The Nick Bare Podcast

My wife, Stef Bare, joins me to share how a year of intentional strength training transformed her body and mindset. We break down reverse dieting, eating 2,300 calories, progressive overload, prioritizing protein, playing tennis, and her daily supplement routine.

This conversation is for all of you wanting to add in more strength programming, but specifically for women ready to stop holding back and build strength.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
2:00 Stef's 20-Year Fitness Background
6:20 Working Out vs. Being Intentional
11:10 How We Met
18:20 What Sparked the Muscle-Building Era
22:00 The Reverse Diet: From 1,500 to 2,300 Calories
25:35 Front-Loading Protein: The 70-Gram Breakfast
30:00 Full Day of Eating & Favorite Protein Sources
35:50 Food Is Fuel — Carbs Are Not the Enemy
38:45 Nick's Crispy Rice & Pan-Seared Salmon Method
43:45 How Stef's Training Changed: Volume, Intensity & Progressive Overload
49:35 The Hobby That Changed Everything
58:40 Fueling for Heat
1:00:10 Stef's Daily Supplement Stack

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I'm breaking down why I will always go back to strength training no matter what season, prep, or goal I'm chasing.

I also make my case for why strength should always be the foundation underneath any goal whether that's a marathon, an Ironman, HYROX, or just playing with your kids. I also introduce our new Strength Collection: Pre, Pump, and Post, a three-product system built to maximize your training.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 "I Am a Gym Rat at My Core"
2:08 Strength Has to Come First
2:47 "Strength Is Never a Weakness"
5:30 Introducing the Strength Collection
7:43 The Eating Disorder I Don't Often Talk About
10:46 Shifting My Mindset: Food as Fuel
11:54 My First Pre-Workout Ever
14:24 Falling in Love With Bodybuilding & Greg Plitt
19:31 Launching BPN in 2012 With a $20,000 Loan
26:06 The System That Inspired the Strength Collection
27:45 The Age-Old Question: Gym or Running?
34:16 My Best Endurance Shape Ever, But Not Strong
36:46 The 700-Pound Deadlift PR I'll Never Touch Again
42:08 4 Mistakes People Make With Strength Training

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

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Marine veteran Mike Egan survived an IED blast in Afghanistan, rebuilt his life after losing both legs, and later inspired millions through his unforgettable viral moment at the G.1.M Ultra.

In this episode, we talk about combat, recovery, service, endurance, and how Mike found purpose through fitness.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:07 Mike's Definition of Service
06:18 Why Mike Joined the Marines in 2008 (The Messy, Real Truth)
11:17 First Deployment to Afghanistan and Earning Respect as a Squad Leader
22:52 May 27, 2012
44:55 The Hardest Part Nobody Warns You About After the Military
48:33 Finding Fitness, Coaching, and a New Purpose
54:41 CrossFit, World Records, and Learning to Love Endurance
59:06 152 Miles in 24 Hours
1:04:58 G.1.M Ultra Story
1:13:42 The Viral Moment

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

I sat down with my wife Stef, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East, and former NFL player Andrew East to dig into their new book, The Courage to Commit.

We talk about why this generation is running from commitment, how defining your family values creates real peace, the collateral damage that comes from being committed to the wrong things, what Shawn and Andrew learned about commitment after their elite athletic careers ended, and why the deepest joys come after, not before, you plant your flag and go all in.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FRR3HBJ5?tag=randohouseinc7986-20

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

I'm joined by Heath Evans, who spent 10 years in the NFL, built a career in broadcasting, and had every outward sign of success.

But in this conversation, he reflects on the mission that changed everything.

He shares how suffering exposed pride, sin, and self-glory, and how surrender led him to faith, obedience, and a new mission: discipling men and starting a non-profit serving fatherless boys.

His testimony is a story about discipline, accountability, redemption, and what happens when your life stops being about you.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:53 Chasing the NFL Dream
03:55 Rock Bottom at NFL Network
06:26 A Rescue Mission Through Suffering
10:36 Building Guardrails Against Temptation
14:59 Mourning Sin, Rejoicing in Christ
22:12 Faith, Salvation, and Surrender
31:09 The Fatherhood Foundation
34:23 Discipline Starts at Home
38:18 NFL Lessons in Leadership
45:21 Transparency Builds Trust
50:42 Accountability Sets the Standard
54:44 Creating a Selfless Culture
57:28 What Iron Sharpens Iron Really Means
01:13:17 Non-Profit for Fatherless Boys
01:20:43 The Legacy Club Vision for Bethesda Ranch

ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210

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IG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)