In this episode of Unconditional, host Norbie Schickel breaks down the simplest, most sustainable path to getting lean, strong, and radically healthy—without crash diets, endless cardio, or injectable weight-loss drugs.

After exploring the shocking history of polio and the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic in recent episodes, today we shift fully into fitness, metabolism, and the truth about what actually works for long-term fat loss.

Norbie shares the real first step to transforming your body (hint: it’s not calorie counting, macros, or spending hours in the gym). You’ll learn why countries like Japan have avoided the obesity crisis, how whole-foods and walking outperform extreme diets, and why consistency—not willpower—is the true “magic pill.”

Then, Norbie reveals the two brutally effective workouts that shaped his own physique—workouts that build muscle, shred fat, and skyrocket conditioning with no gym, no equipment, and almost no time required. You’ll learn:

🔥 What You’ll Learn

• Why “eat less, move more” has failed—and what actuallydrives sustainable weight loss

• How whole foods and daily walking mimic the benefits of GLP-1s without side effects

• Why obesity is not a moral issue and how shame destroys long-term progress

• The surprising reason the Japanese maintain the world’s best metabolic health

• How to build a lean, aesthetic, athletic physique without PEDs, bodybuilding splits, or long workouts

• The Burpee Ladder Workout—theultimate anywhere-anytime fat-loss tool

• A wrist-friendly burpee variation used byfighters and grapplers

• The science behind Tabata intervals and how to use them to build muscle, endurance, and conditioning in just 4 minutes

• The principle of progressiveoverload without weights

• How wrestlers, gymnasts, and ancientwarriors built their physiques without modern equipment

Whether you’re just beginning your health journey, returning to fitness, or already lean and looking to take things to the next level, this episode offers a simple, proven framework for building a body you’re proud of—naturally.

If you’ve wondered whether it’s possible to get lean, muscular, or even ripped without a gym membership or extreme dieting, the answer is a resounding yes. This episode shows you how.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:54 The Question I Get Asked The Most Is About Getting In Shape

04:05 Alternative to GLP-1s, Japan, Whole Foods & Walking

09:18 Japan: The Only Country To Get Wealthy Without Getting Fat

10:59 Quick Recap For Natural, Permanent Weight Loss

12:43 The Importance of Whole Foods and Walking

14:07 Beyond Whole Foods & Walking - Starting Body Recomposition

15:04 Building Your Dream Physique Is Possible

17:16 The Fitness World Is More Than Bodybuilding

23:41 Two Effective Workouts for Body Recomposition

26:30 Caveat On Performance Enhancing Drugs

29:55 Finally, The Two Workouts Revealed

30:09 Workout #1 - Modified Burpee Ladder

33:55 Consistency Is Your Superpower

37:53 Building In Progressive Overload

39:52 A Better Burpee? Here's My Favorite Variation

48:07 Workout #2 - 4 Minute Tabata Workout

What do you really know about polio? 💡If you believe that the story of polio is fundamentally one of virus 🔬and vaccines prepare to have your mind blown 💥.

Most of us grew up with this story: a terrifying disease emerges sometime in the not-too-distant past. Some lives are lost, while others are left crippled or paralyzed for life.

Scientists race against time to isolate the virus, develop a vaccine, and finally bring the nightmare to an end.

But what if that story is only part of the truth? In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we go in-depth into The Moth in the Iron Lung by Forrest Maready and the untold story of polio – one of metals, moths and microbes, and a century-old epidemic with shocking parallels to COVID19.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Polio: A Complex Discussion

