UNCONDITIONAL
Self-Improvement
About
Unconditional with Norbie Schickel is a podcast in which we explore what it takes to reclaim radical health and fitness, build an unstoppable mindset, and create your most unlimited, unconditional life. Join each week as we go in-depth on topics related to optimizing mental health, physical performance and lifestyle design. Norbie Schickel is a father and a founder of Anthem Athletics - a fighting and training gear brand. With a lifelong interest in health, functional fitness, and real food nutrition, he started Unconditional to share his journey and passion for these topics with the world.
Episodes
- How Ultra-Processed Foods Took Over The World - Comments & Case Study | Ep 29
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL discusses how ultra-processed foods became a dominant part of the modern diet, their increased popularity, and their impact on various aspects of health, including obesity, metabolic health, hormones, and diab…
- What Everyone Gets Wrong About Dr. Weston A Price (Including His Fans) | Ep 28
This episode explores common misunderstandings regarding Dr. Weston A. Price and his work, "Nutrition & Physical Degeneration." It examines what foods and ideas were actually present in his research versus what is commonly associated with…
- Science Says Working Out Won't Help You Lose Weight | The Energy Paradox | Ep 27
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL discusses the exercise paradox, questioning the effectiveness of exercise for weight loss by examining calorie burn, metabolism, and comparing active and sedentary lifestyles.
- Ultra-Processed Foods: The Study That Changed Everything (And What It Missed) | Ep 26
This episode discusses the 2019 NIH randomized controlled trial on ultra-processed foods, led by Kevin Hall. The study investigated the impact of ultra-processed versus unprocessed diets on weight gain and metabolic health, noting that par…
- The (Not So Obvious) Case for Staying Natty | Ep 25
This episode explores the reasons for staying natural when building muscle and discusses the risks associated with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). It covers the influence of social media and pharmaceutical incentives on PED use, as wel…
- Carbs vs Fat - Metabolic Health, Weight Loss & Gold Standard Science | Ep 24
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL discusses the debate between low-carb and low-fat diets, examining a randomized controlled trial by NIH researcher Kevin Hall. It explores how to interpret nutrition science and what constitutes evidence for h…
- The Four Horseman of The Aging Apocalypse | Training, Longevity & Attia | Ep 23
In this episode, Norbie Schickel discusses longevity, health span, and training for the "Marginal Decade," emphasizing the importance of maintaining knees, hips, back, and shoulders for vitality and independence in later years. The episode…
- Jacked Without the Gym: Build Muscle & Burn Fat with Bands, Bells & Bodyweight | Ep 22
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL explores building muscle and burning fat without a gym. It covers training methods using bodyweight, resistance bands, and kettlebells, and discusses the influence of bodybuilding on modern fitness.
- I Quit Sugar (Finally) & My Body & Brain Changed | Ep 21
In this episode, Norbie Schickel discusses the prevalence of sugar in the American diet, its health implications, and its connection to mental health. He shares personal experiences with sugar and offers strategies for reducing sugar consu…
- Looksmaxxing: Logic or Lunacy? | Ep 20
In this conversation, Norbie Schickel explores the themes of physical attractiveness, the phenomenon of looksmaxxing, and its implications on dating and societal dynamics, including the use of fitness, jaw exercises, Botox, testosterone, a…
- Increase Testosterone Naturally | 950 Over Age 40 - Without Drugs or TRT | Ep 19
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL features Norbie Schickel discussing the concerning decline of testosterone levels in modern men. He explores the impact of low testosterone and natural, non-pharmaceutical methods to increase it, contrasting t…
- Adventure Is the Answer: Freedom & Balance in a World of Screens | Ep 18
Norbie Schickel discusses balancing screen time with real-world experiences, emphasizing the importance of adventure, risk, and connection as an antidote to a screen-dominated life. He explores building confidence, judgment, and resilience…
- Smartphones, Social Media & The Anxious Generation | Ep 17
This episode discusses the impact of smartphones and social media on mental health and childhood development, referencing Jonathan Haidt's work. It explores the increase in anxiety and depression rates among young people since 2010.
- The New Food Pyramid 2026: What Everyone Is Missing | Ep 16
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL analyzes the new U.S. dietary guidelines and updated food pyramid. Host Norbie Schickel discusses changes in dietary advice, comparing old and new food pyramids, and separating media hype from the actual recom…
- I Quit Alcohol. The Why, The How & The Results. Dry January | Ep 15
Norbie Schickel discusses his experience of quitting alcohol after 20 years of low-to-moderate drinking. He shares the reasons behind his decision, the methods he used, and the results he observed over two years without alcohol.
