Be Raw Podcast

Leo was the tip of the spear on the battlefield—dodging bullets while patching up his brothers in arms as a combat medic. After being injured, he didn’t slow down—he shifted gears. Now he’s leading the charge for his family and pushing out raw, real positivity on social media. In this episode, we talk about pain, purpose, and what it means to still be a warrior when the uniform comes off. This one’s not about survival—it’s about showing up every damn day and choosing to fight forward. Food has always been more than just fuel—it’s a symbol of survival, success, and connection. You don’t sit down to eat when you’re running from danger. You don’t feast in the middle of a war. You break bread when you’ve made it through the fire, when you’ve hunted, gathered, built, or earned your way to that table. Throughout history, when people came together over a meal, it meant they’d survived another day, and that was worth celebrating. Food is the universal truce. Cultures, families, warriors, and even enemies have gathered around it to talk, share, and reconnect. And let’s be real—if I came over to your house, where are we hanging out? The kitchen. Always the kitchen. Everyone’s crammed in there, shoulder to shoulder, telling stories, stealing bites, and laughing loud while the rest of the house sits empty. It’s not about the space—it’s about the warmth, the smells, the energy. Some of the strongest memories we carry are tied to meals: Sunday dinners, barbecues, holidays, birthdays, post-fight feasts, or that one dish grandma made better than anyone else. And in today’s chaos, we forget how powerful that is. We scroll through fake perfection, skip meals, eat alone, and call it normal. But when you slow down and sit with your people over food, something shifts. There’s laughter, stories, maybe even healing. The bullshit falls away and what’s real remains—connection, community, and shared victories. Food doesn't just nourish the body. It anchors us. It reminds us we’re not alone. Mentions: Highspeed Daddy – https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi – Use code TABLE50 for 50% off: https://liverishi.com/ Me – https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time, Be Raw Nation—keep kickin’ ass.  

This is me, the mic, ya'll listening, no notes and whatever is on my mind. Thanks for listening, take what you want, leave the rest. Mentions: High Speed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=... Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order- https://liverishi.com/ Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! Be a Value to Society—That’s It. It’s 2:20 in the morning. I’m rolling back from a poker game with my buddy, need gas bad, so we pull into a station in Jersey—you know, where they still won’t let you pump your own fuel. This young kid comes out. Clean cut. Smells like he gives a damn about himself. Polite, sharp, good service. I say thanks, we drive off. My buddy mutters, “Loser.” I hit the brakes—figuratively and mentally. I go, “What the fuck did you just say?” He shrugs. “He probably goes home and smokes weed, plays Xbox, lives in his mom’s basement…” And I said, “Who gives a shit? The kid showed up. He worked. He contributed.” That’s more than most people can say. Everyone’s so fast to judge. But if you’re showing up, adding value, doing your part—you’re not a loser. You’re in the game. Society doesn’t run on titles and trust funds. It runs on everyday people doing honest work. Stop judging. Start appreciating. Because if you're adding value to this world, you’re already ahead of the assholes sitting on the sidelines throwing stones.

I don't and you shouldn't agree 100% with anyone. when I came across this video my Nick Freitas it comes damn close to agreeing 100% on this subject. Love how he talks about raising boys. Check it out and let me know thoughts.  Mentions: Nick - https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas Sponsors:  Live Rishi - Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order - https://liverishi.com/ HighSpeed Daddy - https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! I don’t just want my son to be “nice.” I want him to be dangerous. Not reckless, not cruel—dangerous. The kind of man who knows how to protect, provide, and stand tall when life throws punches. Because the world doesn’t care about your feelings. It respects strength, discipline, and men who can carry the weight when others fold. Raising a dangerous man doesn’t mean teaching violence—it means teaching control. It’s about sharpening his instincts, hardening his resolve, and building a code he can live by. I want him to have the confidence that only comes from knowing he can handle himself and protect what matters. A man who’s capable of violence but chooses peace? That’s a man people respect. That’s a man people follow. That’s who I’m raising. Softness isn’t safety. Compliance isn’t strength. I’d rather raise a lion and teach him restraint than raise a sheep and pray he never meets a wolf. So no, I’m not raising him to be palatable to the world. I’m raising him to be prepared—for the weight of responsibility, for danger, for leadership. Because one day, it won’t be me protecting him. It’ll be him protecting others.

