Primal Blueprint Podcast

What behaviors, conditions or trajectories are you ready to jettison to welcome a healthier, more vital life? (This Mark's Daily Apple articles was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Host Brad Kearns talks with New York Times bestselling author Ashley Merryman (author of Nurture Shock and Top Dog). Ashley offers an assortment of interesting insights that challenge our conventional notions of parenting and competitive success. She will be presenting at the next Primalcon in Oxnard next September. Ashley relates the disparate challenges of focusing on writing and research versus the ambitious efforts to lecture to live audiences. Unlike many keynote speakers, Ashley makes the effort to create a customized presentation based on the nature and interests of her audience.   

Are you fit enough to pass these 11 assessments? Learn how to test your true fitness level.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Dr. Alessandra Wall (Life in Focus) stops by MDA to help you understand why despite feeling committed, prepared and supported you might find yourself facing set backs in your Primal Blueprint 21-Day Challenge (or any other endeavor).(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Dr. Alessandra Wall, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Recommending a fish oil supplement is generally safe for anyone, but it’s important to understand why fish oil is so beneficial. So why should we take it as part of a Primal lifestyle? (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

For the better part of a decade I’ve been playing with intermittent fasting on a personal level and by helping others integrate it into their lives through multiple posts on the blog. The effects on the quality of my meals has been staggering. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

PrimalCon presenter and psychologist Dr. Alessandra Wall stops by the blog to offer advice on how to make your goals a reality.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Dr. Alessandra Wall, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

In this episode, Mark Sisson has a discussion with Dr. Timothy Noakes of South Africa, who is an author and well-known expert in exercise physiology and human performance. As a physician, former longtime marathon runner, and co-founder of the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Dr. Noakes has spearheaded efforts to advocate a low carb/high fat diet despite opposition in the mainstream medical community.

"It doesn’t have to be this way." The power of an effective mantra rises out of our growing identification with it. Right out of the gate, all of us can identify with this statement. Tune into today's post for a simple, yet effective, exercise to inspire change. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)  

Having a firm grasp of these key concepts will provide a framework for – and make you more resolute in – your daily decisions. Read them, commit them to memory, live by them, and you’ll be well on your way to a lifetime of health and wellness. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Exactly when and how did baby/early toddler nutrition become a string of processed convenience foods? Can’t we do better by our baby Groks? We’ve taken up the kid question before, but I thought it was time for a definitive focus on the youngest of the seedling set.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Yesterday’s post introduced the major myths surrounding calories, weight loss, and human regulation of body weight, but there are some other serious misconceptions surrounding the topic that need clearing up.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

There are some major misconceptions about calories, body weight, fat loss, and health. These calorie myths are often rooted in truth but presented in black-or-white terms that are useless at best, harmful at worst, and do little to help the average person lose body fat. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Our annual 21-Day Primal Blueprint Challenge starts next week! There’s a lot that comes before “just doing it.” We all need a little help getting started. (This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Brad Kearns has another interesting meeting with Dr. Cate Shanahan of the Primal Advantage 1:1 Metabolic Consulting Program. Cate discusses some recent revelations heard on previous podcasts as well as answer some questions sent in to Mark’s Daily Apple.

If we can learn from our forebears’ diets and activities, what wisdom can we garner or extrapolate from other elements of their living conditions – for example, their social structures and cultural patterns. Here are all ten habits – presented for the first time on MDA.(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

What’s a Primal type to do when it comes to a simple social drink?(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

The fact is, this year does belong to you. The only requirement is being lucky enough to be alive today. That’s it. If you’re beginning the year in health far poorer than you’d hope, 2015 is just underway. No matter if you have weight to lose, strength to gain, eating habits to change, or stress to be conquered, 2015 is one day in. What could you be doing, feeling and seeing by next New Year’s?(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

2014 has been a big year! 365 posts a year is a lot to remember, and sometimes you need to go back and jog your memory. Let’s take a look at what we learned and explored together. (This Mark's Daily Apple articles was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Host Brad Kearns speaks with the fastest golfer in the world, Rob Hogan, who’s from Galway, Ireland. Rob is the 2013 Speedgolf World Champion and 2014 runner-up. He covers a championship caliber course in under 40 minutes while shooting in the 70s! Rob is a professional athlete dedicated full-time to Speedgolf and running at an elite level.