accidentally changed Wyatt's life, why cold therapy pulled him out of years of anxiety, what it really took to build Ice Barrel from a garage, why belief matters more than a business plan, how to know when your business needs outside help, what Wyatt would do differently with investors and employees, the exact cold exposure protocol he swears by and much more…-0:00 The Founders Only Club Retreats6:03 Starting His First Real Company8:44 A Stranger Told Me I Looked Like Shit11:42 How The Cold Cured His Anxiety18:25 The Garage, The Barrels & The Epoxy Disaster23:24 Building The Most Advanced Chiller27:02 The Moments It Almost Fell Apart31:19 Why The Mission Made Him Unstoppable38:12 Cash Is Oxygen40:10 Not All Investors Are Your Friends43:35 Selling Ice Barrel47:24 Caring Too Much For His Employees52:16 The Vision Quest & The Arrival Fallacy1:01:49 His Cold Exposure Protocol1:03:10 Closing Questions-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Ice Barrel: HERE (Code: MERRILL)Founders Only Club: HERE

Steve Mesler is an Olympic gold medalist bobsledder, three-time Olympian, co-founder of Classroom Champions, and an executive performance coach.What happens after you achieve the one thing you've chased your whole life? Steve won gold in Vancouver and, years later, found himself crying alone on his couch every morning, standing on a train platform thinking his family would be better off without him. So why does reaching the summit so often leave high performers emptier than before, and what actually fills the gap?Expect to learn why Steve decided he would simply never get injured again and why it worked, what the "life algorithm" is and how to use it on any goal, why achievement runs on toxic jet fuel and what to burn instead, how to stack reasons to do the hard thing when one reason isn't enough, why the arrival fallacy quietly wrecks champions, how to actually practice satisfaction and gratitude in your body, why connection is wired into us at a survival level, and much more…-0:00 "I'm Just Not Going To Get Hurt Anymore"3:49 If You Look For A Problem, You'll Find One5:32 The Life Algorithm Explained10:54 He Loved Winning, Not Bobsled14:34 Stacking Reasons To Get Out Of Bed21:49 Toxic Jet Fuel vs. Satisfaction25:32 The Arrival Fallacy & Gold Medal Syndrome33:28 Masculinity, Connection & The Tribe43:27 The Big Five Goals Framework47:13 A Live Lesson In Feeling Satisfied54:44 The Most Important Question Technique58:08 When Depression Hit After Gold1:02:30 The Train Platform & "I'd Trade The Gold"1:10:24 Climbing Out: Connection & Asking For Help1:17:19 Closing Questions: Book & Guest Recs-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Steve's Instagram: HERESteve's website: HERE

Laura Vanderkam is an author, journalist, and speaker focused on time management and productivity.What's actually getting in the way of using our time well? Most people insist they have no free time, yet the same hours slip away to doom scrolling and busywork every single day. So is the problem really a lack of time, or the belief that we don't have any?Expect to learn why we don't build the lives we want by saving time, how tracking a single 168-hour week changes the way you see your schedule, why you should plan your week on Friday instead of Monday, what the "golden hours" are and how to stop wasting your weekday evenings, why one big adventure and one little adventure a week makes time feel bigger, how the List of 100 Dreams reveals what you actually want to do, why you have far more room for friends, fitness, and family than you think and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Laura's Instagram: HERELaura's website: HERE-0:00 Does Parkinson's Law Actually Hold Up2:05 The List Of 100 Dreams5:59 Build The Life, Time Saves Itself8:19 One More Hour On Work You Love10:54 Finding Your Venn Diagram Overlap13:24 Big Time And The Abundance Mindset15:08 Track Your 168 Hours19:44 The Weekly Planning Session21:56 Why You Should Plan On Friday25:13 The Golden Hours After Work28:16 Beating Your Electronic Hobbies33:58 One Big Adventure, One Little Adventure38:42 The Four Burners Myth40:23 Do You Have To Specialize To Win46:16 Closing Questions And Book Recs

Bill Schindler is an archaeologist, anthropologist, chef, and author.What did our ancestors actually know about food that we've forgotten? For millions of years, nearly every tool humans invented was built to make food safer and more nourishing, yet today we're surrounded by more food than ever and sicker for it. So what went wrong, and what would it take to eat like a human again?Expect to learn why almost every prehistoric technology was built around food, why the diet that healed you isn't the diet you should stay on forever, the only three foods on earth actually meant to be eaten, why the "superfoods" you've been told to eat are loaded with oxalates, how processed corn quietly killed hundreds of thousands of people, why humans have one of the weakest digestive tracts of any animal, and much more…-0:00 From Mountain Men To Two-Million-Year-Old Tools1:31 Every Ancient Technology Was About Food4:39 The Shower Moment That Changed His Health14:08 Absence Of Proof Is Not Proof Of Absence16:49 How Peer Review Suppresses New Ideas22:15 The Deer Study They Wouldn't Publish27:00 The Diet That Healed You Isn't Forever36:03 What "Processing" Actually Means46:07 Why Every Plant Is Toxic50:59 How Corn Killed Millions1:02:21 Oxalates: The Glass Shards In Superfoods1:06:47 Why You Should Eat Seasonally1:19:20 The Truth About Fiber1:24:54 Why Raw Food Diets Are Dangerous1:32:38 Closing Questions & Book Recs-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Bill's Instagram: HEREBill's website: HERE

