The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

“The closest a man comes to a calm mind, the nearer he is to real strength.” This profound insight from Devon Lévesque’s journey might just change how you think about personal growth forever. In this episode, Gary Brecka sits down with Devon Lévesque who reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about what it takes to summit Mount Everest and bear crawl an entire marathon. But this isn’t just another adventure story – it’s a masterclass in understanding how pushing your limits can transform your approach to business, success, and life! What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done, and how did it change you? Share your story in the comments below – let’s learn from each other’s experiences! Special citation from Joe Rogan’s podcast on the impact of physical conditioning on mental health: https://bit.ly/4ik6plQ Connect with Devon Lévesque: Website: https://bit.ly/3AZjaBR YouTube: https://bit.ly/4g0n6RV Instagram: https://bit.ly/3B0DYca Facebook: https://bit.ly/4eXhqXB TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BbCFHq LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/49gEAH2 00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest 03:05 ​Who is Devon Lévesque? 07:03 ​Three Words that Changed His Life 08:34 ​The Bear Crawl Marathon Story 12:53 ​Importance of Community 17:50 ​Going Back to the Basics with Nature 20:47 Partnership with Jesse Itzler 23:38 ​​Impact of Physical Conditioning on Mental Health 24:10 Hormesis & Types of Fun 28:27 ​How to Wake Up & Feel Content 32:20 ​Preparations & Climbing of Mt. Everest 50:51 ​Reaching the Top of Mt. Everest 54:00 ​Debacle between Nepalese & Westerners 56:15 ​Lessons Learned from Pushing to the Absolute Limit 1:03:30 ​Why Should You Do Hard Stuff? 1:16:49 ​Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?” GET GARY’S WEEKLY TIPS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS PER PINCH! 10% OFF USE CODE "ULTIMATE10": https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl THE COLD LIFE - BOOST RECOVERY & WELL-BEING WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y PARKER PASTURES - GET PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc SHOP GARY’S TOP-RATED PRODUCTS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people think The Holiday means either total indulgence or strict restriction, but they’re missing something crucial – traditional holiday foods can actually support your health and well-being. In this episode, Gary Brecka reveals the surprising wellness benefits hidden in your holiday feast that most health experts never talk about. No more guilt or restrictive diets, just conscious choices that nourish your body and soul! 00:00 ​Intro of Show 02:29 ​Myths and Truths about Detoxing  03:30 ​Importance of Hydration  04:21 ​Light Movement for Improved Digestion 05:06 ​What Are Digestive-Friendly Foods? 05:55 ​Hidden Benefits of Traditional Holiday Foods 09:30 ​Emotional and Social Benefits of Meal-Sharing 12:02 ​Recap GET GARY’S WEEKLY TIPS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU⁠ EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: ⁠https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E⁠ ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: ⁠https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8⁠ BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: ⁠http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV⁠ BAJA GOLD - 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS PER PINCH! 10% OFF USE CODE "ULTIMATE10": ⁠https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa⁠ ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: ⁠https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl⁠ THE COLD LIFE - BOOST RECOVERY & WELL-BEING WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eULUKp⁠ KETTLE & FIRE - SAVE 20% ON 100% GRASS-FED BONE BROTH USE CODE "ULTIMATEHUMAN": ⁠https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5⁠ MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: ⁠https://bit.ly/40LVY4y⁠ PARKER PASTURES - GET PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS TODAY: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc⁠ SHOP GARY’S TOP-RATED PRODUCTS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS: ⁠https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs⁠ Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8⁠ Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/464VA1H⁠ X.com: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka⁠ Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RQftU0⁠ The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your greatest pain could become your most powerful purpose? In this first live-audience episode, Loren Ridinger shares her deeply personal journey of transforming grief, loss, and hardship into a purposeful life. Her story is a testament to the power of mindset and importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community during the darkest moments. Have you experienced a challenge that reshaped your life? Share your story in the comments, and let’s inspire each other to keep moving forward.    Pre-Order “Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?” Loren Ridinger’s book here: https://amzn.to/4fKJa2I Connect with Loren Ridinger: Website: https://bit.ly/3ZnKvqF Instagram: https://bit.ly/4fHeoI1 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OpZdad Facebook: https://bit.ly/3OnLmRV X.com: https://bit.ly/3V8k8lS 00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest 07:10 ​Getting a Job Due to Parents’ Expectations 07:55 Loren and JR’s Big Vision 13:35 ​The Belief that Pushed Loren to See Her Own Capabilities 21:30 ​From $25 Weeks to $5 Billion Company 25:00 ​JR’s Passing After the COVID Vaccine Booster 27:42 ​Turning the Grief into Purpose 33:08 ​“Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?” 40:05 ​What Does It Take to Stay at the Top? 46:45 ​Importance of Struggle for Success 49:20 ​Taking Health Care Choices into Our Own Hands 52:53 ​What’s the Future for Loren Ridinger? 1:00:03 ​Elevating the People in Your Inner Circle 1:04:22 ​Stepping Outside the Box and Committing to Your Goals 1:05:54 ​Gary’s Impact to Loren and JR’s Lives 1:07:33 ​Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?” GET GARY’S WEEKLY TIPS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS PER PINCH! 10% OFF USE CODE "ULTIMATE10": https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl THE COLD LIFE - BOOST RECOVERY & WELL-BEING WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp KETTLE & FIRE - SAVE 20% ON 100% GRASS-FED BONE BROTH USE CODE "ULTIMATEHUMAN": https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5 MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y PARKER PASTURES - GET PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc SHOP GARY’S TOP-RATED PRODUCTS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can children actually prefer healthy food over junk foods? Gary Brecka’s nieces, Anya and Coral Young, prove it’s not only possible, it’s transformative. In this episode, Gary Brecka sits down with these two young biohackers to uncover their remarkable journey from processed foods to conscious eating, and how they overcame anxiety, mood swings, and stomach issues by eliminating common triggers like folic acid, food dyes, and MSG from their diet. Are your children’s behavioral challenges actually food-related? Watch this episode and discover how nutrition might be the missing piece in your family’s wellness puzzle!   00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guests 02:27 ​Rapid Fire Questions 04:38 ​How Do Food and Vitamins Make You Feel? 07:08 ​Foods Their Friends Would Eat, and They Wouldn’t 16:02 ​Their Lifestyle Activities 18:54 ​Their Biohacking Practices 23:56 ​Anya and Koral’s Advice to Other Kids 29:49 ​Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?”   GET GARY’S WEEKLY TIPS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS PER PINCH! 10% OFF USE CODE "ULTIMATE10": https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl THE COLD LIFE - BOOST RECOVERY & WELL-BEING WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp KETTLE & FIRE - SAVE 20% ON 100% GRASS-FED BONE BROTH USE CODE "ULTIMATEHUMAN": https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5 MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y PARKER PASTURES - GET PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc SHOP GARY’S TOP-RATED PRODUCTS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices