PODCAST · health
The Macro Perspective
by Marcos Rivera and Seamus Sullivan
Join Marcos Rivera and Seamus Sullivan as they share insights about health perspectives including fitness, nutrition, and self-awareness from a macro lens.
Episodes
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Evryday Club w/ Evyyn and Ryan O'Leary, EP 221
In this roundtable episode, Marcos and Seamus talk with Ryan and Evynn O’Leary of Evryday Club about building a social brand around interviews with older adults who stay active and strong. They explore how a spontaneous gym interview became a viral hit, what goes into making content people want…
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KetoneIQ for Body, Brain and Business w/ Michael Brandt, EP 220
Ketones are moving from niche biohacking circles into the mainstream. Michael Brandt, CEO and co-founder of KetoneIQ, joins to explain how he built a new category—and why ketones may have a role beyond sports performance. Michael traces his path from Stanford and YouTube to the run that sparked...
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Brown's Gas for Energy Efficiency and Inhalation Therapy w/ George Wiseman, EP 219
George Wiseman joins Marcos and Seamus to discuss invention, mechanical problem-solving, and Brown's gas. The conversation traces Wiseman's path from fuel-efficiency experiments to claims about hydrogen therapy, with the hosts pressing on the science, safety, and need for further research behind...
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VO2 and Benchmark Body Metrics w/ Stephen Olsen, EP 218
Marcos and Seamus sit down with Stephen Olson of Benchmark Body Metrics to dig into VO2 max testing, metabolic carts, DEXA scans, blood work, and wearable accuracy. Stephen breaks down what VO2 testing can and cannot tell us, why protocols should be individualized, and what his sauna experiments...
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CrowdHealth, Health Shares and Insurance, EP 217
Marcos and Seamus dig into CrowdHealth, the fast-growing healthcare crowdfunding model marketing itself as a secular, for-profit alternative to both traditional insurance and faith-based health shares. From $300 specialist bills to a $32,000 NICU stay, they stress-test the model against real...
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FitFlation In a Physique Attention Economy, EP 216
Marcos and Seamus break down how social media inflates fitness standards, why "average" now feels low, and why comparing yourself to your past self beats comparing yourself to the algorithm. Timestamps 00:00 - Defining fitflation 01:20 - Weight gain, body image 03:10 - Attention economy content...
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Eli Lilly Retatutride Lawsuits, EP 215
Eli Lilly has filed lawsuits against multiple US companies for allegedly selling black market retatrutide and counterfeit GLP products, even before the drug's official 2027 launch. Marcos Rivera and Seamus break down what's driving gray market demand, and why the bigger story isn't the drug…
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Health Brand Acquisitions and Consumer Trust, EP 214
When big companies buy trusted health and food brands…Thorne, Primal Kitchen, RXBAR, Perfect Bar, Pure Encapsulations…what actually changes? Seamus and Marcos dig into how scaling shifts size, taste, texture, and trust even when the branding doesn't. They cover label transparency, pricing...
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Exercise Physiology for Women w/ Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, EP 213
In this episode, Marcos and Seamus are joined by Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD in Integrative Physiology and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. She's a researcher and science communicator specializing in female physiology, exercise, and nutrition, with extensive hands-on experience...
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Confidence and Peak Living w/ Giovanni Vaccaro, EP 212
In this episode, Seamus is joined by Giovanni Vaccaro for a conversation on mindset, confidence, and optimizing life. Giovanni is co-founder of Glamsquad, the on-demand beauty platform operating in 15 cities nationwide, connecting 2,000+ pro beauty artists and delivering nearly 2 million…
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Brain Health As You Age w/ Ryan Glatt, EP 211
In this episode, Marcos and Seamus sit down with Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC, Director of the FitBrain℠ Program at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, to explore how exercise, coaching, and neuroscience can work together to support lifelong brain health. Ryan shares how his personal experience...
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Proteinification of EVERYTHING, EP 210
In this episode, Marcos Rivera and Seamus unpack the rising cost of “proteinified” foods and why whole foods may still be the better value for most people. They also dig into how much protein you actually need, how to hit it without overcomplicating your diet, and why weekly macro tracking may be...
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Emotional Regulation for Health Success, EP 209
In episode 209, Marcos and Seamus explore how emotional regulation enhances performance across sports, work, and personal life. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Reflecting on six years since the pandemic 02:00 - Personal stories of loss during the pandemic 04:00 - How the pandemic changed...
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Peptides As The Gateway Drug for Performance, EP 208
Episode 208 explores the normalization of performance-enhancing drugs, peptides, and hormone optimization in the fitness and youth culture. It discusses the implications, safety, accessibility, and future trends of these substances, emphasizing the importance of informed decisions and bodily...
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Gut Health Questions, Ep 207
Gut health isn’t just about what you eat. 👀 In Episode 207 of The Macro Perspective, Marcos and Seamus unpack the many factors that can affect digestion—from training intensity and stress to sleep, supplements, food choices, and recovery. Four takeaways from the episode: 🧠 Stress management...
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Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss with Leslie Thornton, Ep 206
🥙🥑Hypnosis for Permanent Weight Loss with Leslie Thornton, Ep 206 🥩🍠 Most people think lasting weight loss starts with eating less or exercising more. What if it actually starts by changing what your subconscious believes? This week on The Macro Perspective Podcast, we sat down with Leslie...
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Power In Movement with Dr. Grace Schwemmer, Ep 205
Power In Movement | Ep. 205 with Dr. Grace Schwemmer 💥 Pain doesn't mean you have to stop moving—it means you need a better plan. In this episode, physical therapist and strength coach Dr. Grace Schwemmer breaks down how to train smarter, recover better, and build a body that's resilient for...
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Silent Moves, Loud Results with Kris Rugolski, Ep 204
🤫Silent Moves, Loud Results 🗣️ with Kris Rugolski, Ep 204 What does it take to become a Hyrox World Champion, run 100-mile races, and compete among the best in the world... while still working a full-time job? This week, we sat down with Kris Rugloski, one of the most accomplished endurance...
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Slow is Fast with Greg Casey, Ep 203
🎙️ Episode 203: Slow Is Fast with Greg Casey What if the fastest way to get where you want to go... is to slow down? In this episode, we sit down with coach, cancer survivor, artist, father, and motivationalist Greg Casey. From overcoming multiple cancer diagnoses to building deep relationships...
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Science Communication with Dr. Eric Helms, Ep 202
EPISODE 202: SCIENCE COMMUNICATION WITH DR. ERIC HELMS 🚨 What if the biggest problem in health and fitness today isn't misinformation... it's not knowing who to trust? This week on The Macro Perspective Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Eric Helms—researcher, coach, science communicator, co-founder…
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Wolf Pack with John Wolf, Ep 201
EPISODE 201: WOLF PACK WITH JOHN WOLF 🐺 Coach John Wolf has been shaping the way people train for years — long before most of it was mainstream. His approach has always been a little different…Less about chasing numbers, more about how you move, think, and show up. This conversation goes beyond...
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200th Episode Special
200 EPISODES. 🤯 Only ~3% of podcasts ever make it this far… and somehow, here we are. What started as “just hit record and talk about this week” turned into 200 conversations, countless lessons, and a platform that’s grown beyond anything we expected. From breaking down health, fitness, and...
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Outdoor Athlete w/ Courtenay Schurman, Ep 199
What does neuroscience have to do with climbing Everest? More than you'd think. We sat down with Courtenay Schurman — mountaineer, neuroscientist, and holistic coach — to dig into what it actually takes to perform at altitude, recover smarter, and build the kind of mental resilience that holds up...
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VO2 Max Essentials with Brady Holmer, Ep 198
Ep. 198: VO2 Max Essentials with Brady Holmer 🎙️ Brady isn’t just talking theory—he’s lived this from every angle. With a background in Exercise Science, a PhD track in Applied Physiology, and work with Examine.com, he’s spent years breaking down the science of performance and longevity. On top…
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Ultimate Hybrid Athlete with Alex Viada, Ep 197
EP. 197 🎙️ ULTIMATE HYBRID ATHLETE with Alex Viada If you’ve ever heard the term hybrid athlete…you can thank Alex Viada. He’s widely considered the godfather of hybrid training—blending strength, endurance, and performance long before it became popular. In this episode, he breaks down what most...
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I Hope You Feel Better with Emily McAllister, Ep 196
EP 196 🎙️ I Hope You Feel Better with Emily McAllister Today, Emily McAllister is an author, a photographer, a speaker, a motivator, a humorist, a mom, and a wife… But 15 years ago, she was an addict who didn’t know where she was going with her life—only that it wasn’t anywhere healthy. She...