- From Overweight & Inflamed To Ripped & Aesthetic: Here’s What Worked | Ep 14
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL explores a sustainable path to fitness, focusing on fat loss and building a lean physique without crash diets or extensive cardio. It covers topics like whole foods, walking, and effective workouts, drawing co…
- The Shocking Truth About Polio – Moths, Metals, Microbes & Forest Maready | Ep 13
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL discusses polio, exploring perspectives beyond the conventional understanding of viruses and vaccines. It delves into the role of metals, microbes, and historical events, drawing parallels to contemporary heal…
- Crush Your Limiting Beliefs | 2 Game-Changing Insights to Become Your Best Self | Ep 12
This episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel discusses how to identify and overcome limiting beliefs. It explores two insights for breaking through mental barriers to achieve one
- Carnivore Diet vs. Vegan Diet | Ending the Diet Wars & the Optimal Human Diet | Ep 11
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL explores the debate between carnivore and vegan diets. It discusses how both approaches can promote health when rooted in real, whole, nutrient-dense foods, and suggests that metabolic health should guide diet…
- TRAILER - Ep 11 - Carnivore Vs Vegan - End The Diet Wars For Optimal Human Health
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL explores plant-based and carnivore lifestyles, the ethics of eating meat, and Norbie Schickel's personal dietary choices and health journey. The discussion delves into how his thinking on optimal human diet ha…
- Lose Weight Naturally And Permanently. Alternative to Ozempic & GLP-1s | Ep 10
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL explores natural and permanent weight loss, offering alternatives to GLP-1s. It delves into the root causes of the obesity epidemic and discusses solutions for restoring health without pharmaceutical drugs. Th…
- TRAILER - Ep 10 - Lose Weight Naturally And Permanently. Alternative to Ozempic & GLP-1s
This episode explores natural and permanent weight loss methods, discussing alternatives to GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic. Norbie Schickel discusses solving obesity, metabolic dysfunction, and restoring health without pharmaceutical drugs.
- Ozempic, GLP-1 Agonists & Magic Pill Book by Johann Hari | Ep 9
This episode explores Ozempic, GLP-1 agonists, and injectable weight loss drugs, referencing the book "Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs" by Johann Hari. It addresses questions about h…
- TRAILER - Ep 9 - Ozempic, GLP-1 Agonists & Magic Pill Book by Johann Hari
This episode preview of UNCONDITIONAL discusses Ozempic, GLP-1 agonists, and injectable weight loss drugs. It references Johann Hari's book "Magic Pill" and explores questions about how these drugs work, their effectiveness, risks, and saf…
- Are We Better Off? Re-Thinking Human Health Past & Present | Ep 8
This episode discusses whether humans are better off now given modern abundance, or if scarcity is a more natural state for human health. It explores the idea that while there is unprecedented food security and technology, there are also r…
- TRAILER - Ep 8 - Are We Better Off? Rethinking Human Health, Past & Present
This episode of Unconditional with Norbie Schickel questions whether humans are built for scarcity and explores the paradox of modern abundance in relation to health. The discussion covers topics like increased obesity, anxiety, and depres…
- TRAILER: Are Seed Oils Killing Me? Dark Calories, Dr. Catherine Shanahan & Metabolic Dysfunction
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL explores the controversial topic of seed oils, discussing their prevalence in the American diet and arguments for and against their health impacts. It examines critic Dr. Catherine Shanahan's views on seed oil…
- Are Seed Oils Killing Me? Dark Calories, Dr. Catherine Shanahan & Metabolic Dysfunction | Ep 7
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL explores the controversial topic of seed oils and their impact on health, discussing Dr. Catherine Shanahan's book 'Dark Calories.' It covers metabolic dysfunction, cholesterol, and the implications of seed oi…
- Be Better In Your 40s Than Your 20s. Here’s How | Ep 6
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL discusses how to make your 40s better than your 20s. It covers five lifestyle changes, including prioritizing nutrition and fitness, finding non-work improvements, reading, raising children, and confronting fe…
- How Much Protein? Muscle Building, The Experts & The Animal Kingdom | Ep 5
This episode explores optimal protein intake for muscle building, examining various perspectives from dietary recommendations to animal kingdom insights and ancestral eating patterns, and addresses questions about how much protein is optim…
- Unstoppable Mindset: Overcome Fear, Stress & Anxiety – Without Therapy or Meditation | Ep 4
This episode of UNCONDITIONAL discusses building an unstoppable mindset. It explores the evolution of fear in modern society and the limitations of movement and meditation in addressing chronic fear, stress, and anxiety.
- He Traveled The World to Unlock The Mystery of Perfect Health - Dr. Weston A Price - Part 2 | Ep 3
This episode, part 2, delves into the work of Dr. Weston A. Price, a dentist and nutritionist who studied isolated populations and their diets. The discussion covers his intervention diet, critiques of his research, and the ongoing relevan…
- He Traveled The World to Unlock The Mystery of Perfect Health - Dr. Weston A Price - Part 1 | Ep 2
This episode, part 1 of 2, discusses Dr. Weston A. Price, a dentist and nutritionist, and his research on traditional diets, modern eating habits, and their impact on dental and overall health. The conversation also touches on the historic…
- He Saved Millions of Lives but Died in an Insane Asylum. This is Dr. Ignac Semmelweis | Ep 1
This episode explores the story of Dr. Ignac Semmelweis, a medical doctor credited with discovering the importance of hand washing and a protocol for preventing childbed fever in the 1840s. It discusses his life and impact on medicine.