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Hacking Your Health

Hacking Your Health

200 episodes

3 days ago

We sit with Jason to unpack how a lifelong lifter shifted from volume and “eat everything” to patient nutrition, better sleep, and smarter training, dropping from 277 to under 200 without losing himself. Strength holds, health markers improve, and the mindset around age flips from limit to leverage. • moving from bro splits and high volume to higher frequency with lower volume • focusing on body composition instead of scale-only goals • building a sustainable deficit with high protein and pr...

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We sit with Jason to unpack how a lifelong lifter shifted from volume and “eat everything” to patient nutrition, better sleep, and smarter training, dropping from 277 to under 200 without losing himself. Strength holds, health markers improve, and the mindset around age flips from limit to leverage. • moving from bro splits and high volume to higher frequency with lower volume • focusing on body composition instead of scale-only goals • building a sustainable deficit with high protein and pr...

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Hacking Your Health

The Truth About Getting Fit After 40: Jason’s We Hack Health Journey

We sit with Jason to unpack how a lifelong lifter shifted from volume and “eat everything” to patient nutrition, better sleep, and smarter training, dropping from 277 to under 200 without losing himself. Strength holds, health markers improve, and the mindset around age flips from limit to leverage. • moving from bro splits and high volume to higher frequency with lower volume • focusing on body composition instead of scale-only goals • building a sustainable deficit with high protein and pr...

3 days ago

40 minutes

Hacking Your Health

GLP-1s, Protein Hype, and Smarter Lifting: A No-BS Guide to Modern Health - The Weekly Patch

We lay out ten high-signal finds in health, tech, and performance, from Costco GLP‑1 access and a retatrutide preview to why three-minute rests build more muscle and when tempo actually matters. Along the way, we call out protein label traps, safer hair-loss strategies, and the sleep tech that moved our numbers. • new weekly format of ten curated topics • personal nutrition updates and adherence struggles • GLP‑1 basics, benefits, risks, and muscle preservation • early look at retatrutide’s ...

2 weeks ago

48 minutes

Hacking Your Health

AI Meets Wearables, Health Gets Smarter - but is this a good thing?

We explore how wearables and AI are colliding with training and recovery, why trimming junk volume can accelerate gains, and how lifestyle patterns like the Amish offer a blueprint for lower obesity and better longevity. We also stress sleep fundamentals, data privacy tradeoffs, and a training split that actually fits life. • Oura’s funding shift toward a health operating system • Data privacy lessons from 23andMe and acceptable risk • Wearable accuracy limits and calorie burn myths • Using ...

2 weeks ago

51 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Time-Machine Exploit: 47-Year-Old Me > 17-Year-Old Me (Rogue 1,000-lb Hack)

We chase a “time machine” by trading miles for iron, building a year-long plan, and trusting coaching, recovery, and form to carry a 1,014 lb total. Bench stumbles, squat redeems, deadlift seals a lifetime PR while we reframe aging as a project, not a fate. • why a clear goal turns effort into progress • coaching as accountability and feedback • shifting from cardio volume to strength focus • periodized blocks for squat, bench, and deadlift • daily video reviews and form cues • recovery as t...

2 weeks ago

46 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Breaking Backs and Shattering Limits: DDP's Journey to Championship Gold

Diamond Dallas Page shares his inspiring journey from breaking his back at 42 to becoming WCW Heavyweight World Champion just one year later, proving that belief in yourself can overcome seemingly impossible odds. • Breaking his back at 42 only to become World Champion the following year • The power of mentorship from wrestling legends like Dusty Rhodes and Jake "The Snake" Roberts • How writing down "I will be world champion in five years or less" manifested into reality • The difference be...

2 months ago

35 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Nutrition for Performance: The Science Behind the Supplements

DDP and his team dive into the science and philosophy behind their supplement line, revealing how each product is designed to counteract America's declining food quality while optimizing performance and recovery. • Creating products they personally use and continuously refining formulations based on emerging research • New plant-based protein combining multiple organic sources to deliver complete amino acid profiles for optimal muscle synthesis • Challenging the myth that bodies can only abs...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Hacking Your Health

From WWE to Wellness: Diamond Dallas Page's Health Journey

WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page joins hosts Ben Canning and Dave Kennedy to discuss preventative health, fitness after 60, and their new plant protein product. The trio explores how proper nutrition and training techniques can dramatically impact quality of life at any age. • DDP shares his philosophy of preventative maintenance through training, mindset, and pure nutrition • The three key factors for healthy aging: cardiovascular health, bone density/muscle mass, and grip strength • H...

2 months ago

21 minutes

Hacking Your Health

The Ultimate Free Health Hack: Why Sleep Matters

What if I told you there's a free supplement that could boost your focus, balance your hormones, build more muscle, burn more fat, lower stress, strengthen your immune system, improve your mood, memory and metabolism – all while slashing your risk of heart attack, dementia, depression, diabetes, obesity, low testosterone and burnout? The latest research reveals sleep might be the single most important factor in your overall health, yet it remains chronically neglected. In this eye-opening ep...

4 months ago

47 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Supplement Stack Update: What Changed (and Why)

Ben and Dave are back with a deep dive into their latest supplement stacks, why they’ve changed, what bloodwork revealed, and what’s actually working right now. 🚨 Not just another “here’s what we take” episode. This one is driven by data: inflammatory markers, liver enzymes, HDL/LDL ratios, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, and more. Inside: What Ben’s latest blood panel flagged (and how he fixed it)Why inflammation was visible in his progress photosThe real reason creatine jumped to 20g/da...

