Let’s be honest—most men don’t need more motivation.

What we need is a real map. A battle-tested framework that’ll wake us the hell up and walk us out of the fog of comfort, distraction, and passive living.

That’s what this episode is all about.

I sat down with Rick Walker—entrepreneur, leader, and author of the new book 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning. Rick isn’t just some mindset guru tossing around buzzwords. He’s built companies with hundreds of employees, raised billions in capital, and helped create thousands of jobs. But what really makes him dangerous—in the best way—is what he’s chosen to do with all that wisdom.

This conversation is a straight-up call to arms. Rick breaks down the 9 essential steps that every man must walk if he wants to reclaim his mind, unlock his power, and finally live a life that means something. We talk generational pain, sacrifice, building legacy, and how to fight back against a world that wants men to stay weak, distracted, and small.

This is one of those episodes you’ll want to come back to again and again, especially when life hits. Let’s get into it.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

03:05 - Rick’s origin story

10:22 - The journey to the 9 steps

13:17 - What does a "life of meaning" actually mean?

20:08 - Step #1: Choose one worthy enemy

24:53 - Step #2: Aim high - because aiming low is the only sin

27:25 - Step #3: Pick a master, or one will be thrust upon you

30:20 - Step #4: Revelation requires sacrifice

32:45 - Step #5: Embrace the unknown

37:51 - Step #6: Joy requires pain

41:52 - Step #7: Give away what you want to keep

46:08 - Step #8: Act like you’ll live forever. Move like you only have today

49:10 - Step #9: Seek beauty, and you may find truth

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No trends. No gimmicks. No fake personas.

Just real strength. Real impact. And a real legacy that helped shape the online fitness world as we know it.

In this episode, I sit down with Elliott as part of our new Funk Fitness Legacy Series, where we honor the pioneers, OGs, and trailblazers who laid the foundation for what we do today in this space. And there’s no better person to start this with than the man behind Strength Camp, the original “Yo Elliott,” and one of the first to ever build a real following with fitness content on YouTube.

We get into it all — his early days growing up in Brooklyn, how his uncle unknowingly shaped his destiny, how a few YouTube videos turned into $30K months, and why he walked away from being one of the most recognizable faces in fitness to pursue something even bigger.

This episode isn’t just a walk down memory lane. It’s a real look at what happens when you stay true to your calling — even when people don’t get it. Even when they label you. Even when they leave.

And now? Elliott’s still standing. Still leading. Still telling the truth.

Whether you remember the golden era of fitness online or you’re just hearing “Yo Elliott” for the first time, this one will hit different.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

06:37 - Elliott’s upbringing and the uncle who shaped his journey

13:30 - Dropping out of grad school and starting Strength Camp

20:16 - The journey to YouTube and the birth of "Yo Elliott"

32:43 - “Yo Elliott” origin story and the power of branding

34:51 - The real story of the "Critical Bench"

38:50 - Hard lessons from partnerships and staying solo

44:14 - The good old days of affiliate marketing

48:08 - Spiritual awakening: fasting, catholicism & backlash

56:54 - Being misunderstood — and staying grounded

1:03:20 - What’s happening to men and how to fight back

1:11:03 - Elliott’s legacy and mentoring the next generation

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✅ Mental toughness and masculine energy

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💪 ELLIOTT’S KEYS TO STRENGTH AND LEGACY

Elliott’s take on what it takes to be a man of impact:

- Integrity – Stay true to your voice, no matter the cost

- Faith – Let God guide your path and surrender the throne

- Strength – Build it in body, mind, and soul

- Mentorship – Pass the torch to the next generation

- Purpose – Live for something bigger than yourself

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Coffee and a bagel.

That’s how most men start the day—and it’s also how they start gaining belly fat, storing toxins, crashing their energy, and tanking their testosterone without even realizing it.

Here’s the truth: your body is running on autopilot, and that autopilot is programmed to make you fat.

In this episode, I’m joined by transformation expert and my good friend Coach Dimitri Giankoulas, as we break down exactly how glucose, insulin, food timing, and hidden sugars are quietly sabotaging your results.

We get into how processed carbs rewire your metabolism, how eating “wrong” in the morning can wreck the entire day, why most men are insulin resistant by 40, and what to do about it, starting today.

We also challenge the idea of “body types” and talk straight about what’s really behind the so-called “endomorph excuse.”

If you’re over 40 and can’t figure out why the fat won’t come off, even when you train, this episode is your wake-up call.

Let’s lock in.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:02 - What really happens when you eat processed foods?

06:37- The vicious cycle of poor eating habits

10:42 - Glucose 101: Why your cells need it

15:50 - Meal timing: when to eat carbs and when to avoid them

22:45 - The somatotype approach to nutrition

31:17 - Hidden sugars destroying your progress

35:55 - Healthy foods to eat

38:10 - Things to do to lose belly fat

48:44 - Making it a lifestyle, not a diet

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Coach Dimitri’s take on what it really takes to change:

- Mindset – Know your “why” and make it bigger than your cravings

- Movement – Walk, train, breathe, move like your life depends on it

- Muscle – Build lean mass to stay lean for life

- Measure – Track more than weight (waist, workouts, wins)

- Milestones – Celebrate progress so you keep pushing forward

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Old gym tees. Washed-out jeans. Beat-up sneakers.