What does it actually take to stay disciplined for years without burning out? Most high performers learn to achieve through force — pushing harder, doing more, shaming themselves into action — until that approach quietly stops working. So what replaces willpower once it fails, and how do you build the kind of self-trust that makes hard things automatic?Expect to learn why the relationship you have with yourself is the root system for everything in your life, why force eventually stops working for every high performer, how fear and scarcity quietly sabotage the things you want most, why self-trust is really just data you collect on yourself, how to scale a daily promise small enough that you can keep it on your worst day, what running every single day for nearly 8 years actually teaches you about discipline and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Cru's Instagram: HERECru's website: HERECru's podcast: HERE-0:00 The Self-Relationship Is The Root System2:26 Why Force Stops Working4:15 Fear, Scarcity, And "I Don't Need This"11:14 Staying Abundant When You're Scared About Rent15:47 "If I'm Expecting To Lose, I'm Asking To Lose"21:00 Peak Awareness In Peak Resistance23:19 The Run Streak And The Choice To Be Present28:11 Attitude Versus Just Doing The Hard Thing33:29 Joy Is A Competitive Advantage In Suffering38:17 Do You Want It, Or Want To Want It?40:06 Self-Trust Is Just Stacked Data42:11 One Mile, Not Five47:37 How He Synthesizes His Ideas58:47 Creativity Is Ownership1:04:42 Closing Questions: Guests And Books

Genny Rumancik is an emotional intelligence educator, author, and founder of The EQ School.What does it actually take to change? We're taught that discipline, willpower, and pushing harder are the levers of growth — yet most people find themselves cycling through the same patterns no matter how hard they try. So what's actually driving those patterns beneath the surface, and how do you break them without burning yourself down in the process?Expect to learn what the four pillars of emotional intelligence are and why self-awareness underpins all of them, why procrastination is not a character flaw but a nervous system protection strategy, how to locate your sense of self internally rather than through external validation, what the emotional contracts you signed in childhood are doing to your adult behavior, why sustainable change only comes through compassion rather than shame, what Internal Family Systems therapy reveals about the parts of you that quietly sabotage your own goals, and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Genny's Instagram: HEREGenny's website: HEREGenny's book: HERE-0:00 The Four Pillars of Emotional Intelligence2:28 Procrastination Is Not a Character Flaw6:03 Waking Up in Productivity Debt11:05 Anchoring Your Identity Inside, Not Outside15:54 Emotional Self-Management in Practice18:42 People Pleasing and Setting Boundaries20:16 Social Awareness and Relationship Management25:32 Why EQ Predicts Success More Than IQ30:12 Emotional Inheritance and Generational Patterns35:59 Why Men Struggle With Emotional Processing38:23 How Genny Got Into This Work43:31 The Wisdom of Feeling — The Book48:22 Internal Family Systems and Parts Work56:31 The War of Art and Resistance

Martyn Whittock is a historian, author, and former educator with over 35 years of teaching medieval history, and the author of American Vikings and Vikings in the East.What was a Viking? Not a people, a nation, or a religion — but a job description. The Norse exploded out of Scandinavia for three centuries, raiding from Lindisfarne to Baghdad, yet within two generations almost everywhere they landed, they became the locals. So what actually triggered the Viking Age, why did the most feared warriors in history convert to Christianity so fast, and what did a Danish conquest in 1016 have to do with the Norman invasion of 1066?Expect to learn why "Viking" described what you did rather than who you were, what an 8th-century Islamic silver famine had to do with the sack of Lindisfarne, why everything we think we know about Norse religion was written by a 13th-century Christian, why the Blood Eagle almost certainly never happened, how the Great Heathen Army stopped going home and changed England forever, why 1016 matters more than 1066, and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Martyn's Instagram: HERE-0:00 What Is a Viking, Actually?4:23 What Triggered the Viking Age9:39 Why Silver Ruled the Viking World11:41 Lindisfarne: The 9/11 of the Viking Age21:27 The Longship Advantage28:28 Valhalla and the Will to Fight31:04 Everything We Know About Norse Religion Is Wrong37:28 Why Vikings Converted in One Generation43:51 The Blood Eagle and the Berserkers50:06 The Great Heathen Army1:02:06 120 Longships on Paris1:05:40 Ragnar Lothbrok: Real or Legend?1:10:58 Cnut: The Invasion Everyone Forgot1:32:21 Vikings in America1:37:10 Closing Questions

