Stephan Pütz “T800” is a former MMA champion, nutrition coach, entrepreneur and animal protector. In this episode, we unpack what performance looks like without myths: why his retirement wasn’t health-driven, how nutrition becomes truly individual – and why nature, structure and values are his foundation.

In this conversation you’ll learn:

- why Stephan’s retirement wasn’t caused by health issues

- why MMA isn’t automatically more injury-prone – training culture matters

- how his nutrition coaching combines subjective + objective parameters

- why plant-based is about principles, not processed substitutes

- how “T800” and the Russia storyline were built

- how merch + content funds Ralf’s Ranch and animal protection

- why he limits screen time and stays intentional with digital tools

- why he sees ADHD more as a strength than a label

- how he chooses sponsorships – and why integrity beats money

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: career ending, injuries & “Maschine” as a compliment

03:33 – Plant-based nutrition: principles over replacement products

06:39 – Retirement, training routine & life after professional sports

09:25 – Training after retirement: strength, conditioning, grappling & climbing

11:17 – Content & YouTube: vlog/infotainment, screen time & focus

14:07 – Merch, company & NGO: turning profit into real impact

15:23 – T800: fight nickname, Russian promotion & identity

21:39 – Connection to nature, “biophilia” & forest bathing as real practice

28:29 – Life on the ranch: dogs, cattle, pigs & learning through rabbits

36:26 – Structure vs. chaos: managing multiple projects

40:52 – What is leisure time? Reading, non-fiction & offline over digital

43:17 – ADHD, sensory overload & why his setup fits him perfectly

52:38 – Monetization, sponsorships & why only meaningful products get promoted