Paul founded the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles in 2020 as a nonprofit organization focused on education, safe access, and community for people exploring higher consciousness. With decades of experience dating back to the psychedelic movement of the 1960s, Paul brings a rare perspective that blends lived experience, recovery, leadership, spirituality, science, and modern psychedelic education.

This episode dives deep into the psychedelic renaissance and the growing conversation around plant medicine, LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, ayahuasca, mescaline, ketamine, microdosing, addiction recovery, trauma healing, anxiety, depression, and spiritual awakening.

Paul breaks down why psychedelics are not simply about “getting high,” but about creating space from the ego, interrupting destructive mental patterns, and opening the door to deeper self-awareness. The conversation explores the default mode network, neuroplasticity, integration, safe use, intentional preparation, and why the experience itself means nothing without real-life change afterward.

Jake also opens up about his own past with drugs, alcohol, cocaine, mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, and microdosing, sharing how intentional psychedelic experiences with his wife have helped create deeper connection, emotional awareness, and spiritual clarity. Mikey brings a grounded perspective from the lens of addiction, fear, sobriety, and the concern around people using psychedelics without proper guidance or intention.

This is not a surface-level conversation about psychedelics. This is a real discussion about suffering, addiction, healing, consciousness, spiritual bypassing, ego death, safe access, and the responsibility that comes with using powerful tools.

If you are curious about microdosing, psychedelic therapy, trauma recovery, plant medicine, addiction, higher consciousness, or the future of mental health, this episode is for you.

Topics covered in this episode:

Paul Karasik’s journey from the 1960s psychedelic movement to founding PILA The mission of the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles Why psychedelics are becoming part of modern healing conversations Microdosing LSD, mushrooms, San Pedro, and other plant medicines Addiction, alcohol, cocaine, and breaking destructive cycles The difference between using psychedelics and abusing substances Why integration matters more than the trip itself Default mode network, neuroplasticity, and rewiring the brain Spiritual awakening, ego death, and higher consciousness The dangers of unqualified shamans and spiritual bypassing How couples can use intentional medicine experiences for deeper connection Why psychedelics must be approached with preparation, humility, and respect The future of safe access and psychedelic education

Follow Paul Karasik and the Psychedelic Institute: Instagram: @psychedelic_awakening

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No filters. No scripts. No surface-level bullshit. Just real conversations with people doing the work.

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing discussed is medical, legal, or therapeutic advice. Psychedelics remain regulated substances in many places. Always follow applicable laws and consult qualified professionals.

In Episode 19 of Let ’R Rip, we sit down with Kyle Carnohan, founder of Superhuman Fathers, a global movement helping men rebuild their lives through fitness, faith, leadership, and family.

Kyle’s story is not polished. It’s raw.

From:

• Losing everything in 2008
• Fighting anxiety, self-doubt, and identity
• Rebuilding through discipline and physical transformation
• Becoming a firefighter paramedic
• Building a multi-million dollar coaching business
• Then losing it… and finding something deeper

This episode dives into what most men avoid:

- Marriage struggles

- Fatherhood pressure

- Faith vs ego

- Discipline vs identity

• The truth about “success”

WHAT WE COVER:

• Why most men feel lost (even when they “look successful”)
• The reality of marriage, sex, and communication
• How to lead your family without controlling them
• Why fitness alone won’t fix a broken man
• The truth about making money vs living aligned
• Faith, Jesus, and modern masculinity
• Parenting struggles and raising strong kids
• The “warrior monk” mindset explained
• Why success can actually destroy your life

ABOUT KYLE CARNOHAN:

Kyle Carnohan is a former firefighter paramedic and founder of Superhuman Fathers, a high-level coaching program helping men become:

• Physically strong
• Emotionally grounded
• Spiritually aligned

His philosophy is simple:

“We do the most. We need the least.”

Built on 4 pillars:

• Body
• Being
• Balance
• Business

Kyle teaches men how to stop surviving… and start leading.

ABOUT LET ’R RIP:

No filters. No scripts. No bullshit. Just real conversations about:

• Masculinity
• Business
• Faith
• Family
• Discipline

Hosted by Jake Sirokman & Michael

Truth over comfort. Always.

CONNECT WITH KYLE:

Instagram: @superhumanfathers Power Couple Playbook: @powercoupleplaybook

Join his daily 5AM men’s calls via his IG link

In this episode of Let ‘R Rip, Rick shares the real story behind his decades-long career, from the early days of BMX to building a personal brand before social media, to reinventing himself through music, media, and mindset.

