Better Human Business
338 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 228 ratingsI explore GROWTH. Personal growth and development and business growth. I'll be documenting the journey of both what it takes to become a better human and how to grow a business that focuses on the improving the lives of others.
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037: Breaking Down the Paleo Diet with Paleo Nick
September 10, 2015 21:01 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week, Jerred tracked down Paleo Nick to discuss the ever popular Paleo Diet. Paleo Nick is the founder of the very helpful paleonick.com as well as a trailblazer in the culinary fitness world. His recipes and videos continue to act as a beacon for those who wish to become healthier, fitter, and happier. In […] The post 037: Breaking Down the Paleo Diet with Paleo Nick appeared first on betterhumanology.
036: Testing Extreme Endurance Cycling at a 100-mile Bike Race
September 03, 2015 20:11 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Hotter ‘N Hell 100 is one of the longest single bike races in the world. It is held in Witchita Falls, Texas when temperatures are usually well over 100°! Jerred and Talon decided to take on this challenge–completely untrained–for prosperity (definitely not posterity!), justice, and for the good of all mankind! In this 30-minute […] The post 036: Testing Extreme Endurance Cycling at a 100-mile Bike Race appeared first on betterhumanology.
035: Pfft! Can Adult Coloring Books Really Boost Focus?
August 27, 2015 18:28 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBAdult coloring books are all-the-rage lately. People are buying them because they claim to be “art for the mindful” or to provide relaxation or “better focus”. Can we color our way to better focus? Does coloring relax us? Can we relieve anxiety or reduce stress by coloring in a coloring book? This week, the guys […] The post 035: Pfft! Can Adult Coloring Books Really Boost Focus? appeared first on betterhumanology.
034: Tactical Training and GoRuck Challenges with PJ Newton
August 20, 2015 18:49 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week the guys welcome PJ Newton back to the show to discuss training tactically–especially in regards to GoRuck challenges! GoRuck challenges are events that attempt to push people to their limits while forcing teamwork and group-think concepts. They’re goal?: To “build better Americans”. Sounds right up the Betterhumanology alley right? Right? Well… today we […] The post 034: Tactical Training and GoRuck Challenges with PJ Newton appeared first on betterhumanology.
033: Does Having a Morning Routine Increase Productivity?
August 13, 2015 17:28 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDo you have a set routine every morning? Are you a better human because of it? Google “morning routine” and you’ll get about a million how-to’s explaining exact actions you should take every morning when you wake up. Some of them are pretty good even! But on the flip side, there is a community that […] The post 033: Does Having a Morning Routine Increase Productivity? appeared first on betterhumanology.
032: Box Breathing for the Win!
August 07, 2015 13:32 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBThis week Jerred and Talon talk all about Box Breathing! Breathing is pretty awesome for you, folks. You’re probably thinking, DUH! Well, it turns out mindful breathing, or taking control of an involuntary action, most of the time, i.e. your breathing can have a lot of benefits from curing depression to helping disaster victims. In […] The post 032: Box Breathing for the Win! appeared first on betterhumanology.
031: Daring Greatly and Discussing Leadership with Mark Schwalm
July 30, 2015 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWe know, we know. This guy is Talon’s dad? Yeah… but man does he know leadership! Mark Schwalm is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force not only with leadership experience at various levels in the military but also in the business sector. He continues to be a passionate advocate and instructor for […] The post 031: Daring Greatly and Discussing Leadership with Mark Schwalm appeared first on betterhumanology.
030: Accelerate Strength and Conditioning Revisit with Results!
July 23, 2015 14:57 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBDid you miss out on Accelerate: Strength and Conditioning last time around? Well then, today’s your lucky day. This week the guys talk about End of Three Fitness’s organic strength and conditioning program that has featured on Betterhumanology. The first training iteration of Accelerate recently concluded and the results are in! Talon and Jerred discuss […] The post 030: Accelerate Strength and Conditioning Revisit with Results! appeared first on betterhumanology.
029: The Great Beerisode
July 16, 2015 18:17 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBThis week Jerred and Talon experiment with a heart rate variability test to teach us how to learn some interesting information about our bodies. Heart rate variability is the concept of variation in the intervals between our heartbeats. We can learn a lot about how our bodies are reacting to certain stimuli from listening to […] The post 029: The Great Beerisode appeared first on betterhumanology.
