Episode 236: Mark Sisson

Episode 236: Mark Sisson

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes February 5, 2025 Duration: 56:47

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Mark Sisson is a New York Times bestselling author, media personality, ex-endurance athlete (5th place USA Marathon Championship, 4th place Hawaii Ironman finish), and founder of the PRIMAL KITCHEN® brand. He has been educating the world on nutrition and the benefits of fat and protein for over a decade via his blog, MarksDailyApple.com.

In this conversation, Dr. Brian and Mark talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (04:37) Mark's fitness and career journey from childhood to the present
  • (10:46) Criticism by the mainstream community of some of Mark's work and views
  • (13:17) Why Mark founded Primal Kitchen and began selling food products that did not contain unhealthy oils like canola oil
  • (17:56) Why spending time with friends and family, spending time outside, and doing things you enjoy are important for your total health
  • (22:11) Mark's recent experience getting a hip replacement
  • (27:52) How the shoes you wear can seriously impact your athletic performance
  • (31:59) Mark's new book, Born to Walk—what it is about and why Mark wrote it—and why running is not the best exercise choice for everyone
  • (46:23) Why people go through the pain of running and pushing themselves harder and harder
  • (49:07) Why it is important for your feet to feel the ground either by walking barefoot or by wearing barefoot shoes
  • (51:52) The benefits of rucking
  • (53:40) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

 

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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