Best Michael Kummer Podcasts (2025)

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315: Convenience and Comfort are Killing Us Ft Michael Kummer 42:03

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If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/ I used to think my pro athlete status meant health, but I was wrong. Is your comfortable, convenient life actually making you weaker? I sat down with Michael Kummer, who shared his journey from professional athlete dealing with gut issues to becoming a health ex…

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They Spray What on Potatoes? Better Snacks, Better Ingredients | Dr. Shawn Baker & Steven Rofrano 41:48

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Steven Rofrano grew up in New Jersey in an Italian-American family that instilled a deep respect for food quality and old-world traditions. Steven struggled with chronic health issues growing up, until he discovered that eliminating seed oils and processed foods made him feel truly healthy for the first time. Fueled by years of obsessive research, …

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Part 229 -Reviving Regenerative Agriculture with Will Harris 1:02:41

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Will Harris is known for his pioneering regenerative agriculture practices. The episode explores Harris's journey from traditional farming to regenerative agriculture, the economic challenges, and the impact on land, community, and ecosystems. Harris shares insights from his experiences, including his transition away from chemical-dependent farming…

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114: The Dirty Secret in Protein Powders – What Consumer Reports Found! 16:59

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When Consumer Reports recently claimed that protein powders contain "high levels of lead," it sparked fear and confusion. In this episode, I break down what's actually going on, including how heavy metals end up in supplements, which types are most affected, and how to protect yourself without overreacting. Plant-based protein powders like rice, pe…

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Sapien Podcast- Fiber Myths, Vitamin C Lies, and the Fight for Root-Cause Health with Chris Kruger 37:42

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In this episode of the Sapien Podcast, Chris Kruger returns as co-host with Brian Sanders for a deep dive into nutrition myths, fiber fallacies, and the failures of mainstream dietetics. Together, they expose how official guidelines and academic institutions push confusion for profit while ignoring root-cause solutions. The hosts critique health na…

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318: No Sugar No Grains for Fast Fat Loss? Ft. Vinnie Totorich 53:25

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Have you ever wondered why nutrition seems so complicated, with constantly changing dietary advice, making it hard to know what's truly healthy? I speak with Vinnie Tortorich, a celebrity trainer and author, about cutting through nutrition noise. We discuss how the food industry feeds people untruths, shaping the obesity and chronic disease epidemi…

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How Do We Really Fuel Athletic Performance? | Dr. Shawn Baker & Professor Tim Noakes 1:07:30

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Professor Noakes has published more than 750 scientific books and articles. He has been cited more than 16 000 times in scientific literature, has an H-index of 74 and is rated an A1 scientist by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. After coming across research which denounced current international dietary guidelines as fallacy, Prof N…

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Sapien Podcast- Fitness Wisdom Unplugged 35:30

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In this episode of the Sapien Podcast, Chris Krueger joins the show as a new co-host along with host Brian Sanders. They introduce the podcast as a fun, unplanned discussion about health, fitness, and hormone optimization. The hosts share personal fitness stories and emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to health, advocating for living n…

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113: Why I Quit the Apple Watch After 10 Years… 13:32

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After nearly a decade of wearing an Apple Watch, I finally ditched it. Not because I stopped caring about health data, but because I realized the device was working against the simplicity and freedom I value. Plus, no matter how many times I toggled it into airplane mode, the Bluetooth stayed on — meaning constant EMF exposure right over a major ar…

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317: The Hidden Key to Building Muscle and Burning Fat at the Same Time 14:29

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Most people think they know what to do to get in shape — they just aren't doing it. But what if what you "knew" wasn't actually true? In this episode, Nate Palmer pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest myths in fitness: that you have to choose between building muscle and losing fat. You'll learn why most programs sabotage results by raising s…

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He Almost Lost His Colon, Until He Tried This | Dr. Shawn Baker & San 42:07

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With a carnivore diet, San put his Ulcerative Colitis into remission and has been symptom free for 3.5 years. San has also improved severe acne and improved anxiety and depression. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fleshfueled/?hl=en Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:29 Introduction 04:11 Misdiagnosed and dismissed for IBD 06:36 Undetected gut issues…

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112: Beyond Fossil vs. Electric: Practical Stewardship in Everyday Life 16:03

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Most conversations about the environment fall into polarized camps — either denial or panic. But living responsibly doesn't have to be political or extreme. In this episode, I take a practical look at what stewardship can look like at home, from how we grow food to how we build, heat, and maintain the spaces we live in. For our family, that means r…