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Psilovibe with Zac Wayne, Ep 195
Ep. 195 – PsiloVibe with Zac Wayne 🍄 Psychedelics are moving from the shadows into real conversations about mental health, spirituality, and personal growth. In this episode, Zac Wayne from PsiloVibe Church joins us to break down the science, the stigma, and the deeper purpose behind compounds...
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WurQ with Dr. Dmitry Popov, Ep 194
EP 194 — WurQ with Dr. Dmitry Popov Wearables are about to go way beyond counting steps. 👀 In this episode, we sit down with robotics expert and WurQ founder Dr. Dmitry Popov to talk about how AI, biomechanics, and wearable tech are changing the way we train, measure performance, and understand...
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REDSALT with Jacob Gise, Ep 193
REDSALT with Jacob Gise, Ep 193 This week we sat down with Jacob Gise — founder of REDSALT — and unpacked what it really takes to build a high-performance supplement company from the ground up. After years of owning a gym in Santa Monica, Jacob saw the gaps in the industry: underdosed formulas,...
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Man on The Mat with Hayden Arrington, Ep 192
Man on The Mat with Hayden Harrington, Ep 192 🎙️🥋 What happens when stand-up comedy collides with MMA? You get Man on the Mat — where Hayden interviews fighters… while getting physically tested himself. In this episode we dive into: 🎤 Comedy and fighting share the same DNA — performance,...
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Men's Mental Health with Max Hernandez, Ep 191
🧠 EP 191 – Men’s Mental Health with Max Hernandez We talk a lot about physical training.But what about the battles men fight that you can’t see? In this episode, Max Hernandez gets real about pain, depression, purpose, relationships, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable as a man. This...
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Adult Functional Training with Mike Boyle, Ep 190
🎙️ Episode 190: Adult Functional Training with Mike Boyle What does real strength training look like for busy adults—not pro athletes or Instagram influencers? In this episode, Seamus and Marcos sit down with legendary coach Mike Boyle to talk adult fitness, coaching communication, gym culture,...
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Education Instead of Medication with Misha Sakharoff, Ep 189
EP 189 🎙️ Education Instead of Medication with Misha Sakharoff What if the biggest thing holding your health back… isn’t your program, your diet, or your discipline — but how you think about health in the first place? 👀 In this episode, we sit down with Misha Sakharoff, an…
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Cereset Brain Health with Christopher Tansey, Ep 188
EP 188 🎙️ Cereset Brain Health with Christopher Tansey Your brain runs everything — your thoughts, emotions, stress response, and ability to function day-to-day. 🧠 In our newest episode,, Seamus and Marcos sit down with Christopher Tansey from Cereset Health to explore what proactive brain…
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Genetics & Cancer with Natalie Samson Hart, Ep 187
EP 187 🎙️ Genetics & Cancer with Natalie Samson Hart She’s back — and this conversation goes even deeper. 🧬 This week, Seamus Sullivan and Marcos Rivera welcome Natalie Samson Hart back to the show for a second time. As a board-certified genetic counselor, Natalie helps make a complex (and…
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The Tactical Edge with Nick Barringer, Ep 186
EPISODE 186 — The Tactical Edge with Dr. Nick Barringer 🎙️⚔️ What does real performance nutrition look like when lives, missions, and mental resilience are on the line? This week, we sit down with Dr. Nick Barringer—Lt. Col. (Ret.), PhD, Registered Dietitian, strength coach, former Army Ranger,...
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Fit Minds with Luke Barrow, Ep 185
EPISODE 185 — Fit Minds with Luke Barrow 🎙️💪 What does it really take to coach men, build leaders at home, and create results that actually last? This week, we sit down with Luke G. Barrow—private trainer, coach, and mindset-first leader—for a real, grounded conversation about fitness,...
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The Full Stack Life with Mike Bledsoe, Ep 184
EP 184 — The Full Stack Life with Mike Bledsoe 🔥 We’re welcoming Mike Bledsoe BACK to the show for Part 2 — and if you loved our conversation back in May 2023, this one goes even deeper. Mike is a sovereign business architect and the creator of Full Stack Living, where he helps entrepreneurs...