This conversation dives deep into:

• The cost of staying relevant for over 40 years
• The mental shift required to reinvent yourself
• Letting go of people pleasing, guilt, and fear
• Building identity beyond your career
• The difference between passion and discipline
• Why most people stay stuck and how to break out

This is a raw, honest conversation about longevity, growth, and what it really takes to keep evolving.

Aaron has played with Bury Your Dead, All That Remains, DevilDriver, Kingdom of Sorrow, and more, while also tour managing for major acts including Hatebreed, Bring Me The Horizon, and most recently helping oversee the first U.S. tour for Lords of the Sound, the Ukrainian symphonic orchestra.

This conversation goes far beyond a standard music interview.

Aaron breaks down what it was really like going from welding and local bands to touring with massive acts like Korn, Deftones, Stone Sour, and more. He shares the reality of staying in the game for decades, the behind-the-scenes world of tour management, what it takes to survive life on the road, and how fitness, discipline, recovery, and self-work became essential to longevity.

This episode covers:

• Aaron “Bubble” Patrick’s journey through metal and hardcore
• Bury Your Dead, All That Remains, DevilDriver, and Kingdom of Sorrow
• tour management and behind-the-scenes life in music
• opening for Korn on Family Values
• the reality of building a long-term music career
• fitness, sobriety, discipline, and mental resilience
• life lessons from the road
• ADHD, creativity, and staying driven
• why growth never stops in music or in life

If you’re a musician, creative, tour manager, hardcore fan, metalhead, or someone trying to build a career around passion and discipline, this one is packed with perspective.

#AaronPatrick #BubblePatrick #BuryYourDead #AllThatRemains #LetRRipPodcast #MetalPodcast #HardcorePodcast #TourLife #MusicIndustry #TourManager #HeavyMusic #MetalScene #HardcoreScene #MusicianLife #Discipline #Growth #Sobriety #FitnessForMusicians #LifeOnTheRoad

This is one of the most honest Let R Rip conversations yet.

They break down how easy it is to lose yourself trying to build a brand, chase attention, keep up with content demands, and perform for the algorithm. They talk about the shift away from constant posting, the pressure of online validation, and why real success has nothing to do with appearing important on the internet.

This episode covers:

• what success actually means

• why freedom matters more than attention

• social media burnout and overexposure

• real-life relationships vs online performance

• building businesses through trust and connection

• how creators lose themselves in content

• why doing less can produce more

• the value of individuality over cookie-cutter systems

• building a life you actually want to live

Jake and Mikey also unpack the evolution of Force of Focus, Creator’s Standard, and Let R Rip, along with the lessons learned from multiple pivots in business, identity shifts, and years of chasing growth in all the wrong ways.

They dive into why chasing more=more content, more attention, more validation, can actually pull you further away from the life you’re trying to build, and how stepping back allowed them to reconnect with what actually matters: family, freedom, relationships, and real-world impact.

This conversation isn’t about hacks, trends, or tactics.

It’s about truth.

Because at the end of the day…

success isn’t what it looks like online.

It’s the life you get to live when the phone is down.

Josh breaks down what led him to leave the rat race, move to Nicaragua with his family, and step away from the constant grind of modern life. But this conversation goes far beyond relocation. It dives into identity, work ethic, discomfort, entrepreneurship, family, faith, and why so many men feel lost when they stop chasing purpose.

They talk about what happens when you disconnect from the noise, why real life matters more than online validation, how discipline builds confidence, and why the best things in life happen when you keep showing up without obsessing over outcomes.

This episode covers:

purpose and reinvention

escaping burnout

social media vs real life

discipline and masculinity

entrepreneurship and freedom

family, faith, and responsibility

why men need purpose

learning to embrace discomfort

building a life you actually want

If you’re a business owner, creative, entrepreneur, father, or someone who feels like there has to be more than the daily grind, this conversation is going to hit.

In this episode of Let ’R Rip, we sit down with artist and creative professional Charles Lewis to break down the real reason most creatives struggle and how to actually build a successful career without sacrificing your life, your family, or your sanity.

This conversation goes way deeper than art. We get into discipline, faith, relationships, mental health, and the real foundation behind creative success.

Because the truth is… Your best work doesn’t come from chaos. It comes from alignment.

