Primal Blueprint Podcast

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!Grok Didn’t Take Supplements So Why Should I? While there are many things we can do (or eat) today that very closely approximate what Grok did to trigger positive gene expression, there are also a number of obstacles that can thwart our attempts to be as Primal as possible. Here are a few of the best categories of supplements I can recommend to just about everyone.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!Every day we’re blasted with noise. From the talking heads on television, to the endless trove of information we can access at our fingertips, we’ve never lived in a time with more distraction. But in the midst of all this noise, how do we filter wisely and maintain some simplicity?(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure! We're never so much at home as we are in the outdoors. We're drawn to nature - to green spaces filled with grass, trees, and leafy vegetation. It just "feels right", doesn't it? Well, it turns out that time spent in nature does much more than that.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure! Tune into today's episode for a captivating recap of our annual PrimalCon retreat, held this past weekend in sunny Oxnard, California!(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Welcome to Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 4: Primal Criticism Rebutted, featuring:Why Does the Paleo Diet Continue to Receive Low Points from “Established Authorities”?We Don’t Know What Constitutes a True Paleo DietOne True Paleo Diet Doesn’t Exist, but So What?(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure! He’s the oft-cited star of our Paleolithic backdrop, the poster-persona of the Primal Blueprint itself. We would be remiss (and a little rude, don’t you think?) to overlook formal introductions. “It’s about time!” some of you might be saying to yourselves. Let’s meet the man of the eon!(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure! What could a “growth mindset” do for our health endeavors? For losing weight? For becoming fit? For changing our eating habits? For our happiness and success in general? And how would it change our self-talk and motivational strategy?(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)    

Primal Blueprint Expert Certification program director Brad Kearns presents a detailed description of the entire online course and its examinations. This recording includes a summary of the most frequently asked questions from prospective students, followed by a methodical review of the content in each of the 13 modules. Brad proceeds through the entire course, literally one module at a time, and gives you an overview of its main topics and some hints about the exams. He even tosses out a few actual exam questions!If you are thinking about taking the course, or perhaps have already signed up and want to know exactly what’s in store, this recording provides everything you’ll need to know to feel comfortable about the fun, challenging and comprehensive educational journey that awaits all participants in the Primal Blueprint Expert Certification program.

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure! The stuff we do for exercise is pretty silly, isn't it? Walking on a treadmill, literally going nowhere for miles at a time. Picking up a metal bar with weights on either end and putting it back down over and over again. Is it any wonder that many people find modern exercise to be meaningless? Listen to today's post for thoughts on how to reinstill some purpose into our daily activity. (These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!We’ve known for awhile that artificial sweeteners can affect the gut biome. A famous 2008 paper found that 12 weeks of sucralose had negative effects on the gut bacteria in male rats, including reduced beneficial bacteria, increased fecal pH, and inhibition of pharmaceutical bioavailability.While the science is far from settled, I think there’s enough that we can start making some decisions about whether or not to consume artificial sweeteners.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Welcome to Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 2: Exercise and Performance, featuring:16 Things That Affect Your Gut Bacteria A Primal Primer: Leaky Gut The Definitive Guide to Resistant Starch Resistant Starch: Your Questions Answered (These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure! What does it mean to eat according to The Primal Blueprint? How do you figure out the proper number of calories – and breakdown of fats, protein and carbs – to accomplish your fitness and health goals? To lose weight? Lose fat? Gain muscle? Maintain status quo? Run marathons? Listen to this classic post to find out! (These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!To be human is to walk. Learn how the human story is a story of walking, and why you should keep it going. (These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!Back in 2006 when I started writing my blog – Mark’s Daily Apple – the average person had no clue about the Primal lifestyle. Those of us who espoused it were fringe characters, radicals on street corners with cardboard signs. But sometimes those crazy guys on the street aren’t so crazy. Sometimes their rants and raves catch on. Check out today's episode for a recap of what's happened since. (These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)  

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!In this extended article you will find the basic building blocks needed to discover the Primal side of your life. What does this mean? It means learning and understanding what it means to be human. It means using this knowledge to help you make important lifestyle choices. It means modeling your life after your ancestors in order to promote optimal health and wellness. And, most importantly, it means taking control of your body and mind.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Welcome to Mark's Daily Apple Best of 2014, Vol. 2: Exercise and Performance, featuring: Do Your Workouts Feel Like a Chore?Improve Your Workouts with This One Simple TrickHave You Had a Breakthrough Workout Lately? (These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!The benefits of exercise go far beyond the physical. What does exercise make us feel – in the moment, after the workout and later once the results start showing? Listen to today's post to find out!(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!Today’s post will cover 12 situations, symptoms, and signs that indicate a direct need for more dietary protein.(These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)

Elle joins host Brad Kearns to discuss her journey from chronic cardio sugar addict to primal success story, her completion of the Primal Blueprint Expert Certification as a critical beta tester, and her personal coaching services. Elle was one of the first five graduates of the Primal Blueprint Expert Certification program and made a tremendous contribution to the beta-testing program by scrutinizing and challenging assorted elements of the text and examinations. This helped clarify the official Primal Blueprint position and ensured that the examinations were a fair and relevant test of knowledge for students. In particular, Elle consulted with Mark Sisson and the primal team regarding the effects of alcohol. Besides its obvious pitfalls—those relating to its well-known toxic effect on the liver and its frequent abuse in modern culture—science is confirming that it directly compromises fat reduction efforts by acting as a “first to burn” calorie source, which contributes to lipogenesis. This information, alo

Mark expands the Primal Blueprint Podcast by recording select Mark's Daily Apple posts for your listening pleasure!In today's post, Mark reviews the Japanese tradition of Rajio Taiso and how light morning workouts can improve your day. (These Mark's Daily Apple articles were written by Mark Sisson, and are narrated by Brock Armstrong)