What's actually happening inside your gut? Modern diets, over-sterilized environments, and decades of bad supplement advice have quietly dismantled the microbiome that runs almost every system in your body — from your immune system to your brain. So what does a genuinely healthy microbiome look like, and what does it actually take to rebuild one?Expect to learn why 80% of gut-brain communication travels from gut to brain rather than the other way, how 40 grams of daily fiber cuts all-cause mortality by 40% (and why that would be a trillion-dollar pill if you could patent it), why the "kill the bad bacteria first" strategy has always been wrong, what leaky gut and LPS actually are and why one paper named them the number one driver of mortality and morbidity worldwide, why 98% of probiotics on store shelves are dead before they reach your intestines, and how our microbiome diversity has collapsed from 800–900 species in our ancestors to an average of 120 today and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Kiran's Instagram: HERE-0:00 The Other Brain: Why The Gut Runs Your Body6:03 What Is "Gut Health"? Defining the Microbiome Spectrum9:13 It's Daily Choices, Not Miracle Supplements13:48 Reading The Signs: What Your Body Is Telling You19:32 Your Gut Controls Your Immune System (Treg Cells and the Nobel Prize)21:04 How To Build Gut Diversity With Food and Fiber24:23 The Diet War: Why Picking A Camp Makes You Untrustworthy32:44 Meal Hygiene: How You Eat Matters As Much As What You Eat41:49 Why "Kill The Bad Bacteria" Is The Worst Gut Health Advice47:35 Probiotics vs Prebiotics vs Postbiotics: What You Actually Need54:29 Leaky Gut, LPS, and The #1 Driver of Chronic Disease1:00:30 The Mass Extinction Of The Western Microbiome1:08:24 High Protein, Rotten Farts, and Fasting: The Complete Picture1:15:47 Closing Questions

What's actually stopping you from doing the thing? It's not your schedule, your energy, or the weather — it's the gap between the idea and the action. The cold plunge is always worse from the outside looking in. So what does standing next to a 40-degree tank each day teach you about starting a podcast, finishing a 100-day challenge, or building something before anyone's watchingExpect to learn why novel inconvenience can feel easier than boring consistency, how Naval Ravikant's theory of entropy reframes falling off a routine, which recovery tools actually earn their place and which are better suited for beginners, why "how you do anything is how you do everything" might be making you worse, what actually changed in my diet after talking with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-0:00 Intro: Why Solo Episodes Are Hard1:10 The 100-Day Challenge2:45 A Bear In The Campsite5:15 Mundane Beats Novel10:20 You Suffer More In Thought Than In Action13:50 Month In Review: Guest Episode Highlights20:45 Q&A: Which Recovery Tools Actually Earn Their Place24:10 How My Relationship With Sleep Changed25:50 How To Defog Your Mind28:00 Did Joel Fuhrman Actually Change How I Eat29:25 Why I Started This Podcast31:43 How I Choose Guests32:50 The Loneliness of Building Before Anyone's Watching36:09 The Belief I Had To Abandon39:55 Getting Back On Routines and Closing Book Rec

Alex Tarnava is a health researcher, inventor of molecular hydrogen tablets, and author.What's happening to human capacity? Society is telling people to specialize, comply, and trust institutions — but the systems running our lives may be designed, even if unintentionally, to produce weaker, more exploitable people. So what's actually been engineered into our education, our corporations, and our democracy, and what would it take to build something better?Expect to learn why stress is only beneficial when you can recover from it, how modern AI is designed to be the world's greatest sycophant and what that's doing to your thinking, why democracy's structure of short time horizons guarantees corrupt leaders, the 1919 court ruling that stripped ethics from every major corporation, why leaving a Western country costs more proportionally than Roman slaves paid for their freedom, the clinical evidence behind molecular hydrogen and telomere lengthening in elderly populations, and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Alex's Instagram: HEREAlex's website: HERE-0:00 Stress Hacking: Why Both Extremes Are Wrong1:06 Stress Only Builds When You Can Recover From It8:41 Hard Times Make Strong Men (And How To Shortcut It)15:01 AI Is The Greatest Sycophant Ever Created21:32 AGI's Impossible Dilemma: Slavery or Extinction24:16 The 1919 Ruling That Captured Every Corporation28:06 How Education Accidentally Elevates Psychopaths31:46 Why Democracy Guarantees Corrupt Leaders36:49 Leaving Your Country Costs More Than Roman SlavesPaid for Freedom43:57 What Better Governance Could Actually Look Like51:54 Why Men Were Told To Forget Their Purpose58:42 Building Resilience Without Burning Out1:03:11 Hydrogen: The Missing Nutrient 100,000 Years in the Making1:09:54 Echo Chambers Are Making Your Mind Weak1:16:43 Book Rec and Closing Questions

Dr. Lee Warren is a neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, podcast host, and author of four books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery.What if the thing controlling your thoughts, habits, and emotions isn't who you really are? For decades, science taught us that genes and brain chemistry write our futures — that we're stuck with the minds we were given. But the latest neuroscience tells a different story. So what does it actually mean that your mind and brain are separate things, and how much of your life can you still rewrite?Expect to learn why your brain and your mind are not the same thing, how neuroplasticity lets you structurally rebuild your brain in real time simply by changing what you think about, why 80% of your automatic thoughts are biased or outright false, the real timeline for breaking old habits and wiring in new ones, how Dr. Warren rebuilt his life after losing his son at 19, why alcohol is a class-one carcinogen with no safe dose for the brain, and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILSave on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Dr. Lee's Instagram: HEREDr. Lee's website: HERE-0:00 Your Brain Is Not You3:02 Genetic Determinism Is Dead10:26 You Need Hard Things to Survive Hard Things14:08 How Lee Became a Neurosurgeon17:08 200 Surgeries in a Tent28:52 Coming Home With PTSD31:17 How Writing Healed What War Left Behind37:02 Losing Mitch: One Death Can't Kill Two People40:32 The fMRI Scanner That Changed Everything52:47 What Is Self-Brain Surgery?57:59 How Long Does It Take to Rewire Your Brain?1:16:59 Feelings Aren't Facts — They're Chemical Events1:22:19 What a Neurosurgeon Actually Does for Brain Health1:31:00 Closing Questions

