In this Breaking Normal conversation, Dr. Christine Smith opens up in ways that go far beyond health data or protocols. Through a series of rapid-fire, curiosity-driven questions, we explore everything from the hidden injuries that silently drain vitality, to the overlooked body signals that whisper “something’s off,” to the myths about healing that hold us back.Our exchange moves fluidly between the physical and the philosophical—diving into subconscious rewiring, the strange beliefs people carry without realizing it, and even the big, playful question of who she was before the sperm met the egg. Along the way, Christine shares the moment she stopped trying to fit into any narrative and simply started speaking her truth—a shift that sparked quantum leaps in both her business and her life.One of her strongest convictions surfaces again and again: the modern healthcare system’s lack of touch. For Christine, touch is not just comforting—it’s medicine, a missing link that could transform patient care and human connection.This is a journey through depth, vulnerability, and empowerment, all tied together by a commitment to living—and healing—authentically.Connect with Dr. Christine Smith: • Website: depthwellness.com (https://www.depthwellness.com) • Instagram: @drchristinesmith (https://www.instagram.com/drchristinesmith)Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman
In this Breaking Normal episode, I sit down with the legendary Dr. Jack Wolfson, board-certified cardiologist turned truth-telling natural healer, also known as The Natural Heart Doctor.
We dive headfirst into the moldy matrix of modern medicine and why Dr. Wolfson believes every building is sick—and what to do about it. From medical tyranny to toxicity in the home, to the spiritual power of questioning everything, this episode will challenge your beliefs and upgrade your biology.
We talk:
🔥 Escaping Big Pharma’s grip
🔥 Becoming more anti-fragile in a toxic world
🔥 Why most homes may not be the healthiest habitat
🔥 The life-saving power of organ meats
🔥 The war on cholesterol, mold, and masculine vitality
🔥 Why bison > beef
🔥 And how Tribe Vitamins is changing the supplement game
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🧠 Dr. Wolfson shares why eating heart supports the heart, and liver feeds the soul—backed by clinical experience and ancestral wisdom. And yes—we even tackle statins, seed oils, and what it really means to be healthy in 2025.
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🔗 Follow Dr. Jack Wolfson
Instagram: @natural_heart_doctor (https://www.instagram.com/natural_heart_doctor)
Website: naturalheartdoctor.com (https://naturalheartdoctor.com)
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🎧 Tune in and break free.
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Just hours before this conversation, Ryan Monahan (@themindfulnutrivore) choked on an organ meat capsule so badly his wife had to call the paramedics. And yet—he still showed up for a podcast about the benefits of organ meats. You can’t make this stuff up.
In true Breaking Normal fashion, we dive into:
• The wild choking incident this morning—and how not to take organ supplements
• Why I choose bison and elk over beef, and what most people don’t realize about the industry
• The Meat Mafia, bison politics, and things I’ve been hesitant to say publicly… until now
• The story of how Ryan discovered he had Hashimoto’s and the Chinese medicine doc who finally listened
• His core philosophy: “Test, Don’t Guess”
• How he met his wife on Tinder (yes, it still happens)
• Our shared synchronicity web—from Athens, GA to a musical genius we both know and his studio where my daughter Divina was conceived
• The controversy around iodine in the thyroid world
• Why organ meats matter—and how to not nearly die while taking them
This one’s got near-death experience, ancestral nutrition, divine timing, and a whole lot of Breaking Normal energy. You’ve been warned.
🦬 Explore the wild world of organ meats at TribeVitamins.com (https://www.tribevitamins.com) and follow along
@TribeVitamins on all platforms.
👉 Follow Ryan at @themindfulnutrivore (https://www.instagram.com/themindfulnutrivore)
and learn more at https://www.themindfulnutrivore.com
In this follow-up episode, Ret Taylor recounts his recent lion tracking adventure with Boyd Varty, author of The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life. What started as a quest into the wild became something far deeper—marked by primal encounters, real danger, and hard-earned introspection.
