RUNGA Radio
RUNGA Radio is where physical health, emotional well-being, and personal transformation collide. Hosted by Joseph Anew, a 20+ year health and fitness coach, and Dr. Richard Blake, a PhD in Psychology, RUNGA Radio blends evidence-based insights with proven high-impact approaches to optimize your mind and body. Join us as we sit down with some of the world’s leading experts to explore the cutting edges of personal transformation and long-term health with deep explorations into breathwork, biohacking, functional fitness, emotional resilience, psychedelics, and beyond.
Episodes
227 episodes
231 | Brent Pella: Punchlines, Psychedelics & The Pursuit of Joy
Comedian and creator Brent Pella (@brentpella) joins Richard and Joseph for a hilarious, unfiltered, and thoughtful conversation about satire, spiritual charlatans, and the surprising power of breathwork. Brent offers a rare blend of humor and ...
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230 | Dr. Jason Sonners: Can Oxygen Make You Younger? Inside the Hyperbaric Study Biohackers Have Been Waiting For
In this eye-opening episode, Joseph and Richard sit down with Dr. Jason Sonners—functional medicine expert and hyperbaric innovator—to explore the cutting edge of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), biological aging, and the future of integrat...
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229 | Escaping Your Comfort Zone: The Hidden Power of Failure on the Path to Self-Discovery
In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of RUNGA Radio, Joseph Anew and Dr. Richard Blake explore the ancient ritual of Misogi—a deliberate undertaking of hardship to meet your truest self. Joseph shares ...
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228 | Laura Fullerton: Rethinking Cold Exposure, Ice Baths & Biohacking for Women
Laura Fullerton (@laurafullerton) is the founder of the high-performance ice bath brand Monk. In this episode, Richard (@the_breath_geek) and Joseph (@therungaguy) dive into:How cold exposure ...
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227 | Therapy vs. Exercise: What’s the Real Antidote to Mental Health Struggles?
In this episode, Dr. Richard Blake (@the_breath_geek) and Joseph Anew (@TheRUNGAGuy) go deeper than the usual therapy vs. fitness debate — questioning whether traditional therapy is even the best first-line t...
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226 | Tony Wrighton: Is Wellness Making You Sick?
Mold, EMFs, Histamine & the Biohacking Rain BarrelTony Wrighton was once a high-energy presenter on Sky Sports. Now? He’s the guy who walks into a café wearing EMF shorts, uses tapping to help his 5-year-old p...
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225 | The Viral Post That Exposed the Therapy Industry
Dr. Richard Blake responds to 3 million views, 3,000 comments, and a mental health system under fire. Last week Dr. Richard Blake (@the_breath_geek) posted a reel that challenged the foundational assumption...
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224 | Marek Doyle: Why Cortisol Isn't the Enemy & The Hidden Cost of Low Energy
Joseph and Richard sit down with integrative nutritionist Marek Doyle for a deep and honest conversation about the true nature of stress, why cortisol isn’t the villain it’s made out to be, and how the nervous system—and our energy levels—shape...
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223 | Jay Campbell: How Peptides & Bio-Regulators Are Revolutionizing Health
Jay Campbell is a leading expert in the field of hormone therapy, peptides, and biohacking. With a wealth of experience dating back to 2004, Jay delves into the cutting-edge world of peptide therapies and their diverse applications for optimizi...
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222 | Huberman’s Dangerous Advice & Why We Need To Stop Overcomplicating Fitness
In this episode, Joseph Anew and Richard Blake break down what really matters in health and fitness—cutting through hype, misinformation, and overcomplication. They dive into authenticity in fitness advice, exploring whether figures like RFK Jr...
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221 | Emilía Rún: Kundalini Yoga, Spiritual Red Flags & Discovering Freedom in Disenchantment
Emilía Rún joins Richard Blake and Joseph Anew this week to share her personal journey with Kundalini Yoga—a practice that profoundly shaped her life. In the wake of HBO’s documentary series Breath of Fire, which exposed the darker sid...
