Best Luke Carlson Podcasts (2025)

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What's Happening At The Strength Forum in 2025? (Featuring Luke Carlson) 26:20

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The Strength Forum is one of the most anticipated events of the year for anyone in high-intensity training — what do you need to know about it, and how can you attend? Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson returns to talk about the upcoming event this November that gives you incredible opportunities to network with other HIT entrepreneurs, connect wit…

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3I/ATLAS, Pole Shifts, Seismic Activity, and Planet Alignments | #79 Stefan Burns 3:35:52

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Stefan Burns returns as we dive into 3I/ATLAS - the interstellar object moving through our Solar System that’s capturing theworld’s attention. Is it just a comet, or something more meaningful? We explore why this object is sparking curiosity across science,philosophy, and consciousness - and what it could reveal about our place in the universe. We …

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540 - How To Design Good HIT Workouts For Athletes and Older Trainees (with Matt Brzycki) 1:33:43

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How can you or your clients keep getting stronger over time and still strength train progressively, even as we all inevitably get older? HIT Expert Matt Brzycki is Princeton University's Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and Fitness, and he joins the podcast to talk about high-intensity training for athletes and how you can continue making pr…

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Out of Body, Paranormal, and UAP Experiences | #78 Chris Ramsay 2:32:17

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In this Limitless episode, Matt sits down with magician, filmmaker, and UAP researcher Chris Ramsay for aconversation that goes far beyond UFO sightings. Together, they explore the nature of consciousness, the meaning behind anomalous experiences, the science and mystery of out-of-body states, and the possibility that humanity is part ofa much larg…

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Losing Fat, Gaining Muscle, GLP1s, and Aging Well: A Longtime Client’s Journey with Discover Strength 31:48

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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson is joined by longtime client Dr. Brian Davis to discuss his journey to increasing lean muscle, losing fat, getting stronger, and pursuing healthy aging. With over 10 years of training at Discover Strength, Dr. Davis shares how pairing evidence-based strengt…

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539 - How To Design Great HIT Workouts Like A Legend (Featuring Ryan Hall) 1:29:50

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What does it take to build a thriving HIT business that stands the test of time? Exercise Science LLC Founder Ryan Hall is an Award-Winning Strength Trainer, Master SuperSlow Trainer, and Body by Science Contributing writer. Ryan returns to the podcast to talk about the vital lessons he's learned over his amazing career as a HIT trainer and strengt…

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Longevity vs. Healthy Aging: What the Science Really Says About Exercise and Lifespan 14:42

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What’s the difference between living long and living well? In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson dives into the critical distinction between longevity and healthy aging—and how strength training plays a foundational role in both. Luke breaks down what the latest research says about the lifestyl…

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538 - How To Build A HIT Strength Studio Empire With No Ads and No Burnout (with Andrei Yakovenko) 1:03:15

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Do you dream of scaling your strength studio without burning out or spending big on ads and marketing? In this episode, New Element Training Founder Andrei Yakovenko returns to share his journey into high-intensity training and how it sparked big changes for him, including how he scaled from one to three strength studios (and counting!). He goes in…

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Peruvian Portals. Giants. Rapa Nui. Levitation. Egypt’s Area 51 | #77 Derek Olson 3:28:25

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In this explosive episode of Matt Beall Limitless, Derek Olson of Megalithic Marvels joins to expose the suppressed truth behind our ancient past. From the megalithic walls of Peru’s Sacred Valley to Rapa Nui, Egypt’s Area 51, and the mysterious North American giants, Derek reveals evidence that challenges everything we’ve been told about human ori…

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537 - Deep Dive: Initial Consultations That Get You More HIT Personal Training Clients (With Pete Cerqua) 1:10:47

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What needs to happen and what should you say on the first time a potential client walks through your door? In part 4 of this HIT Garage Gym series, Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua walks you through how your initial consultation with a prospective client should go — how long should it be? How much should you explain? How many exercises should you…

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Separating Fact from Fantasy in Mexico’s Alien Relics | #76 Mike Forest 2:01:55

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Mysterious 37,000-year-old alien relics have been unearthed inMexico—complete with elongated skulls, star maps, and advanced materials no one can explain. Are they proof of ancient visitors… or part of the biggest archaeological hoax ever? Matt Beall and researcher Mike Forest break down theevidence, testing, and controversy behind these mind-bendi…

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Exercise is Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. James Fisher 22:19

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In this compelling discussion, Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson is joined by world-renowned exercise researcher Dr. James Fisher to unpack the growing global recognition of resistance training as medicine. Fresh off the Health & Fitness Association European Congress in Amsterdam, Luke and Dr. Fisher explore the clinical power of strength training…

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536 - Guaranteed HIT Success: Doing These Things Will Make You A Great Personal Trainer (with Umangg Sain) 1:19:41

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What would your strength training journey look like if you were doing all the right things, clients are flocking to you, and you're on the cusp of launching your own HIT studio? Umangg Sain is an experienced HIT personal trainer in India who has worked with some of the top fitness organizations and is a successful solo strength professional. We tal…

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Undocumented temples, megalithic pottery, & Ancient Nazca lines | #75 Raul Bilecky 1:22:54

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In this episode of Limitless, Raul Bilecky takes us deepinto the deserts and mountains of Peru—revealing breathtaking footage of ancient sites that remain undocumented and unexplored. From temples with noMinistry of Culture record, to vast stretches of looted ruins littered with bones and pottery shards, Raul shares discoveries rarely seen by the o…

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Putting Simplicity at the Core of Your Work, Workouts, and Life 17:41

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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson shares how putting simplicity at the center of your life—from your business to your workouts—can transform your results. Drawing inspiration from Essentialism by Greg McKeown, Insanely Simple by Ken Segall, and The One Thing by Gary Keller, Luke explores ho…

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535 - Proven To Grow Your HIT Business — Powerful PR: A DIY Strategy Guide (with Nubia Wilson) 1:00:23

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Every HIT studio owner and personal trainer would love to have their phones ringing off the hook with clients asking to train with them, so how can you make this happen? In this episode, Cielo Consulting Founder Nubia Wilson explains how you can put powerful PR to work in driving clients to your fitness business and why this works (just ask Fred Ha…

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Great Pyramid Chambers to be Explored!! Exclusive Updates & Details | #74 Shaun Whitehead 2:24:51

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The Great Pyramid still holds secrets—and explorer Shaun Whitehead is on the front lines of uncovering them. In this exclusive episode of Limitless, Shaun shares never-before-heard details about upcoming explorations inside thepyramid’s mysterious chambers. From the Queen’s Chamber shafts and the infamous “Gantenbrink’s Door” to the enigmatic Big V…

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534 - How To Set Your Personal Training Rates and When To Raise Prices (HIT Garage Gym Series part 3 with Pete Cerqua) 27:06

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So you've planned and designed your new home-based HIT studio — how much should you charge clients? When should you raise your rates? How should you raise your rates (and should you worry about clients when you do)? In part 3 of this HIT Garage Gym series, Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua walks you through the most important things you need to kn…

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Earth’s Disaster Cycle: How close is the next catastrophe? | #73 Ben Davidson 3:15:47

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Earth’s magnetic field is weakening. The poles are racing. Solarstorms are hitting harder than ever before. Are we already in the middle of Earth’s disaster cycle? In this in-depth conversation, Ben Davidson(founder of Space Weather News and Observer Ranch) lays out the science, evidence, and consequences of the catastrophic cycles that have shaped…

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Bridging the Gap: New Research Reveals that Most Fitness Pros Don’t Know the Science 15:51

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In this powerful solo episode, Discover Strength CEO and Exercise Physiologist Luke Carlson unpacks a newly published review paper in the journal Physical Education and Sports, Studies and Research titled “A Critical Analysis of the Disconnection Between Science and Practice in Weight Training.” Drawing from a systematic review of 47 studies, Luke …

