765: Kyle Kingsbury- Fasting for Muscle Gain, the Benefits of Going Barefoot, the Future of Onnit, #MeToo & MORE

May 07, 2018

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview their good friend Kyle Kingsbury, Director of Human Optimization at Onnit and host of their Onnit podcast. The conversation touches on many topics including psychedelics (of course!), benefits of going barefoot, using fasting for muscle gain, 3rd rail topics such as the #MeToo movement, the crisis of masculinity, the future of Onnit and much, much more.

Like attracts like. Psychedelic talk for love making and doing what you want to your body. (3:58)
Have a level of respect for what you are doing. Who/what does he recommend you look to for information/education regarding psychedelics? (11:17)
Ayahuasca is in a league of its own. How everyone climbs their own mountain. (15:45)
Being more mindful of where you step. The benefits of going barefoot. (17:33)
Fast for muscle gain. His current workout routine/practices and how he trains his body for overall human function. (21:34)
Staying humble and calm under tough circumstances. The evolution of ju-jitsu and how he uses it in his life. (28:00)
The word on the street. The guys speculate why certain people/brands were absent from Paleo f(x). (38:55)
“The Crisis of Masculinity.” The guys share their opinions on the #MeToo movement and political climate in this country. (41:45)
I have always felt I have the gift of gab. The biggest learning curves he has encountered in his new position as Director of Human Optimization? (52:40)
Guys share their love and funny stories of Ben Greenfield. (1:02:25)
Better than fighting. Kyle opens up about his salary at ONNIT. (1:05:00)
The willingness and change to grow together. Family is a TEAM sport. (1:07:00)
Important to expose people to things outside of their wheelhouse. His growth in the past year in the podcast space. (1:15:10)
The future of ONNIT for himself and beyond. (1:26:00)
Learn through experience. The importance of giving back to the world with the knowledge you learn. (1:33:15)

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