In this episode, we cover:
• The surreal moment a leopard locked eyes with him on day one of the journey
• What it meant to stand night watch for the tribe, protecting others from hyenas, lions, and leopards
• The wisdom gained from building a company—not just selling it—and why the real reward was never just financial
• Breaking free from the “if-then” trap so many entrepreneurs fall into
• What it means to track something real, in the bush and in life
• His reflections on Boyd Varty’s teachings and how they landed in the body, not just the mind
• His next Misogi, and how he’s shaping life beyond business
This episode is packed with primal moments, poetic insights, and Breaking Normal truths for anyone walking the line between modern ambition and ancient wisdom.
👉 Follow Ret’s journey at RetTaylor.com (https://rettaylor.com) and stay tuned for
what he’s tracking next https://www.instagram.com/rettaylor_
Brought to by www.TribeVitamins.com
In this deeply moving and mythic 200th episode, I sit down with Executive Coach, NLP Trainer, and Family Constellations Facilitator John O’Connor (@itsjohnoconnor) for a soul-charged conversation that weaves the mystical, ancestral, and modern masculine into one unforgettable dialogue.
We explore:
– His transformative pilgrimage to Ireland to honor his ancestral lineage and Y chromosome
– The evolution of Family Constellations work, from its Zulu origins to his own sacred practice
– The rites of passage modern men are missing, and how his son is preparing for a vision quest with the Lakota tribe
– How death is an essential part of life, and why it belongs back in the center of our conversations
– The mystical blessing that led him to meet his wife
– The wild synchronicities that connect us
– Why metaphor is the language of the soul, and how he uses it to unlock deep healing
– And yes… how one of his clients once said:
“You’re going to relax me and get me pregnant.”
This is one of those episodes that speaks across generations — from father to son, soul to soul, and womb to world.
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🔗 Links:
🌀 Follow John O’Connor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjohnoconnor
🦴 Tribe Vitamins:
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🎙️ In this powerful episode of the Breaking Normal Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues — a board-certified rheumatologist, cancer survivor, and founder of UnabridgedMD — shares how receiving a diagnosis of **Stage 4 breast cancer on her 40th birthday** became the most pivotal gift of her life.
We dive deep into how her **open-mindedness, surrender, and willingness to explore beyond Western medicine** — including **shamanic healing, placebo awareness, and emotional transformation** — not only helped her heal, but reshaped her entire path.
💊 We unpack the science and spirituality behind **proactive placebos**, and how the belief systems we hold (as patients AND doctors) might be one the most powerful medicines of all.
She now lives cancer-free, having left a marriage, launched her own thriving direct-care practice, and continues to teach that **“whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.”**
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🔥 Topics We Cover:
• Why she calls Stage 4 cancer her *birthday present*
• The role of **placebo and belief in healing**
• Shamans, surrender, and science — how they merge
• Her divorce and rebirth as a medical entrepreneur
• The mind-body connection most doctors ignore
• And the 10 Breaking Normal questions...
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🧠 Connect with Dr. Isabelle Amigues:
Website: https://www.unabridgedmd.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd
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In this electrifying episode of the Breaking Normal Podcast, Daniel sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr—a trailblazing physician, father of four, and one of the leading voices in health and performance optimization.
They dive deep into the top 10 most Breaking Normal questions, exploring:
• 🔵 The powerful history and modern use of methylene blue—from malaria to mitochondria
• 🌬️ The profound healing potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy—from general vitality to spider bites & staph infections
• 🧬 The synergy of biohacking, ancestral health, and spiritual science
• 🤯 Serendipitous connections with Gabby Reece, Laird Hamilton, Wim Hof, Rick Rubin, and more
• 🎯 How Dr. Sherr is helping people shift from sick-care to true proactive health through platforms like Health Optimization Medicine, Troscriptions, and OneBase Health
And throughout the conversation, Daniel’s daughter quietly listened in—reminding us that even high-level health insights can be communicated in a way an 8-year-old can understand. This is a conversation that fuses cutting-edge science with soul-level wisdom, and it just might change the way you think about healing forever.
