Best Dan Hightower Podcasts (2025)

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Physiology Friday: [Mental Health] A 6 Step Approach Connecting Mind, Body, and Nutrition w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner 59:09

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged we cover: A framework for understanding mental health and physiology The relationship between the mind and the body How physiology follows psychology How to turn your thoughts into character traits How come prescriptions and medications can make mental health worse How sleep is the gateway to improving mental …

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Fertility and Men's Reproductive Health w/ Drew Manning, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #801 46:22

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Dr. Justin Houman is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health specialist whose practice is focused on male fertility, erectile dysfunction, sexual performance, testosterone management, Peyronie’s Disease, vasectomy reversals, and vasectomies. As a minimally-invasive microscopic surgeon, he specializes …

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How to Get in Movie Star Shape with Greg O’Gallagher - It’s Not that Deep Podcast 1:43:02

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This week, I chat with fitness icon and entrepreneur Greg O’Gallagher. You probably know him from KinoBody, his programs have transformed hundreds of thousands of bodies around the world, and his approach has completely shifted how people think about fat loss and aesthetics. In this episode, we go deep—really deep. We talk about how fitness competi…

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Physiology Friday: [Constipation] A Five Step System for Perfect Poops w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged 47:55

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged: Why adding water can help eliminate constipation Why “more fiber” may not be the answer to better bowels. Which magnesium supplement is optimal for reducing constipation. Why you need to buy a squatty potty for your best pooping position. How exercise improves motility. Why coffee and caffeine are important t…

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FIT2FAT2FIT to Optimal Health w/ Drew Manning, Anders Varner, Doug Larson and Travis Mash #800 59:25

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Drew Manning is The NY Times Best Selling Author of the book, Fit2Fat2Fit, and creator of the hit TV show, Fit To Fat To Fit on A&E. He’s been featured on many TV shows such as Dr. Oz, The Tonight Show, CNN, The View, GMA and many more. With over 1 million social media followers, Drew continues on his mission to reshape the fitness industry with an…

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Physiology Friday: [THYROID] Function, Dysfunction, Brain Chemistry, and Autoimmunity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner 43:06

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged: The Thyroid’s impact on weight gain What is the function of the thyroid What causes thyroid dysfunction The relationship between hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and thyroid Thyroids role in autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease How gut health affects the thyroid How Vitamin A regulates the t…

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Aligning Actions with a Purpose Driven Life w/ Chris Hoppe, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #799 52:52

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Chris Hoppe has spent nearly two decades immersed in the world of coaching — from CrossFit and personal training to recovery support, breathwork, and behavioral health. His approach blends performance and presence, helping clients not just optimize their bodies, but reconnect to their lives in a deeper, more meaningful way. Chris has guided people …

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Physiology Friday: [LIBIDO] The Biochemistry of Improving Your Sex Drive w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner 54:55

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: The internal mechanisms that create your sex drive. How psychological, hormonal, and functional dysfunction impacts sex drive. The biochemistry of boners The nervous system’s response to sexual arousal The psychology of porn addiction Supplementation that can improve your sex drive Impacts of c…

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The Truth About GLP-1 Medications w/ Dr. Garrett Butler, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #798 55:26

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Garrett Butler, MD. Husband, father, son, friend, and family doc in rural WV. Undergraduate in Physics from Johns Hopkins University. Undergraduate in Molecular and Cell Biology from Towson University. MD from West Virginia University School of Medicine. Family Medicine residency at WVU SOM. Hospitalist at Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center. Outp…

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He Broke His Spine, Then Built a Botanical Empire | Evan Kluge of SURENITEA 1:42:59

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This week, I chat with my good friend Evan Kluge, founder of Serenity, Miami's innovative botanical wellness bar that's changing how people socialize without alcohol. In this episode, Evan shares his incredible journey from a devastating car accident that severed his spine to discovering the healing power of plant-based alternatives like Mitragyna …

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Physiology Friday: [NUTRITION 101] The Exact Calories, Macros, and Micronutrients to Fuel Performance and Optimize Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner 46:51

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: How to determine total calories for your goals Why maintenance calories are important for body composition and health Why calories determine the size of your body Understanding energy balance and finding your activity multiplier How to properly increase and decrease your caloric intake to reach…

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Flexible Cardio for People that Hate Cardio w/ Dr. Michael T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #797 49:04

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Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He’s been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies, universities and colleges, fitness organizations and fanatics. The techniq…

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Barefoot Revolution w/ Mark Sisson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #796 1:04:32

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Mark Sisson, widely regarded as the forefather of the Primal/Paleo lifestyle movement, is an innovator and trendsetter in the health and fitness world. He has written several best-selling books and a number-one-ranked blog promoting ancestral living. Mark founded Primal Kitchen foods to introduce healthful options for condiments and sauces to the m…

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How to become a Bedroom Master with Sex Coach Jackson Hightower 1:30:48

