RUNGA Radio

In this episode, Joseph Anew and Richard Blake break down what really matters in health and fitness—cutting through hype, misinformation, and overcomplication. They dive into authenticity in fitness advice, exploring whether figures like RFK Jr. and Greg Glassman truly “walk the walk” and exploring how rhetoric can overshadow truth. A deep discussion on the Huberman Lab interview with Pavel Tsatsouline sparks debate over a misunderstood recommendation about running with a unilateral load—lead...

03-24

01:20:23

Emilía Rún joins Richard Blake and Joseph Anew this week to share her personal journey with Kundalini Yoga—a practice that profoundly shaped her life. In the wake of HBO’s documentary series Breath of Fire, which exposed the darker side of Kundalini Yoga and some of its most well-known teachers, Emilía offers a fresh perspective. Rather than discarding the practice entirely, she explores how we can hold onto beneficial spiritual practices by approaching them with discernment, integrity, and a...

03-18

01:37:13

Joseph Anew and Dr. Richard Blake interview Adam Ludwin, a successful entrepreneur who achieved a $100 million exit before the age of 35 and is now the founder of the breathwork app FivePointFive. In this insightful conversation, Adam shares the story behind his early entrepreneurial ventures, the key decisions and strategies that contributed to his success, and his personal journey into the world of breathwork and its transformative impact on his life and business. He also discusses the deve...

03-11

01:08:30

In the first episode of the new RUNGA Radio, Joseph Anew introduces Dr. Richard Blake as the podcast’s new co-host. Richard—a PhD in Psychology, former Men’s Health model, and expert in Conscious Connected Breathwork—shares his personal journey through fitness, mental health struggles, psychedelics, and ultimately, breathwork as the missing link to real transformation. Too many people are chasing the next biohack, the next breakthrough, the next psychedelic retreat—only to find themselves stu...

03-04

01:01:27

Dr. Kirk Parsley is a physician, sleep expert, and former Navy SEAL who is dedicated to helping high performers optimize their health, particularly through better sleep. This episode takes a deep dive into why Dr. Parsley believes sleep is the most misunderstood and underutilized tool for optimizing health. This episode covers: The Importance of Sleep: Learn how sleep impacts everything from performance to longevity, and why sleep is the ultimate elixir for health and well-being.Sleep Depriva...

02-04

01:40:08

Lauren Berlingeri is the co-founder of HigherDOSE, a biohacker, entrepreneur, and former health coach. She is passionate about helping people feel their best through accessible science-backed wellness tools. Lauren is an innovator in health and wellness who is on a mission to bring what was once considered elite therapies to everyone. This episode covers the evolution of fitness, using your intuition for biohacking, the benefits of PEMF and Infrared technology, and the importance of self-wort...

01-28

01:08:51

Robby Sansom is the co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature Meats, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, Texas. He has spent the last decade studying regenerative agriculture and building a global supply network with land stewards and ranchers. This episode explores the benefits of regenerative farming, misleading terms in the food industry, and the myths surrounding conventional and plant-based meats. Support the show

01-23

01:14:04

After a short hiatus, we're back with a bang. Joseph is joined by breathwork experts Richard L. Blake (aka The Breath Geek) and Taylor Somerville, founder and CEO of Symmetry, to discuss everything you need to know about breathwork. If you’re curious about the transformative and healing power of breathwork, you’re in the right place, as Richard and Taylor bring their unique perspectives to this comprehensive discussion. They explore the physiological, mental, and emotional benefits, and share...

05-21

01:35:31

Dr. Tania Dempsey is an expert in chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, and mast cell activation syndrome. She is sought after internationally for her knowledge of chronic immune dysregulation and uses integrative medicine to get to the patient's root causes of their illness. Her purpose is to understand why people get sick and to help patients understand their body and why it fails them when it does. Joseph sat down with Dr. Dempsey to explore her long history working with “mystery di...

03-01

01:34:32

Raja Dhir is the co-founder of Seed, a company at the forefront of utilizing bacteria to revolutionize human health and planetary well being. In this episode, Joseph and Raja discuss the importance of the microbiome in children's health. They also discuss the presence of environmental contaminants such as microplastics in our water and food supply, and what you can do to reduce your exposure and maintain optimal gut health. How do we promote children’s health? The microbiome plays an importa...

01-24

01:03:00

Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC is a Naturopathic Practitioner, Doctor of Chiropractic, clinical researcher and author. His primary focus is digestive health and its impact on other facets of health, including energy, sleep, mood, and thyroid function and optimization. Dr. Ruscio’s book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, has paved the way for a ‘start with the gut’ philosophy that has enabled doctors and patients to see improved outcomes with minimal expense and effort. In this episode, Dr. Michael Rusc...

01-10

01:11:08

Joseph sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, who is a D.C., nutrition and functional health expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field and a pioneer in the fasting movement, teaching the principles of a fasting lifestyle, diet variation, detox, hormones, and more. Her popular YouTube channel regularly updates followers on the latest science-backed tools and techniques to help them res...

09-13

01:14:31

Today Joseph plays "devil's advocate" and presents a case against the current popular trend of wearing exclusively "barefoot" shoes. Today's episode is brought to you by: Alive Water: Use code "RUNGA" to save on home delivery of the healthiest possible, freshly bottled spring water for your family. CURED Nutrition: Ease stress and unwind your mind with CURED's Serenity Gummies with no artificial ingredients, dyes or preservatives. Support the show

12-16

01:14:17

In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Melissa Sonners. Melissa is on a mission to help moms get unstuck so they can positively impact generations of children to come. Melissa is a holistic mama, an entrepreneur, and a chiropractor who, along with her husband, Jason, is raising three amazing, healthy, happy kiddos! Check out Melissa's website: BeInspiredMama.com Follow Melissa on IG: @beinspiredmama My interview with Dr Jason Sonners: How to use Hyperbaric Oxygen to Heal Chronic Con...

12-08

01:02:25

Today, I bring you a live panel discussion on The Future of Medicine with three of my good friends, Dr. Chris Shade, Dr. Leland Stillman, & Dr. John Lieurance. This podcast discussed post-covid medicine, biohacking, anti-aging, and more! Today's episode is brought to you by: MassZymes: Use code RUNGA10 to save 10% off your order. CURED Nutrition: Use code STACKED to save 10% off your order. Traeger Grills: The best in high performance cooking. Support the show Support the show