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220 | Adam Ludwin: Entrepreneurship, Breathwork & Building a $100 Million Exit
Joseph Anew and Dr. Richard Blake interview Adam Ludwin, a successful entrepreneur who achieved a $100 million exit before the age of 35 and is now the founder of the breathwork app FivePointFive. In this insightful conversation, Adam sh...
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219 | Dr. Richard Blake: The Truth About Breathwork & Self-Development That Actually Works
In the first episode of the new RUNGA Radio, Joseph Anew introduces Dr. Richard Blake as the podcast’s new co-host. Richard—a PhD in Psychology, former Men’s Health model, and expert in Conscious Connected Breathwork—shares his personal journey...
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218 | Dr. Kirk Parsley: Sleep, Stress Hormones & Recovery for Optimal Mental Health
Dr. Kirk Parsley is a physician, sleep expert, and former Navy SEAL who is dedicated to helping high performers optimize their health, particularly through better sleep. This episode takes a deep dive into why Dr. Parsley believes sleep is the ...
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217 | Lauren Berlingeri: Authenticity, Biohacking, and Holistic Recovery
Lauren Berlingeri is the co-founder of HigherDOSE, a biohacker, entrepreneur, and former health coach. She is passionate about helping people feel their best through accessible science-backed wellness tools. Lauren is an innovator in hea...
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216 | Robby Sansom: Transforming Food Systems with Regenerative Agriculture
Robby Sansom is the co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature Meats, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, Texas. He has spent the last decade studying regenerative agriculture and building a global supply network with land ...
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215 | Everything You Need to Know About Breathwork with Richard L. Blake & Taylor Somerville
After a short hiatus, we're back with a bang. Joseph is joined by breathwork experts Richard L. Blake (aka The Breath Geek) and Taylor Somerville, founder and CEO of Symmetry, to discuss everything you need to know about breathwork.If yo...
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214 | Dr. Tania Dempsey: Mystery Diseases, Mast Cells & The Integral Role of Diet
Dr. Tania Dempsey is an expert in chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, and mast cell activation syndrome. She is sought after internationally for her knowledge of chronic immune dysregulation and uses integrative medicine to get to the patien...
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213 | Raja Dhir: Children's Health, Microplastics & The Microbiome
Raja Dhir is the co-founder of Seed, a company at the forefront of utilizing bacteria to revolutionize human health and planetary well being. In this episode, Joseph and Raja discuss the importance of the microbiome in children's health. They a...
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212 | Dr. Michael Ruscio: Why Mindset Matters for Optimal Health
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC is a Naturopathic Practitioner, Doctor of Chiropractic, clinical researcher and author. His primary focus is digestive health and its impact on other facets of health, including energy, sleep, mood, and thyroid function a...
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211 | Dr. Mindy Pelz: How to Fast, Eat & Work Out "Like a Girl"
Joseph sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz, who is a D.C., nutrition and functional health expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field...
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210 | Solosode: The Case Against "Barefoot" Shoes
Today Joseph plays "devil's advocate" and presents a case against the current popular trend of wearing exclusively "barefoot" shoes.Today's episode is brought to you by:...
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209 | Dr. Melissa Sonners: Tools for Becoming an Inspired Mama
In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Melissa Sonners. Melissa is on a mission to help moms get unstuck so they can positively impact generations of children to come. Melissa is a holistic mama, an entrepreneur, and a chiropractor ...
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208 | The Future of Medicine with Dr. Chris Shade, Dr. Leland Stillman & Dr. John Lieurance
Today, I bring you a live panel discussion on The Future of Medicine with three of my good friends, Dr. Chris Shade, Dr. Leland Stillman, & Dr. John Lieurance. This podcast discussed post-covid medicine, biohacking, anti-aging, and...
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207 | Paul F. Austin: How to Microdose Psychedelics for Healing, Leadership, Personal Transformation
In today’s episode, I speak with Paul F. Austin. Paul is a 21st century pioneer who has long advocated for the responsible use of psychedelics for healing, leadership, and personal transformation. He has been featured in
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