If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

What if your body could warn you about burnout or illness before you even feel it, possibly even days before it happens?

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Torkil Færø, a Norwegian doctor and author of The Pulse Cure, to talk about heart rate variability, or HRV and how it can give us early warning signs about our health. He shared how he got into HRV tracking while on a sailing trip, and how it opened his eyes to how much stress and recovery affect our bodies.

We talked about what HRV really tells us, how wearables like Garmin, WHOOP, and Oura can help track it, and how small daily habits, like what you eat, how you sleep, or even when you work out, can change your HRV. Dr. Færø also told stories of real people who’ve used this data to catch serious health issues early, like cancer.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s personal, track your own trends instead of comparing numbers with others.
  
  

• HVR It’s like having your own early warning system for stress and health.
  
  

• Garmin gives more detailed stress tracking, while Oura and WHOOP are great for sleep and tagging daily habits.

Resources:

Dr. Torkil Færø is a Norwegian medical doctor, emergency physician, and bestselling author of The Pulse Cure. After realizing his lifestyle was quietly damaging his health, he dove into the science of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and became a leading voice on how to use wearable tech to track and improve stress, recovery, and overall well-being. His work has helped thousands of people better understand their bodies and take control of their health before problems arise.

@dr.torkil (IG) https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/

The Pulse Cure by Dr. Torkil Færø

• https://a.co/d/iWWB5Ub - https://thepulsecure.com/

Book mentioned:

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

• Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody

If you want to get leaner and live longer, check out https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

What if your low energy, poor sleep, and lack of drive aren’t just signs of getting older… but signs that you’ve stopped taking care of yourself?

In this episode, I talked with Ali Gilbert, a coach who works with men on their health, hormones, and habits. We got into why so many men feel like they’ve lost their edge and why it’s not just about testosterone. It’s about stress, poor recovery, and not asking for help until things get worse.

We covered what really causes low sex drive, how stress and past experiences can affect performance, and why some men feel stuck trying to live up to an outdated idea of masculinity. Ali shared what she sees with men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who’ve spent years focused on work and family, only to realize their health has taken a back seat. We also ran through common myths about testosterone and which methods actually help.

Key Takeaways:

• Masculinity doesn’t mean hiding your emotions
  
  

• Low sex drive and energy are often signs of stress, not just low testosterone
  
  

• You can’t lead, protect, or provide at your best if your health is falling apart.

Resources:

Ali Gilbert is a men’s health expert known for helping men optimize their hormones, especially testosterone, through smart training, lifestyle strategies, and lab-based health insights. She's often called the “Queen of Men’s Health” and is the founder of the Silverback Summit, an event focused on advancing men’s health and performance.

Silverback Summit

• https://ali-gilbert.com/silverback-summit-2025/

@thealigilbert (IG) https://www.instagram.com/thealigilbert/

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Host Nate Palmer The founder of The Million Dollar Body and Author of "The Million Dollar Body Method", Nate has been in the industry of coaching over 15 years and has worked with over 1000 clients personally.

• Nate Palmer’s Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/

• "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com

• Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean

• @_milliondollarbody (IG) https://www.instagram.com/_milliondollarbody

You think you’re addicted to sugar… but it’s way deeper than that. In this episode, Nate Palmer exposes the real root of cravings: dopamine addiction.

We’ll break down how modern life hijacks your brain’s reward system, why your ancient biology can’t handle 24/7 comfort, and how you can take back control without relying on willpower alone.

From prehistoric dopamine cycles to the modern sugar scroll-swipe-snooze trap, this is your wake-up call.

If you feel stuck, lazy, unmotivated, or constantly reaching for snacks—you don’t need more discipline.
You need a dopamine reset.

• Why your brain is addicted to comfort—not calories

• The wild difference between ancient dopamine cycles and modern life

• How porn, DoorDash, and TikTok rewire your nervous system

• Why fasting isn’t just fat loss—it’s a mental upgrade

• The 4-part blueprint to rebuild your discipline and dopamine sensitivity

• The one mantra to dominate cravings, fatigue, and mental resistance:
  “I don’t take orders from cowards.”

• The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

• 2016 Stanford Study on dopamine and motivation

• 2021 Frontiers in Psychology study on compulsive porn use

• 5-Day Sugar Detox: thefreesugardetox.com