04:43 The Story of Polio Is Much More Than Virus and Vaccines

07:13 The Moth in the Iron Lung By Forrest Maready

07:40 When Outsiders Break The Mold - Hypercar Founders

08:14 Forrest Maready & Brett Weinstein - Dark Horse Podcast

13:48 The Conventional Story of Polio Is Wrong

15:50 Rethinking Polio: Metals, Microbes, and Malevolence

24:06 Polio: A Disease Pattern with Multiple Origins

29:10 The Connection Between Metals and Polio

34:43 The Injection of Metals Into the Food Supply

35:02 Polio and Pesticides: Lead Arsenate

37:21 Steedman's Teething Powder & The Age Of Metallic Medicine

52:52 The Polio Virus, or More Accurately, Viruses

59:13 Koch's Postulates & The Search For The Cause Of Polio

01:01:15 Koch's Postulates & Debate Over Germ Thoery vs. Terrain Theory

01:02:58 The 1916 Polio Outbreak & The Rockefeller Institute

01:04:49 The 1916 Polio Outbreak Is Different & More Deadly

01:11:20 The 1916 Polio Epidemic: Gain Of Function Research

01:22:38 Are Vaccines Resposible For The Decline In Polio

01:28:15 Conclusion & Thank You

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of ⁠Anthem Athletics⁠ — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

💡 What would your life look like if you finally broke free from your greatest limiting belief? Why do efforts to free ourselves from limiting beliefs almost always fail?

In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we explore how to identify and crush the hidden beliefs that hold you back from reaching your full potential — and becoming your best self. ❤️

If you’ve ever felt like something inside you is keeping you from living the life you know you’re capable of, this conversation is for you.

Norbie shares two simple yet powerful insights that have transformed the way he thinks, lives, and leads — practical tools that can help you break through mental barriers, elevate your mindset, and start living from your highest potential. 🌟

🎧 Tune in now to discover what’s possible when you stop believing the thoughts that limit you — and start building the mindset that sets you free.

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anthem Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠ — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

00:00 How To Crush Your Limiting Beliefs - Introduction

04:24 Improving Your Mindset is One Of the Highest ROI Investments In Health and Performance

05:50 The Placebo Effect - Scientific Evidence of The Power Of Mindset

06:58 Mindset Is Muscle. We Should Train It Like One

07:46 Today's Focus - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

09:00 Powerful Insight #1 - Today's Limiting Beliefs are Yesterday's Empowering Beliefs.

10:02 Mindset In Action - Starting An Apparel Company & Limiting Beliefs

19:27 Powerful Insight #2 - Limiting Beliefs Are Part of a Package Deal

21:06 What Is Package Dealing? Borrowing A Concept From Ayn Rand

25:25 Identity Is A Powerful Driver & A Double Edged Sword

30:37 Conclusion & Thank You

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🥩🌱 Carnivore or vegan — what is the optimal human diet? Is it possible that both sides have been fighting the wrong enemy? Is it time to end the diet wars?

In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we dive deep into one of the most divisive debates in health and nutrition: animal based diets vs. plant based diets. Is one truly superior — or are we fighting the wrong battle?

Join us as we explore why the “diet wars” may be distracting us from the real enemy: ultra-processed foods. Drawing on insights from people like Chris Kresser, James Wilks, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Weston A. Price and Dr. Catherine Shanahan, we unpack how both plant-based and animal-based approaches can promote health when rooted in real, whole, nutrient-dense foods.

You’ll learn what each camp gets right and wrong, the hidden common ground between ancestral and modern nutrition philosophies, and why metabolic health, not ideology, should guide your plate.

🍖🌿 Whether you’re carnivore, vegan, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge your assumptions and inspire a more balanced, unconditional approach to eating and living.

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of ⁠⁠Anthem Athletics⁠⁠ — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Plant Based Vs Animal Based Debate

02:22 The Personal Drives The Professional

05:37 The Personal Drives The Professional - Dr. Weston A Price

07:42 The Personal Drives The Professional - Dr. Paul Saladino

08:56 This Debate Is Highly Personal... Which Is Odd

09:53 Becoming Plant Based Improved My Health - Weight Loss, Allergies, Nose Breathing

15:30 Vegan vs Carnivore. Why This Debate Is Missing The Mark.

16:39 The Game Changers Documentary - Joe Rogan, James Wilks, Chris Kresser

21:13 The Debate Dynamics: Wilkes vs. Kresser

24:35 Dr. Weston A. Price - His Work, What People Get Wrong, Views On Plant Based

27:06 Did Dr. Weston A Price Debunk Vegan Diets? No. No He Did Not.

