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Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Danny O’Connor, a former professional boxer, author, and advocate for men’s mental health and eating disorder awareness. Danny earned 31 professional wins, held a top-five world ranking, represented the United States on the Olympic stage and became a WBC International Silver Super Lightweight Champion.  In his book, Weight Class, Danny shares the story behind those achievements: his longstanding struggle with an eating disorder, the extreme weight-cutting practices that nearly took his life, and his journey into recovery. He now uses his experience to bring attention to the struggles around food, body image, and identity that can remain hidden behind athletic success.  We Discuss:  Introduction to extreme weight cutting tactics as a young wrestler His career in professional boxing Athletic discipline vs pathologic restriction Fitting into a lighter weight class won’t make you a better athlete Inside an extreme binge eating episode The weight cut that landed him in the ICU Barriers men face in eating disorder recovery How Danny beat his eating disorder Should combat sport promotions change weigh-in rules? Athletes need to be educated on how to healthily cut weight  Get the book! Visit: www.bitelikeaman.com/  Episode Show Notes  Connect with Danny on Instagram @therealdannyconnor | LinkedIn Danny O’Connor National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)Eating Disorder Hope Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail How can athletes continue to perform, compete, and stay healthy as they age? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sharon McDowell-Larsen and Dr. Regan Stiegmann, coauthors of Staying in the Game: Leveraging Lifestyle Medicine to Elevate Health, Outsmart Aging, and Enhance Performance. Dr. McDowell-Larsen is an exercise physiologist, decorated endurance athlete, and age-group world champion, while Dr. Stiegmann is a board-certified physician in Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine and a nationally recognized leader in lifestyle and performance medicine. Together, they bring decades of experience helping people optimize health, performance, and longevity.  We Discuss:  How to slow athletic decline and maximize performance longevity The power of consistency and embracing “non-zero days” Can a plant-based diet improve athletic performance? Why nutrition compounds over decades Why carbohydrates matter more for performance than protein Do masters athletes need more protein? Why fibre may be one of the most important nutrients for athletes How gut-derived postbiotics may influence performance Simple ways to eat more fibre Reducing inflammation and managing osteoarthritis Why women may excel in endurance events Key considerations for postmenopausal athletes  Get the book! Staying in the Game   Episode Show Notes   Connect with Sharon: Substack | Instagram Connect with Regan: LinkedIn Film: The Game Changers Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Andrew Cordssen-David, CEO and co-founder of HeadFirst and a former semi-professional hockey player. Driven by his own experience with concussions, Andrew is working to transform how these injuries are detected and managed through the development of a rapid, saliva-based screening tool designed to help physicians make better sideline decisions.  We Discuss:  Andrew’s hockey career and personal concussion history Current diagnostic tests for concussion Athletes hide concussion symptoms Concussion pathophysiology Saliva biomarkers of concussion Best case use for point of care saliva testing Bringing the product to market in North America Advice for athletes dealing with a concussion HEADFIRST  Episode Show Notes:   Connect with Andrew - LinkedIn Sport Awareness Concussion Tool Parachute Concussion Resources Concussion Awareness Training Tool  Connect with me: @casswarbeck   Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Dr. Michael Klaper, a physician, educator, and one of the early pioneers in plant-based and lifestyle medicine who was a major influence on my decision to pursue medicine. With over four decades of clinical experience across acute care, family medicine, and nutritional medicine, Dr. Klaper is widely known for his work teaching both physicians and the public about the role of nutrition in preventing and treating chronic disease, including his longstanding lecture, “What I Wish I Had Learned About Nutrition in Medical School.” In his latest book, Moving Medicine Forward, he continues to advocate for a more prevention-focused, nutrition-informed approach to healthcare—one that addresses the root causes of many of the chronic conditions we see every day.  