Today on The EMPWR Podcast, we’re joined by Harry and Brett– best friends, former college athletes, and the voices behind The Meat Mafia Podcast. From their own health transformations to launching a platform that challenges mainstream nutrition norms, these two are on a mission to empower people to think differently about their food, and where it comes from, and ultimately, to become the CEO of their own body.
We get into: the path from athletics and burnout to entrepreneurship and metabolic health, Brett’s experience navigating an autoimmune disease and getting off all medications by taking his health into his own hands, why the meat industry has been so misunderstood (and what most people get wrong), hot takes on the carnivore diet, vegan diet, seed oils, and what “clean eating” really means, the food system, decentralization, and taking your health into your own hands, and building a brand (and a mission) with your best friend.
We also talk about the “good, better, best” framework when it comes to sourcing meat, and how to apply that same mindset to the way you consume and make choices with food in everyday life. If you’re passionate about clean eating, but also believe in balance, and if you're questioning what’s actually healthy, or just want to feel more grounded in your choices… this one’s for you.
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Topics discussed:
00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Brett’s story
07:05 – Impact on family eating habits, removing seed oils, prioritizing grass-finished meats
10:32 – Harry’s Story
14:36 – Animal-Based Diet & Endurance
17:47 – Carnivore vs. Animal-Based
19:40 – Meat Quality & “Good, Better, Best”
22:28 – Grocery Store Strategies
26:10 – Eggs & Raw Milk “Swill milk” problem, pasteurization, nutrient loss, industrial motives.
32:37 – Veganism & Nutrient Deficiencies
35:55 – Eating Animal-Based with Family
39:12 – Seed Oils & Metabolic Health
43:04 – Sugar, Carbs & Metabolic Flexibility
46:48 – Dining Out & Travel Eating
50:15 – Meal Prep & Simplicity
54:26 –Biggest Myths About Meat
59:15 – Food System & Personal Responsibility
01:03:52 – Final advice for improving diet quality
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