028: Building Mental Toughness with Dr. Rob Bell
July 09, 2015 18:25 - 28 minutes - 39 MBDr. Rob Bell is a sports psychology coach and has worked with winners on the PGA and Nationwide Tour and has caddied over 20+ events on professional golf tours. He has been featured on ESPN, The Golf Channel, Runner’s World, NY Times, & Stack Magazine. Today, he shares his experience and expertise on mental toughness […] The post 028: Building Mental Toughness with Dr. Rob Bell appeared first on betterhumanology.
027: SEALFIT and Out-of-Body Experiences
July 02, 2015 13:24 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBProof I got to spend some time at the beach in San Diego last week. #Repost @sealfit with @repostapp. A photo posted by Jerred Moon (@eo3_fit) on Jun 30, 2015 at 5:52pm PDT This week at the Betterhumanology Podcast, the script gets flipped a bit as Talon interviews Jerred about his reaction to his recent […] The post 027: SEALFIT and Out-of-Body Experiences appeared first on betterhumanology.
026: Biohacking 101 with Ben Greenfield
June 25, 2015 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBBen Greenfield is one of the most influential personal trainers in America. He’s the host of bengreenfieldfitness.com, the founder and owner of Greenfield Fitness Systems, and the author of the New York Times Best Seller “Beyond Training”. He has mastered a healthy and natural lifestyle that allows for peak physical and mental performance without all […] The post 026: Biohacking 101 with Ben Greenfield appeared first on betterhumanology.
025: How a Standing Desk can Save Your Life
June 18, 2015 20:15 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week Producer Dee joins Jerred and Talon on the show for the first time ever as they discuss how sitting is killing you! Sitting is actually killing us, folks. Experts now liken sitting to smoking in terms of the detriment that each inflicts on the human body. To fight the epidemic, we put standing […] The post 025: How a Standing Desk can Save Your Life appeared first on betterhumanology.
024: Anthony Mychal on Intermittent Fasting to Build Muscle and Burn Fat
June 12, 2015 01:28 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBAnthony Mychal is the man behind AnthonyMychal.com. A quick overview of Anthony from his site: “I flip + fiddle with freestyle acrobatics. I flex + fidget with physique + barbell and bodyweight training. I philosophize about physical freedom + pilgrimage. I take half-naked pictures of myself. (Apparently.) I use alliteration like an ace. (Also apparent.)” […] The post 024: Anthony Mychal on Intermittent Fasting to Build Muscle and Burn Fat appeared first on betterhumanology.
023: How to Set a World Record in 12 hours (or less)
June 04, 2015 17:54 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week Talon and Jerred break world records!! Maybe it’s as cool as it sounds, maybe not Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement, and we scoured their website to find two world records we could break easily in a single day. In this 24-minute episode Talon and Jerred discuss: The […] The post 023: How to Set a World Record in 12 hours (or less) appeared first on betterhumanology.
022: Thomas Cox from MealFit talks High Fats for Performance
May 28, 2015 14:09 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBThomas Cox is the owner and curator of MealFit. He has competed at the CrossFit Games as a team, was a football player at the University of Alabama, Birmingham and has a heavy endurance background. He has a passion for nutrition and performance and it shows in this podcast! Today, he gives great information on […] The post 022: Thomas Cox from MealFit talks High Fats for Performance appeared first on betterhumanology.
021: A Tim Ferriss Experiment with Speed Reading
May 21, 2015 06:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week Talon and Jerred take on a Tim Ferriss experiment and try out his speed reading method. Speed reading is any of several techniques used to improve one’s ability to read quickly. Speed reading methods include chunking and eliminating subvocalization. The many available speed reading training programs include books, videos, software, and seminars. In […] The post 021: A Tim Ferriss Experiment with Speed Reading appeared first on betterhumanology.
020: Do wearables make you better? Like FitBit and Jawbone
May 14, 2015 14:24 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week Talon and Jerred test out two different types of wearables, the FitBit Flex and the Jawbone UP3, to see if this rapidly growing wearable technology can make you a better human. Wearable computers, also known as body-borne computers or wearables are miniature electronic devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or […] The post 020: Do wearables make you better? Like FitBit and Jawbone appeared first on betterhumanology.
019: 5x World Record Holder Jordan Syatt on Strength and GPP
May 07, 2015 16:03 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBJordan Syatt is the owner, head coach, and lead author at Syatt Fitness. He’s a 5x World Record Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell certified coach, and he’s featured in CNN, The Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness and more. Today, he gives great information on training. In this 31-minute episode Jordan and I discuss: Jordan’s take […] The post 019: 5x World Record Holder Jordan Syatt on Strength and GPP appeared first on betterhumanology.