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This week, I chat with my good friend Jackson Hightower, a sex coach and master of male performance, who’s been doing the real work—educating and empowering men to reclaim their vitality and control over their sexual energy. In this episode, we go deep—pun intended. We talk about the hidden epidemic of porn addiction and how it’s rewiring the male …

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Muscle Analytics for Human Performance w/ Dr. Doug Goldstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #795 52:27

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Founder, Altitude Performance & Measured Motion Former two‑sport collegiate athlete turned board‑certified orthopedic specialist, Dr. Goldstein blends lab‑grade muscle science with hands‑on care. After earning his DPT from the University of Colorado and completing both an orthopedic residency and fellowship, he launched Altitude Performance, a conc…

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Physiology Friday: [Inflammation] The Surprising Link Between Nutrition, Muscle, and Inflammation w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner 51:56

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is inflammation why does your body have it How inflammation can improve performance The difference between Good and Bad inflammation Proper ways to reduce inflammation What is Chronic vs. Acute Inflammation Work with RAPID Health Optimization Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson o…

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Living Alcohol Free w/ James Swanwick, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #794 56:50

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Swanwick has worked as a print, TV and radio journalist. He began his career in 1993 as a reporter at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane, Australia. In 1996, Swanwick won the Queensland Media Award for his interview and exposé on Pauline Hanson, one of Australia’s most publicized and controversial political figures. Swanwick moved to London in 1999 where…

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Why I’m Leaving Miami (And What Comes Next) 11:45

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Physiology Friday: [Cholesterol] How to Read Bloodwork for Lipids, Triglycerides, and Fatty Acids w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged 44:22

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: What are lipids What is cholesterol The difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol Why there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol What are the bloodwork numbers for optimal cholesterol What is the perfect ratio of HDL and LDL Ratios for Triglycerides to HDL for optimal health Mechani…

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Building the Endurance Athlete w/ Javier Pineda, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #793 52:18

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Javier Pineda, endurance coach at RAPID Health Optimization and founder of Endurance Cartel, empowers athletes and professionals to master strength and stamina. With ten Ironman triathlons and two Ironman 70.3 races under his belt, he’s a CHEK Practitioner with top-tier certifications and insights from various mentors across his career. At DBC Fitn…

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How Soheil & Dan Built a Pro Football Club in Dubai in 365 Days 1:30:25

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This week, I chat with my good friends, Soheil Varahram and Daniyal Sheikh. In this episode, I sit down with two inspiring entrepreneurs and visionaries who have done what most people would think is impossible — built a professional football club in just 365 days. We dive deep into their journey from growing up in Ottawa to living in Spain and Duba…

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Physiology Friday: Managing Stress and Performance for Tactical Populations w/ Dr. Mike Lane, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash 49:15

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Mike Lane is a professor at eastern Kentucky university teaching in the parks, recreation, exercise, and sports science on the graduate and undergraduate level. His phd is in exercise physiology with an emphasis in muscle physiology. Currently he works with a variety of sports and tactical athletes and performs research tracking those athletes and …

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Heart Attack Awareness for Fit People w/ Joel Jamieson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #792 46:43

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Joel Jamieson is widely considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength and conditioning for combat sports, having trained many of the sports best athletes since 2004. He is the author of the bestselling book Ultimate MMA Conditioning and is a contributing writer to several top magazines and a frequent guest speaker at conferences an…

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Physiology Friday: [Recovery] How to Build a Resilient Physiology w/ Anders Varner Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged 48:51

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: How to define resilience Understanding psychology vs physiological resilience What are the biomarkers of resilience Cortisol wakening response and how it relates to stress response Is balance possible between stress and recovery How much stress can you body handle before physiology begins to br…

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Rowing for Fitness, Strength, and Sport w/ Shane Farmer, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #791 57:29

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Shane Farmer is the founder of Dark Horse Rowing. He’s a rower, a 4X CrossFit Games athlete, former gym owner, Concept2 Master Instructor and has made his career de-mystifying rowing for non-rowers. He’s married with two kids and has 13 chickens and an orchard. He loves soil regeneration, permaculture, and testing himself regularly at new and inter…

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Physiology Friday: [Body Transformation] Simple Strategies to Getting Shredded w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner 48:10

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: Setting goals for physique transformation How long should you plan for a bulk and cut Strategies for building muscle on a bulk How to handle lagging body parts Time frame for cutting weight and getting shredded Being realistic on the amount of fat you truly need to lose Prep cycles for peak wee…

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Cold Plunge King: How a Failed Business Led to Creating the Rolls Royce of Cold Plunges 1:44:42

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This week, I chat with my good friend Kyle Ponton, Founder of The Cold Life. In this episode, we dive into Kyle's entrepreneurial journey from car dealerships to creating the "Rolls Royce of cold plunges." We explore how he navigated manufacturing challenges by bringing production to America after facing quality issues with overseas suppliers, disc…

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Pain Free Performance at All Ages w/ Dr. Melissa Capurro, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #790 54:47