We Discuss  What medicine keeps getting wrong Nutrition is real medicine We can all agree vegetables are good for us Moving medicine forward by inspiring medical students “Do no harm” applies to the food on our plate How doctors start applying this in practice Ditch dairy first Athletes should care about long term health A day in the disease reversal clinic  Get the book! Moving Medicine Forward: What More Doctors Should Know About Nutrition and How It Can Save Your Life!  Episode Show Notes  Connect with Dr. Klaper | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Moving Medicine Forward - Medical School Nutrition Education Initiative Video Lecture: What I Wish I Learned about Nutrition in Medical School The American College of Lifestyle Medicine The Plantrician Project Film: The GameChangers Connect with me: @casswarbeck   Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Döbert, plant-based endurance athletes who are about to embark on a 30,000-km human-powered expedition known as Wings of Survival. Leanna is Canada’s first female decathlete turned ultra-endurance athlete, as well as a personal trainer and entrepreneur. Timm is a scientist with a PhD in Global Change Ecology and a postdoctoral research background in biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics. Together, they will cycle from Alaska to Patagonia, tracing the migratory path of the Hudsonian Whimbrel and drawing attention to the accelerating global biodiversity crisis. We Discuss  The motivation behind Wings of Survival The world’s biodiversity crisis and bird extinction Introducing the Hudsonian Whimbrel Migratory birds are nature’s greatest athletes Challenges of the journey from Alaska to Patagonia Cycling across Canada in 30 days Maintaining energy balance on a plant-based diet We don’t know how birds fly for 8 days straight Plant-based diets are best for the environment Avoiding overtraining injuries Chasing your dreams  WingsofSurvival.com  Episode Show Notes  Follow Wings of Survival on Instagram @wingsofsurvival Connect with Leanna: Instagram @leannacarriere | LinkedIn @Leanna Carriere | Her websiteConnect with Timm: Instagram @sportecologist | LinkedIn @Timm Döbert  Check out 7 Summit Snacks to fuel your next adventure Study: Energy balance in cyclists on plant-based diets during a 30-day, 4300-km ride across Canada Connect with me: @casswarbeck   Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation with Bill Killinger explores martial arts as a framework for radical self-honesty, decision-making, and long-term personal growth. I met Bill through jiu jitsu and he’s one of the most influential people I’ve had the pleasure of training with. Bill began training in judo at the age of fourteen and has spent decades immersed in martial arts, including kung fu, Filipino Kali, Jeet Kun Do, kickboxing, karate, boxing, wrestling and jiu jitsu. He’s also the Canadian Director for ISR Matrix International.   We Discuss:   Fear of conflict  Make decisions out of acceptance of the consequences  When violence is the answer  Celebrating discomfort  Radical honesty (about the stories we tell ourselves)  “Collecting data” and “gathering evidence”  Is this a problem and how do I know?  Sustainable goal setting and pursuing better  Is discipline greater than motivation?  Recognizing when an identity no longer serves you  Singularity of purpose  Martial arts training for sport vs for life  Storytelling is the true commodity of life  Connect with me: @casswarbeck    Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is a masterclass on the science of caffeine and how to use it to enhance athletic performance. My guest today is Dr. Lawrence Spriet, one of Canada’s leading exercise physiologists. He’s a professor and chair of the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph, and his research has shaped much of what we know today about skeletal muscle metabolism, fuel utilization, and the ergogenic effects of caffeine and other performance-enhancing compounds. He’s chair of the Canadian Gatorade Sports Science Institute, where he’s been deeply involved in applied field research. And, in true scientist-athlete fashion, he’s a committed caffeine user and avid hockey player himself. We Discuss: Sweat testing elite hockey playersCarbohydrates are the best performance enhancer How caffeine alters the CNS Individual differences in caffeine metabolism Caffeine dependence and “caffeine breaks”Risks of high daily intakes Caffeine’s effect on fat metabolism The optimal dose of caffeine Differences between forms of caffeine If the extra ingredients in pre-workout and energy drinks are worth the money Safe sources of caffeine for drug tested athletes Episode Show Notes  Connect with Dr. Spriet on LinkedIn | Book: Caffeine for Sports Performance GSSI Article: Caffeine and Exercise PerformanceConnect with me: @casswarbeck   Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with returning guest Dr. Colin Zhu, an osteopathic physician double board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Through his wellness platform The Chef Doc, Dr. Zhu combines