WHAT WE GET INTO:

• Why the “starving artist” mindset is complete bullshit
• Creating from trauma vs. creating from stability
• How discipline, family, and faith impact creativity
• The difference between persona vs. real creative identity
• Why most artists stay stuck (and how to break through)
• The importance of self-awareness and emotional stability
• Why your environment determines your creative output
• Building confidence to turn creativity into a business
• Choosing the right clients and projects as you level up
• Why responsibility = freedom in creative careers

ABOUT CHARLES LEWIS:

Charles Lewis is a seasoned artist and creative professional with years of experience in painting, graffiti, and visual design. Known for his raw perspective and disciplined approach, Charles blends art, life, and business into a philosophy rooted in growth, responsibility, and purpose.

His work and mindset challenge the outdated belief that great art must come from suffering - replacing it with a model built on structure, discipline, and alignment

ABOUT LET ’R RIP:

No scripts. No filters. No bullshit. Just real conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who actually live it.

Hosted by Jake Sirokman & Michael, this podcast is built on one thing:

Truth over comfort.

In this episode of the Let ’R Rip Podcast, Rob sits down with Jake Sirokman and Mikey to talk about:

⚡ Building Electrum from a basement startup into a global tattoo brand

⚡ Entrepreneurship, discipline, and personal freedom

⚡ The difference between critics and operators

⚡ Journaling, mindset, and self-awareness

⚡ Fitness, balance, and mental health

⚡ Identity struggles in the tattoo industry

⚡ Authenticity in a world full of fake personas

⚡ Violence, prison, personal growth, and transformation

⚡ Creating Successrifice and the Warrior Journal

⚡ What it truly means to become the best version of yourself

This conversation dives deep into business, self-development, creativity, leadership, fatherhood, authenticity, and the sacrifices required to build a meaningful life.

NO FILTERS.

NO SCRIPTS.

JUST REAL CONVERSATIONS.

🎙️ LET ’R RIP PODCAST

Truth Over Comfort.

Follow Rob Smead:

Instagram: @noflashninja

Website: successrifice.com

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Instagram: @letrrippodcast

#RobSmead #ElectrumSupply #TattooPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Successrifice #SelfDevelopment #TattooIndustry #Mindset #Leadership #Fitness #Authenticity #LetRRipPodcas

Jake, Mikey, and Justin talk through the early rise of Mind Pump Media, the reality of starting a podcast before podcasting was mainstream, and how Mind Pump helped pave the way for online fitness, digital coaching, and modern fitness education. They break down the difference between real coaching and surface-level internet advice, why most people are buried in misinformation and information overload, and how the fitness industry keeps recycling the same bad ideas across Instagram, TikTok, and trend-driven content.

This episode covers strength training, recovery, beginner fitness, coaching psychology, CrossFit culture, gym ownership, building programs, leadership, discipline, entrepreneurship, and the shift back toward real human connection. Justin shares why simplifying fitness is often the smartest move, why recovery matters more than most people realize, and how the best coaches learn to serve the individual instead of forcing people into rigid systems.

The conversation also hits music, tattoos, creativity, media, masculinity, pain, performance, and staying authentic while building a respected brand in a noisy world. If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, musician, tattoo artist, gym owner, podcaster, or creator, this episode is loaded with hard-earned insight and honest perspective.

No fake hype.

Just real conversation with one of the OGs in the fitness podcast space.

Connect with Justin Andrews

Instagram: ⁠mindpumpjustin⁠

⁠Mind Pump Podcast⁠

⁠Mind Pump Media⁠

Topics include: Justin Andrews, Mind Pump, fitness coaching, online training, podcast growth, entrepreneurship, recovery, strength training, gym culture, branding, discipline, leadership, social media, mindset, creativity, and business.

Brad is known for his no-bullshit approach to helping men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s reclaim their health, strength, standards, and self-respect. After years of alcohol abuse, destructive habits, legal trouble, and living below his potential, Brad made the decision to get sober, rebuild his body, and completely change the direction of his life.

That transformation became the foundation for Reliant Fitness - a coaching brand built on accountability, progressive overload, nutrition, mindset, discipline, and becoming the kind of man who no longer needs to escape his own life.

In this episode, Jake, Mikey, and Brad talk about what it really takes to change, why comfort kills momentum, how sobriety sharpens your purpose, why fitness is more than aesthetics, and why the strongest men are often built in isolation when nobody is clapping.

No filters. No scripts. Just honest conversation.

Truth Over Comfort. Let R Rip.

