Challenging one’s psyche is like peeling the layers of an onion while exploring the new and undiscovered raw fabrics of belief, emotions, and perception. It’s not simply about confronting our fears or breaking the realm of our habits, but it’s about reshaping the very foundation of how we view ourselves. Putting it in less vague terms – facing your inner demons removes an element of fear inside you, and it appears that Joe Rogan‘s way of challenging his psyche is a bit different than the more conventional methods out there.

This week, Joe Rogan had American ͏act͏or Jos͏h Brolin as a guest on The͏ Jo͏e Rogan Experience (#2232͏) where the duo got quite candid.͏ Duri͏ng the͏ir exchange, the act͏or asked͏ Ro͏gan a question that made him think deeply, “What’s the most dangerous that you do now? Do you find it necessary to go out and do things that challenge you in a way? Challenge your psyche?”. What do you think, is the multi-million dollar way to challenge his psyche? Well, without any single hesitation, Rogan emphasized that “elk hunting” is the most exciting way he keeps his psyche challenged.

Brolin was a bit puzzled by Joe Rogan’s choice and asked for the reason behind it, “Why? Because it puts you in danger?”. In reply, Joe Rogan emphasized that it’s not just about difficulty but rather the thrill of the experience, “No, it’s just really difficult. You know, you’re bow hunting in the mountains, right? And it’s just you in the mountains, and [it’s] just… fu–ing mountain.”

Upon listening to Rogan’s perspective, Josh Brolin shared a part of his story as well, “You stay up there for days and days and days. And do you quarter your kill, pack it out? Yeah, see, that’s a different thing. You know, people say, ‘I don’t like it’. Personally, I like it. I grew up in a very red part of California. Everybody hunts that I grew up with. And, I would hunt with my dad. And I would, like, f–king think about it and dream about it for three weeks.”

So, how often does the podcaster eat elk meat? Well, the frequency of his consumption pattern might shock the fans, and be warned – Rogan’s diet is not for the faint-hearted.

“It’s the best meat.”: Joe Rogan’s fascination with Elk Meat is impeccable

Back in 2022, Joe Rogan tried the carnivore diet for the very first time and it helped him lose significant amounts of weight. According to the podcaster, he tried this diet for a month and it helped him shed multiple pounds – “I have done the carnivore diet throughout January and I’ve lost 12lbs. I have gained a tonne of energy.” The podcaster explained that the diet significantly helped his immune system with his auto-immune deficiency and vitiligo. Despite the beneficial status, Rogan didn’t stay loyal to the carnivore diet as he shifted to a ketogenic diet for various reasons.

However, in 2024, Rogan again jumped back to the carnivore diet. During his conversation with Theo Von, the podcaster emphasized his comeback to the carnivore diet but he also stated that he would eat fruits and vegetables from time to time. His carnivore diet predominantly includes elk meat which he hunts himself and eats daily.

A single elk lasts him for over six months as he deep freezes the animal in his home. The podcaster believes that elk meat is very beneficial because it is a super-meat, “When you eat an elk, you’re eating a super-animal. You eat it and you feel charged up. It is so delicious, it is super nutritious… it’s the best meat.”.

Joe Rogan’s lifestyle allows him to go hunting for weeks at a time, to secure food that lasts him half a year. In that vein, Rogan’s way of challenging himself is quite different from the conventional methods adopted by the rest of us. Regardless, what do you think of Joe Rogan’s sustainable living? Let us know in the comments down below.