his expertise as a physician, chef, and health coach to empower people to take charge of their well-being, one meal at a time. In this episode, we explore his newest project, The Empowered Kitchen — a plant-forward cookbook and movement built around the idea that small, consistent choices in the kitchen can create big results for our health, performance, and the planet. We Discuss: Recognizing that life is dynamic (balance is not always possible) Approaching new fitness goals Empowering change through sharing healthy recipes  The updated Eat Lancet report How plant-forward diets best support planet health Food waste contributes to emissions Microplastics and seafood Why cooking at home is so beneficial A quick way to assess diet quality Considerations for the athlete Episode Show Notes:  Pre-order The Empowered Kitchen, now! Connect with Dr. Zhu on Instagram | YouTube The Chef Doc website: thechefdoc.co  Connect with me: @casswarbeck   Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Dr. Hussain Khimji, a family physician with focused practices in lifestyle and obesity medicine based at the Alberta Lifestyle Clinic in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada. Dr. Khimji is passionate about helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives by empowering them to take control of their health through evidence-based lifestyle change. Drawing from his wide-ranging experience in inpatient, emergency, and primary care, he shares why prevention and mental wellbeing are essential to the future of medicine.  We Discuss: Shifting from acute care to preventative lifestyle medicine The six pillars of lifestyle medicine Embracing progress as a recovering perfectionist Striving for a predominantly whole food, plant based diet Ketogenic and carnivore diets Motivational interviewing for practitioners Building awareness around current behavioursObesity medicine principles Using GLP-1 medications as a tool for change Building muscle is one of the best to do for your health Optimizing self worth Episode Show Notes Connect with Dr. Khimji: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook Dr. Khimji’s website: doctorkhimji.com Clinic Website: AB Bariatric and Lifestyle Clinic AB Clinic Referral Form for practitioners Connect with me: @casswarbeck   Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Dr. Emmanuel Gye is a family physician, board-certified in lifestyle medicine, and the founder of the Alberta Bariatric and Lifestyle Clinic in Airdrie, Alberta. Through his work, he’s helping patients and organizations rethink their approach to wellness, longevity, and performance - using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to address the root causes of disease. Dr. Gye also holds an academic position with the University of Calgary and plays an active role in community health leadership across Alberta and West Africa. Through his clinic, teaching, and leadership, he’s helping drive a movement toward truly preventative, patient-centered care. We Discuss: The six pillars of lifestyle medicineA whole food, plant-based diet is based on science Calorie counting isn’t the answerRecognizing hunger and fullness cues Using GLP-1 medications as a tool for behaviour change How to leverage your own natural GLP-1 hormones Exercise is not useful for weight loss Our environment is designed to make us sick Episode Show Notes Connect with Dr. Gye: Instagram | Linked In Clinic Website: AB Bariatric and Lifestyle Clinic AB Clinic: Referral Form for practitioners Connect with me: @casswarbeck   Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Dr. Jill Cook — physiotherapist, researcher, and professor in musculoskeletal health at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Jill is one of the world’s leading authorities on tendon health and pathology, and her work has fundamentally changed how clinicians and athletes understand, diagnose, and treat tendon pain.  We discuss:  How patella tendinopathy in elite basketball players inspired her career in tendon research Proper terminology for tendon conditions How aberrant load is the underlying cause creates tendinopathy Why imaging findings of tendon pathology do not correlate with pain or risk of ruptureThe classic presentations of tendon pain Whether being postmenopausal puts a woman at risk for tendinopathy How loading is integral to tendon rehab and muscle capacity can be a limiting factor How to use pain the following day to determine optimal loading protocol Competition season strategies for managing tendon pain Adjunct therapies (like injections) are not a standalone solution Connect with Dr. Jill Cook on X: @ProfJillCook Connect with me: @casswarbeck   Resources: La Trobe University profile: https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/jlcook/about Achilles Tendinopathy video (E3 Rehab)Article: Revisiting the continuum model of tendon pathology Article: Treatment of Proximal