We’re a happily married couple, we have lots of stories to tell you about body parts, grammar, things we see on our daily travels and lastly, our three kids, our two cats, and our dog! “Relatable and so much fun! Can’t stop listening!” - All the bots across the universe “Hilariously irreverent!” - Emilie from across the street “Brilliant!” - Parkour Phenom Aaron “I’m always inspired to tell my best dirty jokes after listening to FFP!” - Billiam ”Insightful! Brightens my morning commute!” - J ...
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Megan Dahlman, certified trainer and nutrition coach, is on a mission to help every woman - no matter her age - feel strong, healthy and confident in her body. In a culture that overcomplicates everything, this podcast will be a breath of fresh air! Self Care Simplified meets you right where you’re at, giving you simple, sustainable tips so you can feel fully functional and pain-free—in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. If you're looking for expert self-care advice combined with grace-filled mo ...
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MindVox is a podcast all about the human mind, with the aim to educate, support and empower. A fully inclusive space that explores mental health, neurodivergence, self-care and wellbeing without judgement. Guests openly discuss their personal journeys with trauma, grief, mental health, neurodivergence and more. Hosted by Claire Jacobs, writer of SingleParentPessimist.co.uk *Warning* We cover topics that can be of a sensitive or triggering nature, and always highlight these on each episode's ...
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And please rate our podcast 5 stars!! WTF!!By Fully Functional Parents
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Andrew McCarthy, We Like to Undress Mannequins Too!
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The best clothes are in your face!!Rerun Sunday!By Fully Functional Parents
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And Is It Real?! Do you lie to your spouse?!By Fully Functional Parents
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405. Should an EFFECTIVE Workout Make You Sore?
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What’s the true indication of an effective workout? Is it sweat? Breathlessness? Soreness? How can you know if you’re truly doing enough? Listener Tessa wondered this same thing: “If I don’t feel sore after a workout, was it still effective? Should I have worked out harder?” In this quick episode, we’ll talk about muscle soreness - why it happens a…
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I Was So Mean to My Mom, I Should Apologize…
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Kids and their comments about hair! And did you know that David hates BNL?! Well, he does!By Fully Functional Parents
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Hiding Things In Your Pants and From Your Spouse!
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Sneaking stuff in and pretending you’re not a slob!By Fully Functional Parents
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Firefighters are Handymen?! and Ghosts Everywhere! Your House is Full of Em!
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Rescue takes on a whole new meaning! What does Denis Leary think of how we abuse firefighters? And is your house crawling with ghosts? Maybe! maybe Not!By Fully Functional Parents
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404. Can Specific Exercises Lower Blood Pressure?
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not a small problem. In fact, according to the CDC, approximately 48% - and 55% of adults ages 40-59 years old - have high blood pressure. And unchecked, it can increase your risk of stroke, heart attack and heart failure. In addition to medication, there are lifestyle changes that can positively impact your…
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Join us! Bring your kids!!By Fully Functional Parents
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You Drop Your Wallet, We’re Taking the Cash!
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A classic conundrum! What do you do? And Lyric Lowdown! You’re welcome!!*Play It Again Saturday!*By Fully Functional Parents
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James Franco! Justin Timberlake! Aziz Ansari! Canceled!!
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Morning talk! We tell you things about these three men that are not facts!By Fully Functional Parents
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403. Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells - Which is Better?
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If you’re starting to stock a home gym, it can be easy to get confused about which equipment you need and which you don’t. Take weights for instance. With all the options available, how do you know where to start? Listener Christina asks: “Kettlebells or dumbbells? Do you have a recommendation on what would be best to purchase?” In this quick episo…
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And dating adults in high school?! Gross!!By Fully Functional Parents
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A little Mystery Science Theater!By Fully Functional Parents
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And sweaty backs?! And bad super powers!By Fully Functional Parents
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402. Feeling Broken? UTI’s, Low Libido & Prolapse with Dr. Kelly Casperson
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A lot of the changes that happen during midlife and menopause are widely discussed online and on social media - weight struggles, bone density issues, nutritional needs, hot flashes, belly fat, and hormonal shifts to name a few. But what about the challenges nobody talks about? Many women in midlife begin dealing with a bunch of “somewhat embarrass…
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Cause he’s straight out of a bodice ripper! And the last time Lunch Lad will report?!By Fully Functional Parents
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From our FIRST season! You can hear the fireplace crackling! Enjoy!!By Fully Functional Parents
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There Can’t Be This Many Dream Teams in the Bizness World?!
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And the great saw acquisition of 2024! David’s finds on Facebook Marketplace!By Fully Functional Parents
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Battling belly fat is one of the biggest challenges for women in midlife facing menopause. But what things should you be eating or avoiding to tackle stubborn belly fat? Emily has this very question: “Do high fat foods cause excess belly fat? And if not, which foods should I be paying the most attention to when it comes to getting rid of my belly f…
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Hey Melissa, We’re Watching Your Bat Mitzvah on YouTube!
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And my delicate hands! And David’s parents’ fear of the… rain!!By Fully Functional Parents
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She really did very little… and David has photo albums made!!By Fully Functional Parents
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And renaming our house: Red Oaks! And bumper stickers!!By Fully Functional Parents
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400. 3 Common Myths About Core Training & Reducing Belly Fat
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Almost everyone wants a smaller waistline or a way to reduce belly fat. But the problem is, a lot of the information out there online or on social media is flat-out WRONG. And even worse, it could be actively working against you causing injuries and real discouragement about your midsection. If you want to address your belly fat, but are feeling fr…
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A bunch of stupid stuff! And some really really deep stuff too.By Fully Functional Parents
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Time Travel Smells Like S%#t! You Really Wanna Do It?!