018: The Great Nootropics Experiment
April 30, 2015 13:56 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week Talon and Jerred did a two-week experiment with Nootropics to see if it would make us think faster, dream better and be more productive! In an attempt to become better humans, Talon took triple the advised dosage to see if it would have any effect and Jerred had dreams about killing snakes. Nootropics, […] The post 018: The Great Nootropics Experiment appeared first on betterhumanology.
017: Nate Miyaki on Diet Specificity and Diet Sustainability
April 23, 2015 14:49 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBNate Miyaki is the author of The Truth About Carbs (2014), Rise Above (2014), The Way of the Cancer Warrior (2013), and The Samurai Diet (2011), and a Contributing Writer with Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, T-Nation, Bodybuilding.com, and LIVESTRONG. Today, he gives great information on training and nutrition. In this 29-minute episode […] The post 017: Nate Miyaki on Diet Specificity and Diet Sustainability appeared first on betterhumanology.
016: Brian Mackenzie talks endurance training, diet, supplements and more
April 16, 2015 13:47 - 22 minutes - 31.7 MBBrian Mackenzie is the founder of CrossFit Endurance, NYT best-selling author of Power, Speed, Endurance and Unbreakable Runner. He has taken a unique approach to training endurance which goes against the grain of most endurance training. Today, he gives great information on training, nutrition and supplements. In this 23-minute episode Brian Mackenzie and I discuss: […] The post 016: Brian Mackenzie talks endurance training, diet, supplements and more appeared first on betterhumanology.
015: Sprint to Betterhumanness
April 09, 2015 14:01 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MBThis week Talon and Jerred did a two-week experiment with sprinting to see how much better it could actually make you in a short amount of time. Obviously, running is good for you…but what can only two weeks do? We did two weeks of 4 x 400m sprints, 3 times a week for two weeks. […] The post 015: Sprint to Betterhumanness appeared first on betterhumanology.
014: Brett McKay from the Art of Manliness Talks Testosterone
March 30, 2015 17:57 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBBrett McKay is the founder of the very popular (and awesome) Art of Manliness website. He writes to better, encourage, and teach men from all around the world. Personally, his 30 Days to a Better Man series was life-changing. On top of being a husband, father and author he also knows a ton about testosterone. […] The post 014: Brett McKay from the Art of Manliness Talks Testosterone appeared first on betterhumanology.
013: Accelerate Strength and Conditioning
March 23, 2015 15:21 - 28 minutes - 39 MBThis week Talon and Jerred give you all the details on the upcoming Accelerate Strength and Conditioning program! This program will be launching in April and you have a chance to sign up for early access to see what it’s all about. Talon follows along the eBook and you can get your copy here: CLICK […] The post 013: Accelerate Strength and Conditioning appeared first on betterhumanology.
012: Joe De Sena on Building Mental Toughness
March 17, 2015 02:54 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBJoe De Sena is the co-founder of The Death Race, Spartan Race (1M+ competitors), and more. Among other things, he has completed the famously grueling Iditarod dogsledding race…on FOOT. And what about the Badwater Ultramarathon (135 miles at over 120 °F/49 °C), Vermont 100, and Lake Placid Ironman? He did all of those in ONE […] The post 012: Joe De Sena on Building Mental Toughness appeared first on betterhumanology.
011: Juice Fast Leads to 28 lb lost in 15 days, and much more!
March 09, 2015 15:03 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week Talon and Jerred actually sit on the sidelines for an experiment and watch Jerred’s Dad, Tony, do a 15-day juice fast. Juicing has been claimed, and shown, to help you absorb all the nutrients from vegetables, it allows you to consume a healthier amount of vegetables in an efficient manner, and helps you […] The post 011: Juice Fast Leads to 28 lb lost in 15 days, and much more! appeared first on betterhumanology.
010: Ryan Moody on Everything Explosive Training
March 03, 2015 02:52 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBRyan Moody is a subject matter expert in explosive training and also holds multiple world records in jumping. He has had the opportunity to train a very diverse client-base and has even trained with Louie Simmons from Westside Barbell. Ryan teaches how explosive training can really help every facet of fitness. Today, he gives some […] The post 010: Ryan Moody on Everything Explosive Training appeared first on betterhumanology.
