Abel James

When you know what you’re supposed to do, what keeps you from actually doing it? We’re all guilty at times of procrastination, pleasure-seeking, indulging in distraction and escapism, and even self-sabotage. Perhaps it’s all part of the human condition. But since knowing what to do is different from actually doing it, it’s essential to set up systems in our lives to make healthy choices the default option. And sometimes we need a little help getting out of our own way. By helping you work through the subconscious emotional blocks that prevent you from taking positive action, finding the right coach and accountability partner can make a massive difference in your long term results. As today’s guest quips, "I can't help people solve their problems until I find out why they like having them." Today we’re here with our friend, Adam Gilbert, founder of MyBodyTutor. Whether you're a seasoned athlete, busy parent, coach, or just dipping your toes into health and fitness, you'll walk away with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of motivation to make positive and lasting changes in your life. #health #fitness #podcast #healthstr #coaching #psychology #brain #science #growstr #grownostr #education Listen to the full episode on nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5: https://fountain.fm/episode/n2hpA5JGgJArkpNIdITX

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Have you heard that eating animal protein causes cancer? Or that you’ll save the world if you only give up hamburgers forever? Despite dutifully reducing our consumption of animal protein for decades, rates of obesity and chronic disease have skyrocketed. In the face of relentless anti-meat propaganda, what if the blanket advice to follow strict plant based diets is actually accelerating rates of obesity and disease? When I gave up meat as a young athlete for the sake of health and the environment, my results were abysmal. I lost muscle, gained fat, lacked energy, recovered poorly, and my race performance suffered. Since plant-based fake meats and meat substitutes are incomplete proteins that are not well absorbed or utilized by our bodies, avoiding high-quality animal protein can lead to poor outcomes in health and performance for children and adults alike. Meatless Mondays may sound virtuous, but they’re not saving the environment or solving the obesity epidemic as many are led to believe. Indiscriminately blaming cattle for the sins of fossil fuels and industrial agriculture is a mistake. We all want to save the world, but as this week’s guest quips: “we can’t eat our way out of a climate crisis.” Whether you’re raising animals or growing crops, industrial agriculture isn’t friendly to the environment or our health. Prioritizing the health of your body and the planet requires that we source real food according to the laws of nature, opting for regenerative agriculture and pasture-raised animals over the products of concentrated feedlots and industrial monocrops. When it comes to health and performance, eating high quality protein from healthy animals is one of the most powerful weapons we have to fight obesity, muscle wasting, and premature aging. Today we’re back with our friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a New York Times Bestselling author, podcaster and functional medicine physician specializing in the concept of muscle-centric medicine, which focuses on the largest organ in the body, skeletal muscle, as the key to health and longevity. In this episode with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, we chat about: Why what we think of as aging is actually a disease of impaired muscle The surprising relationship between meat, protein, and cancer How society's focus on weight loss has led to neglect of muscle building, which is critical for overall health The most effective exercises and training frequency to build skeletal muscle, optimize metabolism, and fight aging And much more… #health #fitness #growstr #carnivore #strength #podcast #education #video #foodstr #longevity Listen to the full episode on nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5 https://fountain.fm/episode/FOPxS6N2GBurH7yqDWPb

Had a blast with Jim Costello of nostr:npub1t6njrhtc9q3f5wdrwfrhpypq3kes5mpdx4u4rw9w2pxjanuxcpkqveagv3 on the Artist Hour podcast. Take a listen! #music #grownstr #valueforvalue #v4v #btc #podcast https://fountain.fm/episode/JITEf5JFtmAOtQ1b0Ngb

If you’re not happy all the time, do you feel like you have a problem? No matter how much you achieve, does it feel like it’s never quite enough? This is totally normal. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the pursuit of happiness, but it’s critical to understand that even in the best case scenario, happiness is fleeting. It’s not something we ever get to keep. We’re conditioned to think that if we don’t feel happy, we’re failing at life. The traditional approach to addressing unhappiness is flawed, however, as it assumes we’re meant to live in some perfect state of perpetual bliss. But that doesn’t jive with biology or reality. The truth is that our mammalian brains are wired for survival, not to feel happy all the time. Feelings of happiness and achievement are short-lived, and it’s meant to be that way. But by harnessing proven principles of brain science and evolutionary biology, you can use dissatisfaction, pain and discomfort to propel you to your next epic success. Today we’re back with our friend, Loretta Breuning, PhD, author, Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay, and Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why our brain's happy chemicals are only released in short spurts, and quickly habituate to rewards How to untangle your emotional wiring by tracking down patterns from childhood Why our natural "herd impulse" can lead to groupthink and the suppression of individuality (and how to counteract it) Simple strategies to manage anxiety and fear How to spark small joys and harness dopamine triggers in the brain’s reward system to create meaning and purpose in your life And much more… #health #psychology #spirituality #gm #brain #science #growstr #education #video Watch here on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/episode/LtuBcWuDnfzRPmx6L6E8https://fountain.fm/episode/R5QKG28lbaWD5Hwy4hpc

this song is badass https://wavlake.com/track/884bf471-344a-462e-b1be-7d5258e73320 nostr:nevent1qvzqqqpxquqzp8d8lmrufjkhkldlecyl7rnn8ezgkdfs7jgay6vgd82ahp88k4seqsw644

this song rocks! the lyrics are worth a close listen 🔥🔥 https://wavlake.com/track/fcbfaac4-b13e-4ef7-8532-7342e2a601de nostr:nevent1qvzqqqpxquqzp5607wr8a5a3lvfz42dtaua85cllgsh64nzxw5c6z0hy9l70ssquvfqs7m

