75. Turning Weakness into Strength: Interview with Mike Rashid & Sean Torbati

On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, we are joined by boxer-turned-bodybuilder Mike Rashid and his business partner, Sean Torbati . Kris, Mike, and Sean discuss mastering your mind and body through training, nutrition and meditation. They talk about shortcuts vs fundamentals or "low hanging fruit" when it comes to improving your life and the necessities of mastering the fundaments of training and nutrition prior to implementing biohacking tricks and finally how mindfulness has improved Sean, Kris, and Mike's lives. Time Stamps Turning weaknesses into strengths when you encounter adversity [1:51] How to deal with haters and trolls [4:28] How to identify vibrational mismatches [8:50] The power of meditation [9:56] Exercising your right to consuming the information that makes you happy and STOP what doesn't [16:14] Why you must pick from the low hanging fruit before you 'bio hack' your life [21:21] Is there anything wrong with vanity? [30:30] Where do we draw the line to the number of followers you have to being respected? [37:11] How through suffering comes growth and camaraderie [45:25] Why there are few products out there that merge the health and performance sectors [51:00] Featured Guest: Mike Rashid Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Featured Guest: Sean Torbati YouTube Instagram Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment - Book by Eckhart Tolle Mind Field : Season 1 Sh*t the Moon Said: A Story of Sex, Drugs, and Ayahuasca – Book by Gerard Powell Interview with Ben Greenfield - Kris Gethin Joe Rogan Experience #1349 - David Sinclair Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly Ambrosia Collective Kaged Muscle The Life Stylist Podcast People Mentioned Michael Eric Dyson Eckhart Tolle Michael Stevens Gerard Armond Powell Aubrey Marcus Josh Trent Joe Rogan Ben Greenfield David Sinclair, PhD AO Tito Raymond Episode Sponsors Big thanks to Organifi , the makers of one of my favorite nighttime drinks, the Organifi Gold. Most people usually crave something soothing and nurturing before bed. Of course, a dairy such as yogurt or ice cream is out, but ingredients such as coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, lemon balm and ginger in a warm beverage can help reduce stress and induce a nice calming effect to quantify a better sleep cycle of Deep and REM. Go to organifi.com and enter code GETHIN at checkout to receive 20% off your order. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Joovv . As many of you know, Kris has been using Joovv light therapy to hack his circadian rhythm, testosterone and overall health. The benefits are far too long to list here so visit Joovv.com/Kris for more information and to receive a special gift with the purchase of any Joovv product. This episode is also brought to you by Laird's Superfood . If you are on the go like Kris is and need a pick-me-up use Laird's InstaFuel because it goes beyond just coffee and includes their amazing superfood creamer. Use code GETHIN20 for 20% off your first purchase. Want to upgrade your digestion? Check out MassZymes by BioOptimizers, the most powerful protein-digesting enzyme on the planet. Use code KRIS20 for 20% off your order at https://masszymes.com/kris20 Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin