<p>In this episode, I sit down with Nate Pontius of Pontius Ranches to talk about what it really takes to build a ranch in central Texas. Adapting through drought, raising animals with intention, and producing better food from the ground up. </p><p><br></p><p>We also get into Nate’s journey from the Marine Corps to ranch life, and how hard seasons, family, and purpose reshaped the way he trains, works, and lives.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 The Rhythm of Rain and Ranch Life</p><p>02:03 Adapting in Drought Season</p><p>03:25 Better Feed, Better Animals</p><p>11:48 Why Quality Pork Tastes Different</p><p>16:33 The Farmer’s Bowl</p><p>29:08 From Marine to Rancher</p><p>34:02 How Fatherhood Changes a Man</p><p>39:08 The Reality of Building a Life</p><p>45:49 Building What Money Can’t Buy</p><p>54:21 Life After Service</p><p>01:03:23 Training for Health, Not Ego</p><p>01:14:29 Rebuilding Land the Right Way</p><p><br></p><p>Order from Pontious Ranches - Mob Grazing Enterprise:</p><p><a href="https://www.pontiousranches.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.pontiousranches.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW NATE AND REMI:</p><p>@nates_beard</p><p>@rrayyme</p><p><br></p><p>ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210</a></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW:</p><p>Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠</p><p><a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition</a></p><p><br></p><p>IG: <a href="⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠</a></p><p>YT: ⁠<a href="youtube.com/@nickbarefitness" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">youtube.com/@nickbarefitness</a></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)</p>