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🔗 Links Mentioned:
• 💊 DrScottSherr.com (https://drscottsherr.com)
• 📱 @drscottsherr on Instagram (https://instagram.com/drscottsherr)
• 💡 Troscriptions.com (https://troscriptions.com)
• 📸 @troscriptions on Instagram (https://instagram.com/troscriptions)
• ▶️ Troscriptions YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@troscriptions)
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OneBaseHealth.com (https://onebasehealth.com)
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@onebasehealth on Instagram (https://instagram.com/onebasehealth)
• 🦬
TribeVitamins.com (https://tribevitamins.com)
What happens when your shoulder keeps dislocating… and instead of surgery, you build The Strength Side—a YouTube movement with over 2 million subscribers?
In this raw, real, and revelatory episode, I sit down with Trevor Hash, co-founder of The Strength Side, movement master, new dad-to-be, and living proof of how adversity can sculpt purpose.
We dive deep into:
• How chronic injury launched a strength revolution
• The hidden rituals behind his physical & mental resilience
• Handstands, jiu-jitsu, and hanging for 12 minutes?!
• Building a family business with his brother Josh (and how it compares to mine with RawBrahs)
• Why moving to Boulder changed the game—and how it compares to Austin & NorCal
• The power of fatherhood and how becoming a dad rewires your DNA
• His thoughts on Tribe Vitamins and flipping the mic on me 😅
• A surprise appearance by my podcast producer from Let’s Do Podcast (https://www.letsdopodcast.com) sharing behind-the-scenes secrets for viral content
• Easy daily strength rituals you can start today
🎥 Watch & Subscribe to The Strength Side on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@strengthside?si=0gFllIs0_d583IS8
📸 Follow Trevor on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thetrevorhash?igsh=MXZ1Y2h6NTFxbWRlbA==
💊 Support your primal self with Tribe Vitamins:
https://www.tribevitamins.com
🎧 Need help launching your own podcast? Check out Let’s Do Podcast:
https://www.letsdopodcast.com
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This episode will resonate with:
📍 Aspiring content creators
📍 Parents (or soon-to-be) navigating transformation
📍 Athletes, movers, and those recovering from pain
📍 Anyone craving aligned business with family values
📍 Long-time Tribe fans & Breaking Normal seekers
👇 Don’t just listen—feel this one. Rate, review, and share if it brea
ks your normal in the best way.
When Howard Snooks’ wife unexpectedly asked for a divorce in his 60s, he could have unraveled. Instead, he reinvented himself.In this episode, we explore how Howard transformed that pivotal moment into the beginning of a whole new chapter—one filled with modeling contracts, acting roles, social media stardom, and the most vital, connected sex life of his life. Now 75, Howard is thriving in Boulder as a model, actor, and activist with over 100,000 followers on Instagram.We open the conversation by tracing his deep Colorado roots—his great-great-great grandparents journeyed from Wisconsin by horse and wagon and were gifted land by Chief Niwot himself. We reflect on the so-called “Chief Niwot curse” and how Howard might be embodying its true meaning in real time.We also dive into: • Turning heartbreak into a second act • Navigating estrangement from family with courage and grace • Aging playfully, powerfully, and purposefully • Boulder’s cultural evolution through the eyes of a true local • Staying in peak shape—physically and sexually—into his 70sThis was one of the most inspiring, energizing, and unexpectedly fun conversations I’ve had—especially for meeting him for the first time. I have a feeling we’ll be neighbors for a long time.🔗 Connect with Howard Snooks: • Instagram: @howardsnooks (https://instagram.com/howardsnooks) • TikTok: @howardsnooks (https://www.tiktok.com/@howardsnooks) • Facebook: facebook.com/howarddalesnooks (https://m.facebook.com/howarddalesnooks)🌿 Try the ancestral supplements that keep the spark alive:https://tribevitamins.com (https://tribevitamins.com)Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman
💥 In this powerhouse episode, Daniel sits down with David Raday—bodybuilder turned longevity guide—of @dradayii (https://www.instagram.com/dradayii) and @elixiumhealth (https://www.instagram.com/elixiumhealth), co-founder of JoinElixium.com (https://joinalexium.com), a cutting-edge father-son hormone optimization and functional wellness clinic.We go deep on: • How David went from extreme steroid use at a young age to holistic hormone healing • Why gut health is the first step before considering testosterone or peptides • How testosterone testing can be misleading—and what to do instead • Cyclical biology, intuition, and reconnecting with your body’s natural rhythms • His family’s shared journey through competitive bodybuilding • The dream of launching ancestral health retreats—starting with one brewing in Boulder 👀Plus: we jam on the roots of Tribe Vitamins, the Breaking Normal book, and Daniel’s vision for the ultimate regenerative retreat experience.Whether you’re curious about hormone health, peak performance, or building a life (and business) aligned with nature—this conversation breaks normal in all the best ways.⸻🔗 Links Mentioned • David Raday – @dradayii (https://www.instagram.com/dradayii) • Elixium Health – @elixiumhealth (https://www.instagram.com/elixiumhealth) | JoinElixium.com (https://joinalexium.com) • Tribe Vitamins – TribeVitamins.com (https://tribevitamins.com) • Breaking Normal Book – Available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3IzJju8)Family Business of Testosterone, Peptides & Longevity – with David from Elixium💥 In this powerhouse episode, Daniel sits down with David Raday—bodybuilder turned longevity guide—of @dradayii (https://www.instagram.com/dradayii) and @elixiumhealth (https://www.instagram.com/elixiumhealth), co-founder of JoinElixium.com (https://joinalexium.com), a cutting-edge father-son hormone optimization and functional wellness clinic.We go deep on: • How David went from extreme steroid use at a young age to holistic hormone healing • Why gut health is the first step before considering testosterone or peptides • How testosterone testing can be misleading—and what to do instead • Cyclical biology, intuition, and reconnecting with your body’s natural rhythms • His family’s shared journey through competitive bodybuilding • The dream of launching ancestral health retreats—starting with one brewing in Boulder 👀Plus: we jam on the roots of Tribe Vitamins, the Breaking Normal book, and Daniel’s vision for the ultimate regenerative retreat experience.Whether you’re curious about hormone health, peak performance, or building a life (and business) aligned with nature—this conversation breaks normal in all the best ways.⸻🔗 Links Mentioned • David Raday – @dradayii (https://www.instagram.com/dradayii) • Elixium Health – @elixiumhealth (https://www.instagram.com/elixiumhealth) | JoinElixium.com (https://joinalexium.com) • Tribe Vitamins – TribeVitamins.com (https://tribevitamins.com) • Breaking Normal Book – Available on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3IzJju8)Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman
Dan Steele, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt (https://www.instagram.com/dansteelebjj) and coach at Easton Training Center (https://www.instagram.com/eastontc), joins me for a dynamic conversation that bridges discipline, grief, adrenaline, and ancestral health.
We dive into:
• The mysterious dream he had the night before learning about his father’s tragic passing in a head-on collision
• His wild entry into jiu-jitsu after confronting a stranger outside Best Buy
• The evolution of BJJ—from raw, combative roots to a community-building path fit for kids (even someone like my 8-year-old daughter)
• The parallels between jiu-jitsu and surfing, and the power of adrenaline to enhance workouts
• His recent journey to Japan, my recent trip to Hawaii, and how movement unlocks healing
• How supplements like Bison Liver, Elk Antler, and Femur Creamer (https://www.tribevitamins.com) can optimize strength, recovery, and skin
I also share my experience with TrustedHousesitters (https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/breakingnormal)—and why they might be the perfect fit as the next sponsor for the Breaking Normal Podcast.
