Against the Herd Podcast

Interview with Coach Mark Rogers- BeActivated

Join us today as we discuss BeActivated - a system of muscular release techniques aimed at improving performance, longevity, and injury recovery/prevention - with Coach Mark Rodgers, who came upon the system when he needed to push his body to the max as a powerlifter. The protocols discussed in today's episode helped him delay surgery years, and made such an impact that he now has his own practice near Austin, Texas.

Fasting with FitBroth Founder Colleen Williams

What are the biggest advantages to fasting? What happens at a cellular level that's so signficant? What are the pro/con and differences between intermittent fasting and the longer "typical" fasts? We're joined by Colleen Williams, founder of Fit Broth, who discusses all of the above and more. From a competitive marathon runner turned fasting enthusiast, Colleen walks us through her path, what led her into diving into research behind fasting, and a ton of practical tips you could consider to help implement it into your life. You can learn more about Fit Broth or order HERE

Introduction to Sensory Deprivation (Float) Tanks

Is there a non-medicinal way to cure anxiety? Why does one feel so refreshed after a sensory deprivation session? Whether you've seen it on "Stranger Things" or otherwise, sensory deprivation (or "float") tanks are quickly gaining popularity as a means to blissfully detach from the constant stimulation of daily life. In this episode, podcast host Nick Boustead dives in with our usual formula - what are float tanks, why do they work (based on peer reviewed research), and what are some ways you can introduce it into your life.

Initerview with Registered Dietician Brooke Schneid

How do you know if you're eating meat with high heavy metal content? Do current popular diets such as paleo, keto, and carvivore work? Join us as we discuss with registered dietician/sports nutritionist Brooke Schneid. Former senior dietician at Mt. Sinai in New York and currently Nutritionist for the George Washington Weight Loss and Surgery Center, Brooke also has a private practice wheree she counsels patients on everything from weight loss, sports performance, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, to prenatal nutrition, food allergies/intolerances and cancer prevention.Check her out at @wellsavvy_b on Instagram, or HERE [http://wellsavvyb.com/about-me/]for her website!

Interview with Cortland Dahl - Meditation Expert

What drastic changes occur in the brains of meditators? What's the minimum amount of time one should meditate daily to see great effect? What does the research about meditations currently tell us, and where are we going? Today we host a fascinating talk with Cortland Dahl - Neuroscientist, founder of an international meditation center, and creator of one of the most widely used meditation apps. Cortland spent years studying and practicing meditation in Asia, including eight years living in Tibetan refugee settlements in India and Nepal. He has published numerous collections of translations of classic works on meditation and Buddhist philosophy from the Tibetan tradition. In addition to his work with the Center, Cortland is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tergar International, a global network of meditation group. LINK [https://tergar.org/]- Tergar International LINK [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-minds-program/id1326310617]- Healthy Minds appLINK [https://centerhealthyminds.org/]- Center for Healthy Minds