Welcome to The Growth Through Adversity podcast — where men are forged, not coddled. We dive deep into physical, mental, spiritual, and personal transformation through raw, unfiltered conversations. From training and nutrition to mindset, business, and discipline — nothing is off-limits. This is the rebirth of the modern man: built through struggle, sharpened by truth, and grounded in virtue. If you're ready to reject weakness and rise with purpose, you're in the right place.
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Hard to Kill: The Truth About Anti-Fragility Training After 30
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23:44This episode is a primal wake-up call. If you're a man over 30 chasing aesthetics instead of building a body that lasts — this one's for you. We're dismantling the soft, dopamine-addicted modern fitness narrative and showing you the path back to raw, functional strength through anti-fragility training. This isn't self-care. This isn't self-love in …
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Testosterone Decoded: What Happens When You Inject T
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29:10Injecting testosterone changes everything — but most guys have no idea what’s really happening under the hood. In this episode of Growth Through Adversity, we break down the science of exogenous testosterone and its impact on your body, hormones, brain, fertility, aggression, strength, and health. You’ll learn: How injecting testosterone shuts down…
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The Fat Loss Pyramid EXPOSED: Stop Wasting Time on Cardio, Detoxes & Supplements
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29:49Tired of doing everything right and still not losing fat? In this hard-hitting episode, I break down the Fat Loss Pyramid — the science-backed hierarchy of what ACTUALLY burns fat vs. what’s just hyped-up garbage. If you're a busy man in your 30s, 40s, or 50s who’s ready to finally drop the weight and get lean without giving up beer, burgers, or yo…
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Testosterone, Cardio, and Fat Loss Over 30: What Actually Works for Men
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29:47Struggling to lose belly fat, boost testosterone, or figure out how much cardio you really need? In this episode, I answer your most common questions about training, hormone optimization, and fat loss for men over 30. You’ll learn: ✅ How testosterone impacts your ability to build muscle and burn fat ✅ Whether cardio is helping or hurting your gains…
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STOP Wasting Hours in the Gym – Build More Muscle in Less Time
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36:43Most men think more time in the gym equals more results. It’s a lie. In this episode, I break down how to build muscle, burn fat, and get elite results with time-efficient training. Whether you’re a busy entrepreneur, father, or high-performer with a packed schedule, this episode shows you how to stop overtraining and start optimizing. Train smarte…
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The Sacred Sacrifice: Odin, Death, and the Path to Self-Mastery
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25:21In this episode of Growth Through Adversity, we descend into one of the oldest and deepest myths of the masculine soul — the self-sacrifice of Odin on Yggdrasil. We break down the sacred stanzas of the Hávamál, exploring the profound meaning behind Odin's offering of himself to himself in a ritual of death, suffering, and cosmic rebirth. This is no…
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Control the Chaos: Win the War in Your Mind
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43:55In this episode of Growth Through Adversity, we attack the battleground that matters most — the mind. If you want to build anything in this life — strength, wealth, a legacy — it starts with mastering the emotional warzone between your ears. We break down how to control the chaos by setting an elite morning routine, establishing ruthless accountabi…
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EPISODE 2: Rest Like a Savage — Why Recovery Is the Real Key To Muscle Growth
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32:04If you think progress is made while you're lifting, you're dead wrong. In this episode, Ragnar breaks down the misunderstood truth about rest and recovery—and why it's the missing link for most men trying to build muscle, burn fat, and level up in life. We’re not talking about being lazy—we’re talking about strategic restoration so you can train ha…
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EPISODE 3: STOP RUNNING, START LIFTING — Why Lifting Weights Melts Fat Better Than Cardio
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25:31Tired of spinning your wheels on the treadmill and still looking soft? In this episode, Ragnar dismantles the mainstream lie that cardio is the king of fat loss—and proves why iron is the true weapon for building a lean, powerful physique. We dive into: The metabolic truth about muscle vs. cardio Why lifting turns your body into a 24/7 fat-burning …
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EPISODE 1: Baptized by Fire — The Birth of Growth Through Adversity
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30:32This is where it all begins. In this first episode, Ragnar lays the foundation for Growth Through Adversity—a movement for men who are done being weak, done being lied to, and done playing small. You’ll hear Ragnar’s personal story of transformation—from addiction and prison to professional fighter and elite men’s coach. Learn why this podcast exis…
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