What if building a healthy cereal brand wasn’t just about clean ingredients—but redefining performance nutrition from the ground up?

In this episode, Eoin Carroll, founder of Truely Cereal and former pro bodybuilder, shares his journey from competitive sports to pioneering a high-protein cereal brand that puts quality before hype. Learn how his obsession with nutrition and performance shaped a company focused on clean ingredients, vertical integration, and bold packaging. Eion opens up about bootstrapping the business, balancing fatherhood, and pushing boundaries in the crowded CPG space. If you're an entrepreneur, health nut, or someone looking to fuel smarter, this conversation is packed with takeaways on building resilience—both personally and professionally.

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🔑 Key Takeaways

1. Quality Over Marketing – Eion built Truely Cereal by prioritizing clean, high-performance ingredients like avocado oil and 18g of protein per bowl over flashy branding and gimmicks.

2. Vertical Integration Is Power – By owning the manufacturing process, Eoin ensures product consistency, maintains control, and stays agile in a highly competitive market.

3. Bootstrapped, Not Boring – Starting without outside capital meant Eoin had to build smart systems, develop grit, and take calculated risks to grow sustainably.

4. Black Packaging That Stands Out – The decision to use bold, minimalist black boxes helps Truely Cereal pop on shelves and signals a premium experience to consumers.

5. Balance Is Non-Negotiable – From fatherhood to fitness, Eoin emphasizes health, family, and cutting out distractions as foundational to entrepreneurial success.

Timestamps

0:00:00 – Introduction

0:01:22 – Jonathan’s first impression of Truely Cereal

0:03:45 – Eoin’s pro bodybuilding roots and obsession with nutrition

0:06:18 – Why building a great product came before content or hype

0:09:10 – The origin and vision of Truely Cereal

0:12:32 – Standing out through packaging and product quality

0:15:47 – How protein cereal could follow the success of protein bars

0:18:29 – Courage, risk, and ignorance as entrepreneurial fuel

0:21:05 – The emotional toll and rewards of bootstrapping

0:24:15 – Ingredient integrity and why they chose avocado oil

0:27:01 – Balancing taste, digestion, and health

0:30:11 – Vertical integration and manufacturing control

0:34:40 – Handling criticism and staying true to your vision

0:37:28 – Scaling without compromising quality

0:40:55 – Balancing business, health, and fatherhood

0:45:08 – Future vision: US expansion and brand evolution

0:48:39 – Final reflections on purpose, feedback, and resilience

Connect with Eoin Carroll & Truely Cereal

Website: https://www.truelycereal.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truelycereal

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In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Leary, founder of Remedy Place, redefines wellness as our ability to adapt to life’s stressors. He reveals why human connection is as vital as nutrition, how "adaptation training" like cold plunges builds inner strength, and how AI can democratize health education for all. If you're ready to reframe stress, reconnect with your purpose, and build lasting resilience, don’t miss this transformative conversation. Subscribe now for more insights that challenge the norm and explore holistic healing with real-world impact.

Key Takeaways

1. Health is Adaptation, Not Avoidance – Dr. Jonathan Leary redefines health as the ability to adapt and recover from life’s stressors, not just the absence of illness or symptoms.
2. Stress is Strength Training – Like lifting weights builds muscle, exposure to moderate stress through practices like cold plunges and saunas strengthens the mind and body.
3. Connection is a Health Pillar – Human connection is as essential as diet and exercise. Isolation is a silent epidemic, and building diverse, meaningful relationships supports long-term resilience.
4. Mindset Shapes Recovery – Reframing pain and stress as opportunities for growth leads to emotional flexibility, better outcomes, and a more empowered life experience.
5. Routines Anchor Well-Being – Daily rituals and structured habits create clarity, focus, and balance, transforming chaos into calm.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Introduction

0:01:29 - Dr. Jonathan Leary talks about launching the Boston Remedy Place location

0:02:04 - Definition of health and resilience

0:06:37 - Discussion on stress and adaptation

0:10:18 - Mindset and reframing thoughts

0:21:01 - Midpoint break/ad

0:23:14 - Conversation about pain, depression, and anxiety

0:31:29 - Paying forward positive interactions

0:35:04 - Future of AI and wellness

0:44:55 - Question about advice from future self

0:48:08 - Closing remarks

Connect with Dr. Jonathan Leary

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjonathanleary

Website: https://www.remedyplace.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanleary

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What does it take to turn pain into purpose?

In this powerful episode, retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman shares how a crushing leadership failure, a near-death battlefield injury, and the chaos of post-military life all became fuel for building an “Overcome Mindset.” He dives into the role of stoic philosophy in recovery, the dangers of “freedom intoxication” after service, and the intentional habits that transformed his marriage and mission.

Tune in to discover how to lead yourself through adversity—and come out stronger on the other side.

🔑 Key Takeaways

1. Adversity Builds Identity – Jason shows that lasting transformation begins when we embrace failure, pain, and setbacks as the raw material for growth—not something to avoid, but to rise through.

2. Structure Creates Freedom – Life after the military taught Jason that too much freedom without purpose can be dangerous. Intentional planning and disciplined routines unlock true freedom and fulfillment.

3. Marriage is a Shared Mission – Strong relationships, like elite teams, need constant training, open communication, and clear “rules of engagement” to thrive—especially under pressure.

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

4:27 Journey Through Leadership Failure

7:01 The Role of Stoicism in Recovery

8:48 Rebuilding Purpose After Life Ambushes

12:56 Managing Freedom Intoxication

19:58 The Importance of Faith and Community

29:44 Extreme Ownership in Leadership

34:28 Navigating Leadership Failures

35:41 The Invincible Marriage

41:45 Choosing to Drive Forward

Connect with Jason Redman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonredmanww

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonredmanww

Website: jasonredman.com

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