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🎧 Join me and @jaysongaddis, founder of RelationshipSchool.com (https://relationshipschool.com), as we explore the real curriculum of conscious relationships, parenting, sex, healing, and self-leadership.What started for me as hosting health retreats evolved into realizing that real relationships are the true pillar of health—starting with the one we have with ourselves.Jayson shares wisdom from: • 🧘♂️ Meditating 9 hours a day at silent retreats • 👨👩👧👦 Raising teens (ages 12 & 14) while maintaining a thriving partnership • 🧠 Running men’s groups and leading his 14th Relationship School training since 2016 • 💔 Supporting singles, co-parents, and divorced dads through healing and attraction • 🧬 His own prostate cancer journey—and what he’s doing about itWe dive into: • 💡 How to share power and leadership in a relationship—without falling into dogma • 💵 Finances, kids, trauma, and sex: how to turn triggers into team-building • 🕊️ What to do when you and your partner have different beliefs about God • 🔥 Keeping the spark alive before, during, and after raising kids • 📅 Knowing when you’re really ready to start dating againAnd what it truly means to be as attractive as possible—in the ways that actually matter.Whether you’re single, partnered, parenting, or processing—this is one of the most honest, useful, and grounded conversations I’ve had about relationship dynamics.⸻🔗 Dive deeper at RelationshipSchool.com (https://relationshipschool.com)📲 Follow Jayson on Instagram: @jaysongaddis (https://www.instagram.com/jaysongaddis)#BreakingNormalPodcast #JaysonGaddis #RelationshipSchool #ConsciousRelationships #DatingAfterDivorce #SexAfterKids #SingleParenting #MensWork #EmotionalFitness #MasculineLeadership #ParentingConsciously #RelationshipHealth #SpiritualCompatibility #AttractionOver50Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman
In this powerful episode, Daniel sits down with Steven Jaggers (@jaggersjr) from somaticbreathwork.com (https://www.somaticbreathwork.com) to dive deep into the raw, often misunderstood world of breathwork. They kick off with a wild synchronicity around Vivo Barefoot and skateboarding tricks at Outside Festival, then dive headfirst into Steven’s journey from being home-free to discovering his dharma through a death-and-rebirth experience under the guidance of psychedelic pioneer Stan Grof.
They explore:
• The metaphorical death that realigned Steven’s life
• Why healing is a byproduct of connection
• The parasympathetic (exhale) vs. sympathetic (inhale) relationship to survival and thriving
• How breathwork mirrors the chakra and nervous systems
• Somatic breathwork’s untapped potential — from trauma release to even orgasmic states without touch
• Living in Big Island, Sedona, Boulder, Austin, Ashland — true hotspots for self-evolution
• Dolphins at Two-Step Beach and synchronicities that can’t be explained
• Teaching as the highest form of learning
Steven opens up about growing up with parents who struggled with addiction, and how breathwork became a lifeline — not just to survive, but to thrive.
One of the simplest — yet most powerful — conversations ever recorded on Breaking Normal.
🎧 Learn more about Steven at somaticbreathwork.com (https://www.somaticbreathwork.com).
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Listen in and reconnect your mind back to your body — the Wild Wild West way.
In this episode of Breaking Normal, I reconnect with Ret Taylor — entrepreneur, adventurer, and transformational coach — for a deep dive into his extraordinary journey.
We explore:
• How a four-day desert water fast in Escalante, Utah led Ret to a mystical encounter with a rock shaped like an elephant — and a calling to the African Serengeti with the legendary Lion Tracker.
• The art and science behind Musagis — once-a-year challenges designed to push you to the edge with only a 50% chance of success.
• The real story behind his attempt to summit Denali, what it taught him about surrender, and why “it doesn’t have to be hard to be valuable.”
• Selling his company Hello Ned after a seven-year cycle — and what comes next.
• How he went from growing up poor to coaching others into wealth and walking them through the question: “Who am I to do this?”
• His upcoming book project and his next musagi.
