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Born SuperHuman
Hosted by Born SuperHuman · EN
Join host Dan Metcalfe on the Born SuperHuman podcast, where we explore natural healing, brain optimization, and unlocking your true human potential. Through insightful interviews with wellness experts, transformative stories, and practical strategies built around the 7 Pillars of Natural Health—oxygen, hydration, sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and challenges—you’ll discover how to reclaim your body’s innate power and live a life of extraordinary health, performance, and resilience. Tune in and awaken your inner SuperHuman!
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The "FITFO" Mentality: How to Figure It Out and Win in Life with Marc Rodriguez
Mar 401:22:25Tap to summarizeSome people wait to be given leadership. Others earn it. For Marc Rodriguez, leadership was forged over 21 years in the United States Marine Corps and tested again when he stepped into the world of business with nothing guaranteed. In this grounded and unfiltered episode of the Born SuperHuman Podcast, Dan Metcalfe explores what truly separates those who rise through the ranks from those who remain stuck in excuses. It isn’t talent. It isn’t hype. It’s standards. From rebuilding his career as an independent personal trainer to becoming CEO of multiple companies, Marc shares what discipline really looks like when no one is watching and why execution will always outperform motivation. This episode is not about inspiration. It’s about ownership. It’s about raising your standard and refusing to lower it. Leadership is not given. It is earned daily. Listen. Reflect. Raise your standard. Marc Rodriguez is a retired United States Marine with 21 years of service who transitioned from rebuilding his career as an independent personal trainer to becoming a multi-company CEO. He has led at every level — from gym floor to executive leadership — and now serves as CEO of Justrod Enterprises, Manifest Fitness Institute, RoSan Connect, and Exec Wellness. Marc mentors entrepreneurs and franchise owners worldwide, teaching disciplined leadership, structured execution, and ownership-driven growth. His message is clear: leadership is earned, standards matter, and execution is everything. Connect with Marc Rodriguez: Websites: justrodenterprises.com | manifestfitnessinstitute.com | rosanconnect.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justrod_enterprises | https://www.instagram.com/manifestfitnessinstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodriguezmarc01/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.rodriguez.562 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@marcrodriguez4693 Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the revolutionary Total Balance Mobility method, transforming tens of thousands worldwide — from Olympic athletes and Hollywood’s elite to seniors reclaiming their mobility. His philosophy is simple: we are all Born SuperHuman. Through mindset mastery, natural health principles, and proven systems, he helps individuals transform hope into belief and unlock their extraordinary potential. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.metcalfe.73/; https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official; https://www.instagram.com/bornsuperhuman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman
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Feb 2501:42:01Tap to summarizeThere are moments in life when one decision changes everything. For Dr. Alan Barnard, that moment began at ten years old when his grandfather handed him a book and asked a simple question: “What did you notice?” In this powerful and intellectually charged episode of the BornSuperHuman Podcast, Dan Metcalfe sits down with one of the world’s leading decision scientists to explore what truly separates those who rise from those who remain stuck. It isn’t perfect conditions. It isn’t luck. It’s the quality of decisions — especially under pressure. From emotional regulation to avoiding catastrophic mistakes, this conversation goes deep into the psychology of decision-making, why smart people still make bad choices, and how to think clearly when it matters most. This episode is not about motivation. It’s about clarity. It’s about thinking better so you can live better. Success is not about having perfect conditions. It is about thinking clearly at the fork in the road. Listen. Reflect. Decide differently. Dr. Alan Barnard is one of the world’s leading decision scientists and a globally recognized expert in the Theory of Constraints. A strategy advisor, author, entrepreneur, and innovator, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations avoid catastrophic mistakes and make better, faster decisions when it matters most. With advanced studies spanning engineering, psychology, economics, and a PhD in innovation and technology, Dr. Barnard bridges science and practical application to transform how leaders think under pressure. He is also affiliated with Goldratt Research Labs, where he continues advancing decision intelligence globally. Connect with Dr. Alan Barnard: Website: https://dralanbarnard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralanbarnard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralanbarnard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dralan.barnard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrAlanBarnard X (Twitter): https://x.com/dralanbarnard Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the revolutionary Total Balance Mobility method, transforming tens of thousands worldwide — from Olympic athletes and Hollywood’s elite to seniors reclaiming their mobility. His philosophy is simple: we are all Born SuperHuman. Through mindset mastery, natural health principles, and proven systems, he helps individuals transform hope into belief and unlock their extraordinary potential. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.metcalfe.73/; https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official; https://www.instagram.com/bornsuperhuman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman
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Dr Desi Bartlett: On a Plane During 9/11 — What Happened Next Defined Her Life.
