Success isn't always convenient, but it's worth the effort. Armed with grace and grit, towards a healthier, happier you. Joining us again, is Jenn DeTracy. You might remember her from her previous appearance on our show about six months ago when we talked about the realms of leadership. Today, we'll be demystifying wellness and physical health. Eve…

So, picture this: You're on an airplane, always in transit, yet never fully arriving. But what if we let go of the destination and just embraced the moment? That's the revolutionary idea our guest brings to the table. Today, we've got a special guest in the house who's here to shake things up and challenge the way we think about life. Our friend, L…

“Faith is faith, as hard as integrity.” "It is criminal how little we've saved ($). Like it should be criminal." Ever found yourself questioning why the dollars you make don't always translate to financial security? It's not just about making money – it's about understanding how our emotions play an important role in sculpting our financial realiti…

“Some (gender identifying) terms, to me, are not feminine or masculine. They just denote an energetic helpfulness to another human on the planet.” So, what's gender identity? Gender identity is a deeply-felt sense of being male, female, gender fluid or another gender. It may or may not align with the physical sex assigned at birth, and can change o…

“To understand water is to understand the cosmos, the marvels of nature, and life itself -Masaru Imoto” Having discipline is very crucial in freediving, so one must learn breath control, technique, and mental focus. The parallel between scuba diving and freediving differs in how fast you come up from the exceeded depth, with freediving being faster…

“Confidence is not built by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by building up a stack of undeniable evidence that you are who you say you are. - Alex Hormozi” In life, we’re constantly faced with decisions. In making these choices, we must consider the regrets we’re willing to live with. This perspective serves as a guiding principle, empower…

“There’s nothing wrong with wanting to get support” Stay curious, stay courageous, and embrace the beautiful adventure of self-discovery. With people you trust and love. And it's not just about being vulnerable with the world, but choosing who gets to see your true self. It's like building a fortress with gates that you control. So you can let the …

“When we lose touch with the instinctive psyche, we live in a semi destroyed state and images and powers that are natural to the feminine are not allowed full development.” - excerpt from Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. In this episode, we explore a topic that's often overlooked in discussions about health and wellness: the…

“you have to start to surround yourself with the people that you think have fruit, so that you move towards the actions that they present.” “One of the hardest things is sometimes letting go of people that just aren't moving in the direction you wanna be.” Chris and Sarah are joined by the dynamic duo, Nate and Jen DeTracy. Discussing the keys to b…

Welcome to Zen Meathead folks! In this episode, hosts Chris and Sarah invite their friend Michael Bradley to share his compelling journey from being a music enthusiast and creative talent to facing the depths of addiction. Michael candidly discusses his initial involvement in the music scene, using substances to cope with anxiety and challenges. As…

In this episode of the Zen Meathead podcast, hosts Chris and Sarah sit down with their fascinating new friend, Heather Slye. Heather shares her unique journey and experiences in the world of fitness, where she balances her worlds of bodybuilding, pole dancing as a form of exercise and working for tech giant, Microsoft. Heather takes us through her …

This is a special, and extremely endearing episode where our guest becomes the host, taking us on a journey into the heart and soul of Chris and Sarah; as themselves and as a couple. Chris and Sarah take turns being interviewed by Beth, someone who’s known them both for almost 20 years and who was there when they first met. Get ready to uncover the…

“Hormones have a lot of great benefits from bone health, energy, anxiety, fatigue, you name it. Hormones, sleep, metabolism, fat loss, weight loss, muscle building… So we need those hormones and like I said, as we age, unfortunately, they decline.” We’re in Phoenix, Arizona today, talking to Dr. Greg Jones and Dr. Joelle Fox of Ennovative Wellness …

“If somebody keeps telling you you're divided then yeah, you're gonna be divided. But the reality is, the spiritual reality, is we are connected. We're just not aware we are.” Greg Roth is in the studio with Chris and Sarah today. Greg is a cycling enthusiast and documentary film producer. He’s come to share his inspiring journey of healing through…

“Money is like love; it kills slowly and painfully the one who withholds it, and it enlivens the other who turns it upon his fellow man.” -Kahlil Gibran Financial struggles can be a daunting and stressful experience for anyone. Whether it's due to unexpected expenses, job loss, or mounting debt, financial hardship can have a significant impact on y…

“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person that can live in peace with others.” “You have to be accountable. We can victimize ourselves until the cows come home and we all have reasons for our ailments but our reasons are not excuses. The quality of life is a chosen thing.” “If someone is not necessarily in communication wi…

“Grit is passion and perseverance for long term goals.” Getting in shape, as it turns out, is not magic. It’s a mathematical equation that when applied with intention and consistency delivers reliable and reproducible results. Anyone can do this with the right mindset and education and that’s exactly what our guests Morgan and Kawika Jarman are her…

“Failure is only a failure if you didn’t learn anything from it.” “The problem isn’t that you stumbled, the problem is when you stop making the call that you want to be better.” “We did have to go through some real pain, some real ugly horrible times, but it’s so worth it.” Life experience is the greatest teacher. On the subject of fear and transfo…

"Success is 90% mindset.” -Marie Kondo “If you don't take care of your body at a certain point it will fail. And you will have fewer years, you will be in more pain, it affects everything. It doesn't have to be that way and you don't have to be extreme. You don't have to do all the hardcore diets. You don't have to do all the hardcore exercises. Yo…

On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Raji Rajagopalan (Raji Raj) where they have an exciting conversation on the topics of her new novel, Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Women Leader in Tech—where Raji shares her experiences with public speaking and common workplace problems. This episode will be focused on the skills an…

“Lead with love; rise above.” On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Kaje Thomas, life coach, addictions expert and founder of Full Circle Life Coaching. Our conversation today touches on the topics of pornography addiction and masturbation. Framing pornography as an addiction can be considered a controversial stance within the science co…

“Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” - Henry David Thoreau On today’s episode, Chris and Sarah are joined by Jennifer MacNiven; a visionary photographer, world traveller, and author. For this episode we cover many topics ranging from world travel, yoga, self discovery, mental health, making positive changes, and ‘the journey’… the effect of …

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit ” -Will Durant On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Doctor Robert Martinez with an exciting conversation on the topics of Holistic Medicine and the possibilities of Psychedelics. Holistic Medicine is a modern approach to healing that focuses on the whole person;…

“You’ll never become who you want to be if you’re still attached to who you’ve been .” Welcome to Zen Meathead’s inaugural episode in our new recording studio, life change is the focus in today’s episode. Change can be a difficult task for even the strongest of individuals. In this episode, Chris is talking with his wife Sarah and Human Development…

“Science advances one funeral at a time .” - Max Planck In today’s episode, dieting and food take the centre stage. Food is a universal need for all life, and dieting is a social construct created by humanities obsession with being physically acceptable by todays beauty and health standards. The internet contributes by causing an influx of misinfor…

“If the core of your foundation is in disrepair, it’s hard to be your best intellectual self.” In today’s episode, fitness and Sarah’s success story takes the front row with the assistance of our guest Dean. Fitness is a core driver for our daily lives. Finding the motivation, navigating gym culture and social media can be a taxing endeavour. Menta…

“Anything you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” “Tectonic shifts in my consciousness…My ideas about how the world and the universe work were breaking apart...they were doing that because they don’t work…a release from this prison in my own mind.” In todays episode we explore psychedelics as medicine. It’s too easy to accumulate notions of yourself…

Today we chat with fellow men's group worker, published author, motivational speaker and body worker Tony Rezac. You'll be hard pressed to find another individual with more passion around helping elevate the frequency of men in todays society! In the late 80s, it was becoming clear that men, especially young men, weren’t showing up in the world the…

The conversation and the original music in this episode is a journey that will probably change your world view. Dwaine Casmey has been ‘there and back again’, more than once, and the fact that he’s here today to tell us the story, all laid back and in good humour, is testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit. The details are in the…

“Running into imposter syndrome and overcoming that thing will make you so much more competent.” “We’re more tormented by the things we didn’t try that we really wanted to, than the things that we tried that we didn’t like.” As the leader of Microsoft’s Insider Program, author of 8 or 9 books (she’s not sure), and creator and designer of the Prima …

This inaugural episode establishes The Zen Meathead podcast as a veritable source of lively, unscripted, grounded and mind-opening conversations that will bridge the gap and demystify the broad spectrum of spirituality for the average person. Your host, Chris Beatie, is joined by his wife, Sarah Beatie, his longtime friend, and today's special gues…

My guest this week is Allie Kieffer. Allie is a distance runner, running coach, and advocate for inclusivity in the sport of running. She came out of nowhere to place 5th in the 2017 New York City marathon and placed 7th the following year. She’s also finished in the top 6 at National Championships on five different occasions. Allie and I discuss h…

My guest this week is Jonathan Levitt. Jonathan is a runner, cyclist and hosts his own podcast for runners called "For The Long Run." He’s also the Sales and Endurance Team Manager for InsideTracker, a personalized nutrition system that analyzes your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize your body and reach your goals. In this episode, Jon…

My guest this week is Andrea Kooiman. She's a wife, mother, coach, and ultra runner. She's run Badwater135 three times, Western States two times, LAVS 500K, UTMB, HURT, CJ100, LT100, Mount Gaoligong and she's a part of the Grand Slam Class of 2016. In our discussion, Andrea opens up about the emotions involved with running an ultra, why she prefers…