Hamstring TendinopathyConnect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Joe Gagnon - endurance athlete, six-time CEO, and author of Living Intentionally. Joe has completed over 90 marathons and ultras, six Ironman triathlons, and recently finished the grueling Badwater 135. In this episode, we explore what it means to show up with purpose, the role of discomfort in growth, and how small, daily actions shape who we become. Joe shares lessons from his book, his extreme endurance challenges, and his mindset for building a life of grit, grace, and groundedness. We discuss:  Joe’s experience running Badwater 135 His wake up call to start living his life more intentionally Changing his life one small habit at a time Transitioning to a plant-based diet The importance of having a strong why The five pillars of health - do something for each one intentionally each day Embracing discomfort Potatoes as an endurance event superfood Grit, grace, and groundedness Why having a mindfulness practice is of value His approach to goal setting Get the book - out now! Living Intentionally: How intentionality enables success, fulfillment, and growth Connect: Email Joe directly: [email protected] Joe’s website: https://thehighperformancelife.net/ Substack: @joecurious  Instagram: @thehighperformancelifeYouTube: @josephgagnon The Chasing Tomorrow Podcast Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of Here All Day! To kick off the relaunch, I’m joined by my partner, Blair Garneau - a jiu-jitsu athlete, artist, and illustrator. I’ve wanted to introduce Blair to my audience for a while now, and this felt like the perfect opportunity. This episode is more relaxed and unscripted than usual. We wanted to share a glimpse into where we’re both at in our lives - from career changes and identity shifts to how we’re thinking about goal setting and showing up moving forward. I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for some great episodes to follow! Connect with me: @casswarbeck   Connect with Blair: @blairgarneau  Resources: Patrick Mahomes “I’m here all day!” video clip from Quarterback season 1 Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Alex “Finisher” Font, a professional MMA fighter based out of Chalon sur Saone, France where he runs his own combat gym, Power Training Center. Alex has been vegan for almost a decade and throughout that time has amassed over 100 professional fights with a record of 98 wins, 11 loses, and 2 draws. He is also a special operations combat chief instructor and he has his own vegan friendly apparel brand, Power Fight Company. We discuss: Discovering his passion for professional fighting Breaking the stereotype of a typical vegan Why he initially decided to go vegan Ethical reasons for not eating meat What he eats in a day Why he doesn’t count calories or track protein Weight cutting before fights  The hours of training that go into a fight camp What people don’t understand about the life of a professional fighter The value of a yoga and mobility practice Connect: Instagram: @iam_thefinisher Facebook: Alex “The Finisher” Font  Resources: Power Fight Company Power Training Center PETA.org (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

Send us Fan Mail This conversation is with Kieren Lefevre. Kieren is a BJJ Performance Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, ISSN-Sports Nutrition Specialist and self-professed jiu jitsu nerd. Simply put, he helps grappling athletes get strong, mobile, and reduce their risk of injury on the mats.  We discuss:  Common mistakes grapplers make when strength training Myth: you shouldn’t use your strength when rolling The optimal weekly frequency for strength training Best training splits and key exercises for grapplers Why you need to train grip strength and rotation Strength minimums before training power How to know if you need to improve your movement efficiency vs your cardio  Should you be running to improve your gas tank? The best protocol for training VO2 max Whether you should be doing zone 2 training Connect with Kieren:  Instagram: @kieren_lefevre YouTube: @KierenLefevre  BJJ Strong Online: https://www.bjjstrongonline.com/  Resources:  FREE BJJ Strength Program Free QUIZ to determine your perfect program Podcast: BJJ Strong Podcast Podcast: Beyond Jiu Jitsu Study: High-Intensity, Non-Sport-Specific Strength and Conditioning for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Study: Physical and Physiological Profiles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes: a Systematic Review Study: Aerobic interval training improves maximal oxygen uptake and reduces body fat in grapplers  Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeck Follow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast  Audio editing and processing by Wyatt Pavlik Theme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay  *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*