That’s what most men are still wearing, even after transforming their bodies, rebuilding their lives, and getting back in the game.

But here's the thing...

The way you dress tells the world how to treat you. It reflects your confidence. It amplifies your presence. It speaks before you ever open your mouth.

In this episode, I’m joined by Antonio Centeno, founder of Real Men Real Style, former Marine Corps officer, and one of the most respected men’s style coaches in the world.

Antonio breaks down the exact steps to upgrade your wardrobe without wasting money, losing your identity, or looking like you’re trying too hard.

We talk suits, shirts, pants, and shoes... but more importantly, we discuss how style shapes your mindset, your marriage, your career, and your ability to lead.

Let’s dive in.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

05:00 - From Marine to style mogul: Antonio's origin story

18:12 - Biggest wardrobe mistakes after 40

25:38 - Must-have suits and why every man needs one

37:45 - Shirts: from T-shirts to button-downs

48:55 - Pants: jeans, chinos, and finding the perfect fit

53:54 - Shoes: The shoes make the man

1:02:32 - Where to start and how to level up your style

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💥 NEW WAVE OF MAN 💥

Wearing New Wave of Man gear isn’t just repping a brand—it’s repping who you’ve become:

✅ Disciplined

✅ Present

✅ Powerful

✅ Unapologetically Masculine

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🧠 UPGRADE YOUR PRESENCE

This isn’t about flashy brands or chasing trends.

✅ It’s about fit, function, and confidence

✅ It’s about looking like the man you’ve worked so hard to become

✅ It’s about owning every room you walk into

Start with one shirt. One pair of pants. One decision to level up.

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Homeless at 16. Seven kids. 60+ countries. A life built with intention.

This one hit deep.

Greg Denning is a man on a mission. He’s a high-performance coach, a world-traveling husband and father, and the kind of leader every man over 40 needs to hear from.

Today, we’re talking about how to lead with purpose, build your legacy, and show up as the formidable family man your family needs.

Greg’s story is wild. Growing up in chaos, leaving home as a teenager, sharing a burrito with his buddy while sleeping on a floor, and now? He’s got a thriving marriage, adult kids he mentors, and a powerful presence rooted in discipline and values.

We’re going all in on the real issues men face. Feeling inadequate, carrying anger, struggling with direction, and thinking it’s too late to change.

Greg breaks down how to flip that story, how to stop playing the victim, and how to level up even if you feel overwhelmed, beaten down, or burned out.

He drops absolute gems on parenting, faith, fitness, legacy, and why being a man is about way more than paying bills and showing up to work.

This is one of those episodes that stays with you.

Let’s go.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

05:28 - Greg's journey from homelessness

15:49 - Finding hope and mentors through hardship

20:49 - Meeting his wife and starting a family

28:43 - The importance of being fully present

32:55 - What it means to “level up” and lead with presence

40:28 - Mental toughness and resilience

43:29 - Reading as a powerful tool for personal growth

48:30 - Leadership through example, not just words

54:01 - Fitness as the foundation of a formidable life

1:00:08 - Getting unstuck, smashing limiting beliefs, learning to ask for help

1:11:11 - Creating a legacy that outlives you

1:14:43 - Greg’s final words to you

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💥 BUILD YOUR LEGACY AT HOME 💥

Greg shares the exact strategy that kept him close with his kids even into their teens:

🔥 Keep leveling up

🔥 Stay present

🔥 Don’t stop leading

Want a relationship with your teenage kids that actually lasts? This is the blueprint.

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Greg Denning’s coaching and resources are game-changers for men ready to lead with purpose.

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• Lead your family with strength, presence, and vision
• Create a legacy that inspires generations
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One piece of equipment. Hundreds of exercises. A total game changer for strength after 40.

If you’ve ever struggled with dips, pull-ups, or finding a real way to build upper body strength without hitting the gym every day, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m joined by one of my favorite people in the fitness industry, Marc Lebert. A true innovator who created the legendary Lebert Equalizer Bars.

I’ve been using these things for over 15 years. In bootcamps. With fighters. In my own home workouts. And the truth is, every man over 40, 50, 60 should have a pair. They're compact, portable, and brutally effective.

Marc didn’t just invent a tool. He literally revolutionized how we train at home. We get into his wild story of how he once worked security and vacuumed gym floors for $8/hour and then went on to build a global fitness product used by everyone from MMA coaches to calisthenics legends like Frank Medrano.

We also break down the most humbling exercises you can do on the Equalizers (rows, dips, and leg raises will wake up muscles you forgot existed), how to use them for metabolic training, and why building your own home gym isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential.

This one’s packed with real talk, laughs, and pure training gold. And by the end, you’ll know exactly why these yellow bars belong in your setup.