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533 - How to Reverse Chronic Illnesses Like Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Back Pain with HIT (with Tim Dettmann) 1:19:43

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There is a quiet pandemic that's going on in the world that not enough people are talking about: chronic disease. More and more people are getting chronically ill, but what if the solution to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions has actually been there all along? In this episode, university lecturer, researcher, and physioth…

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Plus Brien discusses his UFO & Paranormal Experiences for the First Time | #72 Brien Foerster 2:49:20

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Brien Foerster joins Matt Beall to explore the mysteries of ancient civilizations across the globe. From the megalithic sites of Bolivia and Peru to the enigmatic structures of Ollantaytambo, Brien unpacks evidence that challenges conventional history. The discussiondives deep into the mysteries of the Paracas elo…

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532 - How to Choose The Best HIT Machines For Your New Garage-Based HIT Studio (a Deep Dive with Pete Cerqua) 1:17:20

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So you've designed and built out your new garage-based HIT studio, and you're ready to get your HIT machines — which machines should you get first? Should you favor certain brands over others? Does the type of equipment matter if you like to train a certain way or if your type of clients have very specific needs? Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua …

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Escaping the Past to Reclaim the Future | #71 Elisabeth Carson 1:41:51

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From chaos and crime to healing and biohacking — this is anunfiltered story of survival, transformation, and finding clarity after a life of trauma, addiction, and redemption. In this episode, we explore how a runaway teen became entangled in the world of drugs, crime, and prison — only to transform her life through motherhood, healing practices, a…

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Walking with Weighted Vests and Other Fitness Trends: Evidence vs. Hype 15:34

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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO Luke Carlson breaks down the rise of popular fitness trends—like walking with a weighted vest, cold plunging, Zone 2 cardio, yoga, and Pilates—and asks the critical question every smart fitness consumer should start with: “What is your objective?” Luke explores how trends gain momentum through p…

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531 - How to Start Your Own HIT Fitness Business in Your Garage — What You Need To Know To Get Started the Right Way (with Pete Cerqua) 28:42

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So you're ready to build your own garage-based HIT studio, but what exactly do you need to know to get started? In this first episode of a new series, Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua walks you through the first steps you need to take and all the things you need to know to lay the foundations of your new business properly, including knowing if yo…

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How Philo T. Farnsworth & T. Townsend Brown Changed the World Forever | #70 Paul Schatzkin 2:30:32

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In this episode, Paul Schatzkin joins Matt Beall to uncover theextraordinary but nearly forgotten legacies of Philo T.Farnsworth—the teenage genius who invented electronic television and later pursued controlled nuclear fusion—and T. Townsend Brown, the enigmatic physicist whose work onhigh-voltage capacitors and the Biefeld-Brown effectmay have un…

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From Beginner to Advanced: How Your Body Adapts to Strength Training Over Time with Dr. James Fisher 34:31

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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO Luke Carlson is joined by Dr. James Fisher, a globally recognized exercise scientist, to explore what happens in our bodies from the very first weeks of resistance training through years of disciplined effort. They break down the neurological adaptations that drive early strength gains, the morp…

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530 - How To Be A Successful HIT Personal Trainer — No HIT Studio Required! (with Jeremy Amin) 1:24:53

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How can you build a successful HIT personal training business without your own HIT studio? Jeremy Amin has done it, and in this episode, we talk about how he's growing his client list while training in a big box gym. We go into some very specific – and highly effective – tactics that he has used to get more clients, from simple things like talk tri…

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The True Manufacturing Process of Egyptian Stone Vessels & Mace Heads Discovered | #69 Dr. Max FZ 2:09:30

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What if the real story of Egypt’s stone vessels and mace heads is far more advanced than history admits? In this episode, we uncover groundbreaking research into how these mysterious artifacts were actually made—and the surprising scientific evidence behind them. From nuclear signatures hidden in the stone, to lead traces that defy explanation, to …

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My College Freshman English Professor, Steve Jobs, and Your Workout. 14:33

