Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and 2x New York Times best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. We talked about his breakfast, how he tackles nutrition with his two kids, his path to the paleo diet, why low-carb is not necessarily ideal for hard-charging athletes, the importance of protein and sleep, and about his latest book Sacred Cow.
Support the Podcast
Become a Patron
Join the Facebook Group
Show Notes:
thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/robb-wolf
Nuggets:
3:17 – Overview of the conversation
5:22 – Robb’s breakfast breakdown
9:22 – Savory breakfast, protein, and how Robb navigates nutrition with his kids
13:49 – Robb’s background in biochemistry, studying cancer, ulcerative colitis, and his path to ancestral diets and paleo in 1998
17:34 – Establishing the 1st and 4th Crossfit Affiliate gyms, working with athletes on their nutrition, and helping normal people with complex health issues
22:13 – Why I (Steven) appreciate Robb’s mindset around learning and coaching, and some of the issues Robb witnessed with hard-charging Crossfit athletes, and when low-carb and fasting might be inappropriate
30:04 – Common symptoms other than leanness that can be tied to our diets
36:00 – Biggest bang-for-your-buck recommendations from Robb related to diet and lifestyle (protein and sleep)
39:51 – The importance of sleep, and the effects of sleep deprivation
42:34 – Robb’s parallel sleep universe
44:14 – Practical recommendations for a climber at a burger joint, and Robb’s breakfast club
46:46 – Protein powders and supplements vs. whole foods
51:05 – Sacred Cow, a case for better meat, and breaking down the carbon and methane life cycle of beef production
1:02:33 – Water use for beef and almonds
1:06:00 – Putting on your high school debate hat, and reversing desertification with ruminant animals
1:09:17 – Forbes article, and how big food and big pharma benefit from a meatless planet (and why that should concern us)
1:11:21 – Is the solution still to eat “less” meat?
1:21:09 – Patron Question from Max: Are hotdogs Paleo?
1:21:59 – Patreon Question from Yoni: How does Robb challenge his own beliefs and biases?
1:28:05 – LMNT electrolytes and The Healthy Rebellion
1:31:33 – Gratitude
EP 220: Alannah Yip (Olympian) — Alopecia, Finding Power Beyond Hair Loss, and Her Fight Against Disordered Eating
EP 219: Fitz Cahall (The Dirtbag Diaries, Climbing Gold) — A Lifetime of Storytelling, Taking Authorship of Your Time, and Being Pro But Not Fancy
EP 218: Mat Wright — Sending One of the World's Hardest Trad Climbs, 'Rhapsody' E11
EP 217: A Masterclass in Relieving Stress, Sleeping Better, & Improving Focus Using Self-Hypnosis — Dr. David Spiegel (Stanford Psychiatrist)
EXTRA: Maddy Cope — A Masterclass in Endurance Training
EP 216: Maddy Cope — Erase Your Bucket List, Embrace Discomfort, and Discover the Joy of Missing Out
EP 215: Nathan Williams — Lessons From 100+ Days on a V17, the Simplest Way to Get Strong Fingers, and Static Shenanigans
EP 214: How to Find Contentment in Your Climbing, Banish Shame, and Send Harder Than Ever — Neely Quinn (TrainingBeta, Life Coach)
EP 213: Simon Lorenzi — Three V17s, the Fascinating Story Behind ‘Soudain Seul’, and Dream V18 Projects
EP 212: Filmmaker Carlos Mason on Creating SENDING — A Look Behind the Scenes at One of My Favorite Climbing Films
EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb) — Blowing Up on Instagram, Why Pro Climbers Deserve to Get Paid, and Overcoming Fear After Injury
EP 210: Stefano Ghisolfi — Chasing the Impossible, Using Humor to Send, and Two Drills for Legendary Endurance
EP 209: Graham Zimmerman — Going to the Mountains to Learn, the 100-Year Plan, and Imperfect Advocacy
EP 208: Jesse Grupper — Optimistic Training, Last Place to Olympian, and Leveling Up His Bouldering
SEND ALERT: Will Bosi — ‘Return of the Sleepwalker’ V17, and What He Plans to Try Next!
EP 207: How to Rehab Finger Injuries, Build Bulletproof Wrists & Elbows, and Never Get Injured Again — Paul Houghoughi (The Climbing Physio)
EP 206: Building a Perfect Replica of ‘The Big Island’ V15, Training on Your Projects, and the Ideal Circuit — Charlie Schreiber Returns
SEND ALERT: Kai Lightner — ‘Life of Villains’ 9a, Not Rushing the Process, and Building Jamaica’s First Climbing Wall
EP 205: Adrian Vanoni — Finger Crack Wizardry, Blue Collar Sending, and Lucid Dreams About Beta
EP 204: Anak Verhoeven — How to Build 9a Endurance, Why Motivation Trumps Fancy Facilities, and Being Public About Her Faith
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The MeatEater Podcast
Bear Grease
Coon Hunting University Podcast
Cal’s Week in Review
The Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast