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The Ready State Podcast — 204 episodes
RECESS: Hiking the Haute Route, Thorne Sold to P&G, Kasia Niewiadoma's Historic Climb & GLP-1 Watch
Fitness Should Be FUN: Caleb Marshall on Joy, Inclusion & ACL Recovery | The Fitness Marshall
RECESS: Surviving a Zambezi Hippo Attack - Juliet Starrett's Extreme Whitewater World Championship Story
Happy Athletes Perform Better: A Coach's Guide to Beating Performance Anxiety | Marin Lazic
RECESS: 200 Episodes, Kelly's Sledgehammer Incident, Klamath River Reset & A Modifiable Dementia Risk
The Mindset Behind Longevity, Injury Recovery, & Elite Performance | John John Florence
RECESS: Kate Courtney's Road Cycling Takeover, Surgery Nutrition, Fueling Elite Athletes, and the Coffee Wars
The Science of Stress, Safety, & Nervous System Regulation | Dr. David Rabin
RECESS: GLP-3s, College ROI for Women, Fake Fitness Influencers, and the Existential Dread of Liminal Spaces
The Future of Youth Sports: Building Stronger, Healthier, & More Durable Athletes | Jack Brown
RECESS: Cancer Shaming, Youth Sports Nutrition, and NARP Moms
How Breathing Shapes Sleep, Stress, Performance, & Longevity | Patrick McKeown
RECESS: Juliet & Kelly Starrett on Social Connection, School Recess Guidelines, Rachel Entrekin’s Self-Talk, and Prom Maxxing
Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Father of Functional Medicine, on Inflammation and Longevity
RECESS: Juliet & Kelly Starrett on NCAAs, Healthy Aging, Dean Potter, and the Meowfia
How Constraints Boost Creativity, Focus & Performance | David Epstein
How to Stay Sharp, Creative, and Focused in the Age of AI with Steven Kotler
Cesalina Gracie on Self-Belief, Women’s Safety, and Staying Calm Under Pressure
Biocentric Lighting for Better Sleep, Recovery, and Performance with Kyle Harris of BrainLit
The #1 Predictor of Dementia (Not Genetics) — How to Stimulate Your Mind & Prevent Alzheimer’s with Dr. Tommy Wood
Evidence-Based Wellness Without the “Protocol Life” — Practical Longevity & What to Track with Dr. Rachele Pojednic
Metabolism Myths and the Science That Challenges Popular Nutrition Beliefs — with Dr. Kevin Hall
Excellence Without Burnout: Brad Stulberg on Escaping Hustle Culture
Building Resilience Outside Your Comfort Zone with Ginger Naylor of Outward Bound
Muscle for Longevity: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon On Why This Organ Is the Missing Link in Healthy Aging and Disease Prevention
Training for Life: Ben Bergeron on Longevity, Discipline, and Mental Fitness
Longevity Starts in Your Mouth: Dr. Kenny Brown on Oral Health & Whole-Body Wellness
How Muscle Shapes Who We Are: Bonnie Tsui on Strength, Resilience, and Her Newest Book On Muscle
The Hidden System Behind Performance: Functional Vision Training with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
Performance Longevity with the 'Check Engine Light' Framework
The Truth About Women’s Health: Hormones, Metabolism, and Strength with Dr. Stephanie Estima
From Injury to Recovery: The Truth About ACL Rehab for Young Athletes with Coach Carmen Bott
Gut Health, Energy & Brain Fog: Dr. Amy Shah on Microbiome, Ultra-Processed Foods, and Circadian Fasting
The Science of Good Stress: Dr. Sharon Bergquist on Hormesis, Resilience & Longevity
Dr. Drew Timmermans: Revolutionary Ways to Heal Chronic Injuries with PRP & Stem Cell Therapy
Dr. Jessica Knurick: Fighting Health Misinformation, Nutrition Myths, and Systemic Barriers to Wellness
Dr. Emily Splichal: Foot Health is the Gateway to Improved Performance and Cognitive Function
Dr. Sara Reardon: Fixing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Expert Advice from The Vagina Whisperer
Sue Norman: Racing Rapids, Becoming an Unexpected Parent at 56, & Risking It All
Jay Maddock: The Profound Health Benefits of Nature Exposure In As Little As 120 Minutes Per Week
Nathan Adrian: From Podium to Purpose: 8 Medals Across 3 Olympics, Cancer, and Rebuilding Identity After Sport
Katy Bowman & Dr. Diana Hill: Recognizing and Eliminating Barriers to Movement
