107: Why I Wake Up Every Morning at 4:30AM

On this episode, I chat with Dan Churchill, a great friend and wise council on all things nutrition. Dan is an author, CEO of Charley St protein grounds, and NYC-based performance chef who works with celebrities and professional athletes to reach their fitness goals. We clear up some confusion on trending diet topics (ever heard of seed oils?), help you find the best diet for your goals, expose false nutritional claims, and break down Dan's plant-based dieting experiment. Oh, and we discuss if you should take liver pills...enjoy the episode! Topics: (00:00) - Intro (00:51) - False nutritional claims (05:50) - Weight loss vs. fat loss (07:30) - Consumer confusion on dieting (13:00) - Diet identities (16:55) - Plant-based experiment (25:20) - Aesthetic vs. performance goals (34:00) - Hormone damage (38:15) - Finding the best diet for you (41:11) - The fifth macronutrient (47:41) - Chris Hemsworth diet (52:10) - Effects of cutting (54:00) - Conditioning in prep vs. out (59:20) - Removing seed oils (01:09:58) - Closing down the restaurant (01:19:34) - Fear of judgment (01:23:10) - Delegate and elevate (01:26:01) - Final words Follow for more: IG:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠ YT:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness⁠ Keep up with Dan here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dan_churchill/ YT: ⁠https://youtube.com/@danchurchillcooks⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dan_churchill

20 Mars 20231h 25min

Today on the show, I sit down to have an inspiring conversation with Lewis Howes. Lewis is a New York Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, and industry-leading show host. We discuss the importance of saying no in life, the collateral damage of overworking, opening emotional wounds to find healing, and what it truly means to have a greatness mindset. Lewis is a man full of wisdom and experience, and today he held nothing back. Topics: (00:00) - Intro (00:57) - Living as our authentic self (06:05) - Learning to say no (12:06) - Result of setting boundaries (12:47) - Are you truly happy? (15:32) - Life transitions (26:40) - Identity foreclosure (28:20) - Meaningful mission (33:36) - Resisting change (37:59) - Emotional coaching (45:06) - Inner peace (47:20) - Regrets of the dying (49:20) - Collateral damage of overworking (55:00) - Finding help to heal (1:01:40) - Opening wounds (1:05:30) - Powerless vs. greatness mindset (1:13:58) - Results of a great coach (1:18:00) - Final words Follow for more: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Check out Lewis here: Website: www.lewishowes.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/

13 Mars 20231h 18min

Life transitions come fast, often unexpected, and leave us to process the complex changes we are moving through. Over the past few months, I've become a father, stepped down from CEO of the brand I've built for ten years, and opened doors within myself that remained shut for so long. These massive life transitions have brought me here - to a place of learning, navigating, and growing. A place we all inevitably will find ourselves. The relaunch of this podcast is to have powerful, unfiltered conversations with the world's most incredible individuals to understand what it takes to reach our full potential and create the life we desire. Welcome to the Nick Bare Podcast. Follow for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: (00:00) Intro (00:45) Change is not a threat (01:25) Books I’m currently reading (02:10) Massive life transitions (07:00) Becoming a dad (07:45) Stepping down from CEO (09:30) Sharing everything (10:55) The goal of this podcast (11:45) There are no quick fixes (14:05) What's the solution to change? (15:30) Life gets complicated (17:20) Finding solitude (18:30) Best decision I've ever made (21:30) Why the rebrand (30:20) Evolving mission (32:35) Mission, Vision, Values (34:45) Water your character (36:05) Boundaries protect priorities (38:00) Ambition and contentment (40:30) Actions over words (41:50) Accepting change (42:55) Final words Supplements I Take: https://bit.ly/3Nviqpc

