If you could save $400,000 a year in medical costs by making a radical change to your diet, would you do it?

Today we’re here with Brett Ender and Harry Gray, fellow Austinites, former college athletes turned entrepreneurs and hosts of the Meat Mafia podcast. From fitness to faith, we cover a lot of ground in this one and I hope you enjoy.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Brett saved $400,000 a year by making a radical change to his diet
• The power of lifestyle interventions over medication
• Strategies to compete as low-carb ultra-endurance athletes
• How to balance entrepreneurial pursuits with athletic ambitions
• And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/from-illness-to-ironman-with-brett-and-harry-of-the-meat-mafia/

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Why do so many famous, seemingly successful musicians wind up completely broke?

In this bonus series, I’m interviewing incredibly talented musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting technology to reinvent the music industry.

Today we’re here with Suzanne Santo, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. A tireless creator, her sound has been described as Americana, Southern-gothic soul, and forward-thinking rock & roll. Santo performed for a decade as a member of the L.A.-based duo HoneyHoney, and went on to tour the world from Greece to Glastonbury as a member of Hozier’s band.

You’re going to dig this one. In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The surprising and tragic truth about big contracts in the music industry
• How and why musicians lose creative control over their art and identity
• How to maintain top health and performance on the road
• How to balance a career as a musician with being a mother
• Why deleting all of your social media accounts is awesome
• And much more…

Be sure to listen until the end of this show to hear Suzanne’s track, Worried.

These special episodes with fellow performing artists are free of ads with no sponsors, so if you like what you’re hearing, you can support this show by sending a “boost” or “boostagram” to this episode on a modern podcasting app like Fountain.

If you want to help create a better future for music and podcasting, here’s your challenge: 

1. Download the Fountain app.
2. Add a few dollars to your lightning wallet.
3. Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.

Since the Abel James Show is now using modern podcasting 2.0 technology, your contribution will automatically be split 50/50 with Suzanne Santo. We truly appreciate your support!

If you’d like to hear Suzanne Santo LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX.
>> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com
>> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024)

Head over to SuzanneSanto.com for music, upcoming shows, merch and more from Suzanne Santo

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/suzanne-santo-how-to-reinvent-a-broken-music-industry/

How much do musicians actually make streaming and performing live?

The truth is gnarlier than you think!

But we’re working hard to change that.

This is the third episode in our bonus series, where you’re hearing rapid fire interviews with musicians who are reinventing the music industry by using cutting-edge “Value 4 Value” technology.

This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit on December 15th and our live music performance at Antone’s Nightclub on December 16th.

Today we’re here with my dear friend and longtime bandmate, Stacey McCann. Stacey is a vocalist, songwriter, bassist, and the leadwoman of S.O.B. & The Dangs (S.O.B. = Stace On Bass).

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why you need to add “getting fired” to your to-do list
• How much musicians actually make streaming and playing live
• What being a musician was like before social media
• How to convince yourself to create your dream band
• And much more…

Make sure to listen at the end of this interview for a concert recording where Stacey and I perform live as S.O.B. & The Dangs. You’ll be hearing “Surrender” and “Whole Lot of Trouble.” We hope you dig it.

These special episodes with fellow performing artists are free of ads with no sponsors, so if you like what you’re hearing, you can support this show by sending a “boost” or “boostagram” to this episode on a modern podcasting app like Fountain.

If you want to help create a better future for music and podcasting, here’s your challenge: 

1. Download the Fountain app.
2. Add a few dollars to your lightning wallet.
3. Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.

Since the Abel James Show is now using modern podcasting 2.0 technology, your contribution will automatically be split 50/50 with Stacey McCann. We truly appreciate your support!

If you’d like to hear S.O.B. and The Dangs LIVE, we’ll be rocking the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX.
>> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com
>> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024)

Head over to sobthedangs.com for music, upcoming shows and more from Stacey McCann

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/stacey-mccann-why-getting-fired-needs-to-go-on-your-to-do-list/ 

What do real musicians think of AI-Generated music?

In this 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting 2.0 tech to reinvent the music industry.

This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit and our live music performance at Antone’s hosted by the inventor of modern podcasting and legendary MTV VJ, Adam Curry.