Follow Brad Dunn:

Instagram: @reliant.fitness

TikTok: @reliant.fit

YouTube: Reliant Fitness

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Instagram: @letrrippodcast

Hosted by Jake Sirokman & Mikey Getz

Chapters

00:00 — Intro: Brad Dunn Joins Let R Rip 00:56 — Who Brad Dunn Really Is 02:23 — Using Social Media Without Selling Out 04:44 — Letting Go of Pride and Building Confidence 06:29 — Core Values, Standards, and Coaching Men 08:28 — Alignment vs Balance 09:23 — The APEX Method and Building the Man 12:01 — Removing Alcohol, Tobacco, and Distractions 13:12 — Investing in Mentorship and Sobriety 16:09 — ROI, Business Growth, and Buying Back Time 20:24 — Personal Discipline Mirrored Into Business 22:13 — Brad’s Breaking Point With Alcohol 24:04 — Choosing Self-Development Over Self-Destruction 27:18 — Leaving Orange County and Starting Fresh 28:57 — Watching Friends Build Their Own Brands 30:31 — Speaking to the Man You Used to Be 33:48 — Building Confidence Through Isolation 36:47 — Saying What Most People Are Afraid to Say 40:15 — Masculinity, Culture, and the Pendulum Swing 46:09 — Punk Rock, Hardcore, and Music Influence 49:21 — Why Brad Refuses Trendy Content 52:20 — Authenticity vs Trend Chasing 55:13 — Documenting Life Instead of Creating Fake Content 56:18 — Brad’s Social Media System 58:33 — Brad’s Daily Routine 59:54 — Building the Reliant Fitness Private Gym 01:01:18 — Online Coaching vs Brick-and-Mortar Community 01:03:03 — Why Brad Avoids Fitness Expos 01:05:46 — Brad’s Version of the American Dream 01:07:09 — What Success Really Means 01:09:27 — Where to Find Brad Dunn

What happens when a firefighter hits a breaking point, takes ownership of his life, and builds a brand rooted in discipline, vulnerability, and real transformation?

In this episode we sit down with Dan Herring of IBEX Fitness for a raw conversation on fitness, sobriety, mental health, branding, social media, business growth, authenticity, and becoming the man you were meant to be.

Dan shares how his personal transformation started as a private accountability journal on Instagram and turned into a powerful brand, a coaching business, and multiple ventures in the health space. From gaining weight in the fire service to going viral online, from battling addiction and pride to building trust through tangible products and real connection, Dan breaks down what it actually takes to create a life with purpose.

This episode dives into self-respect, vulnerability, content strategy, identity, personal evolution, fulfillment, and why relatability beats perfection every time. It’s a conversation for anyone trying to build something real, whether in fitness, business, branding, or life.

If you’re tired of fake online personas, surface-level content, and watered-down self-help, this episode is for you. Subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Dan Herring’s journey from firefighter to entrepreneur
• The personal transformation that led to IBEX Fitness
• Why self-accountability became the foundation of his brand
• The role of authenticity, relatability, and vulnerability in business
• Social media growth, virality, and the “rip off and duplicate” strategy
• How to turn attention into trust and trust into paying clients
• Mental health, addiction, pride, and learning to let go
• Why branding matters and how confidence shapes perception
• Building identity through struggle, consistency, and lived experience
• Why relatable content beats polished perfection
• Tattoos, music, counterculture, and personal expression
• The evolution of modern branding, storytelling, and human connection
• Tangible products, packaging, and creating deeper customer loyalty
• Dan’s future goals in fitness, health, peptides, business, and family life

This episode is honest, funny, deep, and packed with real talk on transformation, sobriety, branding, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and purpose.

Follow Dan Herring:

Instagram: @ibexfitness

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Big John opens up about his journey from addiction and chaos to over 1,281 straight days of workouts, 17 years of sobriety, building a personal brand, launching Big John’s Macro Snacks, showing up at expos, creating real trust online, and stepping into the wellness space.

This episode dives into what it really means to stay consistent, build something authentic, and separate yourself in a world full of copycats, fake personas, and surface-level motivation.

If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, coach, artist, or anyone trying to build a stronger life with real discipline, this one hits hard.