7 Mars 202344min

Episode #161 In this episode, Nick sits down with BPN’s newly introduced Chief Executive Officer, Kat Thomas. The two go in-depth behind the decision to name Kat as CEO, Nick’s new role within the business he founded, and how this transition happened so naturally. Key discussion points include: - How service and positive impact toward a mission are more important than outcome-driven goals, such as job title. - The life of a founder and what it requires to bootstrap a business, building from the ground up. - Why ‘brand’ matters and how BPN serves to change lives through the power of messaging and quality supplementation. What makes the best brands different? And how can you apply the lessons of two experienced business founders? Nick and Kat’s conversation will encourage you to go all in on your health, business, and life goals. Read more on our BLOG: http://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/blogs/content/the-new-ceo-of-bare-performance-nutrition Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

9 Jan 20231h 14min

Episode #160 - Go One More | Prove Yourself Right BPN is challenging you to choose something physically hard to accomplish in 2023. We are aiming to reveal the deep confidence that causes us to Go One More; the innate belief in yourself and your ability to push through. You know you CAN accomplish what you commit to, you just have to prove yourself right. Nick and Tony both announce their Prove Yourself Right projects, as well as why BPN aligns so strongly with this mission. They also cover the shift they’re making with their negative self-talk, and how freedom comes from confidence through repetition and consistency. Read more about how you can participate here: http://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/blogs/content/go-one-more-prove-yourself-right More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

2 Jan 202355min

Episode 159 - Without Consistency, All Else Fails If you do not have the ability to be consistent, that may be the reason you aren’t reaching your goals and accomplishing the things you want from life. In this episode, Nick answers your questions from his Instagram (@nickbarefitness), most of which were about how to be consistent going into 2023. Here, Nick explains his personal mindset when a new year approaches and how he finds renewed motivation whenever he feels distracted. Nick gives practical steps to achieve consistency in everything you do so you can start next year focused. More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

26 Dec 202238min

Welcome back to the podcast for her second time, elite runner and BPN athlete: Sally McRae! After completing the Choose Strong Project, Sally sits down with Nick to bond over their love for weight training and how their approach to fitness has evolved over the years. Sally reflects on her early career when many viewed strength training as unnecessary for runners and the unique challenges, she faced in pushing back against that notion as a performance athlete. Sally passionately speaks to the perspective that life is more about how we make others feel than simply our physical appearance. This episode goes beyond just recognizing the accolades of human performance but really emphasizes the commonalities we all have as humans, whether in parenthood, insecurities, or how to be strong for life. “Let’s talk about what we’re doing and not what we look like.” - Sally The Choose Strong Project was an endurance-based event in which she ran 507 miles over the course of 81 days, during 5 separate races. She created this project in honor of her late mother, running 1 mile for every month of her mother’s life. For this project Sally ran Bad Water 135, Angles Crest 100, Leadville 100, Wildstrubel 100k, and a double summit of Mt. Whitney. About Sally: Sally McRae is a professional ultra/mountain runner for Nike. Also known as Yellowrunner, Sally often uses her platform to encourage others in their dream journey and to inspire others to live out their lives to the fullest. She is also a mother of two, endurance coach, writer, speaker, and creates content focused on strength training, dedication, and inspiration. She most recently launched her own strength and mental training app: SALLY MCRAE STRENGTH which you can download directly from her website (sallymcrae.com) or Instagram: @yellowrunner More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

12 Dec 20221h 29min

Episode 155 In this solo episode, Nick reveals how crucial committing to a goal is for his life. He explains how success can and should be broken down to the simplicity of a first step, and why focusing on the task in front of you relives the pressure of how large a vision might be. Nick shines light on the fact that many people find reasons to postpone their goals when life gets difficult, which is why commitment can be so powerful. He also admits that there are warning signs to this level of dedication, and how accountability can help prevent burnout. "Sometimes having someone hold you accountable is not to make sure you actually do it, sometimes it's to make sure you don't over-do it." Nick poses the challenge to commit to something--right now-- for 2023 that will be really hard for you. Use this episode to motivate you to commit to something that will grow, stretch, and develop you as a leader, an athlete, and a better human. If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on all of our weekly releases! More Resources: BPN Website - Supplements and Apparel: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s Website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: @nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast

21 Nov 202242min