Feb 1101:04:29Tap to summarizeDr. Desi Bartlett joins Dan Metcalfe to explore the gift of health, joyful movement, women’s strength, pregnancy fitness, and aging powerfully after 35. Her purpose changed from that plane journey on that fateful day - September 11, 2001. With over 30 years in health and wellness, Desi shares how movement becomes an expression of inner joy — and why strength, mental and physical, is the foundation of longevity. Empowering. Intelligent. Uplifting.
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Carisa Stempert: Parkinson’s is not a death sentence — it’s a wake-up call.
Jan 2900:54:41Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, Dan Metcalfe speaks with Carisa Stempert, a Parkinson’s fighter who chose action over fear. Diagnosed and unsure of what lay ahead, Carisa committed to brain health, balance, mobility, and nutritional changes that helped her reclaim her life — and her dreams. This is not a clinical discussion. It’s a real story, told by someone living the fight. Honest, emotional, and deeply inspiring, Carisa’s journey reminds us that decline is not inevitable — and empowerment begins with choice.
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Oxygen Training & the Making of SuperHumans
Jan 2300:56:12Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you take oxygen away—and let the body adapt? In this episode of Born SuperHuman, host Dan Metcalfe sits down with Brian Oestrike, CEO of Hypoxico and Mount Everest climber, to explore how altitude training reshapes the blood, brain, and body. Brian breaks down hypoxic training in simple terms, shares lessons from Everest and rapid-ascent expeditions, and explains how simulated altitude has become a powerful tool for endurance, recovery, and overall health. This is a fascinating conversation about stress, adaptation, and how smarter preparation—not shortcuts—creates safer, stronger humans.
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Hero Beneath the Armor: Adam Jablin's Journey From Addiction to Purpose
Jan 1601:28:10Tap to summarizeAdam Jablin joins Dan Metcalfe for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about addiction, surrender, and spiritual fitness. From wearing the “Superman” mask to embracing vulnerability, Adam reveals how recovery, enthusiasm, and inner work transformed his life — and how anyone can train the spirit to reclaim purpose and power.
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Healing Without Drugs: Tim James’ Chemical-Free Revolution
Jan 901:26:18Tap to summarizeTim James was successful, driven, and falling apart—his skin cracking, bleeding, inflamed, and diseased. In this eye-opening Born SuperHuman conversation, Tim shares how walking away from conventional health, rediscovering nature, and rebuilding the body’s nutritional foundation not only saved his own life—but helped his best friend reverse stage 4 cancer and thrive 15 years later. This episode will change how you see food, nutrients, drugs, and what the human body is truly capable of when given what it needs to heal.
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Millionaire, Incarceration, Healing the World: The Story of Dino Guglielmelli
Nov 2802:01:28Tap to summarizeMillionaire formulator Dino Guglielmelli tells his side of the infamous case that sent him to prison for 9 years for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill his wife. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Dino reveals corruption, survival inside maximum security, and how he rebuilt his life through education, mentorship, and cutting-edge wellness science. Dan Metcalfe asks the hard questions — and you decide the truth. A gripping two-hour story of downfall, fear, and extraordinary transformation.
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Beyond Beauty & Fame: Athena Vas on Purpose, Power & Pure Grit
Nov 2001:09:58Tap to summarizeAthena Vas — The Bachelor Show winner, Olympia athlete, author, and entrepreneur — joins Dan Metcalfe for a powerful conversation about discipline, identity, resilience, and going all-in on your dreams. From her early childhood drive to winning The Bachelor Greece to building a life rooted in purpose, Athena reveals the mindset that makes her unstoppable. A raw, inspiring episode on passion, power, and the courage to be uniquely you.
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Inside the Health System - Nurse Kerrie returns - Cancer, Sickness, Cures.
Nov 1200:59:31Tap to summarizeFrontline nurse Kerrie returns to Born SuperHuman with a bold look at the health system, the hidden costs of medicine, and the natural healing discoveries giving patients hope beyond chemo. This episode will challenge what you thought you knew about sickness, recovery, and the power of the human body.
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