Ultimate Human Podcast

Host: Gary Brea, Human Biologist

Focus: Anti-aging, longevity, biohacking

Guest: Stephen A. Smith

• Notable Sports Media Personality
• Executive Producer on ESPN's First Take
• Analyst on NBA Countdown, ESPN, ABC
• New York Times Bestselling Author
• Podcast Host

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Key Topics Discussed:

Stephen A. Smith's Health Journey

• At 50, decided to take his health seriously
• Improved physically, in best shape in 25 years
  • Started working with Gary Brea
  • Initial goals: get rid of headaches, lower cholesterol
  • Addressed health issues (e.g., headaches due to low sodium, high cholesterol)
• Transformation:
  • Lost 30 lbs
  • Dropped cholesterol by about 100 points
  • Improved insulin levels (from insulin-resistant to healthy)
• Result: Better energy, fitness, and lifestyle changes (e.g., gym six days a week, Pilates, running)

Stephen's Motivational Approach

• Inspired by various athletes like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant
• Combats negativity by maintaining discipline and motivation
• Emphasis on combining a proper regimen including exercise, nutrition, and mindset

Diet & Lifestyle Changes

• Reducing sugar intake and addressing pre-diabetes
• Better eating habits (e.g., less bread and soda, more water)
• Using supplementary products (e.g., vitamin drips, correct nutrient intakes)

Cold Plunge Experience

• Overcoming aversion to cold as a metaphor for overcoming life challenges
• Health benefits: increased resilience, mental toughness
• Challenges: advice and motivation from Steve Harvey and Gary Brea

Professional Success Linked to Health Journey

• Enhanced work performance due to improved health
• Realistic assessment: 50% productivity prior to health journey compared to now
• Career highlights, e.g., New York Times bestselling book, popular podcast

Influences and Initial Struggles

• Overcoming personal and professional stagnation (e.g., ESPN struggles)
• Key figures: Mother’s influence, professional mentors like Dana White
• Emotional highlights: Gaining significant professional success post mother's passing

Future Plans and Aspirations

• Growth mindset: vision for continual self-improvement
• Career advancement: furthering impact in media, possibly late-night TV
• Commitment to overall health and well-being

Outro and Reflections:

• Gary’s Conclusion: Summarizing Stephen A. Smith’s health and professional journey
• Last Question: What does it mean to be an ultimate human?
  • Stephen’s Answer: Combination of supremely healthy life, positive impact on others, and ongoing self-improvement