Dan Millman is a former world-champion athlete, coach, and bestselling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior.What does it actually take to live with a peaceful heart? We're told that finding our calling, thinking positively, and reaching our goals will finally make us happy, yet the people chasing those things hardest often feel the furthest from peace. So what are we getting wrong about success, and what would it look like to get it right?Expect to learn why you have far less control over your thoughts and feelings than your actions, why trying to think positively often backfires, how Dan defines success as regular progress rather than reaching the summit, the six words he says could be a lifetime practice, the four purposes of life and the difference between a career and a calling, why a daily death meditation helps you appreciate being alive, what to do when you still haven't found your calling and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Save on an amazing cold plunge: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Dan's Instagram: HEREDan's website: HERE-0:00 Shaped Like Stones In A River6:11 Why Action Beats Thoughts And Feelings8:54 The Problem With Positive Thinking11:04 Entitled To Your Labor, Not The Fruits12:48 Why Success Isn't Reaching The Top16:37 Where "Peaceful Warrior" Came From22:16 Chop Wood, Carry Water24:42 The Six Words For A Dollar27:27 Stress, Tension, And What Meditation Really Does34:08 The Four-Minute Death Meditation37:38 The Four Purposes Of Life42:49 When You Haven't Found Your Calling45:13 The Book That Failed For Three Years52:32 Closing Questions: Who To Speak To & Book Recs

James Ellis is a clinical psychologist, educator, and the creator of The Loneliness Doctor.What's happening with modern friendship? Birth rates have collapsed, families are scattered across the country, and our social skills have plummeted just as AI begins to replace the human interactions we have left. So what's actually causing the loneliness epidemic, and how do we rebuild a real social life from scratch?Expect to learn why loneliness is as deadly as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day, why pangs of loneliness light up the same parts of the brain as pangs of hunger, why the average American now has less than one close confidant, why scrolling on social media is connection junk food, the friendship formation formula for building a social life from the ground up, why the "love yourself first" message is actually keeping people lonely, how AI is about to make the loneliness epidemic catastrophically worse and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-James' Instagram: HEREJames' website: HERE-0:00 Is The World Lonelier Than Ever?3:44 We Have To Build What We Were Born Into5:16 The Shift From Collectivism To Individualism9:23 How Tech Trained Us To Avoid Effort15:07 The Average American Has No Close Friend17:05 Loneliness Is As Deadly As 15 Cigarettes A Day19:15 Why Loneliness Feels Like Hunger In The Brain23:14 Men vs. Women, Single vs. Partnered26:22 Social Media Is Connection Junk Food30:14 Remote Work And The Friendship Formation Formula39:29 The Best And Worst Activities For Making Friends44:10 How AI Is Going To Make This Worse47:26 Raising Children Who Aren't Lonely1:07:35 Why "Love Yourself First" Is A Lie

Andrés Preschel is a neuroscientist, health and performance coach, applied physiologist, podcaster, and founder of Know Your Physio.What's actually keeping most people stuck below their potential? People chase protocols, supplements, and biohacks without knowing if any of it fits their biology, and the result is years spent optimizing for a body that isn't theirs. So how do you use genetics, blood work, and wearable data to engineer a lifestyle that's actually built for you, and what gets exposed when you do?Expect to learn why genetics loads the gun and lifestyle pulls the trigger, what interoception is and how to develop it, why a continuous glucose monitor does more harm than good for most people, the three KPIs that predict longevity, the 4-7-8 breathing pattern that lowers your resting heart rate on demand, why a hot shower before a cold bedroom transforms your sleep, why Eight Sleep is overrated and much more…-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Andrés' Instagram: HEREAndrés' website: HERE-0:00 What Know Your Physio Actually Does1:10 The Bottlenecks Most People Don't Know They Have7:26 What Interoception Is And How To Develop It15:09 Why Athletes Should Stop Looking At Their Wearables17:55 The Three Numbers That Predict Your Longevity25:02 What HRV Actually Measures33:33 The 4-7-8 Breathing Pattern44:57 Hot Showers Before A Cold Bedroom47:59 Why Eight Sleep Is Overrated55:52 The Genetic Test Andres Tells Everyone To Run58:21 Genetics Loads The Gun, Lifestyle Pulls The Trigger1:04:25 Closing Questions

Craig McCloskey shares his journey from nutrition student to health advocate, emphasizing practical steps for improving home environment through water, air, and food quality.He discusses the influence of social media, the importance of community, and his insights on diet, longevity, and the pitfalls of diet labels. Craig shares his insights on ancestral health, the importance of organ meats, contrast therapy, and optimizing health for fertility and longevity.Discover practical tips on nutrition, cold plunges, sauna protocols, and lifestyle choices to enhance well-being.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE -Craig's Instagram: HERECraig's website: HERE-00:00 Why your home environment matters02:19 The truth about your tap water05:20 Air quality and hidden toxins at home08:11 Unlearning everything about nutrition11:42 Craig's personal health transformation14:57 Why community is the ultimate longevity hack25:48 Intermittent fasting and meal timing35:35 The problem with diet labels43:08 Raw foods and organ meats explained53:23 Contrast therapy — cold plunge and sauna01:04:42 Optimizing nutrition for fertility01:12:45 Peptides and the future of biohacking

Explore the history of nutrition science, the influence of key studies, and practical insights on optimal human diets.Discover how traditional foods, nutrient density, and scientific research shape our understanding of healthy eating.-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Brian's Instagram: HEREBrian's website: HERE-00:00 The Ansel Keys vs. John Yudkin Debate05:23 Personal Journey into Nutrition20:21 The Spectrum of Dietary Approaches29:59 Understanding Calories and Nutrient Density43:08 Nutrient to Energy Ratio: A Balanced Approach to Diet45:25 Daily Dietary Framework: Real Foods and Meal Structure48:41 The Role of Supplements: Necessity or Placebo?52:46 Collagen: Understanding Its Importance and Types56:03 Research Insights: Papers on Food Processing andNutrient Ratios01:01:47 Defining Processed Foods: Traditional vs. Ultra-Processed01:07:11 The Need for Clarity in Nutrition: Moving Beyond Political Agendas01:10:23 Conclusion: Embracing a Balanced, Real Food Approach

I share insights on podcasting, personal development, and health optimization, reflecting on lessons learned from past guests and personal experiences.-00:00 Introduction to Solo Episodes01:19 Prioritizing Sleep for Health04:19 Daily Supplements and Their Importance06:09 Longevity and Consistency in Health08:44 Training for the Future10:21 The Birth of the Podcast13:51 Measuring Success in Podcasting15:38 Lessons Learned from Podcasting17:17 Guest Outreach Strategies19:09 Preparing for Guest Interviews20:50 Building an Audience Over Time-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE

Todd Herman explores the fascinating concept of enclothed cognition, the power of personas and alter egos, and how mental strategies like visualization and flexibility can enhance performance in sports and everyday life.Discover the story of how Todd helped Kobe Bryant create The Black Mamba, practical insights on building confidence, navigating social challenges, and applying mental toughness across various domains.-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Todd's Instagram: HERETodd's website: HERE-00:00 Understanding Enclothed Cognition04:08 The Blend of Science and Art in Performance07:21 Mental Toughness and Flexibility10:51 Navigating Social Dynamics in Performance13:50 The Journey into Mindset Coaching19:47 Building a Career in Mindset Coaching31:09 The Journey to Professional Coaching35:10 Lessons from a Master Coach37:53 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome41:46 The Rise of Imposter Syndrome in Society47:32 The Birth of the Alter Ego Effect56:53 Applying Mental Toughness to Everyday Life

Shawn Wells, a renowned supplement formulator, demystifies the role of a supplement formulator, discusses the pitfalls of proprietary blends, and shares insights on effective supplementation strategies including creatine, collagen, and emerging nutrients like paraxanthine-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Shawn's Instagram: HEREShawn's website: HERE-00:00 The danger of proprietary blends11:58 How the supplement industry is regulated17:19 How to identify quality brands23:59 Counterfeiting and what to watch for27:18 The case for creatine mega-dosing30:26 Personal experiences with creatine32:45 Caffeine metabolism and alternatives34:08 What is paraxanthine?36:54 Paraxanthine vs caffeine39:04 How to use paraxanthine effectively42:59 Top supplements for general wellness54:07 Why lithium and boron matter01:00:12 Other key supplements for your health

Tyson Sonnek shares his journey from military service to bodybuilding, exploring mental resilience, the importance of balance, and the mindset of high achievers.Discover insights on pushing limits, managing stress, and finding joy in life and fitness.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Tyson's Instagram: HERE-00:00 Bodybuilding goals04:08 Ultra marathon experiences07:18 Mental resilience and stress management13:06 Finding balance in hustle culture15:58 The importance of emotional ROI23:29 Training styles and gym culture31:21 Current training regimen34:38 Navigating the bodybuilding world40:00 Life beyond the gym42:22 Military to civilian transition48:00 The importance of coaching and accountability51:49 The all-in mentality and its consequences01:00:29 Introspection and personal growth

Michael Spivak shares his journey into cold plunging, breath work, and building Culture, a leading brand in wellness technology.Discover how personal development, innovative product design, and strategic branding have propelled his success in the health and wellness industry.-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Michael's Instagram: HEREColdture: HERE-00:00 The journey into cold plunging07:48 The transformative power of breathwork11:18 The value of personal development retreats15:30 Daily practices for emotional expression18:37 Building a cold plunge company26:10 Navigating early business challenges39:20 From launch to Dragon's Den42:56 The Dragon's Den journey48:20 Securing the deal52:12 The cold plunge product line57:34 Expanding into saunas01:04:22 Health benefits of cold exposure

Kevin shares his journey through ultra-endurance races, training strategies, race day insights, and the importance of community support.Discover practical tips for preparing for long-distance events and the mental mindset needed to push beyond limits.Kevin Ramirez shares his journey of pushing physical and mental limits through ultra-endurance sports, emphasizing the importance of discipline, mindset, and self-care.Discover how doing hard things builds confidence and resilience, and get insights on daily routines, content creation, and personal growth.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Kevins's Instagram: HERE-00:00 Introduction to endurance running05:46 Mental resilience in endurance events08:52 Race day strategies and nutrition11:37 Lessons learned from racing17:34 Future goals and upcoming races30:39 Training for ultra races34:41 The importance of crew support39:51 Mental toughness and self-discipline46:19 Self-care and organization51:18 Daily habits for success56:13 Journaling and capturing inspiration59:00 The art of conversation and podcasting01:06:01 Reading habits and recommendations01:09:43 Podcast recommendations and future guests

Heather Morrison shares practical strategies to overcome public speaking fears, reframe negative beliefs, and build confidence through mental skills transfer from sports and other areas of life.Discover how curiosity, self-compassion, and deliberate practice can transform your approach to public speaking and social anxiety.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Heather's Instagram: HEREHeather's Website: HERE-00:00 Why public speaking terrifies most people05:34 Who needs public speaking skills11:37 Overcoming imposter syndrome17:39 Practical steps to improve immediately23:08 Scripting vs. speaking naturally30:14 The power of honest self-conversation35:54 Transferring skills you already have38:55 Managing expectations under pressure42:05 Finding comfort in discomfort49:37 Balancing life and passion55:00 Public speaking and dating overlap59:52 What great speakers have in common01:03:43 The long game of growth

Warren Lentz, CEO of Heavenly Heat Saunas, shares his morning routine, fitness strategies, and insights on relationships and health optimization.Discover practical tips on heat therapy, sauna choices, and building a resilient mindset for longevity and well-being.Warren shares insights on marriage communication, the reality TV industry, and the benefits of heat therapy.Discover practical tips for strengthening relationships, navigating the entertainment world, and choosing high-quality health products.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Warren's Instagram: HEREWarren's Sauna Website: HERE-00:00 Fitness and Workout Strategies05:11 Nutrition and Dietary Habits08:11 Sauna Benefits and Experiences11:20 Red Light Therapy Insights14:16 Comparing Sauna Types17:53 Community and Social Aspects of Fitness20:56 Future Health Goals31:37 Maximizing Sauna Benefits35:25 Marriage Insights and Personal Growth36:18 The Purpose of Marriage40:59 Navigating Relationships and Communication46:46 Understanding Attraction and Habits53:39 Communication Styles in Marriage01:04:32 Unlocking Creativity01:14:08 Navigating Entrepreneurship and Team Culture01:24:41 Challenges in Logistics and Customer Expectations01:29:16 The Future of Heavenly Heat and Product Expansion

Explore the depths of human communication, self-awareness, and persuasion with Jeffrey Bogaczyk, a scholar in rhetoric and personal development.Discover how habits, emotional intelligence, and authenticity influence our interactions and personal growth.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Jeff's Instagram: HEREJeff's Website: HERE-00:00 Why your communication is on autopilot06:55 How your upbringing wired your communication10:01 The power of language and rhetoric16:30 What great orators can teach us26:44 Stoicism and communication34:25 Persuasion vs. manipulation — where's the line?45:03 Why most people are terrible communicators50:53 Journaling as a communication tool59:11 The ethics of influence01:02:24 How to build credibility and trust01:08:02 Why vulnerability makes you more persuasive01:14:56 How to actually improve your communication01:19:58 Books and resources worth your time

Dan Brulé shares the transformative power of breath work, its impact on health, performance, and spiritual growth, and practical techniques to harness your breath for a better life.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Dan's Instagram: HERE-00:00 The Breathwork Gathering Experience03:26 Understanding the Importance of Breathwork06:25 Breathing Techniques: Good vs. Bad12:17 Breathing Under Pressure: High-Stakes Situations18:58 The Role of Breath in Athletic Performance22:30 Common Breathing Mistakes and Cultural Differences24:48 Breathwork in Daily Life and Morning Routines30:38 Breath Coaching for High Performers34:15 The Science of Breath and Meditation37:36 Cold Exposure and Breathwork

Josh Terry explores the nuances of human behavior, decision-making, and personal growth.He shares practical frameworks for understanding habits, cultivating purpose, and building a life of meaning, emphasizing the importance of deliberate actions and mindset shifts.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Josh's Instagram: HEREJosh's Website: HERE-00:00 The Need for Decision-Making Help03:59 Understanding Wants vs. Cravings11:41 Navigating Long-Term vs. Short-Term Wants16:04 Behavior Change and Emotional Responses22:06 Rationality in Behavior and Relationships24:55 Understanding Irrationality in Human Behavior28:30 Identifying and Addressing Bad Habits33:30 The Importance of Bad Habits as Informative Tools37:49 Building Purpose Through Action45:43 Developing Pre-Performance Routines55:25 Managing Expectations to Avoid Disappointment01:00:26 The Importance of Winning01:04:57 Engineering Wins in Daily Life01:16:30 Aiming for Good, Not Just Avoiding Bad

Lucas LeFevre shares his transformative journey with journaling, the resistance we face in building habits, and practical strategies to cultivate mental clarity and emotional health.Discover how consistent journaling can lead to profound personal growth, better relationships, and a deeper understanding of oneself.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head to my instagram: HERE-Luke's Instagram: HERELuke's Website: HERE-00:00 The Challenge of Sustaining a Journaling Practice06:31 The Transformative Power of Journaling13:30 Building Honest Relationships Through Communication18:22 Understanding Emotions and Feelings21:14 The Power of Journaling23:52 Navigating High Achievement and Emotional Awareness26:22 Fear and Honesty in Relationships29:27 The Importance of Introspection32:39 Building a Second Brain40:41 Surprising Discoveries Through Journaling52:27 The Benefits of Journaling58:14 The Wilderness Experience01:09:02 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

David P. Barash explores the scientific and philosophical perspectives on the soul, consciousness, and the impact of religious beliefs on human behavior.He discusses the evolution of ideas about morality, the dangers of believing in a soul, and the influence of nuclear weapons on global security.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-David's Website: HERE-00:00 Exploring Evolutionary Biology05:17 Atheism and the Concept of the Soul14:46 The Connection Between Evolution and Consciousness16:03 AI, Consciousness, and the Soul20:45 The Ethics of Animal Treatment25:38 The Role of Religion in Morality29:42 Aging, Death, and the Soul35:55 Exploring Heaven and Hell40:25 The Impact of Religious Beliefs on Behavior45:23 The Role of Science vs. Religion50:52 The Pursuit of Truth vs. Comfort56:05 Consequences of Belief in the Soul01:04:49 Youth and the Illusion of Immortality01:06:08 Nuclear Warfare and Human Consciousness

Britt Frank shares her inspiring journey from overcoming addiction and cult involvement to becoming a licensed psychotherapist.She discusses practical tools for mental health, the importance of small wins, and how honesty and self-awareness can transform lives.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Follow Britt on Instagram: HEREBritt's Website: HERE-00:00 Personal Struggles and Transformation04:07 Micro Yeses: Small Steps to Change08:01 Honesty and Self-Reflection11:50 Journey from Cult to Therapy18:38 The Role of Humor in Healing22:35 Understanding Psychotherapy25:30 The Writing Journey and Book Creation28:41 Building a Second Brain: The Power of Note-Taking30:26 Morning Pages: A Daily Writing Practice for Clarity34:41 Creating Intentional Mornings and Evenings37:32 Writing for Self: The Journey of Authorship48:31 The Role of Therapy: Who Should Seek It?54:43 Finding the Right Therapist: Key Considerations

Dr. Joel Fuhrman discusses the principles of a Nutritarian diet, emphasizing micronutrient density, toxin reduction, and the importance of a plant-based approach for longevity and disease reversal.We explore practical applications, fasting, and the impact of modern food practices. Dr. Fuhrman discusses the impact of diet on longevity, the myths surrounding fasting and animal-based diets, and the importance of a plant-rich lifestyle for health and disease prevention.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head to Instagram: HERE-Follow Dr. Fuhrman on Instagram: HEREDr. Fuhrman's Website: HERE-00:00 Introduction to Nutritarian Diet06:20 The Role of Fats in a Nutritarian Diet12:24 The Risks of Vegan Diets15:21 The Limitations of Multivitamins21:23 Toxins and Their Impact on Health24:34 Cooking Methods and Toxin Reduction28:03 Caloric Intake and Body Fat Percentage35:31 The Impact of Sodium on Longevity38:29 The Dangers of Electrolyte Drinks48:46 Fasting: A Double-Edged Sword58:34 The Debate on Animal-Based Diets01:05:39 The Impact of Animal Products on Health01:11:34 Revisiting the Food Pyramid: Old vs New01:14:45 The G-BOMBS: Key Foods for Longevity01:16:48 Practical Dietary Changes for Immediate Impact01:23:17 Nutrition in Early Childhood: Setting the Foundation01:28:42 The Importance of Emotional Health and Well-being

Dr. Chris Winter explores the science of sleep, the impact of circadian rhythms on athletic performance, and practical strategies to optimize sleep for better health and performance.Discover how beliefs, technology, and lifestyle choices influence sleep quality and learn actionable tips to improve your sleep hygiene.-00:00 Circadian Advantage in Sports: Understanding Sleep's Role06:18 The Importance of Sleep in Professional Sports09:25 Educating Athletes on Sleep Optimization18:38 The Awakening to Sleep's Importance22:48 The Pressure of Sleep Optimization26:32 The Role of Belief in Sleep Quality29:46 Understanding Sleep and Performance33:15 Orthosomnia: The Fragility of Over-Optimization41:29 Reframing Sleep Narratives54:14 External Aids for Sleep Improvement01:00:12 Debunking Popular Sleep Myths01:04:07 The Importance of Resting vs. Sleeping01:12:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Follow Chris on Instagram: HEREChris's Website: HERE

