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Unconditional with Norbie Schickel is a podcast in which we explore what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unlimited, unconditional life. Join each week as we go in-depth on topics related to optimizing mental health, physical performance and lifestyle design. Norbie Schickel is a father and a founder of Anthem Athletics - a fighting and training gear brand. With a lifelong interest in health, functional fitness, and real food nutrition, he started Unconditional to share his journey and passion for these topics with the world.
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Are young men destroying their hormones to win at Tinder? In 2014, Jeremy Meeks’ mugshot went viral — not because of his crime, but because of his looks. Within months of leaving prison, he was modeling for major fashion brands. A redemption story? Maybe. Or maybe something else. In this episode of Unconditional, Norbie Schickel dives deep into the controversial rise of “looksmaxxing” — a growing movement of young men using everything from fitness and jaw exercises to Botox, testosterone, fil...
Testosterone is so powerful it had to be banned from sports. So why are modern men producing 25% less of it than they were just 15 years ago? In this episode of Unconditional, Norbie Schickel breaks down one of the most alarming — and misunderstood — health trends of our time: the collapse of testosterone in modern life. Testosterone isn’t just about muscle, sex drive, or aggression. It’s the hormone that fuels energy, motivation, confidence, focus, fertility, mental health, and long-term vit...
This is an unofficial Part 2 to last week’s episode on smartphones and social media. If screens are pulling us into the virtual world, this episode explores why real-world adventure, risk, and connection may be the antidote. Last week was the diagnosis. This episode is about what comes next. Smartphones and social media aren’t going anywhere. The question is whether we drift passively into a screen-dominated life—or choose something better. Not by banning technology or pretending it doesn’t e...
Have smartphones and social media actually made our lives better—or are they quietly destroying our mental health? In this episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel, we take a deep dive into the impact of smartphones and social media on mental health, childhood development, and modern life, drawing heavily on the work of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and his groundbreaking book The Anxious Generation. Since around 2010, rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide among teena...
The food pyramid is back—and according to the headlines, it’s been flipped upside down. But has it really? In this episode of Unconditional, host Norbie Schickel breaks down the newly released U.S. dietary guidelines and the updated food pyramid, separating media hype from what the recommendations actually say. From claims about beef tallow and full-fat dairy to suggestions that Americans should eat dramatically more meat and protein, Norbie walks through the numbers, the context, and the ove...
Should I quit drinking when I don’t have a problem? In this episode of Unconditional Norbie Schickel shares his honest experience of quitting alcohol after more than 20 years of low-to-moderate drinking, and what changed over two years without it. This is not a conversation about addiction, shame, or moral judgment. It’s about effectiveness, clarity, and intentional living in a culture where alcohol is deeply woven into social life. If you’re considering Dry January, curious about s...
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 you...
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? ...
💡 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 conversat...
🥩🌱 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 fo...
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...
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 rel...
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&n...
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 issu...
Preview of this week's episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel. Full episode will be released Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Join us this week as we dive into one of the most important and 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 ...
Are humans built for scarcity, but cursed by abundance. Some experts seem to think so. But are they right Conventional wisdom says that humans evolved in a world of food scarcity and hard physical labor — and that today’s abundance of food and convenience makes obesity, type 2 diabetes, and chronic disease inevitable. Things have gotten so good, we just can’t handle it. I’m not so sure. In this episode of Unconditional, host Norbie Schickel unpacks the paradox of modern abundance: despi...
Preview of what's new this week on Unconditional with Norbie Schickel. Tune in Wednesday AM for the full episode. Episode Description Are humans built for scarcity, but cursed by abundance? Some experts seem to think so. But are they right? Conventional wisdom says that humans evolved in a world of food scarcity and hard physical labor — and that today’s abundance of food and convenience makes obesity, type 2 diabetes, and chronic disease inevitable. Things have gotten so good, we just can’t...
Are seed oils killing me? Simply put, are they safe or sinister? 🌱🍟 In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial topics in nutrition today: seed oils. Link to full episode Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconditional/id1836510781 Link to full episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UfSzEWnQYJ6HHuQIzQBWF?si=RvtjEc05QZG4fGm4Yg2eJQ For decades, we’ve been told that seed oils lower cholesterol and are “heart healthy.” Yet critics li...
Are seed oils killing me? Have I been paying for my own poison for decades? There's an uncomfortable thought. But given that seed oils make up some 30% of the calories in the average American's diet, the answer to this question is massively important. In this episode, I dive into the work of Dr. Catherine Shanahan, and her book Dark Calories - How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health And How We Can Get It Back. Dr. Shanahan is one of the loudest and most prolific voices warning against t...
Is it all downhill after 40? Is it possible to get better with age? Not just wiser and wealthier, but strong, fitter and more resilient? I think so. In fact, I know it. Because that is exactly what happened for me. A happy accident? Good genetics? Cosmic forces? Maybe, but I'm not alone. This is happening all around us. Don't miss out. Check out this episode as I share five important lifestyle changes that set me up to be better in my 40s than in my 20s. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:53 1. P...
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