The Nick Bare Podcast

NOTE: This was recorded 4/9/26 prior to the G.1.M Ultra

In this episode, I sit down with BPN athlete Jonny Davies 24 hours before the G1M Ultra to talk about ultra running, confidence, self-respect, and the work behind becoming the person you want to be. Jonny shares how running helped him rebuild his relationship with himself, why confidence is earned through action, and how journaling, training, nutrition, and discipline shaped his G1M prep. 

We also break down the backyard ultra format, fueling for endurance, the power of community, and why the process matters more than the finish line.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
03:30 Lessons From Last Year’s G1M Ultra
07:04 Bad Days Don’t Define The Block
12:15 How A Backyard Ultra Works
20:56 Life Before Running
26:02 Choosing The Hard Thing To Heal
28:08 The Full Circle Moment With BPN
35:57 Why Ultras Strip You Down
39:47 Sharing The Journey With Purpose
47:55 Consistency Is The Real Goal
01:06:23 Building A Smarter Ultra Prep
01:26:51 Redefining Success Before Race Day

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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)

In this episode, I sit down with BPN Athlete from the land down under Bailey O’Brien to talk about why he quit CrossFit, building a gym, protecting its culture, and making the kind of sacrifices that shape who you become.

We unpack the early days that were long days filled with hustle, choosing marriage over personal ambition, why your inner circle matters, and what it takes to build something meaningful for the long haul.

CHAPTERS:
00:37 Austin, Ultra Weekend, and First Impressions
03:00 Australia to Austin: Different Pace, Same Values
08:50 Backstory
10:24 Building Be All In With Purpose
17:59 Why Consistency Always Wins
23:59 Letting Go of the CrossFit Dream
31:40 Mentors, Brotherhood, and the Inner Circle
37:34 What Modern Masculinity Really Looks Like
41:39 How Strong Leaders Build Strong Culture
45:57 Hiring People Who Take Ownership
49:52 Scaling Standards Without Losing the Standard
53:24 Trusting the Team When You Step Away
59:49 Leadership Requires Sacrifice
01:07:13 Going All In Without Losing Yourself
01:15:51 When the Platform Gets Bigger, So Does the Responsibility
01:18:00 Building a Personal Brand for the Long Game
01:28:08 What’s Next

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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)

In this episode, I sit down with Nate Pontius of Pontius Ranches to talk about what it really takes to build a ranch in central Texas. Adapting through drought, raising animals with intention, and producing better food from the ground up.

We also get into Nate’s journey from the Marine Corps to ranch life, and how hard seasons, family, and purpose reshaped the way he trains, works, and lives.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Rhythm of Rain and Ranch Life
02:03 Adapting in Drought Season
03:25 Better Feed, Better Animals
11:48 Why Quality Pork Tastes Different
16:33 The Farmer’s Bowl
29:08 From Marine to Rancher
34:02 How Fatherhood Changes a Man
39:08 The Reality of Building a Life
45:49 Building What Money Can’t Buy
54:21 Life After Service
01:03:23 Training for Health, Not Ego
01:14:29 Rebuilding Land the Right Way

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FOLLOW NATE AND REMI:
@nates_beard
@rrayyme

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IG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠
YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

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’ve changed the way I think about success. I don’t see it as a finish line anymore, but as a pursuit rooted in purpose, obedience, and who I’m becoming along the way.

In this episode, I reflect on failure, legacy, faith, and why chasing money, status, or approval will always leave you empty if the mission behind your work isn’t clear.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why This Matters
02:40 Success Is a Pursuit
06:28 Stop Being Impressed
09:04 Character Over Strategy
13:15 Mission Not Milestones
17:29 Hard Work Without Hustle
22:28 Heath Evans Wake Up Call
28:41 Legacy for My Kids
32:57 Ecclesiastes Chasing Wind
35:33 Rest Without Guilt
40:07 Envy Drives the Grind
41:28 Final Charge Purposeful Work

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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)

This is a potentially new ongoing series I wanted to try. I'm calling it, "Inside My Mind." 

The goal is to have more open and honest reflection into some of my personal thoughts and developments and have the podcast be the driver of that. Today, I'm opening up about what I’m building, what I’m processing, and what life feels like in this season. I share what we’re working on at BPN and how this chapter has me thinking differently about growth, leadership, and where my energy is going.

I also talk about how becoming a husband and father continues to change the way I see my work, my purpose, and the kind of man I want to be. This episode touches on the tension between what I say matters and how I actually live, learning to lead through example, enjoying training without a finish line in front of me, and trying to hold life with a little more gratitude and a little less seriousness. It’s a conversation about growth, patience, perspective, and who I’m becoming along the way.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 'The Why' Behind This Episode
03:12 Whey Isolate Launch
05:45 Strength Line Reboot
09:35 New Product Tease
15:56 Upcoming Events
19:22 Pittsburgh Marathon Plans
23:59 YouTube Season Shift
33:29 Learning Manhood Values
39:29 Closing Value Action Gap
44:27 Embracing Household Chaos
47:07 Training Without Prep
53:51 Half Marathon Run Plan
54:35 Cooking Season Returns
01:00:39 Bring This 90s Resturant Experience Back
01:06:39 Stop Taking Life So Serious
01:09:54 Becoming Over Achieving
01:13:33 Waiting For New Challenge
01:16:09 Closing Thoughts

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

FOLLOW:
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IG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠
YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

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)