The Nick Bare Podcast
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The Nick Bare Podcast
It’s one thing to set the standard, it’s another to hold the standard. Join Nick Bare, hybrid athlete, founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition discussing nutrition, maximizing human performance, and adopting the habits it takes to show up for what matters. Built on the “Go One More” mindset, ea...
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178: IED Survivor To World Record Endurance Athlete | Mike Egan
Marine veteran Mike Egan survived an IED blast in Afghanistan, rebuilt his life after losing both legs, and later inspired millions through his unforg...
177: Why Commitment Is Your Most Valuable Skill | Shawn Johnson & Andrew East
I sat down with my wife Stef, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East, and former NFL player Andrew East to dig into their new book, The Courage to C...
176: How 10 Seasons In The NFL Shaped The Meaning Of Manhood | Heath Evans
I'm joined by Heath Evans, who spent 10 years in the NFL, built a career in broadcasting, and had every outward sign of success.
B...
175: Setting Up Your Diet To Lean Out & Lose Fat
I’m breaking down the exact nutrition principles I use to lose fat, get leaner, and stay consistent without going all-or-nothing. This episode covers...
174: What Your God-Given Assignment Will Cost You | Noah Herrin
In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Noah Herrin of Way Church of Nashville, TN, to talk about faith, obedience, and what it means to stay close to...
173: Inside My Mind: Building The Future
In this April 2026 “Inside My Mind” episode, I share what I’m building, learning, loving, and honestly trying to loosen my grip on. I break down the f...
172: Are You an Asset Or a Liability? | DJ Shipley of GBRS
In this episode, I’m sitting down with DJ Shipley of GBRS (Global Battlefield Research Solutions) to talk about how a life dedicated to becoming the m...
171: How Jonny Davies Built Confidence for the G1M Ultra
NOTE: This was recorded 4/9/26 prior to the G.1.M Ultra
In this episode, I sit down with BPN athlete Jonny Davies 24 hours before...
170: The Sacrifices Required to Build Something That Lasts | Bailey O'Brien
In this episode, I sit down with BPN Athlete from the land down under Bailey O’Brien to talk about why he quit CrossFit, building a gym, protecting it...
169: Nate Pontious' Journey From Combat Veteran To Texas Rancher
In this episode, I sit down with Nate Pontius of Pontius Ranches to talk about what it really takes to build a ranch in central Texas. Adapting throug...
168: Why I've Changed My Mind About Chasing Success
I’ve changed the way I think about success. I don’t see it as a finish line anymore, but as a pursuit rooted in purpose, obedience, and who I’m becomi...
167: Inside My Mind in March 2026
This is a potentially new ongoing series I wanted to try. I'm calling it, "Inside My Mind."
The goal is to have more open and hon...
166: Life Updates, Parenting, and Social Media Detox with Stef Bare
In this episode, Stef and I sit down for a real conversation about our family, faith, routine, and the season we’re currently in right now. We reflect...
165: More Than Muscle: The Protein Conversation
Protein isn’t just about building muscle. In this episode, I break down why protein plays a critical role in performance, recovery, body composition,...
164: How to Turn Hard Seasons Into Your Biggest Breakthrough | Ken Rideout
Ken Rideout returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard, and the life experiences that shaped...
163: Carbohydrates & Performance: Fueling for Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy
In this episode, I covering all things carbohydrates and why they have are one of the most important tools in your training, recovery, and performance...
162: Q&A: Fitness Advice for New Dads, Am I Done with Preps and Races?, Hiring Insights, Phone Disciplines, & More
In this episode, I’m answering your Instagram Q&As. I talk leadership, hiring with the three Cs, fitness tips for new dads, and setting boundaries wit...
161: 5 Valuable Life Lessons I've Learned In The Last 5 Years
Over the last five years, I’ve learned five lessons that changed how I lead, train, and live.
In this episode, inspired by Pastor...
160: Lessons Learned From Two Decades Of Senior Military Leadership | Colonel Ed Arnston
I sit down with Colonel Edward Arntson III, who has 24 years of military service, to unpack what leadership really demands when it counts. We start wi...