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What do Steve Jobs and your next strength workout have in common? In this episode, Discover Strength CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson tells the surprising story of how a freshman-year paper on high-intensity training (HIT) led to an unforgettable analogy: HIT is the Apple of strength training. Luke explores how HIT—rooted in evidence-base…

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529 - How To Keep Your Personal Training Clients Coming Back For More — Million-Dollar HIT Client Retention Strategies and Tactics (with Pete Cerqua) 58:52

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So you've started getting good at getting strength training clients, but are you – or your trainers – doing things that drive business away without realizing it? Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua returns to talk about why your approach to client retention matters when it comes to building a successful fitness business and the things you can do rig…

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Zone 2 Training: What the Research Really Says About Cardio Optimization with Dr. Brendon Gurd of Queen's University 28:05

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In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson interviews Dr. Brendon Gurd of Queen's University to unpack one of the biggest fitness buzzwords of the last five years: Zone 2 training. Dr. Gurd breaks down his recently published paper in Sports Medicine, titled “Much Ado About Zone 2”, and reveals what …

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Tunnel to Big Void Found? Hawara’s Lost Labyrinth Contains Exotic Metal Craft??| #68 Trevor Grassi 2:09:17

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Beneath the sands of Egypt, a hidden world awaits. In thisexplosive conversation with researcher Trevor Grassi, we uncover never-before-seen evidence of vast tunnel networks beneath the Giza Plateau, potential entrances to the Great Pyramid’s mysterious Big Void, and a long-lost temple complex at Hawara. From ground-penetrating radar hits to energy…

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528 - How To Get The Most Out of Your MedX Machines with Bill Crawford 1:10:19

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What do you need to know to get the most out of your MedX machines and give your strength training clients the best possible results? In this previously members-only episode, we're featuring award-winning trainer and MedX expert Bill Crawford, the founder of Basic Training in Scottsdale, Arizona. We go into detail on how to get the most in terms of…

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What Great Trainees Do: Lessons from 100,000+ Sessions with Expert Discover Strength Trainers 49:00

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What separates a good strength training session from a great one? In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO Luke Carlson is joined by three of the brand’s most experienced exercise physiologists—Rick Regnell, Kayla Ezuck, and Taylor Melvin—for a candid conversation rooted in over 100,000 training sessions. They break down the habits and…

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Maritime Archaeology, Metacomet’s War, & a DAN shock in South America | #67 Sam Urban 2:03:05

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Did ancient humans cross oceans 50,000 years ago? Sam Urban, known online as Illegitimate Scholar, joins the show to dive deep into the overlooked world of maritime archaeology and what it reveals about early human seafaring. From ancient dugout canoes and obsidian trade networks to the cultural clashes between English settlers and Algonquian tribe…

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527 - Who is Lawrence Neal? The Story of the Mind Behind High Intensity Business 47:53

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What's it like to leave a high-paying job in one of the greatest cities in the world so you can create a hyper-focused podcast serving High-Intensity Training business owners? That's exactly what Lawrence Neal, founder of the High Intensity Business podcast (formerly called Corporate Warrior) did, and it wasn't always smooth sailing. Dave Bess turn…

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Abductions, Implants, and Disclosure: The Questions that won’t go away | #66 John Blitch 3:36:56

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From DARPA research halls to the frontlines of the UFO mystery, John Blitch joins us for a riveting deep-dive into the phenomenon that refuses to fade. We explore firsthand accounts of unexplained encounters, dissect the infamous Tic-Tac incident, and ask whether disinformation has clouded thetruth. John opens up about alien implants, his time at D…

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Purpose, BHAG, and the Next 10 Years: Discover Strength's Vision for the Future of Exercise 27:40

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In this pivotal episode, Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson dives deep into the core purpose and bold 10-year vision that will shape the future of the company—and potentially, the entire fitness industry. Luke unpacks the driving force behind Discover Strength’s mission: to lead a movement in evidence-based exercise, and outlines the newly defined …

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526 - He Started a HIT Business and Now He's Making a Million in Revenue — Here's How Patrick Ziebell Is Doing It 1:27:22

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What does it take to go from 1 studio to 1 million in revenue? Strength Evolution founder Patrick Ziebell joins us to talk about how he finally unlocked the path to success after being slow to grow. We talk about how important having the right focus is, using MedX Medical machines, working as a trainer versus working on the business, how he looks a…

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Beyond Child Rescue: “Sound of Freedom” Hero on Healing & Awakening | #65 Paul Hutchison 1:47:54

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What drives a man to risk everything forothers? In this deeply personal and wide-rangingconversation, Sound of Freedom executive producer PaulHutchinson shares his journey from undercover child rescuesto inner healing and spiritual awakening. Paul opens up about his “why,” the emotional toll of his work, and how being a father shaped his mission. F…

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525 - How High-Intensity Training (HIT) Helps With Injuries Caused By CrossFit (with Salus Strength Founder Kyra Seiler) 1:05:55

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What's it like doing over a hundred client sessions a week, helping people get fit and fixing injuries caused by things like CrossFit? Salus Strength Founder Kyra Seiler talks about how she fixed her many injuries using high-intensity training and how she's helping many people do the same while getting in the best shape of their life. We go into ho…

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Getting Lean: Heavy vs. Light Weights and Discover Strength’s New Research 22:01

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Discover Strength CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson takes you behind the scenes of Project Discover—our ongoing effort to advance the science of strength training and lead the movement in evidence-based exercise. In this episode, Luke shares: The history of Discover Strength’s published research and collaborations with Dr. James Fisher and…

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Quantum Clues We’re Not in Base Reality | #64 Rizwan Virk 2:59:13

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In this thought-provoking episode, tech entrepreneur and simulation theory expert Rizwan Virk joins us toexplore one of the most mind-bending questions of our time: Are we living in a simulated reality? We dive deep into the odds that we’re inside a simulation, the implications of quantum entanglement and the double slit experiment, and how time, c…

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524 - This Is How You Become a Successful HIT Personal Trainer and Strength Studio Owner FAST - The Formula for Fitness Business Growth with TJ Milam 49:46

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How quickly can you become a highly profitable personal trainer and HIT studio owner? TJ Milam is the founder of Premier Strength in Nashville, Tennessee, and he talks about his journey from starting out in Hollywood to starting his own High-Intensity Training Studio and getting 40 sessions right after opening. We go into the powerful customer serv…

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Are DMT experiences spiritual journeys or mind hallucinations? | #63 Andrew Gallimore 2:36:46

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What if DMT isn’t just a drug—but a technology? In thismind-expanding conversation, neurobiologist and chemist Dr.Andrew Gallimore takes us on a deep dive into the DMT experience and its implications for consciousness, reality, and human evolution. From unforgettable encounters with entities to the nature of simulation theory, we explore whether th…

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30 Marathons. 20 Lessons Learned. 37:18

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In this powerful solo episode, Luke Carlson—CEO of Discover Strength shares 20 hard-earned lessons from completing 30 marathons over the past two decades. Blending cutting-edge exercise science with personal experimentation, Luke explores the real factors that drive performance: running economy, durability, strength training, progressive overload, …

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523 - Masterclass for Personal Trainers: How To Give World-Class Exercise Instruction (with Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson) 57:59

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How does a world-class personal trainer give exercise instruction to clients? In this previously members-only Masterclass, Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson dives deep into how to give the best exercise instruction for your HIT clients in painstaking detail - there's no wiggle room to let mediocrity slip into this one! We talk about what you need …

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Inside North Korea: What I saw before escaping the Regime | #62 Hyunseung Lee 2:28:36

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In this gripping episode, Hyunseung Lee shares his powerful story of life under North Korea’s brutal regime. From his early childhood inside the hermit kingdom to the moment he knew he had to escape, Hyunseung recounts his harrowing journey to freedom. We discuss what daily life is really like in North Korea, the dangers of defecting, the truth abo…