Go back and catch up on part #!. When you are with your friends talking about what you did in the past and someone says you need to write a book about it...Well todays guest Andy did just that! He has stories, enjoy! Mentions: Andy: https://www.andysbook.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadKNf7EnST30A5PdLuNVXyW6QrkVzm5Xc5LWIgleCkoa-J7frQZ2ZAoyQ-COA_aem_Xfk_xHKHbbas-WcpFQz6LQ HighSpeed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order - https://liverishi.com/ Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! I once did a deep dive into the commandments, teachings, pillars, rules—whatever label the world’s major religions gave their moral codes. I read through the Bible, the Quran, the Torah, the Tao Te Ching, Buddhist teachings, even some tribal belief systems. All of them had different flavors, rituals, and stories—but when you strip away the incense, the robes, the chants, and the translations, guess what the core message boiled down to? Don’t. Be. A. Dick. That’s it. That’s the thesis. Don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t kill, don’t screw people over, don’t act like the center of the damn universe. Be kind, help others, say thank you once in a while, and if you screw up—own it. You don’t need a theology degree or enlightenment from a mountain monk to grasp this. But here’s the real kicker: it’s simple, not easy. Ego gets loud. Pride gets in the way. Fear and anger turn people into walking middle fingers. And before you know it, you’ve become the very jackass you swore you weren’t. “Don’t be a dick” is more than a joke or a bumper sticker—it’s a code. It’s the real golden rule without all the religious fluff. Live it, and the world gets a little less stupid. Ignore it, and congratulations, you're part of the problem. So yeah, whether you're quoting scripture or just trying to not be the worst part of someone’s day, remember this: all the sacred texts pretty much agree—just don’t be a dick.

When you are with your friends talking about what you did in the past and someone says you need to write a book about it...Well todays guest Andy did just that! He has stories, enjoy! Mentions: Andy: https://www.andysbook.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadKNf7EnST30A5PdLuNVXyW6QrkVzm5Xc5LWIgleCkoa-J7frQZ2ZAoyQ-COA_aem_Xfk_xHKHbbas-WcpFQz6LQ HighSpeed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order - https://liverishi.com/ Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! I once did a deep dive into the commandments, teachings, pillars, rules—whatever label the world’s major religions gave their moral codes. I read through the Bible, the Quran, the Torah, the Tao Te Ching, Buddhist teachings, even some tribal belief systems. All of them had different flavors, rituals, and stories—but when you strip away the incense, the robes, the chants, and the translations, guess what the core message boiled down to? Don’t. Be. A. Dick. That’s it. That’s the thesis. Don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t kill, don’t screw people over, don’t act like the center of the damn universe. Be kind, help others, say thank you once in a while, and if you screw up—own it. You don’t need a theology degree or enlightenment from a mountain monk to grasp this. But here’s the real kicker: it’s simple, not easy. Ego gets loud. Pride gets in the way. Fear and anger turn people into walking middle fingers. And before you know it, you’ve become the very jackass you swore you weren’t. “Don’t be a dick” is more than a joke or a bumper sticker—it’s a code. It’s the real golden rule without all the religious fluff. Live it, and the world gets a little less stupid. Ignore it, and congratulations, you're part of the problem. So yeah, whether you're quoting scripture or just trying to not be the worst part of someone’s day, remember this: all the sacred texts pretty much agree—just don’t be a dick.

This is me, the mic, ya'll listening, no notes and whatever is on my mind. Thanks for listening, take what you want, leave the rest. Here I give my thoughts on how my passions feed my other passions.  Check out these local businesses: HighSpeed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=... Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order: https://liverishi.com/ You know what keeps me productive? Having more than one damn passion. Shocking, right? I’m a blue-collar, on-the-road mechanic—I get my hands dirty for a living, and honestly, I love the hell out of it. Some days I’m basically skipping to the damn truck, caffeine in hand, ready to wrestle with whatever the day throws at me. But here’s the twist: what keeps me really dialed in out there isn’t just the work—it’s having something else I’m fired up about. For me, that’s this podcast project. It’s not a side hustle or a time-killer. It’s something I give a real shit about. So I bust my ass during the day, not just to finish the job, but to earn the time to go all-in on something that lights a different kind of fire. And yeah, it’s all connected. I want to be on point with the podcast so I can chill with my family, hit the gym, and show up sharp at the poker table. It’s passion feeding passion. One thing fuels the next. Keeps me sharp. Keeps me sane. And honestly, keeps me from turning into one of those “I live for the weekend” zombies. No thanks. I’ve got shit to do. 'til next time!