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Garage Strength with Dane Miller, Ep 183
EP 183 is LIVE: Garage Strength with Dane Miller 🚀 This week, we sat down with one of the most recognizable performance coaches in the country — Dane Miller, the mastermind behind Garage Strength and the coach behind Olympians, national champs, and athletes across every level. We got into...
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The Other Side Lifestyle with Jim Hallinen, Ep 182
🎙 Episode 182: Other Side Lifestyle with Jim Hallinan (@jimmynutrition) 💭 What if the real key to better health isn’t your macros — it’s your mindset? This week, Marcos and Seamus sit down with Jim Hallinan — longtime educator, nutrition coach, and founder of Inside Out — for a powerful...
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Rolflex Recovery with Ryan Hellriegel, Ep 181
🎙️ Episode 181: Rolflex Recovery with Ryan Hellriegel What happens when innovation meets recovery? 💡 This week, Seamus and Marcos sit down with Ryan Hellriegel, the mind behind Rolflex Recovery and OsteoStrong San Diego, to talk all things movement, muscle, and mindset. From building the most...
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Tactical Diets with Susan Lopez, Ep 180
🎙️ Episode 180: Tactical Diets with Susan Lopez What happens when military precision meets performance nutrition? 🫡 This week, we sit down with Susan Lopez, the Tactical Dietitian, to unpack what it really takes to fuel first responders, military personnel, and tactical athletes at the highest...
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52 Weeks Healthy with Leigh-Ann Webster, Ep 179
🎙️ Episode 179: “52 Weeks Healthy” with Leigh-Ann Webster What does it really take to build lasting health — not just for a season, but for life? This week, Seamus and Marcos sit down with Leigh-Ann Webster, a true leader in health and wellness coaching, to explore how evidence-based coaching,...
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Enhanced Games with Dr Aron D'Souza, Ep 178
🎙️ Episode 178: Enhanced Games with Dr. Aron D’Souza What if the future of sports wasn’t about banning enhancement… but embracing it? 👀 In this thought-provoking and high-energy episode, Dr. Aron D’Souza, founder and president of the Enhanced Games, joins us to explore how science, technology,...
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Be The Fire Holder with Julian Habib, Ep 177
🔥 EP. 177 — Be the Fire Holder with Julian Habib 🔥 What does it mean to hold the fire — not just chase success, but become the person capable of carrying it? This week, Seamus sits down with filmmaker, strategist, and author Julian Habib, founder of Empire Within and author of Be The Fire…
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Because I Care: Estate Planning with Rena McDonald, Ep 176
💡 Because I Care: Estate Planning with Rena McDonald: Ep 176 Most of us don’t want to think about estate planning — until we have to. But as attorney Rena McDonald reminds us, planning ahead isn’t about control… it’s about care. 🫶 In this week’s episode, Marcos and Seamus dive into how estate...
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The Ready State with Dr. Kelly Starrett, Ep 175
🚀 Ep 175: The Ready State with Dr. Kelly Starrett 🚀 When it comes to youth sports, performance, and building a foundation for lifelong health—few people have shaped the conversation like Dr. Kelly Starrett. Known as a pioneer in mobility, recovery, and athletic performance, Kelly brings a…
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How to Hack Your Workday, Ep. 174
🎙 How to Hack Your Workday | Ep. 174 🚀 Big changes are happening! In this episode, Seamus shares his journey stepping into a new career role while Marcos digs into what it really takes to balance productivity, health, and well-being when life feels like one long commute. From making the most of...
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Beyond the Pump with Andrew Garritson, Ep 173
🚨 Episode 173: Beyond the Pump with Andrew Garritson 🚨 This week on The Macro Perspective Podcast, Seamus & Marcos sit down with the incredible Andrew Garritson—a former Marine turned elite health coach who’s mentored over 21,000 coaches and is raising the standard for what true coaching looks...
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Financial Longevity with Mike Peterson, Ep 172
🎙️ Episode 172: Financial Longevity with Mike Peterson We often think about health in terms of fitness, nutrition, or sleep—but your financial health is just as critical. Poor financial habits can lead to stress, anxiety, and even physical issues like weight gain or lack of sleep. In contrast,...
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Join Marcos Rivera and Seamus Sullivan as they share insights about health perspectives including fitness, nutrition, and self-awareness from a macro lens.
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