THE VIBE SCIENCE PODCAST

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Vibe Science is bridging the gap between modern medicine and holistic wellness empowering people to reach their optimum self. Kindled by a passion to maximize his own performance, Ryan Alford serves as equal parts curator and guide as he breaks stereotypes and removes barriers to exploring all facets of alternative and mainstream approaches to wellness. Vibe Science is a collection of interviews, perspectives, and insights across the entire landscape of personal health. With a firm understanding that wellness is equal parts mind, body, and spirit we invite you to reach your highest vibe!

  1. 3 days ago

    The Fitness Mistakes Aging Your Body Faster | Kris Gethin

    Fitness entrepreneur and transformational coach Kris Gethin joins Ryan Alford to discuss building strength, protecting long-term health and training according to your biological age rather than the number on your driver’s license. Kris explains how motocross injuries, chronic pain and depression introduced him to resistance training and transformed the direction of his life. Kris walks Ryan through his Dramatic Transformation Principle, which uses high-volume training to challenge muscles while reducing the load placed on joints, tendons and connective tissue. They examine the role of movement in bone density, mental stability, energy and maintaining independence later in life. The conversation also covers recovery, peptides, biological-age testing and the importance of matching training intensity to sleep, nutrition and overall health. Kris shares his concerns about using GLP-1 medications without accompanying nutrition and exercise guidance, particularly when people are not taking steps to preserve muscle and bone. TOPICS COVERED • Kris Gethin’s journey from motocross to bodybuilding • Fitness as a tool for pain and mental health • Biological age testing • Chronological age versus internal health • Dramatic Transformation Principle training • High-volume training and muscle growth • Protecting joints, tendons and connective tissue • Strength, balance and healthy longevity • Recovery, sleep and nutrition • Peptides and injury support • GLP-1 medications, muscle loss and bone density • Unmatched Supplements and Kris’s current work CONNECT WITH KRIS GETHIN Official Website and Coaching: https://krisgethin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-gethin/ Unmatched Supplements: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/ Unmatched Supplements on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmatchedsupps/ CONNECT WITH RYAN ALFORD AND VIBE SCIENCE Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanalford.com/ Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

    The Fitness Mistakes Aging Your Body Faster | Kris Gethin
  2. 5 Aug

    Can Peppermint Drops Replace Your Need for Caffeine? | Dina Rogonja

    ARK of Sweden co-founder Dina Rogonja joins Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen for a conversation about breathwork, peppermint oil, natural energy, and making wellness less complicated. Dina explains how her search for a simple performance tool led to ARK Drops and a broader mission to help people reconnect with their breathing. Ryan and Chris examine why stopping to breathe can feel unproductive to ambitious people, even though presence and recovery can improve focus, training, and everyday performance. Dina also shares the entrepreneurial story behind ARK of Sweden, including the mistakes that shaped its launch, building the company without outside investors, and reaching a massive audience through approachable wellness content. Together, they explore how breath, energy, intimacy, and mental clarity can become part of a practical daily wellness routine. TOPICS COVERED Dina Rogonja’s journey from corporate life to wellness entrepreneurship How breathwork inspired ARK of Sweden The ingredients and intended use of ARK Drops Peppermint oil, breathing, focus, and physical performance Breathwork for stress, workouts, and mental clarity Natural alternatives to excessive caffeine Building a viral wellness company without investors Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen, and Dina on presence and personal performance CONNECT WITH DINA ROGONJA AND ARK OF SWEDEN https://arkofsweden.com/ https://arkofsweden.com/products/ark-drops https://www.instagram.com/arkofsweden/ https://www.tiktok.com/@arkdrops https://www.instagram.com/dina_rogonja/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-rogonja-93600957/ CONNECT WITH RYAN ALFORD AND VIBE SCIENCE https://vibescience.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibe-science-podcast/id1693460042 https://open.spotify.com/show/3xAMaoZrUn6pflf7sdixdl https://www.ryanalford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

