The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast

Primal Wellness Coaching

What if fatigue, brain fog, and burnout weren’t signs of getting older, but signals that your body is ready for an upgrade? The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast is where high performers discover the science and strategies to reclaim energy, sharpen focus, and thrive in every area of life. Hosted by executive wellness coach Drew Griesel, this show dives into the cutting edge of fitness, neuroscience, biohacking, and holistic health. Through expert interviews and no-fluff insights, you’ll learn how to optimize your body and mind, extend longevity, and unlock the next level of human performance.

  1. 1d ago

    You Could Live to 100. But Will You Be Healthy Enough to Enjoy It?

    What if healthy longevity’s simpler than the clinics and peptides make it look? Wherever you’re starting from, you can begin with your next meal. In this episode, I’m joined by Ron Russell, a chef and author of The Longevity Visa, who ran a top-rated plant-based restaurant in Los Angeles. Ron and I talk about why every longevity expert he follows starts with the same basics, and why he’s convinced the next 10 to 15 healthy years count most. He shares the kitchen habits he’s used to eat more leafy greens without spending hours cooking. We also get into fiber intake, blood sugar and how he’s stayed active in a city where everyone’s on foot. What you’ll learn: Why the three pillars of longevity only work when they’re all strongWhy peptides won’t help much if the basics aren’t there• How Ron uses his hobbies to build community in a new cityWhy leafy greens are some of the most nutrient-dense foods you’ll findWhat your bathroom habits say about your fiber intake• How fiber supports gut health and helps your body build its own probioticsHow to tell when it’s time to pull your greens off the heatWhy berries and sweet potatoes fit an anti-inflammatory diet that’s easier on your blood sugarWhat to do with flax and walnuts so the omega-3s don’t go rancidHow to cut the lectins in beans and lentils without a pressure cookerHow habit stacking turns longevity habits into part of your normal dayWhy a two-hour workout can’t make up for sitting all day If you’ve been searching for healthy longevity, healthy aging, gut health and daily movement, this episode’s your invitation to add more plants to your plate and more steps to your day. Here’s to living long and living well, Drew Got you thinking about your own weak link? Come put it into action with me inside the Superhuman Performance Lab. Join at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠primalwellnesscoaching.com/community⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to try peptides, GLP-1s, or hormone support without the guesswork? Primal Precision Health connects you with licensed US doctors who decide if a therapy is right for you, and any prescription ships straight to your door from a licensed US pharmacy. Start at ⁠⁠https://primalprecisionhealth.com/⁠⁠ and use code SUPERHUMAN for 15% off. Ready to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: 👇⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me:👇 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/primal_drew/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/instructor-drew/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWellnessCoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@primalwellnesscoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Ron:👇 Website: www.LongevityVisa.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityvisaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LongevityVisaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevity-visa/

    You Could Live to 100. But Will You Be Healthy Enough to Enjoy It?

  2. Oct 27

    The Truth About Healthy Longevity: Why the Blue Zones Point to Social Connection Alongside Diet and Exercise

    When was the last time a conversation stayed with you longer than the place you had it? Do you go through your workday around people but rarely with them? What is a lack of connection doing to your body? Whatever your calendar looks like today, you can start making changes this week. In this solo episode, I share a lonely night in Japan and what it taught me about social connection. I start with a week of solo travel and one Japanese word that led somewhere I didn’t expect. Then I break down what human connection does inside your body and why it leads to more lasting memories. What you’ll learn: Why I remember only a few of the 100 Japanese shrines I’ve visited How a good social interaction can lower your heart rate and blood pressure Why higher HRV and lower cortisol can show up when you connect with someone Why chronic loneliness looks so much like chronic stress in the body What the link between loneliness and stress can do to your sleep and inflammation How social connection ties to fewer inflammatory markers linked to heart disease, Alzheimer’s and diabetes Why the love hormone plays a part in stress regulation, blood pressure and inflammation How a simple conversation can influence your oxytocin What the blue zones show about social networks and healthy longevity What to do at work so you’re with people instead of just around them How to nurture the relationships you already have If you’ve been searching for social connection, loneliness and stress, stress regulation and healthy longevity, this episode is your invitation to call the people you love and give them your attention. Here’s to the conversations you’ll remember, Drew Got you thinking about your own weak link? Come put it into action with me inside the Superhuman Performance Lab. Join at: ⁠⁠⁠primalwellnesscoaching.com/community⁠⁠⁠ Want to try peptides, GLP-1s, or hormone support without the guesswork? Primal Precision Health connects you with licensed US doctors who decide if a therapy is right for you, and any prescription ships straight to your door from a licensed US pharmacy. Start at ⁠https://primalprecisionhealth.com/⁠ and use code SUPERHUMAN for 15% off. Ready to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: 👇⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me:👇 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/primal_drew/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/instructor-drew/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWellnessCoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@primalwellnesscoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Truth About Healthy Longevity: Why the Blue Zones Point to Social Connection Alongside Diet and Exercise

