The Energy Blueprint Podcast Ari Whitten

In this episode, I’m speaking with nutrition expert Alex Leaf, someone you may remember from past episodes. 
I’ve been lucky to work closely with Alex for the past few years—he’s a highly informed researcher and science writer, and he’s rare in the world of nutrition. He’s extremely scientifically literate and able to break through popular trends to provide practical and accurate interpretations of sometimes complicated research.
I’m really excited for you to hear our latest conversation…we cover a lot of ground, including what the research says about weight loss and calories in/calories out, low-carb versus low-fat diets, the best diet for fat loss, how a low-protein diet affects life span, and, one topic I know you won’t want to miss; Alex’s opinion on a recent publication showing that time-restricted eating leads to a much higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease…is this true?
To celebrate Alex’s appearance on the podcast, I’m offering The Fat Loss Blueprint for $200 off the regular price of $497. Alex and I collaborated on creating this program, and it’s an evidence-based, no gimmicks approach to very effective fat loss. 
>> Click here to enroll in The Fat Loss Blueprint for only $297 with the code “Alex” at checkout.
 

In this episode, I’m speaking with Brian Keane, Ireland’s top nutrition and exercise expert, who shares his hard-won experience with us on the best ways to move and eat for fat loss, moving and looking good as we get older, and how to have more energy every day.
In this podcast, Brian and I discuss:
Calories in/calories out versus hormone balancing—is one better than the other for fat loss? 
If the ketogenic and carnivore diets are useful for people trying to lose weight
Brian’s “fat loss prioritization pyramid” to help clients achieve their goals, and the surprising part of this plan that has nothing to do with nutrition! 
The importance of your individual needs in any diet or exercise plan—every person is different, so what approach is right for you? 
The best exercise strategies for fat loss, disease prevention, and increased energy…and how you can start incorporating these into your everyday life!
Exercise pursuits that do NOT promote long term health but why they’re still valuable for some people
Brian’s 2 top secret hacks for better performance, energy, and recovery
 

In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Christiane Northrup, a board-certified OB/GYN physician, leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness, and the New York Times best-selling author of Dodging Energy Vampires.
In this podcast, Dr. Northrup and I discuss:
The startling statistic that 1 in 5 people are energy vampires…individuals who steal your vibrancy, dim your light, and might be the hidden source of fatigue 
Why menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, or chronic pelvic pain might be related to your toxic relationships 
The biochemical marker that becomes elevated when you’re dealing with an energy vampire in your life
The links between sugar cravings, depression, and even immune dysfunction and living with a narcissist 
The key difference between male and female energy vampires and the crucial aspects of your own personality you should be aware of to avoid getting drained
Specific characteristics to be on the lookout for so you don’t get sucked into a narcissistic relationship
2 practical tools you can use to get out of a vampiric relationship!
 

In this episode, I’m speaking with Børge Fagerli, creator of an innovative and highly efficient resistance training method called Myo-Reps, which is a way to create 80% of the results in a fraction of the time. 
 
Børge has spent over 25 years as a fitness coach and is known for his evidence-based approaches to nutrition, training, mindset, and lifestyle optimization. We became friends about 10 years ago (through a funny story you’ll hear in the podcast) and we went on to have many years of fruitful discussions and debates on a variety of health topics, and worked together to produce content on the interface of nutrition and circadian rhythm. He’s a great expert on fitness and body composition, and I think you’ll gain a lot of insights from his thoughts on training. 
 
In this podcast, Børge and I discuss:
 
His background as an engineer and bodybuilder and his research-backed reasons for focusing on fundamentals instead of getting caught up in wellness hype
The 3 most essential factors you need to know to be successful in your exercise training…this is appropriate for ALL fitness levels!
The number of exercise reps you should perform to see (and feel!) your body change and why this rep range is essential for women
Why too many repetitions of one exercise might be the WRONG approach for most people
The definitive answer to one of the most discussed questions in all of training: Will I get too big and bulky from lifting weights??
Why training that feels too hard or intense might actually be keeping you from achieving your goals
If “muscle confusion,” i.e., training your muscles with different exercises every time you work out, is a legitimate concept or pseudoscience 
Myo-Reps, Børge’s strategy for achieving 40 minutes of exercise in just 20 minutes!
The #1 mindset tip you can implement today to keep you strong and fit as you age
 

In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Tom O’Bryan about his upcoming docu-series, The Inflammation Equation: Decoding the Steps to Optimal Well-Being, why he believes inflammation is at the core of disease, and his approach to solving it. 

>> Click here to gain access to The Inflammation Equation 7-part docuseries to go deeper into what inflammation truly is and exactly how to keep it in check for optimal, full-body health.