Mads Friis Podcast

The Morning Smoothie Blueprint for Men: Science-Backed Ingredients for Longevity | Umahro Cadogan

Why do most people struggle with energy, focus, and health as they age?In this episode, I sit down with Umahro Cadogan, a world-renowned Functional Medicine expert, to discuss the simple yet powerful habits that define long-term vitality.Umahro breaks down the "600g Rule": the minimum amount of vegetables, berries, and fruits required to slash your risk of chronic disease, and why falling short by just 100g can shorten your life. We dive deep into the science of morning smoothies, the truth about glucose spikes, and how to distinguish between real health advice and social media noise.He shares:◻️Why a morning smoothie is the ultimate "all-in-one" solution for men's health.◻️The 600g rule: The exact amount of produce you need to prevent premature ageing. ◻️Why being "afraid of fruit" is scientifically unfounded and dangerous. ◻️The truth about CGMs and why normal glucose variation is being mislabeled as "toxic." ◻️How to hit the 1.6g/kg protein threshold for muscle maintenance and longevity. ◻️The "Biohacker Bias": Why many health influencers are giving advice that doesn't apply to you. ◻️The 3 nuts that create the creamiest plant-based smoothies (without the "plant" taste). ◻️Why health is ultimately a form of self-love and communication with your body. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 - Why morning smoothies are a game-changer. 01:00 - The 600g Rule: The minimum dose for a longer life. 02:30 - Debunking the "Fruit is Dangerous" myth. 04:15 - The Truth About Glucose Spikes and CGMs. 06:30 - Single Factor Thinking: The biggest mistake in modern health. 08:15 - The Blueprint for a High-Performance Smoothie. 09:30 - Protein Science: 1.6g/kg, Whey vs. Plant, and "Protein Farts." 12:30 - Quality Control: Arsenic in rice protein and third-party testing. 15:15 - The Digestive Dilemma: Low stomach acid and bloating. 17:30 - Healthy Fats: Nuts, seeds, and the MCT Oil debate. 19:30 - Brain Energy: How ketones and MCTs affect peak performance. 22:30 - Frozen vs. Fresh: Which is actually more nutritious? 25:00 - The Berry Bacteria Scare: Risk management and organic choices. 29:00 - Liquid Bases: The truth about Oat Milk and emulsifiers. 35:30 - How to make plant-based smoothies taste like dairy. 38:30 - The "Pre-Pack" Hack: Prepping a week of health in 10 minutes. 41:30 - Oxalates and Kidney Stones: Should you be worried? 44:30 - The Biohacker Bias: Why "sick person" advice is hurting healthy people. 48:30 - Umahro's Top 3 Smoothie Recipes for Taste and Vitality.52:30 - The Executive Longevity Program and Umahro's upcoming book. 54:30 - The Philosophy of Self-Love: Health as a dialogue with your body.Follow Umahro:Website: https://umahro.dkLinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/oscarumahrocadoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/umahro/Mads Friis - Growth Island:Mads FriisWebsite: https://www.madsfriis.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsmfriisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriisGrowth IslandWebsite: https://www.growthisland.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriisYouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/growthislandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-islandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnP

Warning: The Hidden Trap High Performers Fall Into — Multi-Venture Entrepreneur Mik Strøyberg Reveals