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316: Science is Just Catching Up to What Bodybuilders Have Known for Years Ft Jim Stoppani 54:21

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If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/ Have you ever noticed the latest fitness research just confirms what old-school bodybuilders have been doing for decades? I sat down with Dr. Jim Stoppani, a scientist who studies molecular physiology and bodybuilding applications. We talked about training metho…

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111: A Future Where We Can Eat At McDonald's 13:22

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A few weeks ago, I found myself driving home late after a long day of hauling gear to our new property — hungry, tired, and joking with Kathy that if we were a "normal" family, we'd just pull into a McDonald's drive-thru. Of course, we didn't, but that comment stuck with me. Could there be a future where eating at McDonald's wouldn't feel like pois…

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110: Why Your Blood Pressure Reading Might Be Totally Wrong! 22:42

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When most people think about blood pressure, they think about a once-a-year reading at a doctor's office. But one measurement on one day doesn't tell you much about your cardiovascular health. Just like a single fasting glucose number doesn't reveal your metabolic state, a one-off blood pressure check is largely meaningless. Blood pressure fluctuat…

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314: 8 Research-Backed Supplement Hacks for Busy Parents & Entrepreneurs 23:10

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If you want to get leaner and live longer check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com If you're a parent or entrepreneur, chances are you're running on too little sleep, too much stress, and maybe a little too much coffee. Supplements can help — but only if you take them the right way. In this episode, I break down 8 simple hacks that make your sup…

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How Keto Crushed Skepticism, Anxiety, Infection and Chronic Disease | Dr. Shawn Baker & Danjela Ago 29:18

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Danjela is a part of the Revero Team, using her personal journey with a low carb nutritional approach to help others. Danjela has been able to treat a chronic fungal infection, lower her Levothyroxine medication, return to her pre-pregnancy weight, and maintain the weight with very minimal physical exercise. In addition, members of her family, by a…

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Part 228 - Dr. Doug McGuff on High-Intensity Training, Recovery, and the Truth About Nutrition 1:14:36

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Dr. Doug McGuff is an emergency physician, exercise researcher, and co-author of Body by Science. Known for his pioneering work in high-intensity resistance training, McGuff blends decades of medical practice with deep knowledge of physiology to reveal how short, focused workouts can yield extraordinary health benefits. He also runs training studio…

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313: Detox Your Life, Improve Your Testosterone? Ft Jared St Clair 50:11

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Have you ever wondered if that lemon fresh cleaner under your sink, laundry detergent, that Febreze, or even the lotion we put on in the morning could be quietly wrecking our hormones? Jared St. Clair, owner of Vitality Nutrition and host of Vitality Radio, shares his insights on the supplement industry. He describes how chemicals disrupt hormones …

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Revero Coach On Importance of Individualized Health Protocols | Dr. Shawn Baker & Christa Povec 45:42

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Christa is Advanced Nutrition certified for over 15 years. She is also certified in low carb, keto and carnivore. Her experience with clients includes bodybuilding, sports nutrition, high performing executives, and student athletes over the course of her career. She scaled back her own practice to help launch Revero, being Revero's first hired heal…

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What Lies Beneath Actually Healing Thyroid Dysfunction | Dr. Shawn Baker & Dr. Heather Stone 47:41

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Dr. Heather Stone DC is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds o…

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109: The Gut Disease "Truth" Doctors Never Told You With Josh Dech 52:37

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Most people with gut issues get fed the same script: It's genetic. It's lifelong. The best you can do is try to manage the symptoms. But in this episode, holistic nutritionist and physician consultant Josh Dech pushes back on that conventional wisdom, arguing that what we typically call "autoimmune" disease is often a sign of the body protecting it…

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312: How Energy First Fat Loss Makes Dropping Weight Easy 20:27

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If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/ Most diets leave you hungry, tired, and frustrated. But what if fat loss didn't mean sacrificing your energy? In this episode, Nate Palmer breaks down the concept of Energy First Fat Loss — the foundation of the Million Dollar Body Method — and why it's the most…

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Professional Sprinter's journey from the SAD to Suburban Homesteading | Dr. Shawn Baker & Michael Kummer 49:35

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Michael is a former professional 100-meter sprinter and an avid CrossFitter who follows an animal-based diet. Born and raised in Austria, he speaks German, English and Spanish. Since moving to the United States, he has lived and worked in the greater Atlanta area with his wife Kathy and their children Isabella and Lucas. The family operates a subur…

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108: Europe vs. America: The Health Secret Nobody Talks About 27:04