  3. Oct 20

    How to Age Well Why Protecting Your Bones and Building Muscle After Menopause Could Change How You Live at 80

    What if getting older didn't have to mean losing strength, independence, or quality of life? How much of what we associate with aging is actually inevitable, and how much can we influence? In this special 104th episode of The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast, I'm joined by Holly Baxter, Tanya Schrobilgen, and Julie Gibson Clark to explore how to age well and what it really takes to stay strong, healthy, and independent as we get older. We get into muscle loss and aging, resistance training for longevity, and why building muscle after menopause is still possible. We also discuss perimenopause and menopause, menopause and weight gain, and how hormonal changes in women can influence strength, metabolism, and overall health. Beyond exercise, we explore protein intake for women, nutrition for healthy aging, estrogen and bone health, and the importance of sleep and stress management for women. We also challenge some common assumptions about biological age vs chronological age and what healthy aging should actually look like. We cover: Why muscle loss and aging don't have to mean inevitable frailty What resistance training for longevity means for women as they get older How menopause and weight gain are connected to changes in the body Why estrogen and bone health matter for long-term independence The role of protein intake for women in maintaining strength Why the fundamentals of nutrition for healthy aging matter more than complicated health trends What it really means to age well beyond simply living longer If you want to stay strong, feel good in your body, and understand what's actually within your control as you age, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Got you thinking about your own weak link? Come put it into action with me inside the Superhuman Performance Lab. Join at: ⁠⁠primalwellnesscoaching.com/community⁠⁠ Want to try peptides, GLP-1s, or hormone support without the guesswork? Primal Precision Health connects you with licensed US doctors who decide if a therapy is right for you, and any prescription ships straight to your door from a licensed US pharmacy. Start at https://primalprecisionhealth.com/ and use code SUPERHUMAN for 15% off. Ready to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: 👇⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me:👇 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/primal_drew/⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/instructor-drew/⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWellnessCoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@primalwellnesscoaching⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Holly Baxter: 👇 Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://getbiafit.com/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollytiarnebaxter/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hollytbaxter?stkn=dmJveXdxamttcjI1Learn more about Julie Gibson Clark here: 👇 Website: ⁠⁠https://www.juliegibsonclark.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/juliegibsonclark⁠Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliegibsonclark/Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@juliegibsonclarkLearn more about Tanya Schrobilgen here:👇 Website: ⁠https://agelessfm.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/agelessfunctionalmedicine/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-schrobilgen-dmsc-pa-c-fmacp-80881579/

    How to Age Well Why Protecting Your Bones and Building Muscle After Menopause Could Change How You Live at 80

  4. Oct 13

    How to Stop Micromanaging and Start Leading: What Military Leadership Teaches About Trust, Accountability, and Building a Strong Workplace Culture with John Dailey

    What if becoming a better leader had less to do with being the smartest person in the room and more to do with how you respond when the pressure is real? In this episode, I’m joined by John Dailey, who spent 21 years in Marine Special Operations, to explore what military leadership and Marine Corps leadership can teach us about organizational culture, trust, accountability, and leadership resilience when the pressure is real.  On the personal side, we talk about the cost of becoming too focused on achievement, why success can pull attention away from health and relationships, and how self leadership means knowing when it is time to stop following someone else’s path and start walking point for yourself. We cover: What effective leadership looks like when the pressure is real How workplace culture shapes the way people show up Why building team culture requires trust, autonomy, and accountability Why leadership standards have to apply to everyone How to stop micromanaging once you move into a leadership role What staying calm under pressure communicates to the people around you How decision making under pressure changes when the stakes are high Why difficult conversations at work usually get harder the longer you avoid them How learning from failure can make you a better leader Why a strong leadership mindset requires humility and self-awareness What executive leadership demands beyond technical skill Why high performance leadership still requires taking care of yourself If you want to become a stronger leader, build a culture people actually want to be part of, and handle pressure without losing yourself along the way, this conversation is worth hearing all the way through. Got you thinking about your own weak link? Come put it into action with me inside the Superhuman Performance Lab. Join at: ⁠primalwellnesscoaching.com/community⁠ Ready to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: 👇⁠⁠⁠https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me:👇 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/primal_drew/⁠⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/instructor-drew/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWellnessCoaching⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@primalwellnesscoaching⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about John Dailey:👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.a.dailey?psln=MTdyNmFyNXJoMXh0Zg%3D%3DLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/daileyjaWalking Point Newsletter:  https://jdailey.substack.com/

