What do elite athletes, struggling dieters, and busy parents have in common? According to Dane Fuller—founder of Eat Fuller Food—it all begins with breakfast.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Huff sits down with Dane to explore his remarkable journey from growing up above a fish and chip shop in New Zealand to discovering sport as a pathway to a better life. Through rowing, Dane learned the power of discipline—an insight that would shape his career in health, exercise science, and ultimately lead to an unexpected vehicle for change: oats.

But this conversation goes far beyond nutrition. It’s about behavior change, self-belief, and the art of coaching people to become their own best coach. Dane recounts his early days charging $10 per client, and how that grassroots effort evolved into a thriving food startup—launched from scratch and against the odds. He also shares the deeply personal story of how a single breakfast formula transformed not only thousands of lives, but also supported his son, who lives with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Dr. Huff and Dane also unpack common myths around weight loss, the pitfalls of willpower-based dieting, and why skipping breakfast may be more harmful than helpful.

With academic credentials in Exercise Science and Human Nutrition, along with a certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Dane embarked on a mission to transform lives through sustainable weight loss. His most impactful intervention was a breakfast formula inspired by the nutrient-dense meals he consumed as a competitive rower. Clients experienced rapid fat loss, increased satiety, and sustained energy—without deprivation. This approach became the cornerstone of FULLER Protein Overnight Oats: a fast, nourishing, and satisfying way to start the day.

📱 Instagram: @eatfullerfood

🌐 Website: eatfullerfood.com

🎁 Code “chrishuff” for 20% off your first order

• EatFullerFood.com – Dane’s Overnight Oats & Fuller for Longer Series
  
• Secrets of the Lean Facebook Group

• Start with Breakfast: A balanced, slow-digesting meal in the morning curbs cravings, regulates blood sugar, and sets the tone for better choices throughout the day.
  
• Build Confidence in Small Steps: Set achievable weekly goals and build on your success.
  
• The goal is Independence, Not Dependence: True transformation happens when people learn to become their own expert—not rely on someone else’s plan

Work with me: Premier Cardiovascular Health

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or medical treatment.

From a shoulder injury that nearly ended his sports career to building one of the most respected youth coaching businesses in Colorado, Coach Marcus Mason’s journey is one of grit, growth, and grace under pressure. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Huff reconnects with his childhood teammate to talk through the winding path that led Coach Mason from a hospital bed to founding "Nothing But Net"—a coaching platform that’s shaped over 170 college athletes and trained NBA stars like Derrick White.

Coach Mason shares candid stories about his own struggles with self-worth, the early challenges of launching a business on credit cards, and the life lessons learned from coaching legends like Kermit Davis Jr. They break down the essentials for raising successful athletes in today’s ever-changing sports world—and why consistency, humility, and education still reign supreme.

You’ll hear what separates elite athletes from the rest, how to coach mindset alongside skills, and why trusting the process matters more than instant success. And yes—LeBron James might’ve cut him in line for ice cream in Paris.

Marcus Mason is a veteran basketball coach, mentor, and performance architect whose fingerprints are all over today’s college and professional basketball landscape. He’s the founder of Nothing But Net Elite Basketball Coaching in Colorado and has trained more than 20 pro players, including NBA star Derrick White, whom he’s coached since 7th grade.

He’s run camps for legends like Chauncey Billups, Tamika Catchings, and Chris Paul, and helped launch the careers of over 170 student-athletes at the collegiate level. Before all that, he was a Division I coach at the University of Denver — organizing film sessions, running recruiting trails, and developing academic support systems that helped his players thrive off the court, too.

Marcus’s approach is holistic — equal parts discipline, heart, and vision. His work is a case study in what long-term development looks like when you coach the person, not just the player.

📱 Instagram: @NBNCoach

🌐 Website: nbncoaching.com

• nbncoaching.com – Marcus Mason’s official coaching site

• Stay consistent. One workout a week, every week, beats spurts of overtraining. Success is built in the mundane.
• Be coachable. Teach your kids to listen, adapt, and take feedback seriously—it’s a skill that translates far beyond sports.
• Delay specialization. Let kids play multiple sports and enjoy the process. Passion develops over time—not by force.

Work with me: Premier Cardiovascular Health

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or medical treatment.

Cognitive decline is one of the most feared health concerns today—often overshadowing even heart disease. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Huff speaks with Dr. Kellyann Niotis, the world’s first fellowship-trained preventive neurologist, about how neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, and Lewy body dementia develop—and what we can do to alter their trajectory.

They unpack the basics: What is dementia, and how is it different from normal cognitive aging? Why is Alzheimer’s often misdiagnosed? And how can blood/CSF biomarkers, imaging, and genetic testing help us catch disease before symptoms set in?

But they don’t stop there.

Dr. Niotis explains the critical role a healthy lifestyle plays in brain resilience. Together, they tackle some hot-button topics: the statin debate, the influence of mental health on cognitive outcomes, and why it’s time we treated brain health with the same proactive mindset we bring to heart health.

If you’ve ever feared losing who you are, or watched a loved one slowly disappear, this episode is a must-listen.

Dr. Kellyann Niotis is the first fellowship-trained preventive neurologist in the world, specializing in risk reduction strategies for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. She completed her medical internship and neurology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident and the inaugural McGraw Fellow in Neurology Research. Additionally, she completed a fellowship in movement disorders at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Niotis led the preventive neurology program within Early Medical and managed the country’s first Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital where she developed research programs for Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia prevention. In addition, Dr. Niotis is the Director of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND) Florida where she studies early detection and personalized risk reduction interventions for people at-risk for neurodegenerative diseases. Her work has been published in several medical journals including Neurology, Nature Mental Health, Frontiers of Aging Neuroscience, Aging and Disease, Movement Disorders, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Alzheimer's & Dementia and Journal of the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease and has been presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Niotis is passionate about the budding medical space of preventive neurology; in particular pertaining to the advocacy of preventive neurology policy changes and making treatment & education more accessible to the masses. She has received numerous honors and awards, and her opinions have been featured in popular media outlets including CNN.

🔗 Learn more: drkellyannniotis.com

📱 Instagram: @DrKellyannNiotis

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drkellyannniotis

🌐 IND Research Foundation: IND.org

• www.indd.org – Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
• MIND Diet – A hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, protective against dementia
• APOE Testing – A genetic marker tied to Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease
• FDG-PET & Amyloid Imaging – Emerging diagnostic tools for early detection

• Prioritize sleep—especially REM and deep sleep. It’s when the brain detoxifies and processes memory.
• What’s good for the heart is good for the brain—exercise, blood pressure control, and healthy lipids matter.
• Social connection, mental stimulation, and joy aren’t soft science—they’re powerful tools for protecting your cognition.

Work with me: Premier Cardiovascular Health

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Instagram: @hufcm

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or medical treatment.