We’re here today with Johnny Elrod, fellow Texan, musician, and drummer for FM Rodeo. In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What real musicians think about AI-Generated music
• How to approach learning a musical instrument in an age of distraction
• Why having your own music library is better than Spotify
• Why labor-intensive hobbies that don’t have a financial pay off are worth it
• And more…

Hang on until the end of this interview to hear a track from FM Rodeo, “Rit Jons.”

And if you’d like to drop some “sats” in the tip jar for today’s episode, your contributions will automatically be split 50/50 with FM Rodeo. So, to leave a little tip, all you have to do is:

1. Download the Fountain app.
2. Add a few bucks to your lightning wallet.
3. Find this episode, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message.

If you’d like to hear FM Rodeo LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX.
>> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com
>> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024)

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Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/johnny-elrod-what-real-musicians-think-of-ai-generated-music/ 

Technology is disrupting the music industry once again.

In this week's special 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with incredible musicians who are using cutting edge podcasting tech to reinvent the music industry.

We’re kicking off this bonus series with one of the top artists in the world of value-for-value music, Ainsley Costello. 

Ainsley began performing in school and community musical theatre productions at the age of 7. Fueled by her passion and determination, she began taking classes at Berklee College of Music online at just 15 years old. 

A rare combination of raw talent and relentless ambition, Ainsley has a resume of those twice her age, graduating from Berkeley magna cum laude with a degree in music business at the age of 19, with over 20 commercial single releases and 200 shows in 20+ states under her belt—no big deal. And I get the feeling that she's just getting warmed up. 

In this episode with Ainsley Costello, you’ll hear:

• What really happens when artists sign their lives away to record companies
• The future of music in the age of generative AI
• How artists and DJs are using podcasting technology to reimagine the music industry
• A few inspiring words that might just convince you to chase your dreams
• And more…

Make sure to listen to the end of this interview to hear one of Ainsley’s tunes, “Cherry on Top” the first song to ever to hit one million Satoshis on Wavlake!

And if you’d like to drop a some “sats” in the tip jar for today’s episode, which will be split 50/50 with Ainsley, simply: 

1. Download the Fountain.fm app
2. Add a few bucks to your lightning wallet
3. Find this episode on Fountain, click the lightning icon, and send us a Boost with an optional message

If you’d like to hear Ainsley Costello LIVE, we’ll be sharing the stage this Monday, 12/16 at Antone’s in Austin, TX.
>> Get your tickets ($10): AntonesNightclub.com
>> Or join the Livestream on Tunestr or Adam Curry’s Boostagram Ball podcast (Show starts at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on Monday, December 16, 2024)

Go to AinsleyCostello.com to connect with Ainsley and hear a sampling of her music

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/ainsley-costello-how-bitcoin-is-disrupting-the-music-industry

Do you feel a constant pressure to optimize every aspect of your life?   

What if hyper-optimization protocols actually do more harm than good?   

The glorification of hustle culture has given many of us the nagging feeling that no matter how much we do or accomplish, it's never quite enough.   

Living in a cloud of frantic, urgent, reactive energy can even cause us to lose sight of who we are and why we’re working so hard. 

If you want to reclaim your time, energy and purpose in life, you need to rebel against cultural norms and conditioning that does not serve you. 

You’ll be in good company. Studies have shown that no matter their field or area of expertise, peak performers share a unique characteristic: they take time for complete rest and recovery. 

So when was the last time you created space for rest, or experienced the unexpected joys of under-committing and doing nothing for a minute?

If your identity is in any way defined by over-achievement, hyper-optimization, perfectionism, or an obsession with productivity, this episode is for you. 

And listen, I may be behind the microphone, but I’m just as guilty of all of this tomfoolery as the rest of you!

Today, we're here with Israa Nasir, a New York City-based psychotherapist, author, and the founder of WellGuide—a digital community for mental health awareness. Israa's new book, "Toxic Productivity" is strong medicine for anyone who's ever felt the pressure to be constantly busy, constantly achieving, and constantly proving their worth. 

In this episode with Israa, you’ll hear: 

• Why hyper-optimization protocols often do more harm than good 
• Why chasing and achieving the next big win can eventually lead to feeling more empty and disconnected than ever before 
• How to break free from the constant pressure to achieve and optimize every aspect of your life 
• How to build meaningful relationships in a hyperconnected but lonely world
• And much more… 

One quick note. Israa recorded this from a hotel room in the middle of her book tour, and her wifi connection was low-quality and dropped a few times, so we did our best to cobble it back together. Apologies in advance for any audio or video issues. 

