Dan Churchill's The Epic Table

Richie Van Houten is MMA coach who has been and is currently in the corner of the worlds greatest fighters including Valentina Shevchenko "The Bullet" UFC Flyweight Champion. Richie is former Professional MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt ( NoGi world champ *brown belt) who now focuses on training Professional Fighters & Professional athletes in his Gym in New Jersey. He is also a fellow Ten Thousand athlete, helping you be better than yesterday. In todays podcast we chat about: * What it is like to be in the corner of the #1 female UFC fighter in the world * The cage mentality; facing your life challenge/opponent head on * the split personality of competitiveness and how to use it to your advantage * How to battle past your breaking point Richie's instagram https://www.instagram.com/richievanhouten/ Download the free newsletter [https://epicnews.beehiiv.com/] Looking to eat more plants? pick up my Chorizo and Bolognese made entirely out of real veggies

Scott O’neill spent eight years as the CEO of the Philadelphia 76’ers and the New Jersey Devils through his role as the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. This alone is incredible, the 76’ers and the Devils were only one of the many organizations Scott directed as the CEO over those eight years. Being the CEO of an organization as established as the 76’ers is a massive achievement in and of itself. Managing multiple teams at that caliber at the same time is truly another level. Scott has moved on from that chapter of his life, becoming an author of the incredible book “Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving.” This amazing book dives into the vulnerable methods Scott has used to find balance being the CEO of the 76’ers and the Devils, a husband, a father, mentor, coach, and leader to thrive in his life. In this episode, we specifically dive into: * How to have and build discipline * The power of strategic sacrifices to achieve success * How to create balance in your life * The importance of being where your feet are * How to use transitory periods in your day to do more * The importance of creating space for quality time * How do you build a successful team? Team, this man is truly one of the best. He is a huge inspiration to me and I hope you receive as much value from this episode as I have. Follow Scott at the following links. Cheers legends! * Scott’s Twitter [https://twitter.com/scottoneil?lang=en] * Scott’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neil/] * Scott’s Book: Be Where Your Feet Are [https://www.amazon.com/Where-Your-Feet-Are-Principles/dp/1250769876]

Legends, today’s guest is a beast in the food space. I am stoked to be joined by Andrew Carter, the CEO, and co-founder of Smallhold, to dive into how they have used technology to move the industry forward by improving the nutritional benefits of food while also producing food in a better way for the planet! This man is epic. His company Smallhold has created these super cool grow kits that allow you to make nutrient-dense mushrooms from the comfort of your own home! Today we dive into: * Why are mushrooms so good for you? * Why do our taste preferences change over time? * What is the best way to grow your food? * How Andrew started Small Hold * Why technology is essential for transforming the agricultural industry * What are the gut health benefits of mushrooms? * What are the benefits of eating mushrooms? * Which mushroom is the healthiest? * Can mushrooms be eaten daily? Connect with Andrew and follow along with what Smallhold is doing here: * Smallhold’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/smallhold/] * Andrew’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbrentcarter?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F] * Smallhold’s Website [https://smallhold.myshopify.com/]

Legends, in today’s episode, the epic Alexandra Zatarain joins us to discuss the origin story of Eight Sleep, her company that has revolutionized what a mattress can and should be through its industry-defining technology. We dive into why sleep is so important, why some of your favorite athletes like Lewis Hamilton and Danny Green have invested in their sleep through partnering with Eight Sleep, and why we need to rethink the way we view sleep to make it a “sexier” part of our lives. We specifically discuss: * Why is sleep so important? * How can I get more sleep? * How does temperature affect sleep? * How does sleep affect performance? * How many hours of sleep should I be getting per night? If you legends want to stay up-to-date with Alexandra and Eight Sleep, head to the links below: * Alexandra’s Twitter [https://twitter.com/a_zatarain] * Eight Sleep’s Twitter [https://twitter.com/eightsleep] * Alexandra’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexzatarainj/?hl=en] * Eight Sleep’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/eightsleep/?hl=en] * Eight Sleep’s Website [https://www.eightsleep.com/eight-pod-sleep-cool/]

Did you know that once a man hits 30, his testosterone levels begin decreasing 1-3% every year? It’s natural, and we’re here to help you find ways to change the narrative. Saad Alam, is the founder of Hone; an incredible business that treats men's hormone imbalances and low testosterone by providing access to at-home lab testing, physician consultations, and medication from the comfort of your home. Their mission is to help young men “get their spark back” and be the best version of themselves. The mission of Hone is directly in line with our mission here at the Epic Table: to help you improve your performance. In this episode we specifically discuss: * What do hormones do to the body? * How can I regulate my hormones? * How testosterone affects the way you feel * What causes low libido? * How does testosterone affect libido and performance? * How to become a beast in the bedroom through understanding your blood work! * How sleep directly improves sex drive * What is the main function of hormones in the endocrine system? * How testosterone affects the sexual drive of men * How testosterone contributes to muscle building * What day-to-day activities and habits can optimize our hormone levels? * Meditation can have a dramatic impact on your ability to regulate your cortisol levels * Focus on things that make you happy to minimize the amount of stress in your life * GET MORE SLEEP Legends, Saad is an absolute beast. Not only has he created a way for men and, within the near future, women to test their hormone levels through at-home testing, but he is breaking down the stigma attached to male libido levels and creating a new narrative. Follow along with everything Saad is doing at the following links: * Saad’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/msaadalam/?hl=en] * Hone’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hone.health/?hl=en] * Hone’s Website [https://honehealth.com/] Also, follow along with my personal journey to improve my health by subscribing to my YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/danchurchillcooks/videos]