009: The Five-Minute Journal, an Exercise in Gratitude
February 23, 2015 15:29 - 35 minutes - 49 MBThis week Talon and Jerred did an exercise in gratitude. They used a journal called “The Five-Minute Journal” to see if it could help improve mood, pain tolerance and life in general. The Five-Minute Journal is a simple journaling technique designed to help you improve and focus on daily gratitude. Studies on gratitude have proven […] The post 009: The Five-Minute Journal, an Exercise in Gratitude appeared first on betterhumanology.
008: Mike Bledsoe from Barbell Shrugged on Olympic Weightlifting and Being a Better Human
February 16, 2015 16:41 - 45 minutes - 63 MBMike Bledsoe is the founder of Faction Strength and Conditioning in Memphis, TN, and is also the founder of the popular podcast Barbell Shrugged. When he isn’t traveling around the globe interviewing athletes, coaches and experts for his show he is training and programming for weightlifting and spends his time becoming a better human. Today, […] The post 008: Mike Bledsoe from Barbell Shrugged on Olympic Weightlifting and Being a Better Human appeared first on betterhumanology.
007: Bulletproof Coffee and Better Human Events Announcement
February 09, 2015 14:27This week Talon and Jerred have a dual episode! They tested out Bulletproof Coffee for 10 days to see exactly what the hype is all about and they announce some of the events they will be doing this year that you will be able to join them in doing. Bulletproof Coffee claims to have the […] The post 007: Bulletproof Coffee and Better Human Events Announcement appeared first on betterhumanology.
006: Blair Morrison on adventure, outdoor workouts and unique training philosophies
February 02, 2015 16:18 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBBlair Morrison finished 5th place in the 2011 CrossFit Games, is the founder of CrossFit Anywhere and Anywhere-Fit, and the host of the Beyond the Barbell Podcast. He has a passion for training and fitness just as much in the gym as he does on top of a mountain. His unique training philosophies and approach […] The post 006: Blair Morrison on adventure, outdoor workouts and unique training philosophies appeared first on betterhumanology.
005: How to Lose 8 lb in 10 Days with Cold Thermogenesis
January 26, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week Talon and Jerred simply drank 32 oz. of ice cold water, took cold-hot contrast showers for 5 min. of 20 seconds cold – 10 seconds of warm and took mile-long walks in the cold keeping hands, feet, and head warm to test out cold thermogenesis…and the results were pretty interesting! We tested it […] The post 005: How to Lose 8 lb in 10 Days with Cold Thermogenesis appeared first on betterhumanology.
004: James Clear on Improving Everything and Transforming Habits
January 19, 2015 04:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBToday, it’s all about habits and habit formation with James Clear! James writes 2x a week at his website and shares science-based ideas on how to build habits that stick, and strategies for improving your mental and physical performance. He believes that mastering your habits is at the core of living healthier, happier, and better. […] The post 004: James Clear on Improving Everything and Transforming Habits appeared first on betterhumanology.
003: The Other Guys Experiment with Meditation
January 12, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MBMeditation can improve your general well being, reduce depression, anxiety and stress, increase productivity, improve self control, and even change the composition of your brain for the better… Sounds great! But what happens when the “other guys” put meditation to the test? You know, the guys who aren’t trying to achieve an enlightened state and […] The post 003: The Other Guys Experiment with Meditation appeared first on betterhumanology.
002: Learn Your Body, Move Better and Become a Better Human
January 04, 2015 15:19 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBAndy Fossett, “The Boss” from Gold Medal Bodies. He is a burger enthusiast and chief navigator. Andy’s background in education gives him a unique perspective on how people learn to move and how physical exercise impacts cognition and personal development. He’s a 5th degree black belt in Taido and has coached thousands of martial artists. […] The post 002: Learn Your Body, Move Better and Become a Better Human appeared first on betterhumanology.
001: Marathons without Training and Endurance Fallacy
January 04, 2015 15:18 - 1 hour - 83 MBPJ Newton is the Director of Training for CrossFit Endurance and the guy behind the workout programming on the CrossFit Endurance site. He is also a Head Coach with their seminar team and gets to travel around the world training coaches. In this 60-minute episode PJ Newton and I discuss: Running Marathons without Training The […] The post 001: Marathons without Training and Endurance Fallacy appeared first on betterhumanology.
000: Betterhumanology Launch
January 04, 2015 03:44 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBListen to episode 000 to find out exactly how the betterhumanology podcast will be making you a better human! The post 000: Betterhumanology Launch appeared first on betterhumanology.