    Can Peppermint Drops Replace Your Need for Caffeine? | Dina Rogonja
  3. 29 Jul

    From Partying to 5x Ironman: Eric Hinman on Habit Change and Burnout

    Sustainable change rarely begins with willpower alone. It starts with replacing an old habit with a better source of connection, identity, and reward. Five-time Ironman and serial entrepreneur Eric Hinman joins Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen to explain how he moved from partying and poor health into CrossFit, triathlon, and a life built around wellness. Eric shares why fitness became his new addiction, how extreme endurance training eventually burned him out, and how a nightly maple syrup habit produced prediabetic bloodwork despite his six-pack. He also traces his entrepreneurial journey from insurance and software to gyms, restaurants, angel investing, and wellness brand building. The episode offers practical lessons on accountability, moderation, community, and creating a lifestyle that makes healthier choices easier to repeat. Topics Covered: Why bad habits need healthy replacements How fitness changed Eric’s friendships and identity Building habits without relying on daily motivation Going from partying to becoming a five-time Ironman The unexpected health consequences of drinking maple syrup Why outward appearance does not reveal internal health Eric’s experience with overtraining and burnout Finding moderation when you are wired for constant progress Building businesses around personal interests and problems Community, relationships, and authentic brand partnerships Connect with Eric Hinman Website: https://erichinman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erichinman/ Founders Only: https://foundersonlyclub.com/ Connect with Ryan Alford Website: https://ryanalford.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ Vibe Science Website: https://vibescience.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibe-science-podcast/id1693460042

    From Partying to 5x Ironman: Eric Hinman on Habit Change and Burnout
  4. 22 Jul

    Beyond “Normal” Labs: Finding the Biology Behind Burnout with Dr. Tracy Gapin

    What if your fading energy, poor sleep, brain fog, or declining performance is not simply stress or aging—but a biological problem standard healthcare is not designed to find? Precision performance medicine expert Dr. Tracy Gapin joins Vibe Science to explain why conventional labs can appear normal while cortisol disruption, hormone imbalances, blood sugar instability, inflammation, or gut dysfunction quietly erode how you feel and perform. Drawing on more than two decades as a urologist and his own experience with declining health, Dr. Gapin shares a personalized approach built around advanced testing, targeted lifestyle changes, and real-time tracking. He discusses cortisol patterns, gut-brain health, free testosterone, Lp(a), sleep data, continuous glucose monitoring, and the mistake of jumping to peptides before repairing the body’s foundations. This episode is an essential listen for leaders and high performers who want to protect their health, recover their energy, and make decisions from objective biological data rather than guesswork. TOPICS COVERED The difference between being disease-free and genuinely optimized How traditional medicine can miss performance-related health problems The “daily decay” affecting energy, cognition, and metabolism Why pressure can exceed the body’s biological capacity Gut problems that produce no obvious digestive symptoms Cortisol testing through blood, urine, and saliva Important biomarkers including free testosterone and Lp(a) Personalized nutrition, sleep, recovery, and hormone strategies Using wearables and AI to track health changes Dr. Gapin’s repair, restore, and optimize sequence The first tests burned-out founders should consider discussing with a qualified clinician CONNECT WITH DR. TRACY GAPIN Peak Launch: https://peaklaunch.com/ Free High-Performance Health Handbook: https://peaklaunch.com/guide/ Peak Launch Institute: https://peaklaunchinstitute.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracygapin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/ Male 2.0 and additional resources: https://peaklaunch.com/free-resources/ CONNECT WITH VIBE SCIENCE Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

    Beyond “Normal” Labs: Finding the Biology Behind Burnout with Dr. Tracy Gapin
  5. 8 Jul

    Stop Waiting to Feel Ready: Evan Marks on Mental Performance

    Ryan Alford sits down with Evan Marks, founder of M1 Performance Group, for a conversation about mental performance, emotional control, and what separates high performers from people who stay stuck in reaction mode. Evan shares how his background on Wall Street shaped the way he coaches athletes, executives, traders, entrepreneurs, and other high-pressure performers. The episode explores why emotions should not be ignored or suppressed, but understood as data. Evan explains how mental space gives people the power to choose a better response, and why repetition is what turns that response into a new default behavior. Ryan and Evan also talk about mindset, resilience, aggressive patience, metacognition, momentum, and the performance equation: potential minus interference. This is a useful episode for anyone who wants to get out of autopilot and build the mental habits needed to perform at a higher level. Topics Covered Evan Marks’ background in Wall Street and mental performance coaching Why mindset is important but not enough by itself Emotions as useful data The difference between reacting and responding Why behavior must change before feelings change How mental space is built through repetition Aggressive patience and intentional action Ryan Alford and Evan Marks on performance, pressure, and personal growth Links Vibe Science https://vibesciencepodcast.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibe-science-podcast/id1693460042 https://open.spotify.com/show/3xAMaoZrUn6pflf7sdixdl https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science Ryan Alford https://www.ryanalford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ Evan Marks / M1 Performance Group https://m1performancegroup.com/ https://m1performancegroup.com/media/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmarks-m1 https://www.instagram.com/emarks72/

