The Evolved Man w/Steve Cutler

184: Fostering Intuition & Resilience w/Janae Thompson

Each episode of The Evolved Man with Steve Cutler is crafted to teach, entertain or inspire you by introducing you to guests who have either written a book, created something interesting, found a fascinating discovery or simply have an inspiring story. 

Today’s episode will introduce you to Janae Thompson, an inspiring widow, mother and co-creator of one of YouTube’s biggest channels - The King of Random. 

In this episode expect to hear an inspiring story of grief, pain, love and hope as host Steve Cutler discusses Janae’s inspiring navigation of life with a strong tie to authenticity, intention and intuition.

Janae Thompson is a creator, writer, and mom of four who knows a thing or two about rebuilding life with grit and humor. She and her late husband co-created the wildly popular YouTube channel The King of Random, growing it to over 12 million subscribers with curiosity-driven experiments and big-hearted fun.

After his passing, Janae stepped into solo parenting while sharing her journey through her blog, Follow the Energy of the Day, where she writes about healing, resilience, and finding meaning in everyday chaos. She’s now channeling that mission into a new nonprofit designed to gift widowed parents and their kids fully funded, memory-making vacations that help them breathe, reconnect, and rediscover joy.

Warm, candid, and creatively unstoppable, Janae brings a refreshing voice to conversations about loss, growth, and starting over with intention.

Connect With Janae:

Insta: 

https://www.instagram.com/janaevilate?igsh=MW5yYzZlM3F1YzMwOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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YT 

https://youtube.com/@janaesallthat?si=JrN6e2Vi8U1gmscH

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FB:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1C7EaNiybD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://youtube.com/@thekingofrandom?si=2YwAwGW3HqnG_Iva

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https://www.instagram.com/thekingofrandom?igsh=MTRkbnE5aW05a2FuYQ==

Becoming Young

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183: Capturing, creating and curating family legacy with Jaxon Cummings

Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa…they all have stories to be told; stories to be brought forward, cultivated and curated. Research shows that one of the best things we can do to teach our kids resilience is to help them understand where they come from. Who was grandpa? What did he go through? What were his successes? What challenges did he face? What is your lineage? What mattered to those that went before you?

Join host Steve Cutler as he talks with Jaxon Cummings, founder of Life Legacy Studios and host of The Life Legacy Podcast. 

After losing his father before he could capture his full life story Jaxon felt compelled to create a company that helps families curate and capture family stories to preserve for future generations.  

As a modern day storyteller Jaxon’s documentary work has been featured in People Magazine, Newsweek, and Inside Edition. 

Outside of storytelling, Jaxon and his brothers operate a private investment portfolio primarily focused on real estate. Through Life Legacy Studios, Jaxon has helped hundreds of families capture and preserve the stories of their loved ones often just in time.

In this episode expect to learn the power of capturing your loved one’s stories, what is missed when we don’t capture the stories and how knowing your history can help you preserve your loved one’s legacy. 

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182: Long Term Performance Strategies w/Sarah Welsh

All high performing men and women struggle to transfer the high performing traits into at least one other area of life. The CEO who is 50lbs overweight. The dynamic team builder who is on the brink of divorce. Part and parcel to success is the dichotomy of a driven personality and focus that becomes a hurdle in other areas of life. 

But what if you could take what made you successful in one area and learn to transfer that success into other areas without sitting around and talking about your feelings?

That’s where ABA or applied behavioral analysis comes in. 

Join host Steve Cutler, The Executive Fitness Coach and CEO of EVOLVE International as he discusses how high performing men and women can make drastic changes in life by applying a system of behavior change rooted in measurable and visible change. 

In this episode Steve and behavioral change expert Sarah Welsh discuss why ABA is a more impactful and more practical approach for high performers, why most people misunderstand the science of motivation and how you can start a process of lasting change today. 

Sarah Welsh is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Columbus, OH, who helps high-performing individuals build lasting systems for success in health, business, and personal growth. She’s worked with former professional athletes, executive teams, founders, lawyers, and medical professionals to create lasting behavior change and consistency in their daily lives.

Excited about an analytic approach to personal development, she uses her AMMI framework - Assess, Monitor, Manage, and Identify. Sarah helps clients break down their habits, analyze the systems maintaining their behavior, and rebuild them intentionally. Her work bridges behavioral science with real-world performance, teaching people how to think like a behavior analyst in their own lives so they continue leveling up long after coaching ends.

 

Connect with Sarah:

 

Web: www.catalystbehaviorproject.com 

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwelshbehavior/

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-welsh-a403a531a/

 

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181: Can Cardiovascular Exercise Improve Gut Health?

Can your cardiovascular exercise really improve your gut health? If so, how? In this episode I discuss new research that shows promising information about endurance exercise and gut health. 

180: Developing Physical Capital & Driving Cognitive Dividend

Episode 180: Why GLP-1 weight loss can backfire, why weighted vests are trending for strength and stress resilience, how anticipation boosts meal plan adherence, and why green tea’s polyphenols may be more potent than you think.

In this week’s episode:
• **Develop Physical Capital** – Understand how GLP-1 inhibitors may lead to rebound fat gain and muscle loss—and what you can do.
• **Drive Cognitive Dividend** – Learn why the weighted vest trend is hitting the right spot for body, mind, and joint health.
• **Time Liquidity** – The surprising behavioral hack: looking forward to your meals as a sustainable dieting strategy.
• **Build Legacy Equity** – Dive into polyphenols—natural compounds in green tea, berries, dark chocolate, and more—that support anti-aging and longevity.

 Tune in for science-backed advice that helps you stay lean, strong, and mentally resilient.  
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179: Intuitive Eating is a SCAM

Intuitive eating is a scam

Join host Steve Cutler, The Executive Fitness Coach for episode 179 where I break down why "listening to my body" is the worst strategy you can take when trying to lose weight

Expect to learn
- Why you can't trust your hunger cues
- How your body works against you when you are losing weight
- Why understanding your psychological makeup leads to lasting results

And much more

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178: The Only Scientifically Proven Way To Lose Weight & Keep It Off

The number one thing you want is NOT to lose weight - it's to drop fat, build muscle and KEEP it off. 

Today I'm going to break down the only way to get results and keep them. 

After coaching people from all walks of life ranging from Olympic and professional athletes to CEOs, doctors and other top performers every person who gets in and stays in great shape does this one thing. 

Expect to learn:

- Why strict dieting may be the opposite of what works

- How using a poke, pill or powder as a solution will only make you larger over time

- A proven strategy that will help you understand your unique archetype and how you eat and interact with food

In addition we cover 

- The Evolved Man: a case study story showing how my client Scott dropped over 40 lbs and is now stronger than ever going into his late 50's

- Ever Evolving: why I decided to forgo New Year resolutions and what I chose to do instead. What's working and what am I currently testing. 

- Evidence Based: why you don't need to be a Huberman Bro with a long list of activities to do prior to bed in order to get the rest and recovery you need. 

 

Links & Resources:

 

Take the Nutrition Archetype Quiz here: https://www.evolve-cast.com/nutrition-archetype-quiz

 

Sleep Research & Articles Referenced:

1:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39187219/ 

2:  https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article-abstract/14/2/109/2742786?utm_source=chatgpt.com&login=false 

 

Psychology and Weight Loss Studies & Articles Referenced:

1:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22023231/

2:  https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/reports/psychosocial-factors-predict-weight-loss-success/

3: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7916717/ 

4:  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274089258_Psychological_Factors_Associated_with_Weight_Loss_Maintenance_Theory-Driven_Practice_for_Nurse_Practitioners 

5: https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/reports/psychosocial-factors-predict-weight-loss-success/ 

 

 

177: Chef Bryan Curley - You're Not Bad At Meal Prep, You Just Ran Out Of Ideas

"You're not bad a meal prepping - you just ran out of ideas."

This is today's cover story Chef Bryan Curley's motto.

 

Bryan is a private chef who runs a meal prep business in Southern California. Fortunately if you don't live in the area you can still benefit from Chef Curley's knowledge by signing up for his newsletter at https://cooksimpl.beehiiv.com where you receive mouth watering recipes delivered to your phone! 

 

In episode 177 you'll learn how to set yourself up for healthy meal prep with Chef Curley, a talented and opinionated chef who believes in personal accountability when it comes to your health. 

 

In addition to Steve's interview with Bryan you'll hear about how we are iterating and evolving and how we have much, much more in store for our YouTube subscribers. 

 

Expect to learn

- The tools you need to get into meal prep

- Simple tips to getting started

- Where to get inspiration and ideas for your meal prep

And much much more.

 

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176: Pete Durand - 5 Lessons My Father Taught Without Saying A Word

The highest form of leadership for a man is being a father

There is nothing more powerful and more difficult than the role of father

You can't fire the kids when they don't perform

Performance improvement plans and write ups don't work so well in this setting either

And, what makes it even more difficult is the fact that the mistakes? The bad habits? They are often a reflection of the qualities our kids mimic in us, making them a mirror to our own failings. 

Recently Pete Durand wrote a post on LinkedIn detailing the 5 things his father taught him without ever saying a word. 

Join Pete, CEO of Cruxible Partners and Steve Cutler for a discussion on fatherhood in The Evolved Man 176 today! 

175: Sami Nordlund - Gut Health & Chronic Inflammation

Poor gut health can affect 

- Mood

- Mental Clarity 

- Focus

- Digestion & Absorption of Nutrients

And much, much more

Join Steve Cutler for a conversation on all thing gut health and chronic inflammation with fitness coach Sami Nordlund on episode 175 

 

Listen today!