Danny Matta: How Cash-Based Care Unlocks Better Outcomes and Why the Traditional Medical Model Fails Patients and Practitioners
Jeremy Frisch: Why Every Kid NEEDS Athletic Development Training Before Age 12
Rett Larson: Why Gamification and Novelty in Warm-Ups is a Game-Changer
EC Synkowski: Unlock Sustainable Nutrition for Better Performance, Recovery, and Health
Alana Stott: Fighting to End Human Trafficking, and Living a Life of Resilience, Action, and Hope for Change
Wendy Troxel: Navigating Sleep Challenges as a Couple, The Impacts of Sleep Deprivation on Teens, and Actionable Advice to Improve Your Sleep
Mark Sisson: Walking for Longevity and the Pervasive Myths Around the Benefits of Running
Steve Magness: The Surprising Truth About Elite Performance & The Youth Sports Epidemic
Aaron Leventhal: From Professional Soccer, Coaching, and Exercise Oncology to the Fit Standards, Helping People Take Charge of Their Own Wellness
Dr. Darshan Shah: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare with a Parallel Model Focusing on Longevity and Vitality
Jason Sacks: Positive Coaching and Centering Athlete Wellbeing in Sport
Dr. Heather Sandison: Reversing Alzheimer's and Preventing Cognitive Decline at Any Age
150 Episodes of The Ready State Podcast: Lessons We’ve Learned, Surprises We’ve Encountered, and Lifestyle Changes We’ve Made
Meg Fisher: From Catastrophic Injury to Champion Cyclist and Gold at the Paralympics, the Healing Potential of Sport
Dean Stott: Resilience, Transitioning from Special Forces to Crisis Management Expert, and Breaking World Records
Chase Jarvis: Taking Risks to Achieve a Life You Love
Dr. Vonda Wright: Active Aging Through Lifestyle Habits to Remain Healthy, Vital, and Joyful at Any Age
Joanne Lipman: Navigating the Reinvention that Comes with Career and Life Transitions and How Aha Moments Aren't as Random as They Seem
Sam Walker: Exploring the Leadership of Successful Dynasties and Why Great Team Captains are Rarely the Stars
Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Demystifying Menopause after Decades of Subpar Care for Women
Michael Easter: Recognizing Scarcity Mindset and Shedding Habits that Don't Serve You
David Vaux: Strength Training in Midlife for Longevity
Mike Brown: Bridging the Gap Between Wealth and Financial Freedom
Dr. Emily Kraus: Youth Sports, RED-S in Males and Females, and Actionable Advice for Keeping Developing Athletes Healthy
Colin O'Brady: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Access Untapped Potential
Nolan Kim: Limiting Beliefs, Being Present, and the Power of Magic
Justin Roethlingshoefer: Own Your Health and Improve Your Capacity with Data Driven Consistency
Karissa Bodnar: Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Purpose
Kirk Parsley: Why Sleep Impacts Every Aspect of Life and How You Can Improve and Protect Yours
Caroline Paul: Outdoor Adventure for Healthy and Happy Aging
Tia Toomey: Finding Your Why, Rejecting Complacency, and Developing a Champion's Mindset
Michael Gervais: Master Your Mindset and Stop Worrying About What Other People Think
Dan Garner: Objective Measures, Patterns, and the Art in Biomarkers
Kristen Holmes: Improving Circadian Behaviors, Tracking, and Leveraging Wearable Data
Bonnie Wan: A New Take on Goal Setting and Living Life Without Regret
Eric Freitag: Concussions, Recovery, and the Action Plan You Need at the Ready
Tommy Wood: Brain Health, Novel Stimuli, and Actionable Advice to Keep You Sharp as You Age
Andy Galpin: Removing Performance Anchors, Strength and Cognition, and the Future of Digital Twins
Jared Hanley: The Profound Health Benefits of Spending Time Outside in Natural Environments
Adam Bornstein: Ditching Diet Culture, Mindset Changes, and Expanding Your Comfort Zone
Tom Walters: Empowering People with Simple Exercises to Alleviate Pain and Recover from Injury
Shawn Stevenson: Creating Kitchen and Table Culture to Reap the Vast Benefits of Gathering for Family Meals
Brad Stulberg: Mastering Change, Taking Action, and Rugged Flexibility
Dan Buettner: Blue Zones Secrets, Actionable Lessons, and Transforming Communities By Changing Local Environments and Social Networks