28:53 Dr. Weston A Price Did Not Debunk Plant Based Diets. Argument vs. Assertion

28:56 The Plant-Based Diet Discussion

34:02 Here's What Everyone Gets Wrong About Dr. Weston A Price

39:13 Dr. Paul Saladino's Public Reversal On Fruit & Carbohydrates

43:26 Dr. Paul Saladino Shares His Bloodwork... And What Happens Is Incredible

45:54 Vegan, Carnivore, Other... Getting Beyond Picking A Camp

47:38 Important Question: Is Meat The Worst Food You Can Eat?

48:39 Unsolicited Thoughts For My Plant-Based Friends

52:45 Is It Ethical To Eat Meat? The Elephant In the Room.

55:12 Unsolicited Thoughts For My Carnivore Friends

01:00:49 Is There A Single, Optimal Diet For Humans?

01:01:43 Vegan Vs Carnivore? We're Focused On The Wrong Enemy

#CarnivoreDiet #VeganDiet #DietWars #MetabolicHealth #RealFood #NutrientDensity #ProcessedFoods #AncestralHealth #HolisticNutrition #Mindset #Longevity #UnconditionalPodcast #NorbieSchickel

Vegan or carnivore — who’s right? 🥦🥩

Are humans meant to eat plants, meat, or both? In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we dive into the ongoing “diet wars,” exploring plant-based and carnivore lifestyles, the ethics of eating meat and the optimal human diet.

In today's episode, we discuss Norbie's personal dietary choices, his own health journey, and how his thinking has evolved under after reading the work of people like Dr. Weston A. Price and more.

The answer is not what you'd expect. Is it time to finally end the wars and begin a new era of health and vitality?

GLP1s have taken the health and fitness world by storm. While they can be effective for many people, they are not right for everyone, and they don't work for everyone. Is there another way?

Join us this week for another episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, as we continue our conversation on solving the obesity epidemic, metabolic disfunction and restoring radical health, all without the use of pharmaceutical drugs.

In this in-depth discussion we explore key questions related to this topic including:

1. Do GLP-1 agonists work for everyone?

2. Why has diet and exercise failed for weight loss?

3. What is the actual root cause of the obesity epidemic?

4. Is there a natural alternative to Ozempic?

5. How has Japan prevented a rise in obesity?

6. What role do whole foods play in restoring satiety and weight loss?

7. Is the a simple and effective way to lose weight naturally and keep it off?

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of ⁠⁠Anthem Athletics⁠⁠ — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

#ozempic #glp1 #health #healthpodcast #fitness #fitnesspodcast #weightloss #fatloss #wholefood #realfood #ultraprocessedfood

Have GLP-1 agonists killed diet and exercise? Is there a way to lose weight, burn fat and recompose your body without the use of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Munjaro?

Join us this week for another episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, were we continue our conversation on solving solving the obesity epidemic, metabolic disfunction and restoring radical health, all without the use of pharmaceutical drugs.

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of ⁠Anthem Athletics⁠ — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

#ozempic #glp1 #health #healthpodcast #fitness #fitnesspodcast

In this episode, we dive into one of the most controversial topics within the health and fitness world today: Ozempic, GLP-1 Agonists and injectable weight loss drugs.

For this conversation, we will reference the excellent book, Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs, by journalist Johann Hari. With over 40% of the adult American population currently obese, and 47% of Americans saying they would pay for weight loss drugs, this is an issue we should all care to understand.

In this episode, we will work to understand key questions including regarding GLP-1 agonists, including:

1. How do GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic work?

2. Are drugs like Ozempic effective for weight loss?

3. Do I have to stay on Ozempic to maintain my weight loss?

4. What are the risks of GLP-1 agonists? Are drugs like Ozempic safe?

5. Should I take a GLP-1, like Ozempic, for weight loss?

Join Norbie — father, fitness enthusiast, and founder of Anthem Athletics — as he dives deep into what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unconditional life.

#ozempic #glp1 #health #healthpodcast #fitness #fitnesspodcast