The Knowledge And Mileage Podcast

Daniel Debaun is one of the world's leading experts on the effects of electro-magnetic frequencies on the human body. As a former telecommunications researcher, Daniel was in charge of researching the safety of cell phone towers. He has used that knowledge to combat the negative side of our new lives with DefenderShield, a line of cases and protectors that shields you from your tech without prohibiting its use.   Tune into this episode of the Knowledge and Mileage Podcast to hear how you can protect yourself in an age of expanding technology! Time Stamps The biological and long-term effects of EMFs (electromagnetic fields) on the brain [0:00] The research behind what happens to body when it encounters the cell danger response (CDR) and blue light [4:36] What are the EMF standards that we are governed by? [10:35] The importance of knowing your environment to address the problem of EMFs [18:20] How does he suggest someone go about switching from WIFI to analog? [20:17] The rise of 5G and the potential body res

Jeff Ward is the rare exception jack of many sports, master of all of them. His list of motosport and biking accomplishments is nearly too long to list. Starting in the late 70's he won nearly every class of motocross racing. Tiring of that he tried his hand and excelled in mountain bike competition. From there he moved to Indy Car racing with a career highlight of placing 2nd in the Indy 500. A return to motocross brought Ward a pair of X-Games gold metals and he has also found success in the world of off-road racing. In this episode Kris and Jeff dive into his incredible career and discuss the physical and mental requirements of competing at the highest level in several different sports. Time Stamps The stiff competition he has faced in his career [0:48] How was he does for a living comes naturally [3:56] How did the transition to downhill mountain biking come across? [5:53] What was the learning curve like going from mountain biking to IndyCar racing? [8:16] His turn into Super Motocross and triumphs in t

In this episode, Kris and his long time friend and founder of Titan Fitness in Australia, Mets Aalin, give the low down on what it takes to run a successful gym, the challenges Mets faced in the early days of Titan and why he persevered through those struggles. We also discuss the importance of building an amazing culture in your club and how to make an impact in YOUR community. Time Stamps How from the age of 10 he KNEW he would be in the fitness industry. Why sometimes throwing yourself in the deep end is where the success is and with that comes struggle [2:03] The moment the tide changed and he started to have some success in the industry [6:25] Why in life you must climb those stepping stones to move forward. The challenges faced and lessons learned in opening gyms [10:30] The importance of creating a culture of respect, tribal leadership in building a successful gym setting [19:02] What standards does he expect from his team members? [23:41] How success is created on impact [26:15] Why we must look afte

On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, we are joined by boxer-turned-bodybuilder Mike Rashid and his business partner, Sean Torbati.  Kris, Mike, and Sean discuss mastering your mind and body through training, nutrition and meditation. They talk about shortcuts vs fundamentals or "low hanging fruit" when it comes to improving your life and the necessities of mastering the fundaments of training and nutrition prior to implementing biohacking tricks and finally how mindfulness has improved Sean, Kris, and Mike's lives. Time Stamps Turning weaknesses into strengths when you encounter adversity [1:51] How to deal with haters and trolls [4:28] How to identify vibrational mismatches [8:50] The power of meditation [9:56] Exercising your right to consuming the information that makes you happy and STOP what doesn’t [16:14]  Why you must pick from the low hanging fruit before you ‘bio hack’ your life [21:21] Is there anything wrong with vanity? [30:30] Where do we draw the line to the number of followers you have t

Joining us today is the new Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry! In this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Brandon fills us in on his long and winding road to the Olympia title. From an 8 contest season to placing last in the Olympia and moving to Kuwait to the Olympia title, Mr. Olympia has a wealth on knowledge to share with all of us. Time Stamps Brandon talks about the sacrifices, challenges and family dynamics of training to be Mr. Olympia [4:30] Why Brandon moved from fitness modeling to full fledged bodybuilding [12:00] The moment Brandon realized he belonged on the Olympia stage [17:45] How the Arnold win prepped Brandon to win Mr. Olympia [24:00] Why Brandon competed 8 times in 2015 just to get on stage at the Olympia. And how he ended up training in Kuwait [26:00] How training in Kuwait changed the game for Brandon [32:00] How the judges threw Brandon’s plans for a loop this year [40:00] Would Brandon go back and change his approach in his early days in the sport? [45:00] What would Mr. Olympia tell those wh

Tito Raymond joins us today to chat about his bodybuilding career, rehab and parenting! We start by diving into Tito's rehab protocol post hip replacement. From there we touch on his history of bodybuilding, why he chose to compete natural and how the sport has changed over the years. Finally we finish up with Tito's advice on living a healthy lifestyle and raising kids in a digital age. Time Stamps How Kris came into bodybuilding looking up to Tito [2:30] The struggles of bulking up and how Tito’s training has changed since having his hips replaced [5:30] How Tito progressed his rehab prior to getting back into the gym [11:00] How Tito’s bodybuilding career began [21:30] Tito’s natural approach to the sport [26:30] How bodybuilding has changed due to social media [30:00] Navigating parenting in the digital age [34:30] Tito’s active version of meditation [42:30] How Tito’s diet has changed over the years and how he balances his families diet [44:00] Tito’s approach to achieving his goals [50:00] Featured Gu

Do you ever find yourself in a vicious mental spiral that you think you just cant get out of? You're not alone! In this episode, Kris sits down with his fiancé Sunshine to talk about their crazy camping experience and how some of the events that happened could have been avoided with a small perception change. This episode was recorded at Bass Canyon Music Festival, so if it's a little loud and windy, that's why. Hope you enjoy! Time Stamps When you are tired and don’t feel good you are not good to be around. Sibylle gets vulnerable and details how she felt leading up to Kris’s birthday weekend camping trip [3:50] The importance of conditioning your body to your environment and changing the bad perceptions in your brain [13:45] Why you MUST do things that make you uncomfortable every day [18:26] The mental conditioning that is meditation [20:50] Why you must be ready for the elements of surprise [25:28] How to build your mental fortitude and block out the noise [33:05] The concept of making yourself harder to

"Fasting", aka "not eating", is a hip thing to do these days, but do you actually know how to do it the right way? In this episode, Kris gives you a step-by-step guide on how to fast in a healthy and strategic way. Besides aiding in fat loss, it's always good to give our bodies a break from digestion so that it can heal itself. While fasting may not be for everyone, you'll walk away from this episode with new tips on how to live a healthier more fulfilling life. *DISCLAIMER: Kris is not a doctor or health care practitioner, so please consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. This information and recording is for informational and educational purposes only. Related Links/Products Mentioned Health Kik Laird's Superfood Joovv MassEnzymes by BioOptimizers Listen to Episode 42 with Wade Lightheart, President of BioOptimizers Episode Sponsors  As many of you know, Kris has been using Joovv light therapy to hack his circa

If you Google “keto”, you’re going to enter a black hole of resources and information. In this episode, Kris summarizes all his research and studies on the diet and how to use the keto diet in a healthy way to achieve your goals, particularly fat loss. Tune in and take notes! *DISCLAIMER: Kris is not a doctor or health care practitioner, so please consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. This information and recording is for informational and educational purposes only. Related Links/Products Mentioned Health Kik Episode Sponsors As many of you know, Kris has been using Joovv light therapy to hack his circadian rhythm, testosterone and overall health.  The benefits are far too long to list here so visit Joovv.com/Kris for more information and to receive a special gift with the purchase of any Joovv product. If you are on the go like Kris is and need a pick-me-up use Laird's Superfood's InstaFuel because it goes bey

On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with the founder of the 2019 Biohacker Summit in London, Tim Gray. While Tim is a marketer by trade, his obsession with biohacking has led him to becoming one of the world's leading biohackers and starting London's first biohacking group. Tim shares some of his favorite biohacking secrets and gives us a glimpse into his celebrity packed biohacking conference. Time Stamps The stress behind fitness expos/summits and what it takes to run one. [1:40] The importance of content strategy. [6:19] How he went from super sick to superhuman. [8:09] The importance of prioritizing your health over your physique + the differences between countries when it comes to biohacking. [11:40] How he uses the top to bottom approach when it comes to making a major change in your life. [17:00] Why are testosterone levels lower than ever? [18:28] Steps to get your hormones back in balance. [22:45] The significance of prioritizing sleep. [25:03] Top tips to optimize your sleep TODAY!