You should never take advise from someone who hasn't been there, biuld something or what ever you are trying to do. Well Harvey has been there and if you want to know how to lose weight? This dude dropped over 100lbs and lives a great life, enjoy!   Mentions, Harvey: https://www.instagram.com/harvey_a_erwin/ High Speed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order: https://liverishi.com/ Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! Life Is a Mirror, Not a Window—So Stop Crying at the Glass Oh, how nice it would be if life were just a big, scenic window. You could press your sad little forehead against it, sigh dramatically, and blame the world for handing you a lousy view. But no—life isn’t a window; it’s a mirror. And if you don’t like what’s staring back at you, well, guess who’s responsible for that? You think everyone around you is selfish? Maybe you’re not as generous as you pretend to be. Tired of dealing with liars? Might want to check how “honest” you really are. Keep attracting negativity? Hate to break it to you, but you’re probably the common denominator. Life doesn’t hand you a pre-packaged reality—it reflects back whatever you bring to the table. Windows let you sit back and complain. Mirrors? They force you to take responsibility. And here’s the real kicker—if you don’t like the reflection, smashing the mirror won’t fix the problem. Changing you will. So, if life keeps looking like a disaster, maybe it’s not the world that needs fixing. Maybe it’s time to stop whining, own your reflection, and actually do something about it.

This is me, the mic, ya'll listening, no notes and whatever is on my mind. Thanks for listening, take what you want, leave the rest. In this episode I talk about my experience of being on the carnivore diet for 7 weeks now. The ups and downs, the pros and cons. Enjoy! Take a moment and check out these great companies! Highspeed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order - https://liverishi.com/ Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time, keep kickin ass! Ah yes, the carnivore diet — the "crazy, unsustainable" way of eating that’s somehow completely transformed my health over the past two months. Who knew ditching kale and quinoa for steak and eggs would actually make me feel human again? Shocking, right? While everyone else is choking down green smoothies and pretending to enjoy chickpeas, I’m over here thriving on ribeye and butter. My inflammation? Gone. My energy? Through the roof. My cravings? What are those? Turns out, I don't need a side of anxiety with my avocado toast after all. Of course, the plant-based crowd loves to call this “dangerous” and “unbalanced.” Because, you know, eating real, nutrient-dense food that humans have survived on for thousands of years is clearly more reckless than stuffing your face with processed soy burgers and seed oil dressing. Makes perfect sense. Look, I get it. It sounds extreme to some. But honestly, what's more extreme — eating the diet we evolved on or trusting the same food industry that's been pumping out sugar-laden garbage for decades? I’ll stick with my steak, thanks. My body’s happy, my mind’s clear, and my abs are starting to show. But hey, enjoy your kale chips.

Make sure you have a fresh bottle of Kombucha ready for this episode! We dig into Eric's passion for his work and the importance of intellectual exercise. With his new book out and the stories he shares that got him where he is today, I'll let him tell you all about it! Enjoy. Mentions: Eric: https://www.ericjaysonnenschein.com/ HighSpeed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your entire order: https://liverishi.com/ Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! The Importance of Intellectual Exercise: Because Who Doesn’t Love Using Their Brain? Ah, intellectual exercise—because using your brain is apparently just as important as using your body. Who knew? In a world where scrolling through social media counts as reading and binge-watching ten seasons of a TV show in one weekend is considered "commitment," mental stimulation is somehow still relevant. Crazy, right? Now, let’s talk about why flexing those mental muscles is crucial. Because, let’s be honest, relying on autopilot for the rest of your life might not be the best strategy—unless, of course, you enjoy being outsmarted by your toaster. 1. Keeps Your Brain from Turning Into Mush You know what’s fun? Having a brain that actually works. Just like muscles deteriorate when they aren’t used, your brain also gets lazy when it’s not challenged. If you think solving a crossword puzzle or reading something more complex than a fast-food menu is too much work, then congratulations—you’re on the fast track to becoming a human houseplant. Keep it up, and pretty soon, forming coherent thoughts might require Google assistance. 2. Prevents the "What Was I Saying Again?" Syndrome Ah, memory loss—the fun little trick your brain plays when you treat it like an old piece of furniture. Studies suggest that engaging in intellectual activities like reading, problem-solving, and, you know, actually thinking, can help prevent cognitive decline. But sure, go ahead and rely on your phone for everything. I’m sure Siri won’t mind reminding you of your own birthday in a few years. 3. Boosts Creativity—Because Original Thoughts Are Rare These Days Want to be the kind of person who actually contributes something interesting to a conversation instead of regurgitating TikTok trends? Well, congratulations, intellectual exercise is your secret weapon. Reading, debating, and analyzing ideas help develop critical thinking skills, which means you might actually have a fresh perspective on something. Imagine that—being able to form an opinion that wasn’t spoon-fed to you by an algorithm. Revolutionary. 4. Makes You Less Gullible (Hopefully) Ever wonder why some people believe everything they read on the internet? Lack of intellectual exercise, my friend. A well-exercised brain can detect nonsense from a mile away. So, if you’d rather not fall for the latest conspiracy theory about how Wi-Fi signals are controlling your thoughts, maybe—just maybe—consider engaging in some critical thinking activities. 5. Gives You Something to Talk About Other Than the Weather Nobody wants to be that person at a dinner party whose conversational skills are limited to “Wow, crazy weather we’re having, huh?” Reading books, learning new skills, and challenging yourself intellectually make you a more interesting person. Because let’s face it—there are only so many times you can get away with saying, “I don’t really read” before people start questioning your life choices. Conclusion: Use It or Lose It At the end of the day, exercising your brain is the difference between staying sharp and becoming that person who calls tech support because their computer won’t turn on… only to realize it’s unplugged. So, do yourself a favor—read a book, learn a language, play chess, or at the very least, do a Sudoku puzzle once in a while. Your future self (the one who actually remembers where they put their car keys) will thank you.

This is me, the mic, ya'll listening, no notes and whatever is on my mind. Thanks for listening, take what you want, leave the rest. In this episode I get into keeping chivalry alive by leading by example. It is well know that our kids learn from us by watching. To see it in real time is on another level. Provng once again that communication is mostly non-verbal, enjoy! Sponsors: HighSpeed Daddy: https://www.highspeeddaddy.com/?rfsn=7178368.317ce6 Live Rishi: Use the code "TABLE50" and get 50% off your eintire order: https://liverishi.com/ Me: https://berawpodcast.com/ 'til next time! Chivalry: Why Society Desperately Needs It (Even Though It Pretends It Doesn’t) Ah, chivalry—the ancient art of basic human decency wrapped up in a fancy name. Once upon a time, people held doors open, said “please” and “thank you,” and—brace yourself—actually cared about how they treated others. Shocking, right? Fast forward to today, and those little gestures are becoming as rare as a social media argument that actually ends in agreement. But who needs courtesy, respect, or basic kindness when we have smartphones to stare at instead of making eye contact with real humans? Respect: The Ancient Concept We Keep Forgetting Once upon a time, people believed in showing respect to others just because it was the decent thing to do. But hey, why bother when you can just demand respect without actually giving it? Chivalry was never about enforcing outdated gender roles—it was about treating people well. But sure, let’s call it “problematic” while simultaneously complaining about how rude everyone is these days. Makes perfect sense. Stronger Relationships? Nah, Let’s Just Ghost People Instead! Back in the day, chivalry meant putting in effort—holding doors, offering a kind word, or maybe just acknowledging another human being’s existence. But let’s be real, that’s way too much work. Why build strong relationships when you can just swipe left or send a vague “u up?” text at 2 AM? Who needs meaningful connections when you can have emotionally detached situationships? Chivalry Is for Everyone (Yes, Even You, Karen) One of the biggest myths about chivalry is that it’s just for men to be nice to women. Newsflash: kindness isn’t gender-exclusive. Literally anyone can be chivalrous—holding doors, helping someone carry a heavy load, or maybe just not being a jerk. It’s called being a decent human, but apparently, that’s a radical concept now. The Fall of Courtesy: A Modern Tragedy Let’s face it, society is in a full-blown courtesy crisis. People would rather shove past you to grab a latte than say “excuse me.” Online interactions are basically just a contest to see who can be the most offended, and don’t even get me started on the death stare you get for daring to let someone merge in traffic. Chivalry may not be dead, but it’s definitely on life support. The Super Difficult Solution (Hint: It’s Not Difficult at All) Here’s a wild idea—just be nice. That’s it. No grand gestures, no medieval armor required. Just hold a door, say thank you, or maybe try acknowledging someone’s existence without rolling your eyes. If we all put in the bare minimum effort, society might just feel a little less like a never-ending episode of a reality show where everyone is out to one-up each other in rudeness. So, should we keep chivalry alive? Only if we want a world where people don’t act like self-absorbed gremlins. But hey, if you prefer chaos, by all means—keep pretending kindness is outdated. Just don’t complain when no one holds the door for you.