Let’s go!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

07:12 - Marc’s journey from almost-cop to global fitness innovator

13:50 - The birth of the Equalizer bars

17:08 - Early adoption, trade shows, and selling from a car trunk

25:55 - How calisthenics exploded the Equalizer's popularity

29:10 - When other equalizers popped up in the market

33:27 - Top exercises for maximum results

40:30 - Equalizer agility work: underrated but crucial

44:45 - Why the Equalizers have stood the test of time

51:47 - Exciting new Lebert fitness products

58:53 - Celebrating the journey and the Equalizer's impact

1:02:25 - Exciting giveaways and Marc’s final advice for men over 40

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Lebert Equalizers are the versatile strength-building tool that's been empowering workouts for over 20 years.

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• Challenge yourself with bodyweight exercises that hit muscles you've been missing
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One day, you forget where you put your keys. Next, you're walking into a room and can’t remember why. And maybe the worst part? You start to wonder if this is just part of getting older.

But what if it’s not?

In this episode, Dr. Josh Helman explains why brain fog, forgetfulness, and mental fatigue hit harder after 40 and what you can do to fight back.

He’s not just an MD. Dr. Josh is a Harvard-trained biochemist and emergency medicine physician who now helps people reverse Alzheimer’s and reclaim their mental clarity. His message? It’s not too late. And the decline isn’t inevitable.

We talk about why your sleep quality, not just the number of hours, quietly shapes your brain’s future. We get into the sneaky role of inflammation and gut health, why environmental toxins are slowly hijacking our minds, and the powerful but often overlooked link between stress and dementia risk.

And Dr. Josh doesn’t stop at theory. He gives you the exact supplements he recommends (including creatine), the detox routines that actually work, and why donating blood might just save your brain.

Whether you’re worried about your own cognitive health or caring for a parent who’s slipping, this episode is your action plan.

Because aging doesn’t mean losing who you are.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

05:23 - Dr. Josh's background and journey to brain health

06:30 - What is Alzheimer's, and why is it reversible?

11:01 - How sleep quality impacts brain health

15:54 - Exercise and its connection to brain function

18:11 - Nutrition for brain health and the gut-brain connection

22:17 - Stress management for cognitive performance

29:53 - Environmental toxins and cognitive decline

32:38 - DDT and its lingering impact on brain health

35:35 - How to detoxify your brain and body

41:46 - Early warning signs of cognitive decline

44:14 - Dr. Josh’s process for reversing Alzheimer’s

49:02 - The importance of reducing medications

50:34 - Top brain-boosting supplements

56:08 - Final thoughts on reclaiming brain health

💥 Want to reclaim your energy, memory, and mental sharpness after 40?

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Inside the Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood, you’ll get:

- Follow-along workouts to boost testosterone and sharpen focus

- Anti-inflammatory meal plans designed for men over 40

- Weekly live coaching with Funk + expert guests

- Brain-boosting tools and recovery strategies that actually work

👉 Start your 30-day trial for just $1: www.over40alpha.com

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- Glutathione (your body’s master detoxifier)

- Lion’s Mane Mushroom (stimulates new brain growth)

- NMN (precursor to NAD for energy and longevity)

- Nitric Oxide Boosters (for blood flow and cognitive support)

- Omega-3s from Algae (anti-inflammatory brain food)

- Honokiol (supports plaque removal from the brain)

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Think 10,000 steps is just a trendy number? It might be the missing piece that’s holding you back from dropping stubborn fat, balancing your hormones, and staying strong well into your 60s and 70s.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why daily walking—yes, walking—is one of the most powerful tools for men over 40 to transform their bodies, improve energy, and stay out of the danger zone of chronic disease.

This one’s straight from one of my Friday coaching calls inside the Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood, where I go deep into the REAL science behind step counts, metabolic health, testosterone, recovery, and fat loss. I’m sharing how I use daily walking to combat back pain, boost recovery, and burn hundreds of extra calories every day—without more workouts or stricter dieting.

This one’s practical, science-backed, and 100% doable. Let’s walk the walk, brothers.

“ Sitting for long periods is a new smoking. Lack of daily movement is linked to weight gain, heart disease, shorter lifespan, and back issues.”

Timestamps:

08:47 - Disadvantages of sedentary lifestyles and why walking is a longevity tool

11:26 - NEAT defined: burning calories outside the gym ​

14:26 - Origins of “10,000” – the 1965 Japanese Manpo-kei pedometer ​

16:14 - Scientific studies show that 7,500-10,000 steps/day lead to lower mortality risk ​

18:01 - Big studies: more steps, fewer heart-disease deaths ​

21:50 - Post-meal 10-minute walks for blood-sugar control ​

24:51 - Sarcopenia, muscle maintenance & strength balance ​

28:25 - Dog-walking myth: why you still need dedicated step time ​

30:08 - Sitting is the new smoking – metabolic fallout of desk life ​

33:03 - Micro-breaks, squats & stand-up desks to break sitting marathons ​

35:55 - Tracking tools: why Funk swears by WHOOP & other wearables ​

37:00 - Morning routine hacks: garbage drop-off or neighborhood lap ​

42:15 - Everyday hacks: use stairs, park further away, walking meetings & more ​

​46:52 - Community 10k-step challenge & mutual accountability ​

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