Ultra endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Ultra Endurance Athlete Arthur Blue, are on a mission to find the strongest version of themselves. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset. Please like, rate, share and subscribe if you find value in our content. Arthur: @Arthur.Blue3 Mark: @bottenhornrunning
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Encouraging women to find what FEELS good in terms of food, movement and their bodies. Let's stick two fingers up to diet culture, take up space and change the conversation in this industry. In each episode, Christine and Ela discuss their thoughts on diet and fitness fads, speak with fabulous guests about their experiences with finding peace with food and movement, and interview experts so that they can share their insights and knowledge with you. The hope is that together we can change the ...
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Learn and be your best and strongest self with Elite Body Transformation Coach and President of STRONG Fitness Magazine Jennifer Van Barneveld-Pe (aka Coach JVB). Each week Jenny will give you an inspirational guest, a story or a “pep-talk” of how to build stronger bodies, stronger minds, and stronger relationships. Since becoming a personal trainer almost twenty years ago, Jenny has overcome an eating disorder, job loss, financial desperation, entrepreneurial growing pains and multiple misc ...
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Send us a Text Message. This one is a spicy, ranty one ALL about the language we use around food and our bodies. We moralise the food we eat. We talk about feeling 'guilty' if we eat something 'bad'. Weight Watchers count certain foods as 'sins' and we identify ourselves as good if we've eaten in a certain way and 'bad' if we have dared to indulge …
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You Don't Know What Your Body Can Do, UNTIL You Do It. With Kanoa Greene
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Send us a Text Message. This episode went places neither of us was expecting! Tune in to find out why. This week we are chatting with Kanoa Greene, celebrated by Good Morning America and CNN! Kanoa is proof that athleticism and adventure come in ALL shapes and sizes. She is an internationally renowned fitness trainer and outdoor adventurer, and is …
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085: Discipline is Choosing What You Want Most
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Strong Session: Discipline. 10 Minutes, All Killer, No Filler. In this episode, Mark Bottenhorn discusses the importance of discipline and self-control in achieving long-term goals. He shares a quote from Abraham Lincoln that highlights the conflict between immediate desires and long-term aspirations. Mark emphasizes the need for self-awareness and…
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158 - Navigating Perimenopause My Approach and Strategies
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Listen up ladies! This one's for you if you are starting to feel the effects and onslaught of perimenopause. Oh that joyful time when we get to and beyond 40 when our bodies start to change and evolve; it’s inevitable but Jenny is here to provide some insight and support. This week she shares her learnings from her own experiences, as she elaborate…
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084: The Blue Print - Training Plan & Structure
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Summary In this episode, the first instillation of the Blue Print Series, Mark, Arthur, and Ashleigh discuss the importance of training preparation and break down the key components of a training program. They emphasize the need to assess current fitness levels, set goals, and reverse engineer the training plan. They also highlight the benefits of …
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Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of staying true to your passions and letting them shape who you are. They share personal experiences of facing setbacks and challenges, such as parenting and health issues, and how their passion for endurance sports has helped them overcome these obstacles. They emphasize the mental an…
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157 - Fitness Fact Check - Muscle Doesn't Become Fat
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Myth busting alert: Muscle does not turn into fat. If you’ve heard this - it’s simply not true. Jenny is here with us one on one this week to break down the science of what’s really going on with our muscles when they’re used or neglected. So, how can we build and maintain muscle as we age? This is the burning question for women, because biological…
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156 - Cardio may actually lead to weight gain
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While cardio has it’s place, it is not the be all and end all of weight loss and body transformation. Contrary to years of popular opinion and conventional beliefs, doing hours upon hours of cardio will not give you the lean and tight body you have your heart set on. Through her years coaching thousands of women, Jenny has learned that weight train…
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Can we talk about fat loss and NOT promote diet culture?
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Send us a Text Message. This episode was inspired by an instagram post, which spoke about the messy middle between diet culture and aesthetic goals and whether you could pursue fat loss specifically, and NOT promote diet culture at the same time. This is certainly a nuanced issue. We live in a dieting culture which worships thinness above all else …
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My Sugar Coated Life. Liana's Body Story.
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode #2 of our 'YOUR Bodies' series, where we invite members of our community. Today we have Liana Stevens, or @mysugarcoatedlife Liana is a 45 year old mum of 2 from Nottingham, who started her journey towards neutrality and recovery from Binge Eating Disorder during the pandemic in 2020. She realised that the…
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How to Manage the Fear of Weight Gain over 40.