159: How to Eat and Train in 2026 | My Philosophies
This episode is all around laying out my 2026 diet + training philosophies. I’m in a caloric surplus, training hard with intention, and choosing food...
158: How A Simple Morning Routine Can Lead To A Life Of Freedom And Success | Michael Chernow
I sit down with Michael Chernow to talk discipline that protects what matters: faith, family, fitness, and business. We unpack his non-negotiable morn...
157: 5 Traits of Highly Successful People
In this episode, I break down five traits that consistently show up in people who win—then challenge you to apply them immediately. We talk thinking b...
156: What You Don’t See When Scaling a Supplement Business: Our Key Initiatives for 2026
I’m sharing the standards, the strategy, and the unseen work it takes to keep building BPN the right way. This episode includes the 2026 “Burn the Boa...
155: Setting Up Your Diet for Health, Performance, and Body Composition Results
To kick off the new year, I wanted to dive deep into setting up a personalized diet to achieve health, performance, and body composition goals. I shar...
154: What Hybrid Training Is, What It Isn’t, and Why You Should Do It
In this episode, I break down hybrid athlete training—how to pair heavy lifting with endurance running without burning out. I share what I’m learning...
153: How to Build Habits That Don’t Break Under Stress | Justin Whitmel Earley
I sat down with author, speaker, and lawyer Justin Whitmel Earley and walked away reminded that discipline isn’t just about doing more—it’s about beco...
152: 3 Characteristics Guaranteed to Change Your Life and Reach Your Goals
In this episode, I break down the three traits I come back to when the goal feels heavy: discipline, commitment, and consistency. From Ironman Arizona...
151: Creatine 101 - Everything You Should Know
In this episode, I break down creatine in a way that actually makes sense—what creatine is, how creatine works in your body, and the real creatine ben...
150: Thoughts and Reflections on Ironman Arizona
In this episode, I walk through my full Ironman Arizona 2025 experience—from the weeks of prep to crossing that finish line. I break down how I approa...
149: How to Taper Well for a Race or Competition
In this episode, I break down how I approach tapering for big efforts, especially an Ironman.
We talk about pulling back volume a...
148: The Mindset It Takes to Persevere Through Suffering | Dylan Mandell
Today I sit down with 22-year-old Dylan Mandell, who is walking through his fourth cancer diagnosis with unshakable faith in Jesus. We talk trials, da...
147: Top 5 Most Valuable Fitness Tips to Thrive
In this episode, I'm covering five crucial lessons I've learned from over 20 years of my fitness journey. I outline the importance of combining streng...
146: The Bare Family Testimony
Today, Stef joins me to talk openly about how our faith has changed everything — our marriage, how we parent, how we see purpose. Stef walks through h...
145: The Pitfalls of High Volume Endurance Training
In this episode, I break down the real costs when volume is mismanaged. I share what I’ve learned firsthand while building toward Ironman Arizona—how...
144: Evolution of the Entrepreneur - Should You Turn Passion Into a Career?
In this episode, I walk through the six stages of evolving as an entrepreneur — from a passion for fitness to building a purpose-driven brand. I share...
143: Five Things I Learned in My 30s that You Need to Know
Over the last decade, I’ve learned lessons that changed the way I lead, train, and live. These five takeaways from my thirties are built on experience...
142: What You Asked Me on Instagram
In this episode, I answer various questions from a Q&A posted on Instagram, sharing insights on my training regimen, nutrition strategies, and reflect...
141: The Complexities of RED-S in Athletes | Dr. Kyle Gillett
In this episode, Dr. Kyle Gillett returns a third time to explore with me the growing issue of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), how it aff...
140: All Things Recovery and Protocols I Use
I break down the recovery protocols fueling my peak Ironman Arizona build—from sleep and nutrition to sauna, cold plunge, and red-light therapy. I sha...
139: What I’ve Learned From a Loyal Friend with BPN Director of Communications, Trey Freeman
I sit down with one of my closest friends and BPN’s Director of Communications, Trey Freeman, to reflect on five and a half years of building BPN side...