Kris’ dad, Aidan Gethin, joins us on the show to discuss the changes in lifestyle, food and culture that he has experienced.  From growing up in post-World War II Wales to the modern world we live in today, Aidan has lived through immense change. In this episode Kris and his Dad discuss his accidental organic diet growing up, the advent of technology and how it has changed our lives for better or worse, living off the land and much more!  Time Stamps The state of Wales in 1950: Dealing with the elements, knowing when it was time for bed, doing things in the evening, living off the land, etc. [1:10] Is the obesity epidemic due to the abundance of options available to us now? [15:38] What was the ritual of bathing time back in his childhood? [20:35] What was it like to have a space of his own? [24:26] The access to medication from his early days compared to current day. [26:30] Is there a sense of entitlement from the younger generation due to the access to anything and everything at their fingertips? [30:46]

You may remember Jag from past episodes, but if you are just tuning in Jag Chima is a global fitness entrepreneur with a diversity of business interests but a passion for fitness. Since Jag and Kris met 10 years they have ventured into many avenues of business together, one of them being Kris Gethin Gyms, a boutique gym franchise. In this episode, Jag joins Kris to talk about how to gain success in the fitness industry. Time Stamps If you don’t love what you do, you need to pick a new career. Don’t pursue something just because someone else had success in it, do it for yourself. Don’t try to do everything at once. Delegate it out. Surround yourself with rockstars and allow them to shine. Value yourself high, no one else will. Keep evolving. You will never “get there”. You need to stay hungry and open to new opportunities by learning about the new trends and practices of your industry. Featured Guest: Jag Chima Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned Kris Gethin Gyms Shop all R

A biochemist and a bodybuilder walk into a bar… We’re all trying to optimize our health by eating clean, working out, and implementing certain bio hacks, but how precise are you in your attempts? Dr. Anthony Jay thinks you can get really specific by looking at your DNA and analyzing what your genes say. Dr. Anthony Jay started out as a “virus designer”. He would make viruses in a lab to help transport DNA into certain cells. He now works at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota researching stem cells, epigenetics, and infrared light and is the President and CEO of AJ Consulting Company. Learn how you can optimize your healthy by analyzing your DNA. *DISCLAIMER: Dr. Jay's recommendations are based on Kris’s specific DNA results and not meant to be taken as truth for each and every person. To learn more about getting your own specific recommendations please reach out to Dr. Jay. Time Stamps Recap of what Kris and Dr. Jay talked about in Episode 40 [1:37] What Dr. Jay did as a “virus designer” [4:15] How Dr.

The IRONMAN race is a grueling 140 miles of swimming, biking, and running. People from all walks of life and all ages and genders travel for miles to push their limits to the max. What keeps people coming back?  Today's guest is known as the "Voice of Ironman." Mike Reilly has spent the majority of his career calling out IRONMAN finishers, and his voice is embedded in the memories of thousands of people. Over the years he has heard countless inspiring stories from people competing in the Ironman events, and he now has published some of the main standouts in his new book, Finding My Voice. Ironman Hawaii on October 12, 2019 will be his 190th calling of an IRONMAN! Over 350,000 triathletes worldwide have heard his famous and heartwarming phrase “You Are an IRONMAN!” Tune in to hear Mike’s story, and what he thought about Kris when he first saw him in a wetsuit. Time Stamps What Mike is doing with his IRONMAN hat collection Why some people won’t run a race if Mike is not announcing it How many IRONMAN events Mi