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Send us a Text Message. Wow this one was juicy. I have to say, Ela and I were both ON it for this episode😘 Ela had been finding in sessions that many of her clients were scared, not just of weight gain but of what digging deeper into their dieting history would involve. Leaving the perceived 'safety' and 'control' around dieting or 'watching our we…
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155 - Client Spotlight: From Criminal Lawyer to Thriving Gym Owner - A Journey of Happiness with Rebekah Logan
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Fitness is more than a past time for Rebekah, it is her passion. Rebekah recently left her legal career of 11 years to pursue a career as a fitness professional. Fitness has always been special to Rebekah, as it helped her during grief and past trauma - she used her workouts as a positive coping mechanism. In Spring of 2022, Rebekah took a leap and…
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082: Lessons Through Adversity - Race Recaps
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The gang has mixed results at three recent races. In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark, Arthur, and Ash discuss their recent race experiences and the lessons they learned. Arthur participated in a 50K night race to prepare for Leadville and focused on logistics and running with a headlamp. Ash faced challenges with race timing and mi…
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YOUR Body Stories. Sofie Hagen and Fat Liberation with Abi Smith
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Send us a Text Message. This series is about YOU. YOUR body stories. YOUR relationship to food and movement, YOUR dieting and un-dieting history and how you feel in the body you're in. Ela and I wanted to understand more about the issues you are dealing with when it comes to body acceptance, intuitive eating and listening to your body. How can we n…
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154 - Optimizing Fertility with PCOS with Dr. Angela Potter
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This week Jenny is joined by fertility expert and creator of the PCOS Fertility Protocol Dr. Angela Potter, who for over 10 years has been helping women with PCOS who are struggling with fertility work through individualized plans for successful pregnancies. The discussion centers around hormones, symptoms, cycle therapy, how to listen to our bodie…
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Surfing, Satisfaction and Feeling the Difference. The One with Evelyn Tribole.
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Send us a Text Message. Ela and I are beyond excited to bring you this week's guest, the OG of Intuitive Eating herself, Evelyn. If you are new here or have never heard of Intuitive Eating and don't know what the fuss is all about, this is the episode for you. I had the joy of interviewing Elyse Resch, the co-creator of Intuitive Eating a few month…
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081: Fuel Your Passion - Raul Cardenas Founder of QO Nutrition
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Summary Raul Cardenas, founder of QO Nutrition, joins the podcast to discuss his brand and its unique product. QO Nutrition offers a natural nutrition powder made from six simple whole food ingredients that are wood fire roasted. The product can be used as a meal additive, meal replacement, or for fueling before, during, and after training. Raul sh…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!* In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let…
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080: Conversations Around Accountability and Discipline
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Summary Mark and Arthur discuss their recent experiences and the challenges they faced in staying consistent with their training and healthy habits. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing training and finding ways to fit it into their busy schedules, even during travel or unexpected events. They also discuss the trend of relying on shortcuts…
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Thin Privilege, Oprah and Wearing The Damn Shorts
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Send us a Text Message. This week I am bringing you a podcast that I was a guest on, as it's topical, hard hitting and I think you'll get a lot out of it, especially if you're struggling with body acceptance as the weather gets warmer and diet culture gets noisier. I'll let Kim take it away: "In the first episode of the "Not a Before Body" podcast,…
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153 - Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the Perimenopausal Phase with Dr. Nadia Saleem
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As Coach Jenny continues to be mindful of the needs of, surround herself with and inspire women in their 40+ journey through life, she dives into a super informative and in depth conversation about hormones and aging thoughtfully with her personal ND Dr. Nadia Saleem. Dr. Nadia Saleem is a board certified naturopathic doctor who takes a holistic ap…
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152 - Fat Loss While Still Preserving Muscle
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If you’re a returning listener, you know that the Team STRONG Girls methodology for weight loss is a tried, tested and true one. And, if this is your first time here, you’re in the right place to learn how to properly, healthfully become your fittest and best-feeling self. Tune in as Jenny gets one-on-one with us sharing 6 ways to optimize fat loss…
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151 - The NEW Way to Prep for a Photoshoot with Coach Jaclyn
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Tune in this week to catch a recent Facebook Live broadcast that’s all about the NEW way to prep for a fitness photoshoot, the Team STRONG Girls way. Head coach Jac joins Jenny and between the two of them they share almost 40 years of photoshoot experience so they have seen it all over the years. The evolution of healthy and sustainable prep has ce…
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150 - Speaking Up For Your Disability with Tiffany Storrs
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Tiffany Storrs is Rocky Mountain supermom, trilingual actress, author of the amazon Best Seller ADAPTABILITY, an award-winning hearing health advocate/spokesperson, and also an avid athlete who appeared in the March issue of STRONG Fitness Magazine's Women to Watch. After going suddenly and unexpectedly deaf after the birth of her first child, Tiff…
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149 - Harmony in Hormones: Navigating Wellness with Hormone Health with Kaely McDevitt
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Kaely McDevitt is the founder of KM Nutrition, a women’s health community dedicated to elevating the care for women everywhere. Kaely joins Jenny this week to talk about how to optimize your nutrition for happy and healthy hormones! Beginning her career in the health space as a registered dietician, Kaely shares how her own struggle with hormone he…
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How to Feel Comfortable in Your Body if You Have Gained Weight.