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Melissa is a performance physical therapist and is heavily involved in the CrossFit space as a healthcare provider, as well as an athlete. Melissa grew up in the Metropolitan New York area, but now resides in the Tampa Bay area. Upon graduating from PT school, Melissa started working in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy practice, but was un…

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Physiology Friday: How to Build a Killer Cardiovascular System w/ Dr. Mike T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash 51:58

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis sit down with Anders coach, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. For those that have followed the show, you know Anders has been in pursuit of running a sub-6 minute mile at the age of 40. Dr. Nelson is the coach Anders hired to help with that goal. In this episode the crew walks through…

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Building the Best Pilots in the World w/ Zachary Carson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #789 54:51

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Zachary Carson is a highly experienced Aerospace Physiology Officer with a deep understanding of human factors and risk mitigation in high-stakes operational environments. His expertise lies in optimizing human performance within complex aerospace systems. As a subject matter expert, Carson specializes in identifying and addressing the unique chall…

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Physiology Friday: [Optimal vs. Normal Health] Why Normal Reference Ranges Will Not Lead You to Optimal Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner 55:45

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In this Episode: The spectrum of health from sick, to not sick, and to optimal. Optimal is a word thrown around with ease in the healthy space. What does optimal health look and feel like? Why are the current blood markers in a normal range and not optimal? Where are normal reference ranges created? If you want to know optimal ranges, where do you …

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Building a Fitness Franchise w/ Brandon Cullen, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #788 55:07

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Born into an entrepreneurial family in Ontario, Canada, Brandon Cullen was raised with a front-row seat to hard work and high expectations. Pushed by his father to excel both in life and on the ice, Brandon’s grit landed him a spot in the New York Rangers’ minor league system. But when a career-ending concussion shattered his hockey dreams, everyth…

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Health Decoded: The Hidden Principles Behind Exceptional Performance with Andres Preschel 1:15:58

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This week, I chat with my good friend, Andrés Preschel, an applied physiologist, neuroscientist, and health optimization coach. As the founder and CEO of Know Your Physio, Andrés is dedicated to helping professionals unlock peak performance by understanding their physiology. His personal journey from battling ADD and a decade-long dependency on Add…

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Physiology Friday: [Psoriasis] A 3-Step System to Find Root Cause, Relief, and Symptom Management w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner 40:03

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What is psoriasis. How is it related to other skin issues like eczema, acne, and Rosacea. What is causing the body to overproduce skin cells as a protective measure. What lab tests likely need to be ordered to see immune disfunction and root causes. Topical treatments that help manage symptoms vs. addressing root cause. Are the skin issues the firs…

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Building a Homestead Nursing Home and Finding the Right Primary Care Physician w/ Dr. Garrett Butler, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #787 57:47

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Garrett Butler, MD, is a devoted family man and physician serving rural West Virginia as a husband, father, son, and friend. With a strong academic foundation, he earned undergraduate degrees in Physics from Johns Hopkins University and Molecular and Cell Biology from Towson University, followed by an MD and Family Medicine residency from West Virg…

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Physiology Friday: [Brain Health] Science and Strategies for Optimizing Brain Health w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash 49:24

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, we'll be discussing the various factors that impact brain health and exploring strategies for optimizing brain function. First, we'll be discussing the impact of exercise on brain health. Research has shown that regular exercise can help to improve brain function, enhance cognitive performance, and even reduc…

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[Caloric Ranges] How to Eat More Food Without Gaining Weight w/ Zach Moore, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #786 49:28

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Zach Moore is a highly sought after nutrition and exercise coach who has personally coached over 1000 clients. His clientele have ranged from top level professional athletes and physique competitors to health enthusiasts of all ages. Moore has worked with some of the most well known companies in the industry including Precision Nutrition, Nourish B…

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Physiology Friday: [Liver Health] Verified Assessment, Optimization + Protocol Design 45:22

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In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged the team digs into liver health, biomarkers, and optimization. The liver is a remarkable organ that performs numerous essential functions necessary for our overall well-being. Maintaining a healthy liver is vital, and understanding the role of biomarkers and optimization can help us achieve that goal. Our life…

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Tracking and Optimizing Metabolic Fitness w/ Dr. Kamellia Dimitrova, MD, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #785 50:23

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Dr. Kamellia Dimitrova, MD, is a pioneering physician, researcher, and innovator in metabolic health and longevity. With over 30 years of experience in mainstream medicine, including a background in cardiac surgery and clinical research, she has dedicated her career to transforming health outcomes through data-driven precision interventions. As the…

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Tony Greco: Unlocking Peak Performance in Fitness & Life 1:13:45

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This week, I chat with my good friend, Tony Greco, founder of TG Athletics and Canada's leading fitness specialist. Tony has dedicated his career to helping individuals train like athletes, promoting a mindset of growth, resilience, and strength. His science-backed training programs are designed to help people move better, feel stronger, and live h…