In this episode we cover:

• Big John’s story and how he got started
• 1,281 days of workouts without missing
• 17 years of sobriety and self-mastery
• Building a real personal brand online
• Authenticity vs fake internet personas
• Product vs service sales
• Big John’s Macro Snacks and business growth
• In-person networking, expos, and trust building
• Peptides, recovery, TRT, and wellness
• What’s next for Big John in 2026

Follow Big John:

Instagram: @bigjohnfit

Macro Snacks: Big John’s Macro Snacks

Subscribe to Let R Rip for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, creators, and people actually doing the work.

In this episode of Let ’R Rip, we sit down with Brandan Schieppati - frontman of Bleeding Through, former member of Eighteen Visions and Throwdown, and founder of Rise Above Fitness - to break down the real truth behind music, fitness, business, and authenticity.

From the early Warped Tour days to building a cult following in hardcore and metal, Brandan shares how staying true to himself helped him evolve from musician to entrepreneur — without ever selling out.

This isn’t a highlight reel. This is what it actually looks like behind the scenes.

WHAT WE GET INTO:

• The REAL story behind Bleeding Through and early 2000s hardcore
• Building a brand through authenticity (not trends)
• Why most people fail in fitness, business, and content
• The truth about the supplement and fitness industry
• How Rise Above Fitness was built from the ground up
• Why “being yourself” is the ultimate competitive advantage
• The shift from online coaching back to in-person connection
• Music, mental health, and dealing with dark periods
• Why chasing trends will destroy your brand long-term
• Grassroots marketing vs. social media illusions
• The mindset it takes to NEVER have a plan B

ABOUT BRANDAN SCHIEPPATI:

Brandan Schieppati is the vocalist of Bleeding Through, a pioneering band in the metalcore and hardcore scene since 1999. Before that, he was a guitarist and songwriter for Eighteen Visions (1997–2002) and also performed with Throwdown, helping shape an entire era of heavy music.

Outside of music, Brandan is the founder of Rise Above Fitness in Huntington Beach, California — a gym built on culture, discipline, and community. He’s an ISSA-certified personal trainer known for his no-BS approach and his signature “parking lot workouts” developed while touring.

THIS EPISODE IS FOR:

• Coaches, trainers, and gym owners
• Musicians, creatives, and entrepreneurs
• Anyone trying to build a REAL brand
• People tired of fake social media success
• Anyone who values truth over comfort

ABOUT LET ’R RIP:

No scripts. No filters. No bullshit. Just real conversations with people who actually live it.

Hosted by Jake Sirokman & Michael, Let ’R Rip brings together leaders from music, fitness, business, and culture to talk about what it really takes to build something meaningful.

Currently ranked in Dana White’s Power Slap heavyweight division, Pono opens up about the reality behind the viral moments… the discipline, mindset, biomechanics, pain, sacrifice, and personal redemption that built his journey.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Pono shares how he overcame addiction, legal struggles, and years of separation from his daughter to completely rebuild his life through faith, structure, and purpose.

This episode dives deep into:

• The truth about Power Slap
• Athleticism & biomechanics behind slapping
• Mental toughness & discipline
• Building a personal brand
• Authenticity in the social media era
• Faith, redemption & self-growth
• Training methods & “The Slap Method”
• Brotherhood, struggle & purpose
• Why storytelling matters more than virality

This isn’t just about fighting. It’s about becoming the best version of yourself.

TRUTH OVER COMFORT.

LET ’R RIP PODCAST

Hosted by Jake Sirokman & Mikey Getz

New episodes featuring musicians, fighters, entrepreneurs, tattoo artists, coaches, creators, and leaders who’ve built their lives through discipline, resilience, and relentless execution.

NO FILTERS. NO SCRIPTS. JUST REAL CONVERSATIONS.

FOLLOW PONO PAU:

Instagram: @da_hawaiian_assassin

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Instagram: @letrrippodcast

#PowerSlap #PonoPau #DanaWhite #TheHawaiianAssassin #LetRRip #Podcast #MMA #CombatSports #PersonalDevelopment #Redemption #Discipline #Faith #Motivation #Heavyweight #UFC

Known for his work with Chimaira, DevilDriver, Bleed The Sky, The Elite, and With A Vengeance, Austin dives deep into the reality behind heavy music, touring, addiction, sobriety, purpose, creativity, and rebuilding yourself from the inside out.

This episode goes far beyond drums and metal.

We talk:

• Growing up in the Southern California metal scene
• Showcase Theater memories
• Slipknot’s influence
• Joining Chimaira
• Touring the world
• Addiction & recovery
• Finding identity outside of music
• Brotherhood & creativity
• Mental health in the music industry
• Staying authentic in a fake world
• Why purpose matters more than fame

No scripts. No filters. Just real conversations.