4 months ago

40 minutes

Hacking Your Health

The System Reboot Begins: Endgame V2 Now Recruiting.

Endgame is back - and it’s bigger, sharper, and more powerful than ever. In this episode, Ben and Dave pull back the curtain on Endgame Volume 2, the 12-month coaching system built specifically for high-performing misfits in cybersecurity, tech, and beyond. You’ll hear: Why most people aren’t actually ready to change and how Endgame fixes thatThe full breakdown of the System Initiation phase (mindset, gut health, sleep, hormones, stress, habits, and more)How the new team structure frees up Be...

5 months ago

41 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Weight Loss Surgery Didn’t Fix Me - Here’s What Did

We discuss the most common reasons people fail in their fitness journeys and provide actionable strategies to overcome these challenges based on our experience and expertise. • Lack of understanding about how the body works and basic nutrition principles • Pursuing quick fixes instead of sustainable lifestyle changes • Misconceptions about "healthy" foods and not tracking actual calorie intake • Excessive restriction leading to burnout and eventual rebound • Not adjusting approach when progr...

5 months ago

48 minutes

Hacking Your Health

The secret to going from 320lbs to Six-Pack Abs

Ever wondered how people make dramatic body transformations that actually last? In this raw and honest episode, Dave Kennedy opens up about his five-year journey from 320 pounds to the best shape of his life at age 42. "How do you do it?" Dave reveals it's not about quick fixes or miracle diets, but rather a "system of disciplines, a system of regiments, a system of consistency" built gradually over time. Both hosts break down the common misconceptions around fitness transformations, explain...

5 months ago

58 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Why Creatine Is More Than Just a Gym Supplement // Ep 169

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that offers benefits beyond muscle growth, including cognitive enhancement, heart health protection, and neuroprotective effects for long-term brain health. This powerful supplement works by increasing ATP production in your cells, creating a reserve of energy that helps with everything from workout performance to brain function. • Creatine is produced naturally in the body (about 1g daily) and found in red meat and fish • 90% of creatine is stored ...

6 months ago

51 minutes

Hacking Your Health

The Real Reason You’re Not Seeing Results in the Gym // Ep. 168

Mindset is the foundation of any successful fitness journey, forming the essential groundwork before nutrition plans or training programs can be effective. • Mental resilience requires keeping the promises you make to yourself • Having the discipline to show up when motivation is lacking creates long-term consistency • Fat loss often provides more immediate feedback and psychological rewards than muscle building • Going through periods of lower motivation is normal, even for experience...

6 months ago

48 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Hacking Your Health x Diamond Dallas Page: Organic Vegan Protein Breakthrough // Ep. 167

Dave and Ben announce their long-anticipated collaboration with wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page on a new USDA-certified organic vegan protein powder that's been in development for over a year and a half. • Dave recounts how he initially met DDP through a cybersecurity speaking engagement • The relationship evolved from friendship to business partnership as DDP wanted to create an organic protein product • Creating the protein involved over 200 iterations to perfect the taste, ingredient...

6 months ago

36 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Creatine is Overrated? Why the Science Might Be Wrong // Ep. 166

Ben and Dave return to discuss recent developments in fitness research and share personal updates on their cutting phases and body composition goals. • Dave is aiming to drop 10 more pounds to reach 215-216 lbs, which would be his leanest yet with his current muscle mass • Ben is preparing to start his own cutting phase in the coming weeks for an event approximately 11 weeks away • New research challenges the effectiveness of standard 5g creatine dosing for muscle growth benefits • Studies s...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Endgame - The last coaching program you will ever need

Book your call here Health transformation is a journey that requires adaptation, support, and individualized strategies. In this episode, we delve into the comprehensive Endgame program designed to equip tech and cybersecurity professionals with the tools for sustainable success. - Focus on a holistic approach to health and wellness - Importance of individualized strategies within the coaching program - Overcoming common hurdles like stress, burnout, and fatigue - Understanding and navig...

8 months ago

34 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Training to failure, killing your progress? // Ep. 165

We explore the complexities of intertwining fitness with personal growth through our airsoft journey and life updates. By sharing our experiences, we highlight the value of community, the importance of overcoming challenges, and the excitement of launching new fitness programs. - Ben & Dave reconnect after a brief hiatus - Life adventures in airsoft and family updates - Introduction of new fitness programs on the horizon - Discussion of training methodologies focused on...

8 months ago

38 minutes

Hacking Your Health

Pushing Boundaries: Surviving a 72-Hour Fast and Unlocking Success // Episode 164

In this episode, we dive into our journey of fasting for 72 hours, exploring the physical and mental challenges we faced along the way. We share our craving for food, the anticipation of meals, and the insights we've gained about our relationship with food and time management. • Discussing the physical and mental challenges faced during fasting • The liberation and productivity found in not preparing meals • Navigating temptations and smells from food during the fast • Expe...

9 months ago

39 minutes

Hacking Your Health

72 hour fast - 24 hours in // Episode 163

This episode dives into the nuances and benefits of fasting, particularly its potential to enhance health, longevity, and cognitive function. Our hosts explore personal experiences, scientific insights, and the misconceptions surrounding fasting, encouraging listeners to approach their health journeys with simple frameworks and sustainable practices. • Sharing personal fasting experiences and observations • Understanding autophagy and its health implications • Discussing the over...

10 months ago

36 minutes