"What is the purpose? Why are you eating this? Why are you drinking this?... There has to be an outcome, there has to be a purpose for this."

Brendan Brazier

Brendan Brazier is the formulator and co-founder of Vega, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, creator and host of the Thrive Forward web series, and editor in chief of Thrive magazine. He’s also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. Brendan is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on plant-based performance nutrition, and therefore works with several NHL, NFL, MLB, UFC, and Olympic athletes. Brendan now invests in and works with socially responsible food & tech companies whose mandate is to fix our food system and reduce the environmental strain of food production. In this episode, Brendan shares exactly what it takes to perform at the peak level of an ultra endurance athlete, his entrepreneur journey and how he has found the solution to how to safely enjoy alcohol as an athlete through the powerful and wonderful world of medicinal mushrooms.

 

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  • Nut milk, natural sweeteners, and coconut oil are optional additions if you have a sweet tooth. You can even foam the milk if you know how to do that. 

  • Made with organic, Fair-Trade, single origin Arabica coffee beans, ground and ready to brew in whatever method makes you happy.

     

  • Brews dark and nutty. You’ll completely forget the word “mushroom” is on the bag while you’re drinking it. You’ll remember when you notice you haven’t crashed around mid-day.

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EFR 382: Alcohol, Medicinal Mushrooms and Supplements to Become an Ironman and Ultra Endurance Athlete with Brendan Brazier

Brendan Brazier is the formulator and co-founder of Vega, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, creator and host of the Thrive Forward web series, and editor in chief of Thrive magazine. He’s also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. Brendan is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on plant-based performance nutrition, and therefore works with several NHL, NFL, MLB, UFC, and Olympic athletes. Brendan now invests in and works with socially responsible food & tech companies whose mandate is to fix our food system and reduce the environmental strain of food production. In this episode, Brendan shares exactly what it takes to perform at the peak level of an ultra endurance athlete, his entrepreneur journey and how he has found the solution to how to safely enjoy alcohol as an athlete through the powerful and wonderful world of medicinal mushrooms.

 

Follow Brendan @brendanbrazier

Follow Chase @chase_chewning


Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Shop using the link/code below to save you money and to further support the show - THANK YOU! 

Save 10% on FOUR SIGMATIC ground mushroom coffee with lion's mane and chaga exclusively at www.FourSigmatic.com/EVERFORWARD

Ground Coffee with Lion’s Mane and Chaga - Get your brain going without leaving your body behind. Lion’s Mane and Chaga keeps the caffeine under control to support clean, focused energy.

  • Nut milk, natural sweeteners, and coconut oil are optional additions if you have a sweet tooth. You can even foam the milk if you know how to do that. 

  • Made with organic, Fair-Trade, single origin Arabica coffee beans, ground and ready to brew in whatever method makes you happy.

     

  • Brews dark and nutty. You’ll completely forget the word “mushroom” is on the bag while you’re drinking it. You’ll remember when you notice you haven’t crashed around mid-day.

Get yours here and save up to 39% on lion's mane coffee bundles! 


Episode resources: