The Supra Human Show
The Supra Human Show
Supra Human
This is the ultimate destination to not just get ripped, but stay ripped. Join hosts Ben Oliver, Ryan Stevens, and Dr. Taylor Waters as they bring you practical and science-backed, no-nonsense strategies for elite performance. As the fastest growing program in the training and nutrition industry, Supra Human is committed to excellence. Our elite coaches are dedicated to transforming not just bodies, but lives, empowering thousands of high performers to reach their potential. Welcome to The Supra Human Show!
How Lean Is Too Lean? The Dark Side of Low Body Fat
In the latest episode of The Supra Human Show, we pull back the curtain on extreme fat loss and ask the ultimate question: How lean is too lean? While social media pushes the narrative that leaner is always better, the physical reality tells a very different story. Push your body fat too low, and you cross into a zone of diminishing returns where your health, performance, and mood take a massive hit.Join us as we outline the real physiological symptoms of sub-10% body fat for men and sub-15% for women. We explore the psychological obsession with food, the hormonal shutdowns, and how to define a sustainable "sweet spot" that allows you to look great without sacrificing your quality of life.Episode Highlights:Diminishing Returns of Fat Loss: Recognizing the threshold where losing weight stops helping your health and starts hurting it.Gender Thresholds: The distinct differences in how men and women tolerate low body fat percentages.The "Tired but Wired" State: Navigating extreme food focus, relentless hunger, low cognitive function, and diet-induced insomnia.Biological Shutdowns: Why your sex drive plummets to zero and female athletes lose their menstrual cycles as the body scrambles to save energy.Joints, Cold, and Bare Feet: The unexpected side effects of losing structural padding fat, causing painful joints and freezing body temperatures.The Influencer Illusion: The truth about extreme fitness photography and why athletes do not look like their peak photos year-round.Breaking the Vacation Crash Diet Loop: How to stop the vicious winter-to-summer extreme weight oscillation and close the body comp gap.Finding Your Price Tag: An honest look at coaching, habit building, tracking metrics, and determining what you are truly willing to give up for your ideal physique.
Jul 31
30 min
The Truth About the Enhanced Games: Should Athletes Be Allowed to Dope?
Are performance-enhancing drugs truly the ultimate cheat code, or does human genetics ultimately reign supreme?In this episode of The Supra Human Show, we analyze the execution and outcomes of the highly anticipated Enhanced Games. From the staggering $1 million world-record incentives to the specific human-data compounds used by retired and banned athletes, we question everything we think we know about clean versus enhanced sports.We also weigh in on strict anti-doping regulations, look back at legendary figures like Lance Armstrong, and discuss the psychological "screw loose" required to compete at the absolute pinnacle of human capability.In this episode we cover:The Reality of the Enhanced Games: We discuss the sound concept behind the event, why it received heavy social media flak, and the primary reasons why world records weren't shattered quite like the public anticipated.The Ubiquity of Doping in Elite Sports: A deep dive into why we believe the vast majority of top-tier Olympic athletes are already doping under the radar to remain competitive.The True Power of Genetics: Why human genetics ultimately reign supreme over performance-enhancing drugs, training protocols, and nutrition when pushing the absolute ceiling of physiology.The High Stakes of Winning: Examining the massive financial and legacy differences between finishing in first place versus second place, and why athletes are driven to level the playing field.Heavy Anabolic Protocols: A look at the legal, human-tested compound protocols prescribed to these athletes, including massive 750mg weekly testosterone dosages and potent oral steroids like Anadrol.The Mindset of a Winner: A psychological breakdown of elite performers like Lance Armstrong, exploring why the absolute best athletes often lack the internal "brakes" and governing boundaries of a normal person.
Jul 29
29 min
6 Foods to Get Shredded: The Ultimate Diet to Get as Lean as Possible
What if you could only eat 6 foods to get into the best shape of your life? In this episode of The Supra Human Show, the hosts look back at old-school bodybuilding prep strategies, specifically Dave Palumbo's "six foods that work" video, and discuss why hyper-focused, repetitive dieting is often the fastest route to getting shredded.The guys swap their personal "six foods" lists, debating the merits of Greek yogurt, egg whites, potatoes, and even a few convenience wildcards. Along the way, they explain the physiological benefits of keeping your diet predictable: eliminating decision fatigue, managing gut stress, keeping your nervous system calm, and avoiding the "volume trap" that keeps you constantly hungry.What we cover in this episode:The "Six Foods" Concept: The legacy of Dave Palumbo's classic bodybuilding diet and why it still holds weight today.Our Personal 6-Food Lists: The guys share and debate their ultimate fat-loss staples, featuring everything from egg whites and Greek yogurt to potatoes and a few convenience wildcards.Eliminating Decision Fatigue: How reducing your food choices keeps your nervous system calm, prevents cheating, and simplifies your routine.The Volume Eating Trap: Why playing the high-volume food game year-round might actually be making your diet harder in the long run.Digestion & Routine: Why your body thrives on predictability and how a consistent diet improves energy, gut health, and sleep.Whether you are prepping for a show or just trying to lose those last few stubborn pounds, this episode is a masterclass in stripping away the noise to get maximum results.
Jul 17
29 min
The CEO Blueprint: Jamie's 60 lb Transformation Journey
In this episode, Supra Human client Jamie Shyer shares his profound journey from 235 pounds and a cocktail of medications to a lean, muscular, and medication-free lifestyle. Joined by his coach, Shane Teal, Jamie discusses the mental and physical resilience required to lead a 100-year-old family legacy through high-stakes private equity transactions while maintaining elite fitness.Key Discussion Points:Facing the Mirror: Jamie recounts the "mirror talk" at age 55 that led him to realize it was "now or never" for his health.Strategic Coaching: The evolution of a relationship-based coaching model that saw Jamie drop 60 pounds before transitioning into several successful lean-bulk phases.The Power of Support: How radical transparency with his spouse turned his transformation into a positive cycle for their entire family.Optimized Performance: How Jamie manages over 30 flights a year while staying committed to his nutrition and training protocols.Whether you are an executive looking to sharpen your edge or someone struggling with the "yo-yo diet" cycle, Jamie’s insights on simplicity and consistency offer a roadmap for lifelong change.
Jul 10
47 min
The Hidden Cost of Success: Why High Performers Lose Their Health
Success is a double-edged sword. While it brings abundance, it often demands your health as payment. In this episode, Supra Human founder John Madsen returns to the show to discuss the "arc of success" and how high-performers can reclaim their fitness without sacrificing their businesses or families.John shares his personal journey from the NFL to the boardroom, detailing how his own training morphed from explosive elite performance to a "minimum effective dose" strategy that fits an entrepreneur’s schedule.Key Discussion Points:Discipline Reframed: Why working 100 hours isn't true discipline for a successful person, but stepping away from the desk for an hour in the gym is.Automating Excellence: John’s "boring" but effective strategy for dialing in nutrition amidst a robust social life.The Identity Shift: Why the Supra Human brand is more than just coaching. It's an identity-based movement for those who refuse to be "ordinary".Human vs. AI: The irreplaceable value of soul and human connection in coaching that no algorithm can replicate.If you are a high-performer who has ever looked in the mirror and realized your business has grown while your health has declined, this episode is your blueprint for a comeback.
Jul 3
51 min
Bulk or Cut: The Ultimate Guide for Skinny Fat & Busy Professionals
Should you bulk or cut first? This episode breaks down the most efficient ways to transform your body composition, specifically for busy professionals and those struggling with a "skinny fat" physique.We discuss the physiological benefits of "priming" your body with a fat loss phase before building muscle, the importance of training intensity, and why most people’s perception of "heavy" or "skinny" is completely skewed by social media.Key Highlights:Strategic Phases: Why you should commit to a minimum of 6-12 weeks for a cut and at least 4 months for a muscle-building phase.The "Identity" Trap: Breaking free from the fear of being "too small" on the scale.The Cost of the Physique: A realistic look at the lifestyle behaviors required for the outcome you want, and being okay with where you draw the line.Machine vs. Free Weights: The most efficient way to pack on muscle in a short timeframe.Stop jumping back and forth between goals. Pick a path, commit to the behaviors, and finally get the results you're working for.
Jun 26
43 min
From "Dad Bod" to Hall of Fame: A Three-Year Transformation Journey
Can you be an elite business leader, a present father, and maintain the physique of an athlete? In this episode, Supra Human client Colby Bodoin and Coach Jared Boyle join us to discuss Colby’s three-year transformation journey.Colby shares the raw emotional moment that forced him to stop "spinning his wheels" with fad diets and commit to a structured plan for the sake of his wife and daughters. We dive deep into the science of his body recomposition, dropping from 210 lbs to a lean 150 lbs before intentionally building back up to a muscular 190 lbs by gaining 30 lbs of lean mass in the process.Key Discussion Points:Longevity for Parents: Why your 70s and 80s are earned in your 30s and 40s.The Mental Game: Why Jared Bole focuses on mental mastery as much as physical training.Reciprocal Coaching: Building a friendship and trust that drives high-level execution.Identity Shift: How "Extreme Consistency" removes the friction from daily fitness habits.Financial ROI of Health: Why investing in your fitness makes you a more effective and profitable business leader.
Jun 19
39 min
The All-or-Nothing Trap: How to Succeed in Stressful Seasons
Do you feel like you have to lose your fitness goals the moment life gets stressful? In this episode, we break down the "All or Nothing Trap", the common knee-jerk response to remove fitness or nutrition from your plate whenever a new challenge arises, whether it's a heavy project at work, a new addition to the family, or an unexpected life event.We discuss why turning the "fitness light" completely off is a mistake and how to use "dimmer switches" to keep your momentum moving, even if it's only by centimeters. Learn how to shift your priorities across the three key pillars of life, business, relationships, and health, without letting any of them hit zero.In this episode, you’ll learn:The Continuum of Stress: How to identify where you are on the scale and adjust your execution accordingly.The Dimmer Switch Method: Why scaling back to 5% or 10% effort is infinitely better than stopping completely.Buying Back Time: Practical ways to reduce time investment in fitness while maintaining your hard-earned results.The Power of "Doing Something": Why specific, small actions, like weighing yourself or a 20-minute walk, keep the door open for long-term success.Contextual Progress: Why you should stop comparing your stressful season performance to your "ideal" routine.Stop losing and gaining the same 10 pounds every time life gets busy. It’s time to master the skill of executing under pressure.
Jun 12
30 min
Run Your Body Like a Business
In this episode of The Supra Human Show, Supra Human CEO and Co-Founder Nineveh Madsen, talks about why so many fitness programs fail busy women.As a busy CEO, a mother, wife, and client herself, Nineveh shares why high-performing women often struggle to prioritize themselves and why cookie-cutter programs rarely work for real life.This episode dives into stress, guilt, comparison, body image, AI, accountability, and the power of having a real coach in your corner.Because transformation does not come from more information. It comes from implementation, support, and learning how to choose yourself first.
Jun 5
57 min
Is Cortisol The Reason You're Fat?
Cortisol has become the go-to excuse for why fat loss stalls, but the science does not support that claim. If you have been told your body is "too stressed to lose weight," this episode confronts that belief head on and redirects your attention to the behavioral patterns that are actually driving your results.In this episode of the Supra Human Show one host shares bloodwork showing cortisol nearly double the clinical range while actively dropping body fat. The conversation breaks down why the same stressor causes weight gain in one person and weight loss in another, why your coping mechanisms matter more than your hormone levels, and how to audit your stress behaviors instead of hiding behind lab results. Built for busy professionals and business owners who are tired of fitness advice that lets them off the hook.
Jun 4
27 min
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