Josh Appel: Pararescue, Emergency Medicine, and a Lifetime Commitment to Service
Jason + Colleen Wachob: Well-Being vs. Wellness, Accessibility, and Building Habits That Bring You Joy
Tom Morris: Resilience Mindset, Controlling the Controllables, and Achieving Goals Regardless of Circumstance
Dr. Darren Candow: The Myths, Facts, and Vast Benefits of Creatine Supplementation
Katy Bowman: Expanding Your Movement Diet and Making Movement Meaningful Beyond Fitness
Sean Pastuch: Humanizing Healthcare by Professionalizing the Fitness Industry
Joyce Shulman: Intentional Walking for Health, Creativity, and Longevity
Dave Colina: Founding O2 Hydration, Lessons Learned, and the Myth of Big Soda and Sports Drinks
Lindsay Berra: Growing Up with Baseball Legend Yogi Berra and the Emotional Documentary that Goes Beyond the "Yogi-isms"
Jon Gregory: Resistance Training Technology, and the Value of Convenience, Efficiency, and Effectiveness
Stefi Cohen: From Soccer to Olympic Lifting to Powerlifting to Boxing, How Determination and Grit Shattered All the Barriers
Jim "Smitty" Smith: Everyone's Favorite Strength Coach, Ageless Athletes, and Lifelong Learning
Jason McCarthy: Rucking, Embracing the Suck, and Community Building Through Fitness
Joe De Sena: Resilience, The Quitters Office, and Life Lessons from a Crime Boss
Marcus Filly: From Medical School to Professional CrossFit Athlete to Founding Functional Bodybuilding
Dave Durante: Current State of Men's Gymnastics, The Power of Progression, and Why Gymnastics Skills are Fundamental
Travis Mash: Powerlifting, Youth Development, and the Importance of Athlete Monitoring
Shane Farmer: Finding Grounding Through Sport, The Ability to Suffer, And Why You Should Care About Indoor Rowing
Lynsey Dyer: Extreme Skiing, Experiencing Flow States, and Motherhood as a Professional Athlete
Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter: Empowering and Supporting Veterans with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Jeff Byers: Life After Football, Prioritizing Attitude and Effort, and Democratizing High Performance
[Bonus] Built To Move: Introducing the Vital Signs, a Simple Way to Assess and Ultimately Improve Your Ability to Move Throughout Life
Jill Miller: The Evolution of a Fascia Expert, Body Blind Spots, and a Bottom Up Approach to Healing
[Bonus] Built To Move: Introducing Our New Book Detailing The Ten Essential Health Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully
Layne Norton: Demystifying Nutrition Research, Bone Crushing Consistency, and Why You Should Date Not Marry Your Beliefs
Luca Padua: Surfing Big Waves, Innovative Training Techniques, and Being the Youngest Person to Surf Mavericks
Kyla Channell: Fueling for Performance, Common Misconceptions, and Why Carbs are King
Brent Brookbush: Transforming Continuing Education, Evidence-Based Practice, and How to Be a Better Consumer of Research
David Weck: Fitness Innovation, Balance, and the Origin of the Rope Flow
Perry Nickelston: Reframing Pain, Tiny Little Action Steps, and Why If You're Human...You've Got a Lymphatics Problem
Rory Mckernan: Moving from CrossFit HQ to CrossFit Mayhem, Habit Formation, and the Legend of Some Missing Gold
Kenny Kane: From Stand-Up Comedy to Coaching, and the Critical Nature of Context
Megan Young: Being a Data Driven Performance Coach, Surviving Cancer, and Winning with the Seattle Sounders
Lauren Fisher: Moving to Iceland, Joining A Super Team, And a Decade Competing as a CrossFit Games Athlete
Julie Foucher: Precision Medicine, The Jump from CrossFit Games Athlete to Family Physician, and How Health Habits are Contagious
Diana Kapp: Modern-Day Female Role Models, The Climate Crisis, and the Problem with Our Current Rate of Consumption
Jami Tikkanen: The Winningest CrossFit Coach, Developing a Framework, and the Importance of a Human-First Approach
Stacy Sims: Thriving Through Menopause with Science-Backed Strategies and Protocols
Dave Spitz: Olympic Weightlifting, Regret vs. Disappointment, and the Transformational Mantra "Never Do Nothing"
Jonathan Lee: Adaptive Training Using AI, Fueling on the Bike, and the Importance of Structure
