Hey everyone!
We have a ton of cool stuff in the works including site updates, webinars and other goodies. All that stuff is intended to help you on your journey to Paleo Bad-assery. My goal is to make all that support material as accessible and practical (even fun?) as possible. The site has grown incredibly in the past year, I think we shot as high as 10 listeners on the podcast for a month or two, and with this increase in site traffic has come a huge increase in folks looking for consults. Although I think 95% of people can get everything they need from the site, book and podcast, some folks just want more attention and or have a special circumstance…they are Unique Snowflakes. No problemo and here is what we’ve done to help as many people as we can: We’ve brought on top-notch coaches and professionals to provide consulting for whatever situation you may need. As you will see these folks have worked with Olympic and World champions from a variety of sports. If you are going to pay for program design, nutrition plans or training advice it makes sense to go to folks who have not just a history of success, but have worked with some of the best people in the world. So, without further ado, here are the new additions to the team:
Amy Kubal RD
You have likely seen Amy on the forum, on FaceBook, in the comments or at her blog, Fuel As Rx. Man this girl gets around! Amy has worked with Joe Friel’s world famous endurance athletes, and is currently coaching Olympic hopeful, Ursula Grobler as she looks to turn her recent 2K world record erg performance into a gold medal. Check out Amy’s bio here and check on her availability for consults.
Greg Everett
Greg is not just a big dude, he is a big dude who is Co-founder of the Performance Menu, owner of Catalyst Athletics Gym, and author of what is generally regarded to be the best English language book on Olympic Weightlifting: Olympic Weightlifting: A complete guide for Athletes and Coaches. Greg is a phenomenal coach and can help you with everything from individualized training programs for athletics, to constructing effective training for your microgym or personal training practice. Check here for Greg’s bio and availability.
Glen Cordoza
When you read Glen’s bio and consider he has published 15 books on the martial arts, you wonder where he found the time to become a world champion MMA fighter and my occasional Jiu-jitsu coach. Well, Glen gets a lot done! Glen is a perfectionist in his training and this has brought him to not only a remarkably high level of aptitude in the various disciplines comprising MMA, but he is a phenom in the the gym as well. Glen has turned a 275lb clean and jerk and a PERFECTLY executed “fight Gone Bad” WOD, with the paltry score of 437 points. All at a body weight of 170lbs. Glen can help you with the technical elements of your martial arts or design a strength & conditioning schedule to optimize your performance, prevent injury and generally kick ass. Here are a few of Glen’s books:
Your Podcast is the best available on paleo. Thank you!!! I enjoy Primal Body / Primal Mind and Marks Daily Apple Blog, but your awesome podcast combined with your website makes the information attainable and motivational. I also love how you site other authors and resources. I love the science you share and the success stories and the realism you convey. I’m buying your book just because you wrote it. I feel I can probably get enough to get started on your site and Podcast but want to support you.
Thank you. My life is starting to change one meal at a time. You are changing people’s lives. What an awesome mission and legacy.
Very kind Lisa, thanks!
Ditto on what Lisa said. I think I converted a long-time supplement chugging, food-weighing friend by uttering the phrase “Just lift weights, be jacked, don’t suck, and… yeah, that’s pretty much it.” Cheers.
Is it “ado” or “adieu”, Greg?
Hey Robb,
It’s been a couple of years since we talked on the phone and I attended your Paleo seminar in Edmonton. I’m usually pretty private my personal health condition (Crohn’s) however I just wanted to give you a bit of an update.
After attending the seminar and switching to 100% Paleo my quality of life had a huge shift–not only did I feel better but many of the nasty symptoms that go along with this disease resolved. If you can imagine, I was in a pretty dark place when we spoke–facing surgery to remove my large bowel within the next 2 years (my specialist described my large colon as “hamburger”).
Long story short.. on my last scope there is no sign of Crohn’s. And I don’t mean residual narrowing, scarring, inflammation–I mean NOTHING!
So does Paleo help heal the gut? Absolutely.
I have been working with my patients to turn them onto Paleo and it is an uphill battle at best but the few that convert have experienced magical changes.
Just wanted to let you know that you, and now your team, are changing lives out there–keep up the great work!
Dr. Ed
PS.(I still rememeber my specialist lecturing me on the fact there is no correlation between diet and IBD).
Right on Doc! This is awesome! I’m looking forward to getting back to Edmonton.
I love hearing results with specific diseases, it is really useful to know when dealing with clients, so thanks for sharing.
One question: Did you follow a classic paleo diet or did you remove other foods as well? e.g nuts, nightshades etc?
Classic Paleo I suppose. My personal experience, and that of working with patients dx’d with IBD, is that everyone’s food tolerances are unique. The key is to write down everything and patterns become obvious–this alone takes incredible patience and most do not comply fully. What I mean is that most patients (or clients) are not telling the truth OR simply choosing to omit bad behaviours. This may be a bit pessimistic but it’s the truth–if clients are not getting results then they are not fully compliant.
For me it was a state of crisis–do this or you will lose a vital organ and the decision was easy.
What you do is priceless, and frankly, I’m quite glad you haven’t decided to shuck your morals yet and monetize the whole site [although, I would gladly pay]! keep up the awesome work, man. Sounds like you’re taking things to the next level.
We do have some monitized offering in the works, but what you see here will likely remain as it is.
Nice photo of the back of Greg’s head! Is he shy, or are you razzing him, Robb? Maybe that’s all of him that would fit in the picture? BTW I want him to be my O-lifting coach! I cannot find one within like 60 miles of where I live 🙁 Looks like I will be heading to Chico this summer…
I cant see on the pic but does Greg have a beard? If so is this a pre-requisite of being on the podcast? 🙂
Hey, this is really exciting. What if we have a single question that should take three (3) minutes or so to answer? Is there a chance of a special rate for an email one-off? Thanks!
I doubt it. Jonathan, keep in mind that we are trying to deal with thousands of emails per DAY.
I just co-voted for you here on facebook under the Food, Inc page:
Food Inc
Food, Inc. wants to know: Who is your hero in the food movement?
My response:
Robb Wolf, Melissa and Dallas Hartwig
Love this blog and podcast! I really respect that you come from a place of science and not idealized romanticism of caveman ways. I appreciate evolutionary arguments, but sometimes I wonder if certain people really do think all cavepeeps looked like Rachel Welsh.
And of course the humor is always a top selling point!
Thanks Mimi!!
Alas, forgot to add. Perhaps as a topic for a future blogpost or podcast, is there any kind of list out there for paleo-friendly pre-made food? I mean condiment-style items like Trader Joe’s salsa verde (which has no weird ingredients or gluten). In an ideal world we’d make everything from scratch, but it really helps to know what pre-made condiments, dressings, and sauces are good to grab for a quick dinner add-in.
Mimi,
That’s a great idea for a blog post!! I am definitely going to put it on my list for upcoming posts at Fuel As Rx!!
Thanks for the Awesome idea! -Amy
I do have a post like that in the works!
An impressive team you have assembled, Rob! Looking forward to see how this all pans out. It’s great to see how much the site has taken off since its inception.
Thanks Jeremy!!
Himalayan Crystal Salt? GO! What the heck is up with this product? It’s super expensive and my chiropractor swears I need it to fix my hydration state and my ability to build muscle.
Oh, man…
Do you think some of the research you look at, use as references in podcasts, get emailed, or deem paleo-worthy/interesting can be referenced in the show notes? Or just a tab on the website with a search box? I have a science background. I am still a student and love to geek out on the research as well as stick it in the faces of professors. ha. Just a suggestion. Thanks for all you do!
Gordoza knows his stuff and is a tough guy for sure but calling him “a world champion MMA fighter” is ridiculous.
snoops-
The IFC is not the top organization by a mile…but the title is the title. But this stuff get’s into enough hair splitting to start a Barber school.
Sick! Robb you are the best!
As someone who has been allergic to milk and soy since birth and and recently self-diagnosed to gluten and many other food allergies, I am so glad to find meal plan that let’s me know that by eliminating these items from my diet will not nutritionally harm me! I have been following the Paleo Plan for almost four weeks now. Your book is on my Ipad and I bought the hard cover for quick reference. I am totally committed and it very easy to follow. Well, ok, I do like my wine at night. I have been working out for 4 yrs but only now have I been able to loose any weight, 5 lbs so far and more to come I hope. This is a lifestyle change for me. Excuse me for now, I have to go listen to a Podcast. Oh, and then get my nubby on the program!
Right on Sandy!