    Stop Waiting to Feel Ready: Evan Marks on Mental Performance
  6. 1 Jul

    The Nervous System Secret Behind Kids’ Big Emotions

    Ryan Alford sits down with Alyssa Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, for a practical conversation about helping elementary-age kids understand their emotions, nervous systems, and behavior. Alyssa explains why children can often explain what they should have done after a meltdown, but still struggle to use those tools before the emotional build-up takes over. The episode explores the nine-sense nervous system framework, including sensory sensitivity, interoception, proprioception, vestibular input, and neuroception. Ryan asks the parent and school questions many adults are thinking, especially how these ideas work in real classrooms and homes where time, resources, and attention are stretched. Alyssa also explains why emotional regulation is not about removing hard things from kids’ lives. It is about helping them recognize what is happening inside their bodies, move through difficult feelings, and build the resilience they need for real life. Topics Covered Alyssa Campbell’s book Big Kids, Bigger Feelings Nervous system regulation for kids ages 5–12 The nine senses and how they affect behavior Sensory sensitivity, anxiety, and emotional overload Behavior support plans in schools Why meltdowns often start before adults notice Supporting kids without becoming permissive Ryan Alford and Alyssa Campbell on parenting, schools, resilience, and emotional intelligence Links Vibe Science https://vibesciencepodcast.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibe-science-podcast/id1693460042 https://open.spotify.com/show/3xAMaoZrUn6pflf7sdixdl https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science Ryan Alford https://www.ryanalford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ Alyssa Campbell / Seed & Sew https://www.seedandsew.org/ https://www.seedandsew.org/book https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ Big Kids, Bigger Feelings https://www.harpercollins.com/products/big-kids-bigger-feelings-alyssa-blask-campbellrachel-stuart-lounder

    The Nervous System Secret Behind Kids’ Big Emotions
  7. 24 Jun

    Science-Backed Advice on Congestion, Inflammation, and Emotional Health

    Ryan Alford curates a broad but surprisingly connected Vibe Science conversation around health topics that affect everyday life more than most people realize. This themed episode moves through nasal breathing and congestion, inflammation and oils, herbal medicine and Ayurveda, mental health recovery, joy, gratitude, mentorship, and the role failure plays in resilience. What ties it all together is Ryan’s ability to ask practical questions and make different expert perspectives feel useful in the same episode. Rather than presenting wellness as trend-chasing, the conversation points listeners back toward better inputs, better questions, and more grounded ways of thinking about health. The result is a Vibe Science episode that feels both informed and personal. It is science-backed, emotionally real, and useful for listeners who want wellness guidance that is less performative and more believable. Topics Covered Acoustic resonance therapy and breathing health Nitric oxide, sinus blockage, and fatigue Why damaged oils may be a bigger problem than most diets admit Ayurveda, gut diversity, and eating seasonally Mental health recovery, 988, and the role of laughter Gratitude, joy, and emotional regulation Failure, resilience, and mentoring the next generation Ryan Alford on translating health expertise into usable advice Vibe Science https://vibesciencepodcast.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibe-science-podcast/id1693460042 https://open.spotify.com/show/3xAMaoZrUn6pflf7sdixdl Ryan Alford https://www.ryanalford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/ SoundHealth / SONU https://soundhealth.life/ https://soundhealth.life/products/sonu-band https://soundhealth.life/pages/learn LifeSpa / Dr. John Douillard https://lifespa.com/ https://lifespa.com/dr-john-douillard/ https://lifespa.com/welcome-to-lifespa/

    Science-Backed Advice on Congestion, Inflammation, and Emotional Health

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Vibe Science is bridging the gap between modern medicine and holistic wellness empowering people to reach their optimum self. Kindled by a passion to maximize his own performance, Ryan Alford serves as equal parts curator and guide as he breaks stereotypes and removes barriers to exploring all facets of alternative and mainstream approaches to wellness. Vibe Science is a collection of interviews, perspectives, and insights across the entire landscape of personal health. With a firm understanding that wellness is equal parts mind, body, and spirit we invite you to reach your highest vibe!

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