Sleep is the most overlooked variable I see in people who train hard, eat well, and still feel stuck. Clients come to me wanting better programs, better supplements, better plans, but when sleep is short or broken, the body simply does not cooperate. It shifts into a defensive state, holds onto fat, and makes progress feel harder than it needs to be.

In this episode, I explain why sleep is the strongest predictor of fat loss, muscle retention, and long-term health. I walk through how poor sleep disrupts cortisol rhythm, worsens insulin sensitivity, blunts growth hormone release, and quietly works against even the best training and nutrition strategies.

We also talk about circadian rhythm, phone use, light exposure, caffeine, and why fixing sleep only at night rarely works. I share the same hierarchy I use with clients, starting with consistency and environment before touching supplements or advanced tools. If your results have stalled, this conversation will change how you think about recovery and progress.

What's Discussed:

(00:18) Why sleep is the first thing I fix with every client
(05:05) How poor sleep shifts the body into fat storage and survival
(10:02) Cortisol, insulin sensitivity, and why effort stops working
(15:05) Circadian rhythm, light exposure, and modern sleep disruption
(20:01) Why more cardio backfires when sleep is compromised
(25:03) Caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and hidden metabolic stress
(30:33) Creating a sleep environment that supports recovery and fat loss
(35:23) Why supplements and peptides only work after sleep is fixed
(44:56) The core takeaway: sleep decides whether the body lets fat go

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: @krisgethin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

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Resources Referenced in This Episode:

• Unmatched Supps
  Longevity Sleep, pre-workout with paraxanthine
  Code: KGC10
  https://www.unmatchedsupps.com

• Biostack Labs
  LineAct Plus
  https://biostacklabs.com
  India: https://trimlifestore.com

• RA Optics (Blue light blocking glasses)
  Code: GETHIN
  http://raoptics.com/gethin

• Red Light Rising (Red light therapy)
  Code: GETHIN5
  https://redlightrising.co.uk/

• Bahe grounding shoes
  Code: KRIS15
  https://bahe.co

• JASPR Air Purifier
  https://jaspr.co
  
  

• UBlockout blackout window shades

• Organic / non-toxic mattress (general reference)

• Weighted blanket

• Grounding sheets (general reference)

• EMF exposure reduction (general discussion, no specific product)

• Red light therapy device (general morning use, not brand-specific in episode)
  
  

Stem cells and regenerative medicine get talked about like they're magic. Fix the joint, fix the injury, get back to training. That mindset is exactly why so many people walk away disappointed or saying the treatment didn't work. I wanted to have a real conversation about what actually determines results once the procedure is over.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Scotty Nelson at CPI in Tijuana to talk about what most people misunderstand about recovery and timing after stem cell treatments. We get into why doing more too soon can work against you, why some people feel changes quickly while others don't, and how rushing the process quietly sabotages long-term healing.

We also talk about the difference between symptom relief and true tissue repair, why expectations matter more than people realize, and how mindset and environment influence outcomes just as much as the treatment itself. If you care about durability, performance, and staying active long term, this conversation will change how you think about recovery.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why "doing more" after treatment often backfires
(05:42) Inside CPI and how regenerative medicine has evolved
(11:30) Who stem cells actually help and who they are not for
(18:55) The biggest recovery mistake after stem cell therapy
(26:10) Why symptom relief is not the same as tissue healing
(33:40) Recovery timelines, inflammation, and why patience matters
(41:18) Stem cell dosing, viability, and misleading marketing claims
(49:30) Longevity beyond joints: lungs, heart, brain, and resilience
(56:45) Environment, mindset, and why healing fails without both
(1:04:10) Where regenerative medicine is heading next

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred

Find more from Scotty Nelson:

https://www.instagram.com/scottyotm

https://cpistemcellpodcast.com/

https://cellularperformanceinstitute.com/

Resources Referenced in This Episode:

Regenerative and medical treatments mentioned
• Stem cell therapy (orthopedic and IV)
• Hypoxic stem cells
• Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)
• Wharton's jelly
• Cord blood–derived products
• Stem cell lysate
• Growth factors
• Exosomes (discussed and intentionally not used in their protocol)
• IV stem cells
• Penile stem cell injections (P-shot, discussed cautiously)
• Facial stem cell injections
• Scalp stem cell injections (hair)

Supportive and adjunct therapies mentioned
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO)
• IV ozone therapy
• Myers' cocktail IV
• Physical therapy

Aesthetic and skin treatments mentioned
• Microdermabrasion
• PRP facials
• Morpheus8 (radiofrequency microneedling device)

Diagnostics and testing mentioned
• MRI imaging
• Echocardiogram
• Large blood panels
• Genetic testing
• Biological age testing
• Methylation testing
• Horvath clock
• Levine (PhenoAge) clock

Medications and medical references
• Cortisol (as a drug reference)
• Pain medications (general)
• Asthma inhalers (Ventolin, Seretide, Beclomethasone mentioned historically)

After decades of training hard, competing, coaching, and living inside a high-intensity routine, you start to understand that discipline evolves. There comes a point where doing more is no longer the smartest decision, even when you are fully capable of it. In this episode, I explain why I am temporarily stepping away from resistance training as part of a structured stem cell recovery protocol, and why following that protocol matters more than ego, habit, or momentum.

I talk about restraint as a form of discipline, how recovery phases challenge identity, and why so many driven people struggle when visible progress disappears. We unpack what happens when you negotiate recovery, why biology always wins, and how competing stressors slow healing and longevity. I also share how I am approaching movement, sleep, stress regulation, and recovery with intention during this phase.

This conversation goes beyond bodybuilding. It applies to anyone learning when to slow down so they can keep going for decades.

What's Discussed:

(00:02) Why I'm temporarily stepping away from resistance training
(01:11) How stem cell recovery protocols remove competing stressors
(02:31) Discipline through restraint and long-term thinking
(04:41) Why recovery phases challenge identity and confidence
(06:21) Why negotiating recovery protocols undermines healing
(08:10) How intentional movement supports recovery
(10:27) Detaching self-worth from gym performance
(16:23) Knowing when biology is asking for repair

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Resources Referenced in This Episode

• CPI - Stem Cell Therapy (joints, spine, longevity support)
  Link: https://www.cellularperformanceinstitute.com

• IV Therapy
  Used to support longevity, DNA, telomeres, mitochondria, heart, kidneys, and liver

• GlycanAge
  Biological age and inflammation tracking via glycans
  Link: (code KRIS) https://glycanage.com
  
  

• Peptide Ebook by Kris Gethin (coming soon)

A completed peptides course and an upcoming foundational peptide guide, created to remove confusion, reduce misinformation, and give people a clear, practical understanding of how peptides work and when they make sense to use. It will be released soon. To be amongst the first to get this book, sign up for Kris's email list here: https://www.krisgethin.com/daily-gethin

Find more from Kris:

Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin

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