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Rerun Saturday! Is our future capri pants and golf shirts? And what do you think about time travel, High Grant and Colin Firth? And accidentally thinking about Rollergirl’s kid sister!By Fully Functional Parents
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Donald J Trump IS DJ Trump! And Boy, Can He Spin the Hits!
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He bops to the music and he ain’t nuts! And a gross story from David’s youth! And Chinese Fire Drills: offensively named but fascinating?!By Fully Functional Parents
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399. Vibration Plates - Just a TREND or Can They Really Improve Your Health?
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Vibration plates are one of the newest trends to hit the market. But are they worth the investment? Several listeners submitted questions about vibration plates, including this one from Tanya: “Hi, Megan. I was wondering if you had any information on the vibration plates. I recently purchased one and I've used it a few times and I've heard they're …
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And AI is our future! Let me teach you all about it! (Psych!)!By Fully Functional Parents
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Sticking Your Tongue Through a Piece of Cheese?
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And Adam Sandler’s voice!By Fully Functional Parents
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Memories that I thought were meh were good!By Fully Functional Parents
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398. Busting “Meno-Myths” & Talking Menopause Hormone Therapy with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
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For years menopause has been shrouded in mystery and hushed conversations, mostly centered around hot flashes and unwanted weight gain. But thankfully the tides have turned and menopause is now getting the attention it has always deserved, largely thanks to Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Dr. Haver is a board-certified OB-GYN who is passionate about demysti…
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IS Mark Burnett Ashamed? Leslie Stahl Should Ask Him!
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And I AM Phoebe!By Fully Functional Parents
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Rerun Sunday! Marketing geniuses have convinced you to eat crap and to feed your kids crap!! Way to go, marketing geniuses!!By Fully Functional Parents
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If Kamala is doing it, I’m doing it!!By Fully Functional Parents
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397. How to Manage Joint Pain & Inflammation in Midlife
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Midlife can feel like a roller coaster. One day everything is going swimmingly - you feel good, loose and pain-free. And then you wake up the next day and BAM! Joint pain you’ve never had before. What is going on?! Listener Angela experienced the same thing: “I recently turned 48 and I feel like my joints are suddenly hurting all the time. I don’t …
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And has a kid ever stared through you?!By Fully Functional Parents
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We Love You Shadow Stevens!! You Made Hollywood Squares Worth Watching!
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The best worst game show ever! And changes to the u-scan?!By Fully Functional Parents
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Brand names all the way for FFP! And our kids are nice to each other!By Fully Functional Parents
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396. Frozen Shoulder - Every Woman Needs to Know This!
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Frozen Shoulder - ever heard of it? It happens when the strong connective tissues that surround your shoulder joint become thick, stiff and inflamed, resulting in pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. And while anyone can develop frozen shoulder, it’s significantly more common in women, particularly during midlife and menopause. Whether you…
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Remember when I was diagnosed with cancer? remember that thing growing on our kid’s neck? Remember when our kid had a seizure? What a year!!Oh and David’s too helpful! Stop helping, David!!By Fully Functional Parents
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Rerun Sunday! Repetitive Armpit Stank! A Call with a Favourite Guest!
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A-A-Ron!! Learn all about an issue David is facing! And how spray deodorant just can’t cut it!And the Zanket! It’s patented, don’t steal our ideas, Uncommon Goods!!By Fully Functional Parents
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Saturday Special Double Episode! The Goo Goo Dolls?!
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And I was a townie!!By Fully Functional Parents
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395. The BEST Exercises to Open Tight Shoulders and Chest Muscles
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Lots of things in our lives - both small and large - can affect how our bodies move and feel. For example, everything from something as seemingly simple as poor posture to something as dramatic as a major surgery can create ongoing pain and tightness in your shoulders and chest. What’s the best way to find relief? Listener Jill went through a life-…
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No Complaining about My Complaining! (Fighting about Flatulence!)
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And wine people! And discount beverages! And AI assistants suck!By Fully Functional Parents
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Feeding the Monsters Under the Basement Stairs!
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And where did Aunt Susan’s casserole go?!By Fully Functional Parents
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394. Fat Loss Plateau? How to Personalize Your “Fat Loss Phase” with Philip Pape
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Let’s say you’d really like to experience some fat loss, because right now you just feel stuck. Maybe you’ve got some healthy habits in place - you’re exercising more, you’re eating better - but you’re just not experiencing the fat loss the way you want. What should you do? Philip Pape - the “physique engineer” - is joining us on the show this week…
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Reason #976 why David is incredible! And where did that sock come from?!By Fully Functional Parents
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393. When to do Static vs. Dynamic Stretching?
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Stretching is such an important - and often overlooked - part of a healthy fitness routine. It can prevent injury, improve flexibility and mobility and promote active recovery. But what kind of stretching is best? And when should you do it? Listener Laurie asks: “Hi, Megan. I'm curious to learn, when is it most appropriate to use static stretching …
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Two Nights in a Hotel with a Murderer Under the Bed!
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Another double episode! Cause I went to a conference!By Fully Functional Parents
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