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I recently spent a week in Austria, bouncing between my grandparents' farmhouse and the alpine trails I grew up on. And it hit me how stark the contrast is between the foundation they built and the environment kids are growing up in today. My grandparents are 92 and 93, still living on their own. They had decades of clean food, pure alpine water, l…

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311: Rewire Your Brain , Take Control of Your Life Ft Dr Ryan Williamson 49:56

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Have you ever wondered if true health isn't about the latest health solution, but about getting back to what your body was designed to do? On this episode, I connected with Dr. Ryan Williamson, a neurologist, to discuss the link between brain and body health. We covered how lifestyle choices impact metabolic health, preventing chronic conditions. W…

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Surviving Anorexia, Sepsis, and Amputation | Dr. Shawn Baker & Mary Ann 30:18

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In Mary Ann's 33 years of life, she has faced anorexia, a near-death infection, institutional abuse, and the trauma of amputation, but she has found purpose in nourishing her body and sharing her testimony. Mary Ann has been carnivore since 2018 and rededicated her life to Jesus in 2022 during a hospital stay, and those two decisions have strengthe…

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Near Death to A Documentary, Challenging the Medical Industry Saved Him | Dr. Shawn Baker & Mitchell 45:29

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Mitchell Thompson is a gym owner, certified nutritionist, author, and health consultant who reversed his Crohn's disease without medication or surgery by adopting a ketovore diet. After years of battling symptoms and facing the conventional medical route, Mitchell used a meat-based approach to achieve full remission and now helps others take contro…

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Part 227 - Holistic Health, Slow Food, and Lifelong Vitality with Tara Couture 1:12:38

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In this episode of Peak Human, host Brian Sanders welcomes back Tara Couture. Tara, a renowned advocate for the Sapien lifestyle, shares insights into her holistic approach to health, which includes growing her own food and embracing a nutrient-dense diet. The discussion covers various topics, including nutrition, lifestyle factors, nature, hormone…

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107: The Truth About Detox Myths 17:01

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Most people have been told at some point that the way to "detox" is to buy a cleanse, live on juice for a week, or chase down some supplement that promises to pull toxins out of the body. But the reality is very different. In this episode, I unpack what detoxification really looks like, and explain why your body already comes equipped with everythi…

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From Walking With a Cane To Running Up Stairs, How He Lost 235 Pounds | Dr. Shawn Baker & Bruce 26:58

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Bruce is less than "half the man he used to be" having lost 235 pounds from his heaviest of 435 pounds on a quest to improve his health issues and lose weight. During this journey he has eliminated or reduced a number of medications and greatly improved his quality of life. He now tries to give back by inspiring others to do so as well on X. X: htt…

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106: Why Eating Like Your Grandparents Won't Save You 19:18

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In this episode, I explore whether following an ancestral diet and traditional eating habits is enough to keep us healthy today. While our grandparents thrived on simple meals, the reality of modern food quality, hidden environmental toxins, and processed foods inflammation paint a different picture. I share how chronic stress and health challenges…

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A Demanding Career And 6-Pack Abs, Can You Have It All? | Dr. Shawn Baker & Mauro Stara 34:51

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Mauro Stara, founder of Six Pack CEO, is a peak performance expert and trusted advisor to successful CEOs and business owners. Known as the last resort for those exhausted from mainstream approaches, Mauro specializes in resolving challenges where others have failed. By prioritizing advanced blood work testing and personalized coaching, he tackles …

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310: Eat, Train, & Think Like an Elite Athlete Ft Alex Feinberg 46:39

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Are you ready to unlock a leaner physique while still enjoying your favorite foods like pizza and tacos? What if I told you that less effort could lead to better fitness results? In this episode, I chat with Alex, who shares his path from professional baseball player to hedge fund analyst and entrepreneur. He reveals how he maintains a lean physiqu…

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What Do You Really Know About Your Food? Starting The Regenaissance | Dr. Shawn Baker & Ryan Griggs 35:06

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Talking on agriculture, where our food comes from, and why it matters. Ryan Griggs, founder of The Regenaissance, shares his story, how it led him to farming, starting, and launching a business, and his goals of reconnecting people with their food. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theregenaissance Website: https://theregenaissance.co/ Timstamps…

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105: The Anti-Fatigue Factor in Liver Nobody Can Explain 12:56

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In this episode, I share a fascinating 1950s endurance experiment with rats that uncovered what researchers called an "anti-fatigue factor" in beef liver. The results highlight why organ meats like liver are nature's ultimate multivitamin and how even small micronutrient deficiencies can wreck ATP energy production, mitochondrial health, and overal…