Plus, Ret tries our Tallow Balm for the first time and gets gifted some Elk Velvet Liver Heart — you can try the same products at www.tribevitamins.com
Learn more about Ret at www.rettaylor.com (http://www.rettaylor.com) and follow his journey on Instagram @rettaylor_ (https://www.instagram.com/rettaylor_?igsh=NWRhdWttMDNxdXJi)
#VisionQuest #Musagi #BreakingNormal #RetTaylor #LionTracking #CompanyExit
From anxiety and depression to Qigong workshops and YouTube breakthroughs—Mitch Hash joins me on Breaking Normal to share how training with his brothers Josh and Trevor, along with the help of mushrooms, helped get him off the couch and into a life of embodied purpose. His journey has now led to The Art of Opening, where he guides others in nervous system harmony and synchronicity through movement, presence, and Qigong—especially here in Boulder.
Mitch flips the script and interviews me about the origins of Breaking Normal and Tribe Vitamins—how it all came through me during a divorce and the pandemic, and where it’s grown to today. We also dive into modern dating, Boulder-style, and how getting off the apps and into the sun might just be the real art of opening.
Connect with Mitch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/ArtOfOpening
Explore Tribe Vitamins:
https://www.tribevitamins.com
First episode, where everyone, including the producer was crying. This episode starts with me laughing like a goofball—remembering the moment I met Steph Hendel on September 28, 2012, at a RawBrahs retreat I was hosting with my brothers. It’s the day I met Diana—Divina’s mom—and the day Steph’s entire life took a new trajectory that eventually led her to reunite with he dream man, Josh Tarnofsky.
From there, the story only gets wilder: Steph, Diana, my brother Timothy, my business partner, and I all ended up traveling together through Peru for a month. It was kind of the world’s longest first date… and our friend-turned-fifth-wheel might’ve been the best fifth wheel in history. We talk about hiking Machu Picchu, getting robbed (and how the police somehow seemed sketchier than the thieves), and what it’s like to share a tiny room where I spent a whole night diarrhea-ing before asking Diana to be my girlfriend—with absolutely nothing left to hide.
And then… the laughter dissolves into tears I still don’t fully understand.
We talk about the supernatural love story between Steph and Josh—from a Breaking Normal proposal atop Angel’s Landing to their unforgettable wedding that I had the honor of officiating. We talk about Josh’s transition, and Steph’s raw walk through widowhood, parenting, and relentless prayer. Her heartbreak. Her hope. Her healing. Her realization that even though Josh is gone, her children are not fatherless—because God is the Father now.
She’s now back on the road with her two children, led by trust, speaking at widow’s retreats, and listening to God without needing the full plan.
My producer Yovel said this was the most powerful podcast we’ve ever recorded. I don’t disagree.
Reach out to Steph at https://www.instagram.com/stephhendel?igsh=dDEycTQ3aXJpbjhq
Get the tallow and the rest of the goods at www.TribeVitamins.com
Joshua Grosh (@joshua_wild_skies) is a fourth-generation Boulderite, extreme sport enthusiast, and founder of NovaSapien.com (https://www.novasapien.com)—a company created to make Bitcoin-based giving easy, impactful, and regenerative.
In this high-flying episode, we explore:
– The world of base jumping, wingsuiting, and paragliding (including a surprise birthday flight that didn’t go exactly as planned)
– What it was like growing up in Boulder surrounded by bears, bobcats, and backcountry freedom
– Why he believes the drive to the launch point is more dangerous than the flight itself
– The moment a festival-goer rubbed tallow all over him—and why Tribe Vitamins tallow wins
– How the pandemic sparked a deep dive into history and economics, leading to his philosophy of Bitcoin philanthropy
– And how tallow, honey, and freeze-dried organs might just be my version of Bitcoin
If you’re curious about the intersection of ancestral wisdom, digital currency, and living life fully off the edge—this episode soars.
Learn more:
Website – novasapien.com (https://www.novasapien.com)
Instagram –
@joshua_wild_skies (https://www.instagram.com/joshua_wild_skies)
In this barefoot Boulder broadcast, I’m joined by Yoshua Greenfield (formerly Josh of Brothers Green), a fearless fermenter, regenerative farmer, and unapologetically off-grid dad. Together, we explore the ancient art and modern magic of fermentation—from the simplicity of sauerkraut to indigenous spit beer (chicha)—and the deeper meaning behind preserving and enlivening our superfoods and ourselves.