Chase and Gabe Bult discuss the journey of becoming a successful YouTube creator, the impact of books on personal growth, and the principles of financial independence.Gabe shares his experiences with house hacking, real estate investments, and the evolution of his content creation process.They explore the importance of authenticity in media, the balance of optimization in life, and the benefits of morning routines.Additionally, they delve into the potential of affiliate marketing on YouTube and the appeal of saunas and cold plunges for wellness.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Follow Gabe on Instagram: HEREGabe's YouTube: HERE-00:00 The Impact of Books on Personal Growth05:28 Internalizing Financial Lessons08:40 House Hacking Explained15:36 Navigating Real Estate Investments23:40 Real Estate Investment Strategies27:39 Transitioning from Passion to Profession31:16 The Power of Personal Branding38:15 The Impact of AI on Content Creation47:48 Morning Routines and Mental Clarity52:40 The Fragility of Optimization55:51 The Power of Fiction for Relaxation59:33 The Journey of Affiliate Marketing on YouTube01:08:22 The Future of YouTube and Content Creation

Chase and Paula explore the philosophy of affordability, the importance of frugality, and the journey of travel and work.They discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by millennials in the current economic landscape, the impact of AI on work, and the skills needed for future success.The conversation also covers investing strategies, the importance of emergency funds, and recommendations for personal development books.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Interested in listening early? Subscribe to my podcast on Spotify ( HERE ) or Apple Podcast ( HERE ) to listen a few hours sooner.-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head to: HERE-Follow Paula on Instagram: HEREPaula's Website: HERE-00:00 The Philosophy of Affording Anything02:40 Frugality and Financial Mindset08:49 Lessons from a Frugal Upbringing14:51 Investing and Real Estate Ventures18:34 Navigating the Freelance World21:16 The Impact of Timing on Financial Success29:31 Millennials and Economic Realities33:12 Opportunities in the Age of AI36:28 The Future of Work and AI43:13 The Importance of Human Connection45:00 Developing Skills for the Future48:39 Building Wealth in Your 20s54:43 Navigating Financial Decisions

Ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes shares his incredible journey from a corporate job to becoming a renowned endurance athlete.He discusses the origins of the ultra marathon belt buckle, his experiences in iconic races like the Western States 100 and Badwater Ultra, and the evolution of training methods in the sport.Dean emphasizes the mental and spiritual aspects of ultra running, the importance of health and nutrition, and the growing popularity of ultra marathons.He also reflects on the unique challenges of extreme races and the camaraderie found in the running community.-Save hundreds on the best saunas on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Instagram: HERE-Follow Dean on Instagram: HEREDean's Books: HERE-00:00 Why The Belt Buckle In Ultras02:50 Dean's Journey into Ultra Running14:11 The First 100-Mile Experience18:32 Training Evolution and Early Challenges24:54 The Badwater Ultra: A Journey from Survival to Victory36:40 Mental Toughness: The Evolution of an Ultra Runner49:04 Extreme Challenges: The Harsh Realities of UltraMarathons52:36 The Growth of Ultra Marathons: Opportunities and Challenges55:50 Optimizing Health for Endurance59:41 Racing Experiences and Personal Highlights01:05:54 Genetics vs. Mental Strength in Running01:09:37 Training Timelines for New Runners

Chase and Hope McQueen delve into the multifaceted world of sports psychology, exploring its definitions, the importance of mindfulness, and the nuances of mental toughness. They discuss the formation of mental habits, the significance of self-awareness, and the necessity of recognizing one's values and actions. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of enjoyment in sports, the basic needs for wellness, and how lessons from sports can be applied to life.They also touch on the importance of letting go of mistakes, continuous learning, and the practice of meditation as a tool for mental clarity and focus.Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Sponsors:Save hundreds on the BEST SAUNAS on the market: HERE (use code MERRILL)-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Follow Hope on Instagram: HEREHope's website: HEREHope's Podcast: HERE-00:00 Introduction10:53 Finding Your Why in Sports12:41 Navigating Burnout in Young Athletes16:18 Reconnecting with Enjoyment in Sports18:44 Basic Needs and Mental Wellness22:05 The Importance of Community in Growth25:45 Building Confidence Through Journaling31:15 The Skill of Letting Go37:13 Patience in Personal Growth42:42 The Value of Hard Work and Worthiness48:56 Meditation as a Practice

Dr. Brad Klontz, a financial psychologist, discusses the intersection of psychology and finance, exploring how our beliefs about money shape our financial behaviors.He introduces the concept of money scripts, which are unconscious beliefs that can limit financial success. Brad emphasizes the importance of tracking finances, understanding learned helplessness, and developing an internal locus of control to foster a successful financial mindset.He also provides practical advice on investing, the significance of time in wealth building, and the potential of cryptocurrency as an asset class.-00:00 Understanding Money Scripts06:47 The Psychology of Self-Made Millionaires13:02 The Importance of Tracking Finances18:48 Overcoming Learned Helplessness27:13 Investing vs. Home Ownership31:14 Teaching Kids About Money32:41 Investing Strategies for Beginners36:13 The Power of Compound Interest38:25 The Risks of Trading and Cryptocurrency41:31 Practical Steps for Saving and Investing46:28 The Value of Home Ownership vs. Renting55:46 Understanding Cryptocurrency as an Asset Class-Thank You For Listening To The Chase Merrill Podcast-Get in touch in the comments below or head: HERE-Follow Brad on Instagram: HERE Brad's book: HERE