Paleo Treats™ Podcast

So you probably eat Paleo, but does your dog? It should! Listen in as Mike Ritland talks about how he trains dogs for everybody from the Navy SEALs to high net worth individuals, and how feeding affects everything from daily performance to how many healthy puppies will be produced in a litter. Mike is an absolute wealth of knowledge on dogs and if you have *any* kind of interest at all in (wo)man's best friend, take the time to go through and enjoy one of the world's best trainers talk "dog"!

Robert Young Pelton, author of "The World's Most Dangerous Places", shares his thoughts on the benefits of getting fired, running Route Irish in Iraq, being kidnapped by Columbians, and offers up a great perspective on livin' the dream. "Basically I'm famous for still being alive". Journalist, photographer, and all around adventurer, Robert offers that rare perspective of a man who has followed his dreams no matter what (once he turned 40.) Starting out as a poor kid and then being a lumberjack, blaster, advertiser and then launching into the corporate world, Pelton decided when he was 40 that making money and driving a Rolls Royce wasn't the be all end all of life, so he took off to some of the world's shit holes and decided to live. Enjoy the show with a modern day truth seeker!

Ever wanted to know the way a professional problem solver thinks? Tune in this week and listen to my good friend Chris talk about the genesis and development of a world class problem solver. Chris has worked as everything from a Paramedic to a Park Ranger to a soldier and has worked everywhere from combat diving underwater to high mountain adventuring. A member of the ever shrinking group of Americans who hunt their own meat and a determined freedom seeker, Chris' philosophy on money, time, and integrity is always worth a listen. Enjoy!

This week we talk with Ryan Williams, former SEAL turned entrepreneur. Ryan is a 6'2" 210 lb asskicker with a mind to match. He was the co-founder for Forged Clothing and after selling his stake in that moved on to Demonbells, the first custom cast art kettlebells on the planet. Listen in as we talk about growing up in the Teams, the hazards of owning a kettlebell business, and the finer points of living the life of a modern day Spiderman. "With great power comes great responsibility."

Kick it with Hollywood epic writer Kurt Johnstad (300, Act of Valor, 300: Rise of an Empire) as we talk about the crucible of physical exertion, the reason for pursuing excellence, and just how important a good cup of coffee is. Kurt is one of the few true Muses of the military and his inside take on the importance of following your passion is well worth listening to. Rock on Kurt!

Navy SEAL motivational speaker and author Dave Rutherford fires up the show with his own special brand of energy, get ready! Drawing on experiences from Azerbaijan to Afghanistan, Dave talks about how to embrace fear, build self confidence, and develop team life. If you've ever wondered what it's like to experience pure human energy than get ready for an amazing interview with a guy who can literally persuade people who can't swim to jump in at the deep end.

This week we talk with cyclist Jeff Pierce, the first American to win the final stage in the Tour de France and his wife Jo Kiesanowski, 3 time Olympian cyclist. Yes, this is a cycling-heavy episode. :) Jeff & Jo talk about his epic finish in 1987, old school training (running up hill with big iron pipes in each hand), mentally preparing for huge races, and the best way they've found to use the Paleo diet to boost performance.

Ever wondered if a 50 year old mother of two could do a man's job? Listen in as we talk with Shawn Alladio, world class PWC rider (Jetski for the uninitiated), big wave rescue specialist, and all around tough human. Shawn talks about big waves, heavy threats, and what it feels like to pull a man out of a burning car. Shawn is one of our favorite people, she doesn't pull any punches "If you're not eating Paleo Treats then you're f-ing stupid", and when she sees a problem she wades in and gets down to business. She doesn't let anything stop her and she has a way of describing the world that is at once completely foreign and yet totally matches with our own intuition. While this is one of our longer podcasts we think it's worth every minute. Go ahead, have a listen!

Fine dining chef Peter Servold talks about how his own health issues combined with a gift for making great food helped launch Pete's Premade Paleo, a San Diego Paleo delivery service. Pete, like many people in the Paleo community, is hot in the pursuit of excellence. Listen in as we talk about public policy, how grilled chicken and steamed broccoli are not the only Paleo options, the importance of learning Amharic (Ethiopian) if you life in Atlanta, and how it's damn near impossible to make Paleo bread.

Long haul trucker and Paleo Treats™ ambassador Ray Tabbita joins us in a phone conversation and discusses how he manages to stay on Paleo and on the road. Ray is not just a long haul trucker who eats Paleo, he also (in his spare time) tears phone books in half, rolls up frying pans, and hammers nails through boards without a hammer. If you've ever wondered if it's possible for a "regular salt of the earth guy" to eat Paleo then Ray gives a pretty solid answer in this episode.

Join us for an interview with Heidi Fearon, one of the leading healers in the CrossFit community. Heidi is a licensed acupuncturist who goes far beyond acupuncture in her treatment methodology to help everyone from Crossfit athletes to working moms to military members suffering from PTSD. Widely traveled and an exceptional athlete, this interview is a glimpse into the mind and making of a world class healer. Enjoy!

Following a thread of excellence through the Paleo community by interviewing well known and unknown followers of the Paleo diet.