Yoshua showed up barefoot with fresh goat milk, pickled eggs, and a book featuring him as a wild child on the cover. We discussed his 15-month-old daughter thriving on raw liver and raw milk, never having seen a doctor or received a vaccine. We also examined his feet (literally) and talked about the risk-reward ratio of going barefoot, while strolling through stories of his foot-doctor family background.
We also reflected on the uncanny timing of our personal journeys—both going through divorces and landing in Boulder around the same time—only to now find ourselves rooted, thriving, and rarely leaving, almost like local legends who let the land lead.
This episode weaves together themes from recent guests—Alice from The Golden Hoof, Andre from Jacob Springs, and Sean the honey whisperer—into an idea: what if we hosted an immersive Boulder-based Breaking Normal retreat? Think: honey harvesting, bison butchering, cow and goat milking, wild fermentation, and radical connection.
A feast for the soul and stomach alike—tune in and taste what it means to live fermented, free, and fully alive.
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We kicked off this episode by literally breaking into our studio—lock-picking our way inside with a crew of synchronicity and symbolism. It felt like a perfect metaphor for my life lately: sometimes, you’ve got to find another way in.Once we got rolling, the gifts began—Dustin bartered bear fat and a one-of-a-kind hand-selected stone necklace that’s not just jewelry, but a functional survival tool crafted from all-natural materials (shoutout to @wazoogear (https://www.instagram.com/wazoogear) and wazoogear.com (https://www.wazoogear.com)). I returned the love with some bison tallow from Tribe Vitamins, and we even cracked open caviar with our podcast producer.Somewhere in the middle, things got juicy: Dustin revealed that after our previous episode—where he declared his intention to find a wife and have as many children as possible—he followed through… by launching an actual application process on Instagram. And guess what? It worked. He’s now with a beautiful partner. This turned into a bit of a therapy session for me, as I faced my own reflections around that same desire—and what it means to own it publicly.We also explore: • His annual 100+ mile cruiser bike pilgrimage from Athens, GA • His upcoming European adventure guiding 15 high school grads with his best friends • The paradox of privilege used for purpose—how his upbringing gave him wings and how he’s flying with them • A powerful, tear-jerking segment about his mother’s passing, the speech of a lifetime he gave at her funeral, and the spiritual signs he’s received since. He shares his belief that she passed from a vaccine injury, and that moment marked his transition into manhood.This episode is wild, weird, touching, hilarious, and healing.You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And yes—you might even want to apply to have his children.Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman
In this buzzing episode of Breaking Normal, Daniel sits down with regenerative beekeeper and honey alchemist Sean Hall (@sean.ha11) to explore the deeply aligned, wildly untold truths about bees and what they’re here to teach us.Together, they dive into: • The scout bees’ waggle dance and how it models truth-based communication • The difference between propolis, pollen, royal jelly, and raw honey • How bees may reflect the intelligence of a human brain—or even a collective soul • Why honey never spoils (and why it’s not used more for preservation) • The mystery of “mad honey” and cannabis-fed hives • Ancient connections between bees, monks, and mead • The dangers of pesticide drift—and the resilience of wild bee colonies • What it really means to keep bees because it’s the right thing to doWhether you’re into ancestral foods, spiritual ecology, or simply want to taste the truth through nature’s most sacred sweetener—this episode will shift your perspective on what it means to live, eat, and speak in harmony with the hive.⸻Connect with Sean:Instagram – @sean.ha11 (https://www.instagram.com/sean.ha11)Get the book on Audible!https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Breaking-Normal-Audiobook/B074G49CW2Get the book on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SBC7NC/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1495314934&sr=1-16&keywords=motivational+self+help+help_________STAY IN TOUCH ↣WEBSITE: http://breakingnormal.com↣FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman↣INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/DanielEisenman↣TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielEisenman
