Troy Casey — the Certified Health Nut — has spent more than 30 years exploring holistic health, movement, nutrition, breathwork, meditation and our relationship with the natural world.
But his journey started somewhere very different.
In this episode, Troy takes me from his days modelling for Versace and living the party lifestyle through sobriety, Vipassana meditation, time spent learning from traditional healers and his experiences in the Amazon.
We then get into the philosophy behind his Nine Pillars of Health and why he believes health is about far more than simply exercising and eating well.
We discuss:
• Troy’s journey from Versace model to Certified Health Nut
• The Nine Pillars of Health and why purpose/legacy matters
• Sunlight, nature, grounding and reconnecting with our environment
• Why Troy thinks modern health has become overcomplicated
• Organic food, farmers markets and reducing unwanted inputs
• Traditional wisdom versus modern health advice
• Breathwork, meditation, energy and consciousness
• Butthole/perineum sunning — where the idea came from
• Sexual Kung Fu and the infamous ball-slapping practice
• Why Troy is sceptical of the modern biohacking obsession
• Lymphatic movement, walking, shaking, tapping and simple daily movement
• Paul Chek’s idea of “working in” as well as working out
• Foundation Training, Pilates, yoga, Animal Flow and Rope Flow
• Why training should change as we get older
• Staying strong, mobile and capable without destroying yourself in the gym
• Why Troy believes questioning your assumptions is an important part of health
It’s unconventional in places, but underneath it all is a simple message: get the fundamentals right, reconnect with your body and environment, keep moving and take responsibility for your own health.
🎧 TROY’S BOOK
#RIPPEDAT50: A Journey to Self Love — Audiobook
#RIPPEDAT50 — Print / Kindle
🌍 FIND TROY
Website: certifiedhealthnut.com
Instagram: @certifiedhealthnut
YouTube: @certifiedhealthnut
Troy’s free Nine Pillars of Health guide is also available through his website.
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Note: This podcast is for education and discussion and is not medical advice. Troy shares his own experiences, opinions and health practices throughout this conversation.