    How to Stop Micromanaging and Start Leading: What Military Leadership Teaches About Trust, Accountability, and Building a Strong Workplace Culture with John Dailey

  5. Oct 6

    Biological Age Says You’re Younger. But What If One of Your Organs Is Aging Much Faster Than the Rest?

    What if your biological age looks good on paper, but one part of your body is telling a very different story? In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Coletta, co-founder and CEO of Vero Bioscience, to explore a different way of thinking about organ health, biological age testing, and what our current tests may still be missing. We get into how proteomics could make preventive health more specific, why precision health may move us beyond broad averages, and what this could mean for the future of preventive medicine and personalized health. We also talk about brain health, creatine and brain health, sleep, sunlight, GLP-1s, self-experimentation, and how these conversations fit into the bigger picture of healthspan, healthy aging, and health optimization. But the episode also raises a bigger question: with more health data available than ever, how much of it actually helps us make better decisions? We cover: Why different parts of the body may age differently What cellular aging can tell us about the aging process How cellular health may connect to long-term resilience Where earlier insight could fit into chronic disease prevention Why more testing does not always mean more clarity How biological aging may become more actionable in the future If you are curious about what your current health metrics may not be showing you, this conversation opens up a very different way of looking at aging and long-term health. Got you thinking about your own weak link? Come put it into action with me inside the Superhuman Performance Lab. Join at: primalwellnesscoaching.com/community Ready to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: 👇⁠⁠https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge⁠⁠ Connect with me:👇 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/primal_drew/⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/instructor-drew/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWellnessCoaching⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@primalwellnesscoaching⁠⁠ Learn more about Vero Bioscience / join the waitlist 👇https://verobioscience.com/?utm_source=the_dna_of_things&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast_collective&utm_content=paul_coletta Paul on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcoletta/Vero on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vero-bioscience-inc/posts/?feedView=all

    Biological Age Says You’re Younger. But What If One of Your Organs Is Aging Much Faster Than the Rest?

  6. Sep 29

    Healthy Aging Starts With Muscle Mass: How Strength Training After 40 Builds Strength You’ll Still Need at 70, 80, and Beyond with Holly Baxter

    What if getting stronger, improving your metabolic health, and supporting healthy aging did not require living in the gym or following a perfect diet? In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian, professional bodybuilder, and coach Holly Baxter to talk about what really matters for muscle growth, muscle mass, and long-term health. We get into strength training after 40, building muscle after 40, and what the research says about muscle growth after 40. Holly also explains the difference between training for maintenance and training for growth, and why more exercise is not always better. On the nutrition side, we talk about metabolic adaptation, calorie cycling, flexible dieting, and why sustainable nutrition often works better than an all-or-nothing approach. We also cover how to build a healthy relationship with food and use simple strategies like exercise snacks when life gets busy. We cover: What actually drives muscle growth Why muscle mass matters as you age How strength training after 40 can support long-term health What metabolic adaptation means for fat loss and energy How flexible dieting and calorie cycling create more freedom Why sustainable nutrition matters more than perfection How exercise snacks can help you stay consistent If you want to get stronger, stay capable as you age, and stop overcomplicating fitness and nutrition, this conversation is worth hearing all the way through.  Ready to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: 👇⁠https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge⁠ Connect with me:👇 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/primal_drew/⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/instructor-drew/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWellnessCoaching⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@primalwellnesscoaching⁠ Learn more about Holly Baxter: Website: ⁠⁠https://getbiafit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollytiarnebaxter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytbaxter?stkn=dmJveXdxamttcjI1

    Healthy Aging Starts With Muscle Mass: How Strength Training After 40 Builds Strength You’ll Still Need at 70, 80, and Beyond with Holly Baxter