As a recovering perfectionist myself, perhaps releasing an imperfect show is indeed part of the recovery process. :)

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/israa-nasir-why-hyper-optimization-protocols-do-more-harm-than-good/

Go to https://www.israanasir.com/ to get Israa Nasir's new book, "Toxic Productivity"

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Have you ever wondered why almost every single packaged food contains industrial seed oils, anti-caking agents, preservatives, petrochemical flavorings and other non-foods?

And why do so many growing companies that started as a healthier real food alternative ultimately sell their souls to Big Food? 

We're back this week with our dear friend, Anna Vocino, a best-selling cookbook author, actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster and founder of eat Happy Kitchen, a natural food company. She's here to show you how the food we buy in the grocery store actually gets made, and it's not always pretty. 

In this episode with Anna, you're about to hear: 

• Why nearly all of the products you find in the grocery store—everything from sauces, spices and dressings to cookies and cereals—contain sketchy non-food ingredients
• How to muster up the courage to start your own business without losing your mind or your pants
• How to achieve longevity in the world of podcasting and media, from a couple of OGs
• An optimistic vision for the future of human creativity in the age of AI
• And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/anna-vocino-say-no-to-big-food-and-build-your-own-business-instead/

Go to https://eathappykitchen.com for sauces, recipes, cookbooks and more from Anna Vocino, and get her latest cookbook "Eat Happy Italian" at https://eathappyitalian.com/

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Why do fancy restaurants fill their meals with junk oils, sugars, chemical preservatives, and worse?

With rampant food inflation and razor thin margins, even the fanciest, most exclusive and expensive restaurants can’t resist the tendency to cut corners on ingredient quality.

That means that no matter how much you spend on eating out - with few exceptions - you’re still getting shockingly low-quality food.

So how do high profile celebrities and the rich and famous achieve such dramatic transformations?

And are regular joes and janes like us actually better off without private chefs and nutritionists?

Today we’re here with celebrity chef and entrepreneur, James Barry.

Chef James Barry’s 20 years in the field started as a private chef cooking for billionaires, musicians, and celebrities, including Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack, to name a few. But it was becoming a father that forced him to go deeper in his exploration of functional food.

As the Founder of Pluck, Chef James is the creator of a unique organ-based superfood seasoning that can be sprinkled on foods for a tasty kick that packs the nutritional punch of grass-fed liver, kidney, spleen, heart and pancreas along with organic spices.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the food served at fancy, expensive restaurants is so often terrible for our health
• Simple cooking tips and techniques to make home-cooked meals more flavorful, satisfying, and nutritious
• How to encourage picky eaters to become more adventurous by expanding their palate 
• The unexpected challenges and downsides of relying on external experts like private chefs and nutritionists
• And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/chef-james-barry-why-eating-at-fancy-restaurants-is-terrible-for-your-health/

Go to EatPluck.com and enter the code ABELJAMES to save 20% off Chef James Barry's delicious blend of grass-fed organ meats and organic spices called PLUCK

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What’s the difference between education and indoctrination?

Is our education system broken, or is it operating as intended?

The public school conveyor belt is a relic of the Prussian military model, designed to produce compliant workers for factories rather than sovereign thinkers with upward mobility.

We’re left with a blindly obedient population that’s smart enough to follow orders, but not smart or courageous enough to question the status quo.  

The masses are conditioned to become habitually compliant conformists forever reliant on external authority.

As Seth Godin writes, “To efficiently run a school, amplify fear (and destroy passion).”

These days, educators have limited intellectual freedom to teach what they want to teach. 

In past decades, we had far less access to information or schooling, yet were far more educated. Now in the age of AI, we have access to unlimited information, but we don’t know if any of it is real or true. 

So what is the future of education?

Our guest today is Matt Beaudreau, a former public school educator and administrator who has dedicated his career to rethinking the very foundations of our education system. Matt shares: “When I saw this system for what it was, I could no longer be a part of perpetuating it.”

As founder of the Apogee Strong mentorship program, Matt has an unwavering commitment to empowering young people to become sovereign, self-directed learners - a radical departure from the compliance-driven model that dominates our schools.