Why do people with beautiful families, thriving careers, and financial freedom still feel unhappy?  Mik Strøyberg breaks down the paradox of modern achievement, why hitting every external milestone often creates an internal collapse, and how redefining values - not goals - reshapes the entire trajectory of a man’s life. This episode is a deep dive into meaning, belonging, and the cost of a life lived out of alignment. He shares: ◻️ The moment Mik fainted in his living room - and how it exposed the hidden burnout he ignored for years. ◻️ How success, status, and constant performance turned him into someone he didn’t recognize. ◻️ The emotional cost of ambition: loneliness, overextension, and the pressure to be "on" all the time. ◻️ The move to Sri Lanka - and why leaving everything behind was the right way to rebuild. ◻️ The identity shift from high-achieving founder to present father and grounded human being. ◻️ Why high performers stay miserable even when they have everything. ◻️ The dangerous pattern of pretending everything is fine while burning out internally. ◻️ How environment, pace, and culture reshape your nervous system - for better or worse. ◻️ The lifestyle reset: walking 20,000 steps, prioritizing sleep, cutting noise, and reclaiming clarity. ◻️ The questions every ambitious man must ask himself before it's too late. ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction 03:10 — The fainting episode that exposed the truth behind Mik’s burnout 07:25 — Building international companies while losing himself 12:40 — The emotional toll of trying to be “the successful guy” 16:55 — The moment he realized his life was no longer his own 22:10 — Moving to Sri Lanka and rewiring identity from scratch 27:50 — What high performers never admit about happiness 33:05 — Resetting life through movement, sleep, and simplicity 38:20 — Becoming a present father and redefining success 44:15 — The dangerous pattern behind high-achiever burnout Follow Mik: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stroyberg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikstroyberg/   Mads Friis - Growth Island: Mads Friis Website: https://www.madsfriis.com [https://www.madsfriis.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsmfriis [https://www.instagram.com/madsmfriis] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriis] Growth Island Website: https://www.growthisland.com [https://www.growthisland.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriis [https://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriis] YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videos] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072 [https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072] SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/growthisland [https://soundcloud.com/growthisland] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-island [https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-island] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnP [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnP]

The Testosterone Crisis Nobody Talks About | Dr. Pia Norup, MD on Men’s Hormone Health

Many men assume losing energy, focus, and drive is just part of getting older but in reality, it often reflects biological changes that can be understood and addressed early. In this episode, Medical Doctor Pia Norup explains why modern lifestyles are quietly disrupting hormonal balance and long-term health in men. From chronic stress to declining testosterone, this conversation explores the biological shifts that often go unnoticed until performance and wellbeing begin to suffer. This is a practical and science-informed discussion about male health and why understanding your biology is essential for maintaining strength, clarity, and resilience over time. She explains: ◻️ Why many men experience declining energy earlier than expected ◻️ The hidden impact of chronic stress on male hormones ◻️ Why testosterone influences more than physical strength ◻️ The early warning signs most men overlook ◻️ Why symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging ◻️ The role of prevention in long-term health ◻️ Why personalized health strategies matter ◻️ How hormones influence performance and recovery ◻️ Why many men wait too long to take action ◻️ The foundations of long-term male resilience Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:05 – Why many men ignore early symptoms 05:10 – The hidden role of hormones in performance 08:20 – Stress and modern lifestyle pressures 12:00 – Signs your biology is changing 16:15 – Why decline is often normalized 20:30 – Hormones, energy, and mental clarity 24:40 – The importance of early testing 28:10 – Prevention vs late treatment 32:05 – Understanding your personal biology 36:20 – Long-term health and resilience 40:15 – Taking responsibility for your health 44:10 – What sustainable health really means 48:05 – Final thoughts and key takeaways Follow Pia: Website: https://www.pianorup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pia-norup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pianorup/ Mads Friis - Growth Island: Mads Friis Website: https://www.madsfriis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsmfriis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriis Growth Island Website: https://www.growthisland.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriis YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videos Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/growthisland LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-island Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnP

Why Most Longevity Advice Fails: Chris Moore Reveals

Longevity is no longer about living longer, it’s about avoiding the slow decline most people mistake for “normal aging.” In this episode, Chris Moore, a leading voice in longevity medicine and preventative health, breaks down what modern longevity science actually supports and what the industry often gets wrong. From over-optimizing biomarkers to chasing endless data, this conversation cuts through the noise to reveal what truly drives long-term health, resilience, and quality of life. This is a grounded, science-led discussion about longevity without obsession and why the goal isn’t more years, but better ones. He explains: ◻️ Why most longevity strategies focus on the wrong outcomes ◻️ The difference between lifespan, healthspan, and performance over time ◻️ How over-tracking and biohacking can quietly backfire ◻️ What longevity medicine actually looks for before disease appears ◻️ Why “more data” doesn’t always mean better health decisions ◻️ How to think about aging as a system not a problem to hack ◻️ What high performers misunderstand about longevity and control ◻️ The principles that matter most for long-term resilience ◻️ How to approach longevity with clarity instead of anxiety Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction 02:10 – The difference between living longer vs living better 05:05 – When longevity optimization becomes obsession 08:30 – Healthspan, lifespan, and why most people chase the wrong metric 12:20 – The hidden risks of over-tracking biomarkers 16:10 – What longevity medicine actually looks for before disease appears 20:45 – Why more data doesn’t automatically mean better health decisions 25:30 – The psychological cost of trying to control aging 30:10 – How high performers misinterpret longevity and optimization 34:55 – Aging as a system, not a problem to “hack” 39:20 – The principles that truly support long-term resilience 44:10 – Longevity without anxiety: clarity over control 48:30 – Final reflections and key takeaways Follow Chris: Website: https://nordicgroup.eu/ [https://nordicgroup.eu/]  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chris-moore-a112b91/ [http://linkedin.com/in/chris-moore-a112b91/]  Mads Friis - Growth Island: Mads Friis Website: https://www.madsfriis.com [https://www.madsfriis.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsmfriis [https://www.instagram.com/madsmfriis] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriis] Growth Island Website: https://www.growthisland.com [https://www.growthisland.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/] Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriis [https://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriis] YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videos] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072 [https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072] SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/growthisland [https://soundcloud.com/growthisland] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-island [https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-island] Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnP [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnP]

This Marker Predicts Aging, Disease, and Early Death: Scientist Jesper Eugen-Olsen Reveals

What if the biggest threat to your performance, longevity, and clarity isn’t age but something silently building inside you? In this episode, biochemist and biomarker scientist Jesper Eugen-Olsen breaks down the hidden role of chronic inflammation in disease risk, biological aging, and long-term health outcomes. This conversation challenges how high performers think about strength, resilience, and optimization and reveals why true longevity starts with understanding what’s happening beneath the surface. If you care about healthspan, mental sharpness, and staying strong for decades not just years this episode will reframe how you think about your body, performance, and future. He explains: ◻️ Why chronological age tells you almost nothing about your real health risk ◻️ The difference between lifespan and healthspan—and why most people optimize the wrong one ◻️ How chronic, low-grade inflammation quietly drives disease and accelerates aging ◻️ Why inflammation is a risk amplifier across cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological disease ◻️ The science behind suPAR and why it’s changing how clinicians assess biological risk ◻️ Why aging is still not classified as a disease—and what that means for prevention ◻️ How high-performing lifestyles can unknowingly increase biological stress ◻️ The problem with chasing longevity hacks instead of addressing root causes ◻️ Why resilience is as much biological as it is psychological ◻️ What leaders and high performers should track if they care about long-term clarity and performance ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:15 – Biological age vs chronological age explained 07:40 – Chronic inflammation as a common driver of disease 12:20 – What suPAR reveals about long-term health risk 18:05 – Why inflammation predicts outcomes better than symptoms 23:50 – Aging, disease classification, and medical blind spots 30:10 – Healthspan vs lifespan: where high performers go wrong 36:45 – The limits of supplements and longevity optimization 43:20 – What this means for leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs 49:10 – Final insights on resilience, risk, and sustainable performance Follow Jesper: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesper-eugen-olsen-1646142/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesper-eugen-olsen-1646142/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesper_eugen/ [https://www.instagram.com/jesper_eugen/] Website: https://www.virogates.com/ [https://www.virogates.com/] Growth Island-Mads Friis: Mads Friis Website: https://www.madsfriis.comhttps://www.madsfriis.com [https://www.madsfriis.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsmfriishttps://www.instagram.com/madsmfriis [https://www.instagram.com/madsmfriis] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsmfriis] Growth Island Website: https://www.growthisland.comhttps://www.growthisland.com [https://www.growthisland.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthisland/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriishttps://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriis [https://www.facebook.com/growthisland.madsfriis] YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Q0ij-HEj7XcMfJPthbb2A/videos] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072 [https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/growth-island/id1436400072] SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/growthislandhttps://soundcloud.com/growthisland [https://soundcloud.com/growthisland] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-islandhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-island [https://www.linkedin.com/company/growth-island] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnPhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnP [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Iw8IvNKwDEs5Rg7YWaJnP]