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Architect of Resilience

Understanding what makes this podcast different is understanding what makes Chris different. For those who are unfamiliar, Chris" story has all the makings of a Hollywood movie: a chaotic and abusive childhood in the murderous mountains of the Pacific Northwest, graduating college while working full-time to secure custody of his siblings, achieving feats of strength no other human has ever accomplished before. Chris" "secret formula" to overcoming those challenges? To find unstoppable strength

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#57 He Was Genuinely Stuck — Here's What Actually...

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2026/10/05

Sometimes the most powerful proof is seeing someone who was stuck find a way forward. In this episode of The Architect of Resilience, I sit down with Phil Demattia to look back at where he was a year ago and where he is today. We talk about his injuries, performance, business, mindset, recovery, and the process of making progress one step at a time. Most importantly, this is a conversation about learning to adapt, respecting the process, and finding a path forward when you feel stuck

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#58 Why Elite Athletes Break Right at Their Strongest...

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2026/09/29

Most people think being strong and highly conditioned means they move well. That isn't always the case. In this episode of The Architect of Resilience, I sit down with Dr. Michael Rintala to unpack compensatory movement, breathing, stress, recovery, and performance. We get into Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, the functional gap, and why pushing beyond your capacity can create problems over time. https://chrisduffin.com/ Coaching, Peptides, Supplements, eBooks & Merch, Education, and my Free

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42:53

How I Put My Hashimoto's Into Remission

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2026/09/29

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's after years of high-level training and chronic stress. In this Podcast, I walk through what I did personally, from testing and nutrition to supplementation, immune support, mitochondrial repair, and red light therapy. This isn't a protocol to copy. I'm sharing my experience, the research behind my decisions, and how I approached it layer by layer. Get the Free Hashimoto's Remission Field Guide:

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47:44

#56 Randy Lyman - Emotion You Buried Is Running Your...

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2026/09/16

High performers know how to push harder. But what happens when the emotions underneath that drive never get dealt with? In this episode of The Architect of Resilience, I sit down with Randy Lyman, a physicist, engineer, and entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple businesses over four decades. https://chrisduffin.com/ Coaching, Peptides, Supplements, eBooks & Merch, Education, and my Free Community! A deeper dive into coaching, peptides, and regenerative amplification methods

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01:19:49

#55 Banned in Canada, Used Worldwide - The CanLab...

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2026/09/09

Almost everything that changes the human body works best in cycles. Training. Hormones. Recovery. And potentially some of the most powerful compounds in the peptide space. In this episode of The Architect of Resilience, Anthony Castor and I sit down with Jean Francois Tremblay, founder of CanLab and a peptide researcher with more than two decades of experience, alongside Dustin Lavigne. https://chrisduffin.com/ Coaching, Peptides, Supplements, eBooks & Merch, Education, and my Free Community! A

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01:04:40

#54 Charlie Weingroff - Why He Quit Being the Bad Guy...

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2026/08/19

The GLP-1 boom is changing how millions of people approach weight loss, but what happens to the gut when these drugs slow digestion and intestinal motility? In this episode of The Architect of Resilience, I sit down with Charlie Weingroff to break down the connection between GLP-1 drugs, gut permeability, oral peptides, inflammation, and systemic health. We explore why oral peptides are often dismissed, how formulation affects absorption, the impact of toxic mold on gut health, hormones, and

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01:07:56

#53 The GLP-1 Gut Crisis: What Doctors Aren't Telling...

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2026/08/12

The GLP-1 boom is changing how millions of people approach weight loss, but what happens to the gut? In this episode of The Architect of Resilience, I sits down with Kyal Van Der Leest, a qualified nutritionist, naturopath, and medical herbalist, to explore GLP-1 drugs, gut health, oral peptides, gut permeability, toxic mold, mitochondrial health, and supplement science. We discuss how GLP-1s can affect gastric emptying and gut motility, why oral peptides may depend heavily on formulation and

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01:04:08

#52 Gerald Morris: Why Shockwave Therapy & Peptides...

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2026/07/23

Can shockwave therapy and peptides work better together than either one alone? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gerald Morris to talk about why combining shockwave therapy with peptides may be one of the most overlooked approaches to injury recovery and tissue healing. We dive into the biology behind mechanotransduction, why treatment sequence matters, how peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 fit into the picture, and why targeting the same repair pathways from different directions may produce

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53:58

#51 The Foundations of Lasting Health & Performance...

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2026/07/01

Everyone wants better health, more energy, and higher performance. The problem is that most people are chasing the wrong things. In this episode, Martin Silva joins me to talk about the difference between looking healthy and actually being healthy. We dive into metabolic health, stress, recovery, body dysmorphia, burnout, productivity culture, nutrition, training, and why so many high performers end up sacrificing long-term health in the pursuit of success. This isn't another conversation about

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01:00:34

#50 The Biohacking Mistake That Is Killing Your...

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2026/06/17

In this episode of The Architect of Resilience, I sit down with Lucas Allen, founder of Boost Your Biology, to discuss what actually drives performance, recovery, hormone health, and longevity. We explore why so many people chase the latest compounds, peptides, and biohacking trends without understanding the biology they're trying to influence. From TRT and GLP-1s to TUDCA, dopamine, sleep, liver health, metabolism, and blood work, this conversation focuses on the foundational systems that determine

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48:42

#49 Why Women Over 40 Struggle to Lose Weight (And...

