⚠️ Feeling Drained Lately? Take this free burnout test and see how close you are to the edge: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6 In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with James Pieratt — ancient warrior researcher and founder of Wild Hunt Conditioning — to explore how modern high-achievers have lost their warrior spirit and what we can learn from history's greatest fighters to reclaim our strength. From his transformation from heroin addict and ex-con to ultra-marathon runner studying samurai philosophy, James reveals the shocking truth about why testosterone levels have dropped 50% since 1980 and how our ancestors stayed fit while being bigger gluttons than we are today. Whether you're a stressed executive feeling physically weak, a leader struggling with anger, or someone yearning to reconnect with your primal strength, this conversation will completely reframe how you think about modern masculinity and peak performance. What we cover:  ✔️ Why Roman gluttons had 2% obesity while modern America has 40%  ✔️ The testosterone crisis: how modern men lost half their hormonal power  ✔️ Ancient warrior wisdom from Spartans, Romans, and Samurai  ✔️ Why anger is always weakness (and how warriors really handled it)  ✔️ The tribal chieftain's responsibility every leader carries  ✔️ How to build warrior habits in urban environments with zero equipment  ✔️ Why primal pursuits beat gym workouts for mental fortitude  ✔️ The role women play in creating modern warriors at home  ✔️ Micro-dosing difficulty: stacking stones vs. mindless treadmill time  ✔️ Why getting outside isn't optional — it's evolutionary necessity James doesn't just share fitness tips — he reveals how reconnecting with our warrior ancestry is the key to thriving as modern leaders while staying grounded in what actually matters. Timestamps:  00:00 – From Appalachian bear hunter's son to heroin addict: James's origin story  08:46 – Ancient warriors vs. modern men: what went wrong evolutionarily? 1 5:20 – Why Roman gluttons stayed lean while we get obese  19:10 – Red flags: warning signs you're drifting from your warrior archetype  22:25 – Urban warrior tactics: stacking stones in concrete jungles  26:07 – How women can foster warrior environments at home  32:03 – The humbleness lesson from 800 miles of running  33:45 – Anger management: what samurai philosophy teaches about control  39:21 – Why every man needs primal pursuits (hunting, hiking, campfires)  43:44 – The sexiest dates involve discomfort and stars, not cocktail bars Resources: Follow James: Wild Hunt Conditioning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildhuntconditioning/?hl=en Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgBjdLR9VFgNsidVdBVdng Website: wildhuntconditioning.com 📲 Connect with Me:  🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com  📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/