The Nick Bare Podcast

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

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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.

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In this episode, Stef and I sit down for a real conversation about our family, faith, routine, and the season we’re currently in right now. We reflect on the chaos and gift of parenting, why we’ve chosen to disconnect from social media on weekends, and how that decision is reshaping our presence, priorities, and creativity. It’s as honest of a look that we can give at what we’re building behind the scenes and the values guiding where we go next.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:00 The Catch Up
02:06 Weekend Social Media Fast
07:42 Creativity and AI Fears
15:20 Homeschooling and Time Back
22:54 Morning Routine Overview
25:03 Night Before Prep
30:32 Early Wake and Workouts
37:24 Baby Three?
45:36 Fitness Reset
54:11 Our Current Faith/Life Direction
01:03:42 Vision for Stef's Studio
01:16:36 Parenting Season Reflections

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

Protein isn’t just about building muscle. In this episode, I break down why protein plays a critical role in performance, recovery, body composition, and long-term health. It helps repair tissue, support hormones and enzymes, strengthen your immune system, and even protect bone health.

At the end of the day, if you want to perform better, recover stronger, and build a body that lasts, you have to start by getting the fundamentals right.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome
02:40 Key Protein Takeaways
06:16 Protein Beyond Muscle
10:53 What Protein Is
13:49 No Protein Storage
16:01 Digestion and Excretion
22:25 Thermic Effect
25:54 Satiety and Body Composition
31:03 Common Protein Myths
36:46 Whey Protein Basics
50:40 Daily Protein Targets
57:40 Low Protein and Vegan Risks
01:02:34 Final Recap

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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)

Ken Rideout returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard, and the life experiences that shaped it. We discuss his rise from addiction and adversity to sobriety, business success, and a 2:28 marathon, plus his recent Austin Half Marathon win at 54. This conversation explores discipline, faith, identity, risk, and what it takes to build a meaningful life on the other side of hard.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:30 The Other Side of Hard
02:58 Winning the Austin Half at 54
05:49 From Addiction to Endurance
07:46 Leaving Wall Street, Starting Over
12:04 The Marathon Breakthrough
15:41 Loving the Process, Not Just PRs
18:54 Family, Roots, and Perspective
23:38 Breaking Out of Your Environment
27:06 Insecurity, Recovery, and Growth
29:24 Marriage, Fatherhood, and Real Life
31:56 Cancer Scare and Perspective Shift
36:28 Faith, Weakness, and Identity
43:41 You Are More Than Performance
53:26 Build the Life You Want

ORDER KEN'S BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Want-Other-Side-Hard/dp/1668087057

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

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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 covering all things carbohydrates and why they have are one of the most important tools in your training, recovery, and performance. For me, it always comes back to this: train hard, recover well, and choose what’s sustainable.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome 
01:04 Personal Carb Philosophy
04:04 How Carbs Fuel You
05:15 Insulin and Blood Sugar
09:04 Insulin Resistance Explained
12:12 Low Carb Era and Atkins
18:41 Keto Rise and Origins
27:04 Ketosis and Why Keto Works
32:17 How Many Carbs You Need
41:35 Carbs for Endurance vs Strength
48:00 Carbs for Hypertrophy Pump
53:44 Best Carb Sources to Choose
58:09 Final Takeaways and Experiment

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

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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)