Scheduling issues and guests going into labor means no new episode this week but enjoy this replay of one of our earliest shows - episode #8 - all about the weird rules marathon runners have to follow during races. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/werunthis/support

In his 20s, Trevor Fuchs was out of shape and smoked cigarettes daily. Now 38, Trevor is an accomplished plant-based ultrarunner, having won the Wasatch 100 twice, winning the Hurt 100 in 2020, and setting a new FKT on Moab’s White Rim in November 2021. In this episode, Trevor discusses his love of cooking and baking, losing and finding himself in …

This week, I’m joined by my first TWO TIME guest on the show, Hollie Sick. The last time Hollie came on the show, I dubbed her the “Sneaker Geek” and the name stuck. Hollie’s written a running shoe ebook and done hundreds of reviews on sneakers and gear on her website, FueledbyLolz.com This time around, we’re taking a deep dive into buying running …

My guest on the show this week is Dr. Anna Tanner. Dr. Tanner is Vice President of Medical Services for Veritas Collaborative and a Board Certified Pediatrician who has spent the last 22 years of her career working with complicated adolescent patients with a special emphasis on treating patients with eating disorders. In this episode, Dr. Tanner ta…

I'm back! My guest this week is Nick Thompson. Like many of us, Nick is an extremely busy guy. The 45-year-old dad is the former editor in chief of Wired magazine and current CEO of The Atlantic. Nick has always been a runner, he ran competitively in high school and college and decided a few years ago he wanted to run the fastest marathon of his li…

My guest this week is author, podcaster, and former NBA G-league star Kevin Owens. Kevin is a former Division I basketball player and the author of the book “Overseas Famous: The Travels and Tribulations of a Basketball Globetrotter,” where he chronicles his life playing professional basketball in different countries and then coming home only to ha…

My guest on the show this week is Beatie Deutsch. Beatie is the Israeli national champion in the marathon and half marathon. Beatie took up running just four years ago and recently went pro with the goal of qualifying for Tokyo 2020 and representing Israel in the Olympics. More than anything else, her journey has empowered her to dream big and keep…

Running is often thought of as a young person’s sport, but at the age of 39 Bernd Heinrich won his first marathon, as a complete unknown. It was only the third marathon he had ever run and his first in five years. Since then, the now 81-year-old has done everything from holding American records in four different distances – and the world records fo…

Our guest this week is ultrarunner, skydiver, and nurse, Rachel Belmont. Rachel never stops moving. She's run the NYC marathon four times, the Boston Marathon, and a marathon on 4/7 of the continents, in locations such as Ireland, Tunisia, and Jordan. Prior to the pandemic, the New Jersey native was training to run the Mount Everest Ultramarathon. …

This week, we're talking to professional long-distance runner and the 2020 USATF Athlete of the Year, Natosha Rogers. She was a 2020 Cross Country National Champion, 2012 Olympic Trials Silver Medalist, and former Half Marathon National Champion. In her recent bid to make the US Olympic team, she placed 7th at the Olympic Trials in the 10k. While n…

At 23 years old, comedian Dan LaMorte found himself in a hospital bed suffering from a fatty liver and tipping the scales at over 354 pounds. Besides the liver issues, Dan also had gastrointestinal issues. Celiac disease was a possibility, and even though the tests came back inconclusive, the New Jersey native decided to cut gluten from his diet. D…

This week, we’re joined by “The Ultramarathon Man” himself, Dean Karnazes. Stop during any moment of the day today and think to yourself “I wonder if Dean Karnazes is running right now.” The answer is probably yes. We’re not sure Dean Karnazes ever stops running. One named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” D…

It’s impossible to cover every part of Latoya Shauntay Snell’s life in an hour-long discussion but damn if we didn’t try. She’s a chef, podcaster, writer, and a self-proclaimed “accidental activist”, pushing back against body shamers and anonymous keyboard warriors. Latoya has done just about everything in life and experienced the joys and sorrows …

Some athletes would give up after suffering a major health setback. Eric Esposito isn't one of those athletes. Eric is a triathlete an Iron Man competitor. He is also a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. In 2017, Eric was hit by a car and thrown off his bike. In this episode, Eric discusses his accident, how the TBI has changed him as a person …

Amanda Brooks wants people to be content with being a “middle-of-the-pack” runner. She created her website - Run To The Finish - back in 2007 as a place to support those middle-of-the-pack runners and help them enjoy running regardless of the time on their watches. Amanda is a certified running coach, certified personal trainer, and has over 26,000…

Taping nipples. Knowing where to find all the best public bathrooms. Wearing medals. Runners do have some quirks but can any of this behavior be classified as “weird”? In this special episode, Chris and Gina review a recent list published on Runner’s World listing the 30 weird things runners do as compared to other athletes and just regular people.…