  7. Sep 22

    The Truth About Pressure and Performance: Why Managing Fear Matters More Than Eliminating It

    What happens when pressure starts affecting your decision making before you even notice it? Can you improve your performance under pressure without trying to eliminate fear altogether? You do not need to feel fearless to move forward. In this episode, I'm joined by Tony Blauer, Tim Thomas, and Damon D'Amore, who bring different perspectives on pressure and performance, from fear training and Special Forces experience to executive leadership. We explore what actually happens when pressure rises, why your fear response can change the way you think and act, and how managing fear may be more useful than trying to get rid of it. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why psychological fear can become more limiting than the situation itself. How to recognize when you're caught in a fear loop.What separates people who struggle under pressure from those who keep moving.Why leadership resilience matters when certainty disappears. How overcoming fear can start with changing your response to it.What fear management looks like when the stakes are high. If you're interested in performing under pressure with more clarity and control, this conversation will give you a different way to think about fear, stress, and the moments that test you. Here's to staying clear when the pressure rises. DrewReady to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: 👇https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge Connect with me:👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_drew/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/instructor-drew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimalWellnessCoachingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@primalwellnesscoaching Learn more about Tim Thomas: Website: ⁠https://breathworkinbed.com.au/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettersleepbetterworld/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/breathworkinbed⁠Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@breathworkinbed?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Learn more about Tony Blauer: Website: ⁠https://blauerspear.com/bio⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqIFBr_2N35wrfN0Fvk6YjQInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tonyblauer Learn more about Damon D'Amore: Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/damondamore/⁠Website: ⁠https://legacymentor.co/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/legacymentorofficial/

    The Truth About Pressure and Performance: Why Managing Fear Matters More Than Eliminating It

  8. Sep 15

    Feeling Old? 5 Healthy Lifestyle Habits That Support Healthy Aging and Keep You Strong for the Years Ahead

    Getting older changes the body. But I think we give age too much credit for things that may actually be the result of years of accumulated habits. Low energy, brain fog, weight gain, stiffness, poor recovery, and losing strength can feel like normal aging. But when you look closer, your sleep quality, movement, nutrition, muscle mass, and other lifestyle habits may have been compounding for years. In this episode, I break down what healthy aging really looks like and why foundational health matters more than jumping straight into supplements, biohacks, or advanced health optimization. We get into: How years of mediocre sleep quality can slowly affect energy, focus, and recovery Why physical inactivity can leave you stiff, tired, and feeling old How muscle loss with age happens gradually when we stop asking the body to stay strong Why strength training for longevity and maintaining muscle become increasingly important as we get older How healthy lifestyle habits around movement, nutrition, recovery, and sleep support sustainable health Why people often sacrifice their health for work or family, only to realize later that they no longer have the energy to enjoy what they built What exercise and aging, nutrition and longevity, and muscle mass and longevity have in common: the body adapts to what you consistently ask of it Why understanding aging and health starts with looking at your accumulated habits, not just your age The goal isn’t to stop aging. It’s to understand how to age well and build the kind of health that lets you stay strong, capable, and energized for the long term. If you’ve been wondering how to get your energy back, the answer may not be another complicated protocol. It may start with identifying which foundations have been neglected and rebuilding them consistently. Because if years of poor habits can slowly take your vitality away, better habits can start moving you in the other direction. The Executive Performance Brief has passed! But not to worry my friend, we invite you to go ahead and complete the Wellness Scorecard, and we'll follow up with an offer to book a complimentary one on one chat to review your results and advise on your opportunity areas. Visit https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/scorecard to get started. Ready to take control of your performance? Book a free strategy call with me here: 👇⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/executiveedge

    Feeling Old? 5 Healthy Lifestyle Habits That Support Healthy Aging and Keep You Strong for the Years Ahead
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What if fatigue, brain fog, and burnout weren’t signs of getting older, but signals that your body is ready for an upgrade? The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast is where high performers discover the science and strategies to reclaim energy, sharpen focus, and thrive in every area of life. Hosted by executive wellness coach Drew Griesel, this show dives into the cutting edge of fitness, neuroscience, biohacking, and holistic health. Through expert interviews and no-fluff insights, you’ll learn how to optimize your body and mind, extend longevity, and unlock the next level of human performance.

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  • Creator
    Primal Wellness Coaching
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
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    Explicit
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    © Primal Wellness Coaching
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