The Cult of Recreationalism BUBS Naturals

Rory McKernan joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism! Rory is the VP or Business Development for Mayhem Nation and CrossFit Mayhem. Before that he worked for CrossFit and was a personality on their media team. Remember the old Open announcements? Before that he worked at a gym in Encinitas, California called SealFit where he was Sean and Glen's first CrossFit coach. They reminisce about old times in SoCal, tell stories about Glen, and a bunch of other topics like travel, the mountains, and of course fitness. Give it a listen!
 
Chapters 
00:00 The Art of Wiping the Whiteboard Clean 
03:33 Journey to the Mountains: Personal Growth and Reflection 
23:40 Becoming a Commercial Helicopter Pilot: Challenges and Triumphs 
29:55 The Early Days of CrossFit and the Influence of Glen Doherty 
33:12 The Community and Culture of CrossFit 
36:08 Creating the Hero Workout in Honor of Glenn 
39:00 The Impact of CrossFit on Personal Growth and Enduring Friendships 
01:03:59 Creating Meaning in Life: The Power of Intention 
01:15:40 Exploring Nature: Favorite Travel Destinations 
01:20:28 The Joy of Outdoor Activities: Finding Solitude in Nature 
01:24:08 Promoting Codes and Show Notes: A Light-Hearted Exchange 
 
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Dr. Allison Brager joins Sean and Nathan on The Cult of Recreationalism! Dr./Major Brager is a neurobiologist and sleep expert, and she discusses her work in supporting special operations and the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms. They talk about sleep timing and recovery, the myth of catching up on sleep, human performance, consistent sleep patterns, and everything else you want to know about. They talk about Allison's background to get to where she is today which involves D1 athletics, the CrossFit Games, and of course, the military.
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Background 
02:27 The Role of Sleep in Special Operations 
07:28 The Science Behind Sleep and Recovery 
07:35 The Impact of Sleep on Athletic and Cognitive Performance 
09:10 Immunohistochemistry and Animal Models 
11:19 Dr. Breger's Journey into Sleep Research 
14:01 The Evolution of Sleep and Recovery 
14:58 Debunking Sleep Myths 
18:08 The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Performance and Teamwork 
20:31 The Importance of Sleep Timing for Recovery 
22:36 Consistent Sleep Timing as We Age 
22:59 Tips for Improving Sleep Quality and Falling Asleep Faster 
25:55 Managing Jet Lag: Staying Awake Until Bedtime 
29:37 The Importance of Consistency in Sleep Patterns 
32:56 From Pole Vaulting to Neuroscience: Allison's Journey 
40:15 Finding Relaxation in Vinyl Records 
43:08 Closing Remarks and Contact Information 
 
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Sage Burgener joins Nathan on the podcast this week! Sage is a weightlifter by birth that found a love for ultra running. They talk about everything from growing up in Coach B's gym, progressing as both an athlete and coach, parenting, running Bad Bitch Camps, and so much more. Sage speaks about the idea of grit and suffering and how you can find both in Olympic weightlifting and distance running. It's a great conversation that you don't want to miss out on.
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Background 
08:16 The Importance of Being Coachable 
24:54 Improving in 5K Races 
34:45 Integrating Strength and Conditioning in Ultra Running: Ultra Strength Program 
 
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Dave Durante joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Dave is a gymnast, former Olympian, and founder of Power Monkey Fitness. They discuss Dave’s path through growing up in New Jersey, to competing at Stanford, to the Olympics in Beijing. He’s a girl dad, sneakerhead who never thought he would get into coaching who now runs Power Monkey Camp which brings in amazing coaches from all over the world to train coaches, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Make sure you check out the end of the episode for a round of rapidfire questions to get to know Dave a little better.
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Background 
13:26 Dave's Gymnastics Journey 
25:01 Transition to Coaching and Power Monkey Camp 
29:11 Power Monkey Camp: Building Skills and Relationships 
32:11 The Impact of CrossFit on Gymnastics 
36:15 From Gymnast to Coach: Dave Durante's Journey 
39:19 Learning from Olympic Athletes 
43:57 Personal Stories: From Snowboarding to Gymnastics 
46:34 Dave's Favorites: Bourbon, X-Men, and Sandwiches 
50:25 Navigating Social Media and Dealing with Negativity 
53:36 Dave's Sneaker Collection and Artistic Interests 
56:08 The Value of Shared Wins and Personal Growth 
58:08 Dave's Quirks: Being Loud and Taking Up Space in Bed 
 
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In this episode, Evan Slaughter AKA @fit2serve1 joins Nathan on the Cult of Rec podcast! Evan is a fitness influencer, content creator, pickleballer, a veteran, and he’s doing what he loves. He talks about his love for comedy and how he incorporates it into his content. He loves finding humor in any situation and it’s helped him grow after dealing with anxiety and addiction earlier in his life. They also talk about finding inspiration for creating content, the importance of being mentally and physically healthy, and the significance behind Evan's Instagram name. Enjoy!
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Background 
03:21 Transitioning to Full-Time Content Creation 
06:14 The Role of Comedy in Evan's Content 
07:01 Getting into Pickleball 
08:39 Making the Switch to Full-Time Creator 
11:19 Using Social Media as a Job 
12:44 Unwinding and Taking Breaks from Social Media 
13:16 Dating Apps and Personal Life 
15:33 Reflecting on Strengths and Weaknesses 
18:10 Coping Strategies for Anxiety 
20:09 Finding Support and Talking About Anxiety 
21:33 Humor in the Military 
23:27 Addressing Mental Health in the Military 
24:55 Evan's Humorous Side in School 
28:23 Playing Instruments and Targeted Instagram Ads 
32:54 Finding Inspiration and the Concept of Originality 
39:12 The Journey to Physical and Mental Health 
43:21 Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin 
45:55 Being Fit to Serve Others 
 
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Kris “Tanto” Paronto joins Sean on the podcast. Of course they talk about Benghazi, Kris’ experience there and his interactions with Glen, but they also talked a lot about Kris’ life before and after. Everything from growing up in a football household, to joining the military, to now owning a vodka brand and all the challenges associated with it. If you’re at all interested in the events in Libya and what happened after, be sure to give this a listen. Kris doesn’t hold back and it’s an incredible story.
 
Chapters
00:00 Navigating the Challenges of the Alcohol Business
11:26 The Difference Between Military Brotherhood and the Civilian World
34:09 From Athlete to Military: Finding the Right Path
43:51 Perseverance and Success as a Contractor
54:44 Finding Joy and Laughter in Challenging Situations
01:15:15 The Arrival of Reinforcements and Devastating Mortar Attacks
01:25:21 Telling the Story Accurately: Motivation Behind the Book and Movie
01:33:40 Overcoming Challenges: Fighting for Creative Control
01:45:04 Honoring the Fallen Heroes: Kris Paronto's Other Ventures
 
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