True education should foster creativity and critical thinking, allowing individuals to pursue their unique passions. Matt’s belief, which I share, is that genius is common, and true learning is about unlocking the innate genius in every one of us.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to unshackle your mind from the limits of traditional schooling and cultural conditioning 
• Why modern education systems are anti-entrepreneurial and train students to be employees rather than innovators
• How to utilize passion as a vehicle to learn how to learn
• How to cultivate courage, foster civil discourse and intellectual flexibility to counter the polarization and echo chambers in today's society
• The status games played by elite institutions
• And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/matt-beaudreau-how-to-nurture-genius-and-courage-in-a-habitually-compliant-population/ 

Go to https://apogeestrong.com/ to enroll, watch the Documentary, and get more from Matt Beaudreau and the Apogee Strong team

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Is your work aligned with your true calling in life?

Or are you being paid to overlook your overwhelming disinterest in the work? Is your work-life driven by an illusion where the trivial is disguised as important?

Tragically, this week’s guest admits, “I spent 10 years doing an enormous amount of work but feeling as if I created nothing of substance.”

Most of us know the feeling, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

In other words, work doesn’t have to suck.

Today, I'm thrilled to have my good friend and fellow Austinite, Paul Millerd joining us on the show.

Paul is a fellow former corporate consultant who has spent the past 7 years blazing an unconventional trail, leaving the rat race behind to pursue a life of creativity, curiosity, and freedom as an independent author and creator.

If you’re looking to reclaim your inner ambition, as Paul writes: “The only true and worthwhile edge is deeply caring about what you do.” 

The real journey isn’t in indulging our desire to escape work, but in finding meaningful work that is true to our mission and purpose here on earth.

In this conversation, Paul shares the raw, unfiltered story of his journey - from the uncertainty and loneliness of leaving a successful consulting career, to the unexpected joys and challenges of building a life around his curiosity and passions. We'll dive into the frameworks he's developed for discerning "good work" from "bad work," and how he's navigated the ebb and flow of creative entrepreneurship, including the decision to turn down a lucrative publishing deal.

Whether you're feeling trapped in a soul-sucking job, or simply curious about what's possible when you break free of societal scripts, you're going to find an abundance of wisdom and inspiration in Paul's story.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Paul's framework for differentiating between "good work," "good enough work," and "bad work," and how you can apply this to your life
• How to find a balance between creative work and financial stability
• How to break free of your attachment to social status, material possessions, and your identity as an “achiever”
• Sage advice for those who are considering leaving the traditional corporate world to pursue their passions and creative interests
• How to coexist with your doubts and fears and feelings of uncertainty (instead of numbing or running away from them)
• How to reclaim your ambition to pursue YOUR good work
• And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/paul-millerd-why-he-blew-up-his-life-and-you-should-too/ 

Go to https://pmillerd.com/goodwork/ to get Paul Millerd’s brand new book “Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition.”

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What does the concept of longevity mean to you?

Does it mean pumping your body full of exogenous hormones, peptides, stem cells, brain implants, and gradually replacing your organs with lab-grown pig parts? Perhaps some of us will sign up to be a brain in a jar?

Or can we cruise into our second century by living a simple life of self-reflection, meditating deep in the mountains?

Afterall, in remote corners of the world, there are legends of yogis and spiritual masters living so long that their true age is forgotten to time.

Indeed, there are many paths on the road to a long life. In the years ahead, the bifurcation between devout transhumanists on a quest to live forever and those who prefer a more natural approach to aging will become more and more obvious.

Today I’m honored to be joined by our friend Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL commander, an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Mark Divine Show, and renowned expert in personal transformation, mindfulness, and the untapped potential of the human mind.

In this expansive conversation, we explore the transformative power of silence and self-reflection, the intricate dance between the ego and attachment, as well as extraordinary feats of consciousness, healing and longevity documented in Eastern spiritual traditions.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to break free from the conditioning and limiting beliefs that lead many of us to a "common" life of quiet desperation
• Powerful practices to master the mind’s energy by combining Eastern wisdom and Western science
• Why sitting in silence and witnessing one's thoughts is crucial for deconstructing limiting beliefs and stories, leading to greater freedom and self-awareness
• How to redefine your relationship with reality to unlock your full potential
• And much more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/mark-divine-master-your-minds-energy-to-become-uncommon/ 

Grab Mark Divine's new book “Uncommon: Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life”:  https://readuncommon.com/ and head over to https://markdivine.com/ for more.

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