Did you know that by learning how to meditate you can improve your sleep and immune function, sharpen your focus, attention and memory, and increase your productivity and sex drive? Meditation has been studied for years and there are stark neural differences between people who meditate and people who don’t. But just like sticking to a training program or a diet can be a challenge for some people, so is meditation. In this episode of the Knowledge and Mileage Podcast, Kris chats with Emily Fletcher who breaks down the barriers on mediation and shows us just how easy it is to start a practice that will benefit your entire future. Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for extraordinary performance. Her book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon. Time Stamps Why Emily left acting and went into meditation [7:00] Difference between meditation, mindfulness, and manifestation [12:00] How meditation can help athletes improve their perf

Dr. Lynn Marie Morski is a Quitting Evangelist. She helps people quit anything that’s no longer serving them, like jobs, relationships, or mindsets, through her book, Quitting by Design, and her podcast, Quit Happens, along with speaking and coaching. She is also a board-certified physician in family medicine and sports medicine, currently working at the Veterans Administration, and she serves as Chief Medical Editor for PRIME, the largest peak performance, optimization, and longevity marketplace in the country. In addition, she is an attorney and former adjunct law professor. Learn about the different between strategic quitting and just giving up. Featured Guest: Lynn Marie Morski Website Facebook Related Links Register for Kris Gethin’s Health and Fitness Retreat Shop all Ryderwear gym wear and shoes and save 10% Buy an Oura Ring and save $50 through this link Buy a pair of BLUblox blue light blocking glasses and save 15% when using the code GETHIN at check out  Episode Sponsor Laird's Superfood Creame

In this episode, Kris sits down with 4-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler to chat about his reign as Mr. Olympia, how to prevent injuries, and how to stay focused on achieving your goals. Featured Guest: Jay Cutler Website Instagram Related Links "Homebody", Muscle and Fitness Episode Sponsor Laird's Superfood Creamers: They believe in a good cup of coffee! Use the code GETHIN at checkout for a one-time-savings of 20% Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin

On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris interviews Mark Sisson, a former distance runner, triathlete and IRONMAN competitor. He is also the founder of Primal Nutrition, LLC, and Primal Kitchen, and the author of numerous books, including The Primal Blueprint, which was credited with turbocharging the growth of the primal/paleo movement back in 2009. Learn about how a keto diet could change your life and your metabolism. Featured Guest: Mark Sisson Website Instagram YouTube Related Links/Products Mentioned Big City Coffee Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin

You may remember Shawn Wells from this episode. He’s back on the Knowledge and Mileage to talk about the most important factors of longevity and ways you can navigate life’s stresses. Time Stamps Reason Shawn just ate a bunch of salt before recording the podcast [2:24] The most important factors to longevity [12:30] Navigating social anxiety [32:27] Dealing with life stresses [37:48] Weight training is about building your confidence, building discipline [38:10] Most people are students of learning, but not the students of applying [53:00] Featured Guest: Shawn Wells Website Instagram Facebook Related Links/Products Mentioned Ikigai: a Japanese concept to improve work and life Why British Pubs Are Closing by Food and Wine Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin

In this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks to first IFBB physique pro in history, Dana Linn Bailey. Until the Physique category came along there were only two other female categories: Figure and Bodybuilding. When Dana stepped on the competition stage all that changed and she championed a stronger, more muscular physique for females. Now, she owns a gym, a clothing line, and a supplement line. Tune in to hear Dana’s story and why she thinks no matter your gender or size you should train your face off. Time Stamps Dana’s athletic background [1:51] How Dana got into weight lifting [2:54] How Dana got into competing [7:22] How Dana trains and how her training style developed [11:40] “If I could do more reps why would I stop shy of hitting failure?” [12:02] Why Dana trains [13:33] Female weight training and how that has evolved over the years [15:55] What is next for Dana and Rob in the entrepreneurial space [34:44] Should females train different than males? [37:24] Reasons Dana is following an intermi