Rich Froning: Dominating That Fittest Man on Earth Title, Balancing Family & Career, and Building His Business Empire
Jason McCann: Flexible Workspaces, Innovation, and Creating Engaged, Impactful Cultures
Stuart McMillan: Olympic Coaching, Performance Therapy, and Building a Culture of Collaboration
Jim Klopman: Balance Training, Micro Muscles, and How This Simple Method Can Improve Your Performance
Dan Clark: Functional Music, Neuromodulation, and How Brain.fm's Music Can Change Your Life
Bianca Valenti: Big Wave Surfing, Gender Inequity, and Winning the Fight for Inclusion and Equal Pay
Dean Pohlman: Yoga for Athletes, Accessibility, and the Evolution of the Practice
Rachel Balkovec: The Yankees' First Female Hitting Coach, Sabbaticals, and the Utility of Being a Generalist
Chris Kresser: Functional Medicine, the Sick Care System, and Why Health Is More Than the Absence of Disease
David Joyce: The Modern Super Coach, Good (Not Best) Practices, and Curating the Environment for Others to Succeed
Chris McDougall: Running, Bodysurfing, and the Magic of Human-Animal Relationships
Brett Bartholomew: Social Atrophy, Power Dynamics, and Why Communication is a Required Skill
Annie Thorisdottir: 2x CrossFit Games Champion, Overcoming Postpartum Depression, and Balancing Sport and Motherhood
Pivotal Coaching: Making the Complex Simple, Connecting the Dots, and Healthy Movement Nutrition
Mike Sinyard: Founding Specialized, Determination, and the Curiosity that Drives Innovation
Anastacia Maggioncalda: Creating at the Speed of Culture, Authenticity, and the Importance of Connecting with Everyone
Selema Maskela: Being 'The Only' in the Spaces You Love, Using Your Platform, and Living in the Bonus
Kate Courtney: Life as a Mountain Bike Champion, Training for the Olympics, and the Value of Competition
Soman Chainani: Becoming a Writer, Making a Movie, and Finding a Physical Practice that Works
Anya Fernald: Building Belcampo, Carbon Impact Positive Farming, and the Ability to Pivot in a World Where Industrial Meat Can't
Matt Vincent: Competing with Joy, Performing When it Counts, Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
Stan Efferding: Vertical Diet
Robb Wolf: Paleo
Jen Widerstrom: Carb Cycling
Adee + Michael Cazayoux: Working Against Gravity
Dr. Mike Nelson: Flex Diet
EC Synkowski: 800g Challenge
Darin Olien: Plant-Based Lifestyle
Diana Rodgers: Regenerative Farming
Mark Bell: Carnivore
Melissa Urban: Whole30
Introducing Our Series on Nutrition
Dr. Nick DiNubile: Longevity vs. Durability
Matt Hasselbeck: Break a Sweat Every Day
Erwan Le Corre: Movement Poverty Predicament
Petra Kolber: Emotional Health Matters
Mark Sisson: Food + Play for Longevity
Gabby Reece: 75 Inches of Badass
Introducing Our Series on Aging and Longevity
Chris Spealler: All The Speals
John Welbourn: You Down With SPP?
Dave Werner: Movement Matters
Brian Mackenzie: Breathe Bake Tan
Mike Minium: All or Nothing
Annie Sakamoto: Still Nasty
Tom Brose: Community Builder
Hollis Molloy: Never Subpar
Coach Burgener: Thee Geezer
TJ Cooper: Tactical AF CF
Jason Khalipa: Grinding it Out
Introducing Our Series on the Early Days of CrossFit
Nic Gill: Health Your Kids
Katie Wells: Wellness Mama
Dr. Mark Benden: Sedentary Lifestyles
Gray Cook: Functional Movement
Dr. Stacy Sims: Sex Differences
Dr. Jose Greenspon: Childhood Obesity
John O'Sullivan: Changing the Game
Mark Verstegen: Youth Development
Introducing Our Series on Raising Healthy Kids
Amelia Boone: The Queen Of Pain
Dr. Alex Hutchinson: The Science of Suffering
Chris Bell: Opioids + Kratom
Sue Falsone: From Rehab To Sport
Laird Hamilton: Pain Is My Cousin
Dr. Andrew Huberman: Neuroplasticity
Dr. Stuart McGill: Pain
Georges St-Pierre: Pain Expert
Introducing Our Series on Pain
Dr. Cate Shanahan: Deep Nutrition
John Berardi: Precision Nutrition
Rebecca Rusch: The Role of Fear
Harry Marra: Developing Well-Rounded Athletes
Eric Cressey: Foundational Movement for Kids
Jeff and Mikki Martin: How We Train Kids
Dr. Jeremy Koenig: Bringing Genetics to the People
Dr. Richard Lee: The Current State of Genetics
Introducing The Ready State Podcast