TRUTH OVER COMFORT.

FOLLOW AUSTIN D’AMOND

Instagram: @aust1ndamond

FOLLOW LET ’R RIP

Instagram: @letrrippodcast YouTube: Let ’R Rip Podcast Spotify: Let ’R Rip Podcast

TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

00:00 – Let ’R Rip Intro 00:18 – Exotic Animals & Chaos Begins 01:08 – How Austin Got Into Drumming 04:36 – Slipknot Changed Everything 06:28 – Discovering His Natural Talent 08:53 – The Early Southern California Metal Scene 10:07 – Forming Bleed The Sky 14:06 – Brotherhood & Being Part of a Team 18:15 – Joining Chimaira 21:18 – How Bleed The Sky Got Signed 24:20 – The Elite & Meeting Chimaira 27:35 – The Call That Changed Everything 30:18 – Purpose, Creativity & Lightbulb Moments 33:00 – Addiction, Touring & Recovery 36:03 – Sobriety & Rebuilding Life 39:36 – Music, Validation & Identity 42:57 – Shred Sober & Helping Others 46:17 – Advice for Young Musicians 49:12 – Why He Still Loves Music 52:11 – Creativity, Fear & Reinvention 57:10 – Staying Inspired as an Artist 01:03:03 – Recording Music Remotely 01:06:14 – Music as Escapism 01:07:39 – What’s Next for Austin? 01:10:04 – Favorite Live Bands 01:16:13 – Why Sublime Still Hits Different 01:17:22 – Final Thoughts

In Episode 3 of the Let R Rip Podcast, we sit down with Matt Vincent - 2x Highland Games World Champion and founder of the Not Dead Yet movement.

This conversation hits hard.

We break down:

• The difference between real burnout vs excuses
• Why most men feel lost even after success
• How to build discipline without self-hate
• The concept of “deloading” your life and business
• Why your identity is the real problem-not your circumstances

Matt shares how he went from elite athlete and apparel entrepreneur to building a life rooted in purpose, creativity, and presence.

This isn’t motivation. This is a reality check.

If you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or chasing something that still doesn’t fulfill you… This episode is for you.

Connect with Matt Vincent:

Instagram: @notdeadyet_life

Website: mattvincent.net

Subscribe for more raw, unfiltered conversations:

Truth over comfort. Always.

Taylor is a personal trainer, online coach, former CrossFit athlete, USA Weightlifting coach, Precision Nutrition specialist, and the creator behind TDL Coaching. With over a decade of hands-on coaching experience, she brings a no-BS approach to fitness, strength training, women’s health, discipline, and long-term lifestyle change.

In this episode, Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz sit down with Taylor to talk about why she hates influencer culture, why real transformation takes more than two workouts a week, why environment matters, why she left Texas for California, and why authenticity will always beat fake marketing.

They also dive into tattoos, rebellion, coaching standards, group fitness, women lifting heavy, peptides, biohacking, sleep, caffeine, motorcycles, and why 2026 is Taylor’s year.

No scripts. No filters. No fake guru bullshit. Just truth over comfort.

Follow Taylor Dayne Loyd:

Instagram: @tdl_does_life

Coaching: @tdlers_coaching

TikTok: @tdl_does_life

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Instagram: @letripodcast

Hosted by Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz

Subscribe for more raw conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, tattoo artists, musicians, fitness coaches, and leaders who are building something real.

Dana is a professional tattoo artist and the owner of War Horse Tattoo in Bozeman, Montana. With over a decade in the tattoo industry, Dana has built a reputation through custom work, illustrative tattooing, convention travel, and relentless commitment to the craft.

In this episode, Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz sit down with Dana to talk about coming up in the Inland Empire tattoo scene, learning under respected artists, opening War Horse Tattoo, launching a second location, building a real tattoo brand, overcoming destructive patterns, staying authentic online, and why most artists fail when they take their foot off the gas.

This one hits tattoo culture, business, mentorship, social media, spirituality, addiction, discipline, brand building, and the mindset required to actually win.

No filters. No scripts. No fake guru bullshit. Just truth over comfort.

Follow Dana Richards:

Instagram: @danatattoos

War Horse Tattoo: Bozeman, Montana

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Hosted by Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz

Raw conversations with tattoo artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and leaders building something real.

Subscribe, comment, and Let R Rip.