Mark Bell's Power Project

Sleep apnea, fatigue, anxiety, cravings, and chronic illness might share a root cause most people ignore: sunlight and vitamin D. Dr. Joel Gould breaks down the “modern epidemic,” how D3/K2 and the environment affect your airway, gut, and mitochondria—and what you can actually do about it.

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In this episode, we go deep on the real drivers of aging, performance, and long-term health.We break down why poor sleep becomes exponentially more damaging as you age, how oxygen saturation impacts recovery, what “sleep burden” actually means, and why tracking O2 might be one of the most important metrics after 50.We discuss senolytic cells, mitochondrial function, hyperbaric oxygen, creatine and energy substrates, and why blindly...

Mark sits down with Joel Greene to unpack the sugar diet—why it can work short-term (hello, glycolysis), what it may shift long-term (gut taxa + immune cell metabolism), and why the body isn’t a “static machine.” They also hit insulin sensitivity, keto/carnivore blind spots, the “calorie is a calorie” debate, and why rhythms/pulses beat doing the same thing daily.Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ h...

Bruce Cardenas went from Marine and LAPD officer to running a high-level security company protecting celebrities — and then helped build Quest into a billion-dollar brand before helping scale Legendary Foods to the next level.Follow Bruce on IG: @bruceecardenasSpecial perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additi...

We talk with Dr. Scott Sherr rto talk health optimization from the practical to the “hold up… what?” level.We get into light and red light therapy, mitochondria and metabolism, nitric oxide (and why mouthwash can wreck it), the “toxic bucket” concept for modern exposures, EMF/5G concerns and mitigation, and why environment matters more than most people think.Then we go deeper: psychedelics, default mode network, ketamine and integr...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Scott Sherr to break down how the nervous system actually drives performance, recovery, sleep, and long-term health.We dive into sympathetic vs parasympathetic balance, why being overly stimulated before training can limit gains, how to down-regulate between sets and after workouts, and why many people struggle with sleep even when they “do everything right.”We also cover cortisol rhythms, late-...

It’s not about what you’re doing in the decade you’re in, it’s about what those habits turn into in the next one. In this conversation we get into why we’re leaning harder into relative strength and athletic movement (high-volume calisthenics, hangs, pull-ups, push-up variations, sandbags, sled work, reaction drills, rope flow, tennis balls, and even bouldering) without abandoning the basics of strength training. We talk about how ...

Today we get into what “training like an athlete” actually means: producing force, absorbing force, and reapplying it under time pressure, at weird angles, often on one leg. We break down reactive training (ball drops, unpredictable catches, changing stances), why people get hurt when everything is planned, and how open-skill work can build real-world durability.We also get into movement quality vs “just lifting,” fascia and flow t...

Jump rope isn’t just “conditioning”, it’s a gateway drug to elasticity, sprinting, and better performance for jiu-jitsu and wrestling.In this episode, Fast Over 40 coach Cynthia Monteleone breaks down why long jogs don’t match the demands of combat sports, how to train speed endurance without getting hurt, and the biggest sprint cue most lifters miss: relaxation.We also get into warmups, tempo vs max-effort sprint days, hamstring p...

In this episode, we talk to David Herrera to explore why biology, not motivation, determines follow-through, discipline, and health.We dive deep into how light exposure, dopamine, circadian rhythm, cold, and modern environments shape everything from energy levels and sleep to hormones, mood, addiction, and long-term disease risk. From blue light and melatonin to vitamin D myths, sunscreen, seed oils, and why kids spend less time ou...

Full episode drops Monday!

Longevity experimenter Bryan Johnson famously avoids direct sunlight to prevent skin damage and photo-aging. But is avoiding the sun actually protective… or does it create a deeper biological problem?In this episode, David Herrera breaks down why sunburn, sunscreen, and modern diets are tightly linked, and why fear of sunlight may be doing more harm than good. We explore how chronic sunscreen use weake...

Full Episode Drops Monday, January 24th, 2026Sun avoidance has quietly become the default, and it’s doing real damage.In this clip, David Herrera breaks down why constant sunscreen use in low UV conditions can backfire, and why popping vitamin D pills isn’t the same as making vitamin D from sunlight.Follow David:@davidherrera1119Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code P...

David Herrera returns to break down a controversial topic: electromagnetic fields and human performance. With injuries piling up in professional sports, especially the NFL, some are asking if stadiums, substations, and modern electrical environments are silently affecting recovery, hydration, and connective tissue.Is this just conspiracy talk, or is there real science behind it?We dig into EMF exposure at practice facilities, how e...

In this episode, Mark unpacks one of the most important lessons in training and in life: just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. He explains why always pushing harder isn’t always smarter, how “training smart” can sometimes become a disguise for avoiding discomfort, and where the real line is between growth and self-sabotage. Drawing from decades of powerlifting, coaching, sprinting, and personal experience, Mark...

Cynthia Monteleone (@FastOver40) breaks down why sprinting is one of the highest ROI tools for longevity, body comp, and performance, plus how to start safely without wrecking your joints. We get into her dad starting sprinting at 82, competing 12 weeks after bypass surgery, her own comeback from a 1:30 400m to running faster than her college PR, and the training principles most people miss: recovery, intent, periodization, and neu...

In this episode, Shawn Wells gets real about his journey through depression, trauma, and the mindset that almost destroyed him, and how psychedelic-assisted work helped him rebuild his relationship with himself, with God, and with life.Guest: Shawn WellsInstagram: @shawnwellshttps://shawnwells.com/Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, ...

Shawn Wells is one of the most experienced supplement formulators we’ve ever had on the podcast. He’s built products from concept to shelf, helped scale brands to massive exits, and has patented dozens of ingredients across the industry.In this episode we get into how Shawn got into supplementation, the wild early days of prohormones and sketchy products, what’s actually going on with Amazon supplement quality, and the ingredients ...

In this episode, biochemist and formulator Sean Wells joins us for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of peptides, metabolism, nootropics, gut health, fat loss, sleep, and longevity.Guest: Sean WellsInstagram: @seanwellsBook: The Energy FormulaSpecial perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% ...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Dom to talk about the side of dentistry most people never hear about: how your oral microbiome, airway, tongue posture, and old dental work may connect to things like sleep quality, posture, inflammation, and performance.Follow Dr. Dom:Instagram: @dr.dom1 / @dr.domofficial (as mentioned in the episode)Special perks for our listeners below!🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.co...