697: Kyle Kingsbury- Onnit's Director of Human Optimization

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with Kyle Kingsbury. Kyle and the boys were first introduced a couple years back by Dr. Justin Brink. Kyle, a former MMA fighter, was just starting a podcast for Brain.fm (www.brain.fm/mindpump) and they soon became good friends. 

Fast forward, after a trip in the spring of 2017 to PaleoFx, Kyle met Onnit's CEO, Aubrey Marcus, and they hit it off. Kyle has since become the Director of Human Optimization at Onnit and is the host of The Onnit Podcast.

This is a very entertaining and revealing episode. Kyle discusses his journey to Onnit and some of the challenges he has faced along the way. There is a lot that most of us can learn from Kyle's life philosophy, so enjoy!

• The Director of Human Optimization, Kyle Kingsbury. (3:13)
• Kyle tells the story of how life works in mysterious ways. How the podcast with Brain.fm fell apart and his plane flight with Aubrey Marcus. (4:50)
• The struggle and stress of moving…how has it affected his family? (12:53)
• “The new guy hosting the ONNIT podcast is inspiring…” Allowing your guests to talk. The guys discuss podcasting and how Kyle has put his own voice on his. (20:00)
• The softball pitch question. Come listen from Kyle what he means by that. (28:40)
• Kyle opens up about his Burning Man experience and the effect/impact it had on him. (31:01)
• “Working out, but not working in.” Using practices from Paul Chek and Mike Salemi, Kyle went back to working on himself. (38:45)
• The Spirit Ranch in Sedona. “How can we give people a transforming/mind-altering experience that is not illegal?” Listen to how he describes his experience. (46:15)
• Becoming more aware. The guys share their own experiences and give actionable tips. (56:45)
• Kyle goes off on the treatment of fighters in the UFC. (59:38)
• Life is a journey. The compound effect of his relationships and how they have helped him get to where he is today. (1:04:04)
• Learn and share wisdom to the world. Continued self-growth and mastery. Kyle talks about legacy and how he strives to be the best person. (1:15:00)

Links/Products Mentioned:

• Brain.fm (MP affiliate)
• Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex – Aubrey Marcus (book)
• A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose – Eckhart Tolle (book)
• Ep 672-Dave Asprey - Mind Pump Media
• Ep 695 – Aubrey Marcus – Mind Pump Media
• What You Didn't Know About Burning Man with Kyle Kingsbury – AMP #114
• The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - Don Miguel Ruiz (book)
• How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! – Paul Chek (book)
• Porangui
• Stanislav Grof - Holotropic Breathing – (YouTube)
• #12 How To Get Back Up with Kyle Kingsbury | Onnit Podcast (YouTube)
• UFC Sued by Fighters in Class-Action Lawsuits: Latest Details and Reaction
• Joe Rogan Experience #756 - Kyle Kingsbury – (YouTube)
• Primal Endurance: Escape chronic cardio and carbohydrate dependency and become a fat burning beast! – Mark Sisson (book)
• That gut feeling - American Psychological Association

Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

• Kyle Kingsbury (@kingsbu)  Instagram/Twitter
• Total Human Optimization Podcast | Onnit
• Onnit: Brain, Workout, and Health Supplements
• Onnit (@Onnit)  Instagram/Twitter
• Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus)  Instagram
• Eckhart Tolle (@EckhartTolle)  Twitter
• Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) Twitter
• Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) Twitter
• John Wolf (@coachjohnwolf)  Instagram
• Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram
• Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfield)  Twitter
• Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Twitter
• Andrew Craig | Onnit
• Kevin Ross (@dasoulassassin) Instagram
• Robb Wolf (@robbwolf) Twitter
  
  • (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram
• Duncan Trussell M.D. (@duncantrussell)  Twitter
• Mike Salemi (@Mike.Salemi)  Instagram
• Kelly Starrett (@mobilitywod)  Twitter
• Stan Grof
• Wim Hof (@Iceman_Hof)  Twitter
• Patrick Cummins (@OfficialDurkin) Twitter
• Mark_Sisson (@Mark_Sisson)  Twitter
• Christopher Ryan (@ThatChrisRyan)  Twitter

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