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2026/06/10

A lot of women hit their 40s and feel like the rules suddenly changed. The diet that used to work stops working. Weight becomes harder to lose. Energy drops. Sleep gets disrupted. Hormones shift. And most of the advice they're given is either incomplete or misses the root cause entirely. In this Podcast, I sit down with functional nutrition practitioner Dani Conaway to discuss what's really happening beneath the surface. We cover hormone health, metabolism, thyroid function, gut health, fasting,

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#48 The Silent Killer: Heart Disease Will Kill 40% of...

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2026/06/04

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, yet many people focus on risk factors instead of detecting the disease itself. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Osborne, Harvard-trained, triple board-certified cardiologist and founder of Clear Cardio, to discuss advanced cardiac imaging, plaque development, cholesterol, metabolic health, inflammation, and the tools that may help identify cardiovascular disease before symptoms appear. If you're interested in longevity, performance, and

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#47 Inside the Reality of Modern Stem Cell Therapy

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2026/06/01

Most people spending money on stem cell treatments have no idea what they're actually getting. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adeel Khan, MD to break down what's actually happening in regenerative medicine right now. We get into why most stem cells on the market aren't really stem cells, how to verify what you're paying for, and why your body's internal environment matters just as much as the treatment itself. We also talk about where this field is heading, the new testing technology that's

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01:30:15

#44 The Missing Link in Surgery and Modern Medicine |...

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2026/04/28

This isn't cosmetic surgery. It's controlled stress, metabolic load, and recovery strategy. In this episode, Dr. Cameron Chestnut breaks down why surgery should be treated like a performance event, not a passive procedure. From mitochondrial health to anesthesia-driven brain inflammation, this conversation exposes what most of medicine still ignores. We go deep into: Why recovery starts before surgery The hidden cognitive cost of anesthesia Mitochondria, inflammation, and tissue healing Red

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01:08:45

#43 Stuart McGill Responds to His Critics — And Where...

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2026/04/17

This isn't just another interview. I sat down with Dr. Stuart McGill to talk honestly about back pain, training, and all the stuff people get wrong online. We get into flexion, pain science, injuries, and how to actually train without messing yourself up long term. No fluff, no internet arguments, just a real conversation. If you train, deal with pain, or coach others, you'll get something from this. 00:00 – Introduction and Overview 03:11 – Addressing Criticisms and Flexion 10:46 – Epidemiology

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#42: Shalin Shah - Rethinking Testosterone: Restoring...

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2026/02/13

Today's conversation dives deep into hormone health and the myths surrounding testosterone therapy, featuring Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, and guided by host Chris Duffin with contributions from Anthony, our co-host. We'll explore the stigmas and misconceptions attached to testosterone treatments, the groundbreaking launch of Kaisertrex (an FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule), and why hormone diagnostics matter for both men and women. Shalin Shah shares his journey as a passionate

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55:15

#41: Running the Distance in Life & Leadership: A...

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2026/02/05

Chris Duffin sits down with Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, elite masters distance runner, and author of "The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports." As they dive into Nick's multifaceted journey—from leading award-winning journalistic organizations to breaking running records after 40—you'll hear how the discipline and lessons from athletic pursuits translate directly into personal growth, leadership, and resilience. Throughout their conversation, Chris Duffin and Nick

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01:06:27

#40: From Waste to Win: Stuart Jenkins on Building...

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2026/01/30

Chris Duffin sits down with legendary footwear innovator Stuart Jenkins, CEO and founder of Blue Maca Insoles. With a career spanning nearly five decades, over 100 patents, and deep experience across major shoe brands, Stuart Jenkinsshares his inspiring journey from a resourceful young runner on the farms of Nebraska to an industry disruptor driven by necessity and resilience. In their conversation, Chris, Anthony, and Stuart Jenkins explore what it means to overcome relentless rejection, foster

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01:12:35

#39: Dr Bill Andrews - Biological Immortality:...

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2026/01/09

Chris Duffin sits down with legendary molecular biologist and endurance athlete Dr. Bill Andrews, a man who truly walks the walk when it comes to resilience. In this episode, we explore Dr. Bill Andrews's remarkable pursuits as an ultramarathon runner—including competing in grueling events like the Death Valley Badwater 135 and high-altitude races in the Himalayas, defying what most believe possible for a 70-plus-year-old. Beyond his athletic feats, Dr. Bill Andrews shares his groundbreaking work on

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01:22:31

#38: Dr. Dwayne Jackson - Tuning the Human Engine:...

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2025/12/24

Dr. Dwayne Jackson—a powerhouse in the world of performance, resilience, and peptide science. With decades of experience from pro motocross and bodybuilding to scientific research and personal health transformation, Dr. Jackson shares how his pursuit of peak performance shaped his journey, from building race cars with his family to pioneering new approaches to athletic recovery and executive wellness. Together, Chris and Dr. Jackson explore the parallels between elite athletes and high-performing

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