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is our first one as a duo and I'm SO excited to have Ela on board. Ela (@elalawnutrition) has been on the podcast several times and she and I have worked together on numerous projects in the past. As a non-diet nutritionist, and fellow IE counsellor, she brings a unique perspective to the podcast and one that is…
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This informal conversation between Arthur and Mark revolves around the theme of taking ownership and accountability in various aspects of life, including fitness, career, and personal growth. The hosts discuss the importance of owning one's current situation and not dwelling on past achievements or future goals. They emphasize the need to enjoy the…
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148 - How to Achieve Epic Dreams: Harnessing the power of SMART goals with Laura Manganaro
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This week Jenny sits across the mic from client-tuned-coach Laura Manganaro. Laura had a year of truly incredible growth, having graced the cover of STRONG in November, becoming a Team STRONG Girls coach and hitting the top ten pages of Inside Fitness Hot & Fit 100, and she’s here to share the secret sauce for actually achieving those epic goals yo…
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Summary In this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of perseverance and discipline in training. They share personal experiences and strategies for staying motivated and pushing through challenging workouts. They emphasize the significance of focusing on the present moment and the short-term goals to achieve long-term success. The c…
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147 - From Sorrow to Strength: A Remarkable Tale of Resilience with Tiffany Yando
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On this week’s Team STRONG Girls client Spotlight, Jenny sits down with Tiffany Yando. While Tiffany used to be a Competitive Olympic Weightlifter, she reached out to Jenny some years ago because she was still struggling with weight loss and food knowledge. After a very challenging 5 years from suffering a significant loss in her life, Tiffany is w…
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077: James 'Frenchy' Lambert - Choose Positivity
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Summary In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue interview James Lambert, also known as Frenchy, a middle-of-the-pack ultra runner who is currently battling stage four cancer. Frenchy shares his journey from being a magician to becoming an ultra runner, his love for the sport, and how he approaches races with a…
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146 - From Struggle to Strength: Laura Meadows' Life-Changing Journey
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Tune in for another Facebook Live Client Spotlight with Laura Meadows. Laura is an Advanced Practice Nurse and Health and Wellness Fitness Coach, and owner of Laura Meadows Strong. She helps coach women over 40 looking to improve their energy, body confidence and vitality. Laura shares her story about how an unexpected illness left her dealing with…
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In this strong session, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the importance of staying the course and not quitting when things get tough. They emphasize the need to push through adversity and persevere in order to achieve success. They also provide strategies for quieting the urge to quit, such as filtering out distractions, surrounding yourself…
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Takeaways Life will inevitably get in the way of training, but it's important to find ways to adapt and make the most of the situation. Having a consistent pre-run and post-run routine, including stretching, foam rolling, and recovery tools, can help improve performance and prevent injuries. Every runner, regardless of pace, should be encouraged an…
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145 - Health and Self-care That Lasts a Lifetime with Jac Cordeiro
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We’ve got our January cover athlete in the house this week, so tune in as transformation coaching entrepreneur Jac Cordeiro sits down with Jenny to talk all things fitness! Jac dives into her philosophy behind her signature program JacFit, what it means to be part of the “5am club”, how she balances being a fitness coach and a mom, why she went pla…
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In this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of having an apprentice mindset and constantly seeking to learn and grow. They emphasize the value of discomfort and setbacks in the learning process, as well as the role of mentorship in personal and professional development. They encourage listeners to expand their knowledge and skills …
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In this episode of the podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the importance of seeking discomfort and facing adversity in order to achieve success. Mark shares his frustration with his soccer team's decision to postpone a game due to bad weather, emphasizing the need for a killer instinct and a mindset of pushing through challenges. The …
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144 - Empowering South Asian Women’s Fitness and Wellness with Hina Laeeque
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Jenny is joined this week by Hina Laeeque. Not only is Hina a client who is working towards some epic goals, she is also a STRONG Formula certified body transformation coach, and owner of Empowered Fitness, a fitness and coaching company empowering South Asian women to live their best and fittest life. Hina dives into why she works with only South …
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Send us a Text Message. This week I grabbed my good friend Ela Law from @elalawnutrition to chat about the Your Fat Friend documentary, by Jeanie Finlay which followed Aubrey Gordon across 6 years, since she released an anonymous blog from an account called @yrfatfriend . Aubrey has since written 2 New York Times Bestselling books (You Just Need to…
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In this Strong Session, Mark and Arthur discuss the concept of not giving pain a voice. They reflect on their recent trail races and the challenging conditions they faced. They emphasize the importance of controlling one's thoughts and words, as they can either build or destroy. They discuss the power of a positive mindset and the dangers of compla…
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143 - LIVE Masterclass: Fitness and Fat Loss in Your 40's and Beyond
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Ladies everywhere, this one's for you if aging better and with a purposeful approach to wellness and strength is your mission. Join Jenny this week and listen in on her latest Masterclass hosted in her incredibly supportive, goal-oriented and empowering private Facebook community. Come meet thousands of women who are committed to prioritizing their…
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Strong Session; your Monday Morning Meditation. 11 Minutes. All killer, no filler. In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the concept of suffering and how it can be seen as a privilege and a tool, when harnessed properly, to forge growth. They emphasize the importance of embracing struggles and using them as opportunities for growth and self-impr…
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Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes and hybrid athletes. They emphasize the importance of strength training for improving running economy, reducing the risk of injury, and enhancing overall performance. They also highlight the long-term benefits of strength training for maintaini…
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142 - Upgrade Your Wardrobe and Be On Trend with Stylist Nicole Russo
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This week Jenny sits across the mic from private stylist and founder of Let’s Get You Nicole Russo. Let’s Get You is a full service in-person and digital personal styling and wardrobe management company based in NYC, and Nicole’s mission is to help people discover their style according to their personality and lifestyle. Jenny and Nicole get into h…
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Team STRONG Girls is in its 10th year, and Jenny gives us some inside scoop on how this incredible body transformation coaching program has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of women since it began. No matter your age, size or fitness level, Team STRONG Girls is exactly where you need to be to get and keep the results you’re after, regardl…
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Triumph: A Race Recap + Lessons in the Highs and Lows
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Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur are joined by guest Ash to discuss their recent race. Ash completed her first ultra and set a marathon PR during the race. They talk about Ash training leading up to the race and the importance of increasing mileage volume. They also discuss the highs and lows of the race, including the challenges of fueling…
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Let's Talk about Fitness, the BMI and White Supremacy with Simone Samuels.
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Send us a Text Message. Simone Samuels, B.A. (Hons.), J.D., B.C.L. is a consultant in equity, diversity and inclusion and a weight-neutral personal trainer/group fitness instructor. A lawyer by training and a fitness professional, she has consulted for fitness organizations in Canada, US and the UK and has delivered courses on weight stigma, fatpho…
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140 - Unlocking Extended and Quality Lifespans with the Power of Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Adeel Khan
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This week Jenny is joined by stem cell therapy specialist Dr. Adeel Khan, who took his passion for physical wellness from the gym floor as a personal trainer right through med school to become one of the leading pioneers of combining cell and gene therapy for the best results in regenerative medicine. Dr. Khan’s approach to root cause treatment vs …
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Men Have Body Image Issues Too. A Conversation with Jonny Landels
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Send us a Text Message. Today I am chatting with Jonny Landels, a former diet culture-obsessed fat loss coach turned Intuitive Eating coach and Health at Every Size Advocate. He spent YEARS fighting his own body but a couple of years ago, managed to turn things around and now adopts a non-diet approach. I was really interested to get a male perspec…
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070: Don Reichelt; Mental Resilience in Racing and Training
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Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur interview Don Reichelt, a mountain ultra trail runner and current USATF 100 mile national champion from Colorado. Don shares his journey into ultra-running and how he went from being a triathlete to tackling ultra-marathons. He discusses his training routine, emphasizing the importance of going slow and inco…
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