Freaking love this jam!! ⚡⚡⚡🥂 https://wavlake.com/track/1e43d301-9908-4ba3-80b3-39633c03105c nostr:nevent1qvzqqqpxquqzp3zmg56aw66sy6cx4cnnac0ws9dckreelxtxfx7qf9yjn0z4s6e0f3rxrm

Happy National Cheesecake Day #nostriches! Ok, some "holidays" may be a bit of a stretch, but it’s hard not to indulge when there's an excuse to nom on cheesecake. Made it back to Austin after an inspiring trip to #Nashville meeting up with folks at the forefront of new technology in music, media and podcasting. And I’m thrilled Alyson whipped up such a tasty cheesecake creation, as there’s much to celebrate. So don't waste cheesecake day on one of those store-bought monstrosities packed with high fructose corn syrup, wheat flour, artificial flavors, emulsifiers, industrial oils, GMOs and other grim nonsense. Instead, enjoy a slice of this homemade cheesecake, made with real food and free of added chemicals. Top it off with fresh strawberries or blueberries to delight your tastebuds. #foodstr #grainfree #glutenfree #cheesecake #keto #primal #wilddiet #gm #grownostr #health #recipe #weedstr #420 #dessert Here's the recipe, hope you enjoy: https://open.substack.com/pub/abeljames/p/strawberry-mini-cheesecakes?r=a4quh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

What an epic weekend in Nashville. The energy, excitement, and innovation of this community reminds me of the early days of the internet in the best way possible. Bands of Bitcoin and the nostr:npub1yfg0d955c2jrj2080ew7pa4xrtj7x7s7umt28wh0zurwmxgpyj9shwv6vg and nostr:npub1h8gzew8am6cezuq7cpjgudldra40hgnruqrqlsrqnxnzs5wjtczqztps02 concerts were absolute highlights of the weekend. Incredible to meet and hang with so many of the insanely talented OG musicians in this space - nostr:npub19r9qrxmckj2vyk5a5ttyt966s5qu06vmzyczuh97wj8wtyluktxqymeukr nostr:npub13qrrw2h4z52m7jh0spefrwtysl4psfkfv6j4j672se5hkhvtyw7qu0almy nostr:npub1a377f258tzafuzdgezwjw4aplg8ze3suyzm40t6j4czcjvwp5vls5d5r4w nostr:npub1jp9s6r7fpuz0q09w7t9q0j3lmvd97gqzqzgps88gu870gulh24xs9xal58 nostr:npub17yemy3hswcelmcdgjsfn4sns4wr4q5ptvj5h08qt4s7fy2qe3hdqsczs99 nostr:npub1l3y60kjywvrrln5ftse553h2ltg53sm3zy55grvlncd78x3k5uqsmw8dff, Martin, Andy, and many others - you all rock! Perhaps what surprised and impressed me most about these musicians and builders was the lack of ego, creating a spirit of collaboration over competition. This meeting of the minds might just change the trajectory of how we create and share music for years to come. Leveraging technology to exchange value is a heck of a lot more fun and interesting than being exploited by centralized platforms in an algorithmic race to the bottom. I started dipping my toes into Nostr and uploading tunes on Wavlake just a few short weeks ago, with little understanding and no expectations. Now it’s clear that the paradigm is shifting rapidly, and incumbent platforms like Spotify could be rendered obsolete thanks to this motley crew of early adopters, artists, and builders. Shout out to JL for inviting me up on stage for a spontaneous songwriting session. Jaw-dropping to see what you and your band came up with on the spot! Jim and Julie, thank you for creating such an epic event, sharing my tunes on your podcast, and for inviting me to fill-in as guest MC for #bandsofbitcoin. I was totally starstruck when the one-and-only podfather nostr:npub13ql75nq8rldygpkjke47y893akh5tglqtqzs6cspancaxktthsusvfqcg7 and nostr:npub1pvdw7mm7k20t9dn9gful8n5xua5yv8rmgd9wul88qq5dxj80lpxqd39r3u (accidentally) shared my cameo as guest MC from Bands of Bitcoin on the Podcasting 2.0 show! Big props to Sam and Michael at Wavlake, Nick and Oscar at nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5, nostr:npub1a6c3jcdj23ptzcuflek8a04f4hc2cdkat95pd6n3r8jjrwyzrw0q43lfrr from Tunestr, Jim and Julie Costello from nostr:npub1t6njrhtc9q3f5wdrwfrhpypq3kes5mpdx4u4rw9w2pxjanuxcpkqveagv3, and everyone else who made this incredible weekend happen. Thank you all for the warm welcome to the valueverse and for changing the game. Let’s all make some music in Austin soon! #v4v #valueverse #podcasting2 #grownostr #bandsofbitcoin #tunestr #bitcoinmusic #btc #music #musicstr #bitcoinconference #web3 #nashville