TLD 002: Finding True Fulfillment with Ben Greenfield

In this episode of The Light Diet Podcast Matt interviews Ben Greenfield, who declined 6 medical programs for a master's degree in exercise physiology and biomechanics. Ben takes you along his 8 year brick-and-mortar journey in the world of fitness and why he eventually switched into writing, speaking, consulting, and podcasting. He discusses his experiences since starting the Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast 12 years ago to what the world of podcasting offers now. Matt and Ben talk about ancestral health and Ben shares whether he sees their small footprint making its way to the mainstream route anytime soon. Ben expresses why he recently began managing his daily information consumption through a quality over quantity perspective. Then, they dive into the idea of finding true fulfillment through spirituality. Sit tight and enjoy today's episode!

"In my opinion, taking on debt to hire an assistant or outsource in order to build out a company is actually prudent." -Ben Greenfield

Episode Highlights:

• [00:22] Ben's experiments with the magical butter machine and ketamine!
• [09:10] The light diet in its spiritual form.
• [11:00] Who is Ben Greenfield?
• [21:53] How he created a name for himself in the fitness world.
• [23:50] His podcasting journey over the last 12 years.
• [29:14] Will this small ancestral health footprint go mainstream? 
• [34:08] What fascinates you most about natural living?
• [36:50] Matt's lightbulb moment!
• [42:57] How do we make the most impact on this planet?
• [51:34] Why outsourcing eliminates information overwhelm and the perspective of quality over quantity.
• [01:01:20] Spirituality through the hero's journey.
• [01:21:00] Where to start your holistic path?

 

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