Best Alexander VanHouten Podcasts (2024)

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S3 E50 - Better. Daily. 31:53

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The season 3 of Defining Dad Bod has been an amazing year! Join Gabriel and I as we highlight the most powerful work of on the show and announce the exciting changes coming for season 4! Join us Better Daily: https://betterdaily.live Use Code DADBOD at checkout to save 25%! Top 5 Single Topic Episodes - 5) Sleep - Definingdadbod.com/blog/83 4) Epig…

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S3 E49 - Growing Muscle 1:23:46

3y ago1:23:46

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Live workshop from Coach Alex VanHouten for Better Daily members. Visual Presentation Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCJfhyNdFAU Join us Better Daily: definingdadbod.com/betterdaily Use Code DADBOD at checkout to save 25%! Jumpstart With Coach Alex definingdadbod.com/jumpstart This information is meant to be actionable information to promote…

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S3 E48 - Abundant Fatherhood 18:07

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Have you ever heard of the cycle of history? “Hard Times make Strong Men Strong Men make Good Times Good Times make Weak Men Weak Men make Hard Times” What if parents could find a way to break the cycle so that Good Times make BETTER MEN AND WOMEN? What if the cycle of history could be broken and things could get better and better? What if the hard…

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S3 E47 - Aging Dementia and Fitness 24:24

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Just because we can’t escape getting older doesn’t mean we have to surrender to falling apart. Let’s dive into the science of aging and some of it’s preventable affects on our minds! This Episode Has Been Brought To You By “Better Daily”! definingdadbod.com/betterdaily Use Code DADBOD at checkout to save 25%! Start Improving Your Nutrition With NEW…

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S3 E46 - The Anxiety Antidote 30:59

3y ago30:59

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What do we do when "chill pills" are not enough? 19% of U.S. Adults in 2019 reported wrestling with anxiety. Post-Covid in 2021 - 30% of U.S. Adults report wrestling with anxiety. Anxiety disorders are no joke. Miserable, isolating, and potentially life-threatening - we need an effective way to combat them that empowers individuals, improves famili…

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S3 E45 - Exercising Out Of Depression 35:04

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“If everyone knew that exercise worked as well as Zoloft, I think we could put a real dent in the disease.” Dr. John Ratey Depression is an erosion of connections — in your life as well as between your brain cells, according to Dr. John Ratey, a practicing psychiatrist, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and autho…

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S3 E44 - The Secret Life Of Fat | Dr. Sylvia Tara 1:02:55

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Fat is not just excess weight, but actually a dynamic, smart, and self-sustaining organ that influences everything from aging and immunity to mood and fertility. With cutting-edge research and riveting case studies―including the story of a girl who had no fat, and that of a young woman who couldn’t stop eating―Dr. Sylvia Tara reveals the surprising…

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S3 E43 - Living Well With ADHD 29:53

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ADHD is rising in prevalence as 11% of children ages 4-11 and 4% of adults are currently being medicated with stimulant drugs to treat inattention, distractibilitiy, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Is this just some weird big Pharma conspiracy to sell crystal meth to kids? Is there another way to live that unleashes the potential of an unfocused ge…

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S3 E42 - Cheat Meals And Macros 1:20:11

3y ago1:20:11

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Live from Better Daily - this workshop was a powerful discussion about how to practically incorporate fats, carbs, and proteins into your day-to-day practice! And what about “CHEATING”? Well, I believe you’ll appreciate the conversation! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! https://definingdadbod.com/faithful40 Better Daily April Calendar http…

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S3 E41 - Beating Stress 22:34

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"I'm pretty stressed out today" Oh yeah? What's got you stressed? Kids, job, decisions, family, and random acts of entropy -- adulting is hard and the 2nd law of thermodynamics is working! So what to do? What if I told you that exercise can change the structure and function of your brain so that you can HANDLE THE STRESS BETTER. AND the effects are…

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S3 E40 - Upgrade Your Brain 34:15

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We are always talking about muscles in the fitness world. Don’t get me wrong. Muscles are great. Their connections across joints to produce movement, the aesthetic appearance of healthy muscularity, and the fact that they actually burn when you exercise…I get it. But are they the only parts that benefit when we move our bodies in a way that creates…

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S3 E39 Integrity | What Our Kids Deserve From Our Exercise And Nutrition 22:26

3+ y ago22:26

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Integrity = Integrated How is this value connected to your pursuit of betterment through exercise and nutrition? Let’s talk through it! If you want to integrate health and fitness practice in your everyday life 1) Be honest about how you’re using your time daily. 2) Get clear about your definition of “celebration”. 3) Work to improve slowly. Overha…

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S3 E38 Fasting 101 | 5 Things You Need To Know To Get Started 28:42

3+ y ago28:42

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I came to fasting via spiritual practice - so the “Intermittent Fasting” craze was a strange thing for me. However, I have learned how best to help my clients achieve the benefits of a fasting discipline despite the (wrong) hype. Let’s talk through it! 1) The Right Mindset 2) Male/Female Differences 3) Intermittent Fasting is Stupid. Tune in for 4 …

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S3 E37 - Boost Your Brain. Heal Your Body. | Jodi Cohen 1:03:11

3+ y ago1:03:11

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I’m excited about this conversation. My colleague in betterment, Jodi Cohen, is the bestselling author of this book, as well as an award-winning journalist, and a respected health practitioner. As the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, Jodi combined her training in both nutritional therapy and in aromatherapy to create a catalog of utterly unique, propr…

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S3 E36 - Leveling Up At The Game Of Life with Eric Siu 1:01:09

3+ y ago1:01:09

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Get ready to level up in this GAME OF LIFE! Eric Siu is the CEO of content intelligence software ClickFlow, which helps you grow your traffic while looking like a genius. He also owns ad agency Single Grain and has worked with companies such as Amazon, Airbnb, Salesforce and Uber to acquire more customers. He hosts two podcasts: Marketing School wi…

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S3 E35 - Men Do Hard Things | Dr. Skylar Pond 1:04:08

3+ y ago1:04:08

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Skylar Pond is a sports medicine chiropractor, a corrective exercise specialist, a regenerative medicine specialist, a jiu jitsu competitor and a team physician for a professional MMA team in Seattle WA. Through our conversation, expect to explore addressing injuries, the process of growing into manhood, and even how to raise your internal thermost…

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S3 E34 - Macros For Mommies And Daddies 35:38

3+ y ago35:38

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I don’t talk about “energy balance” often (see definingdadbod.com/beyondcalories for more on why), but when I do - I help clients create a personalized macronutrient profile instead. Counting calories is not as powerful as quantifying your carbs, fats, and proteins in terms of grams. Frankly, this show will not be nearly as helpful as it could be i…

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S3 E33 - The Skinny On Healthy Fats 46:53

3+ y ago46:53

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The most FEARED macronutrient – FATS! In this show, we dive into the science of fats and lipids! First, the science of fats – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macronutrients – Carbs and Proteins AND why that makes them SPECIAL. Then we’ll talk through why the STRUCTURE of fats you’re eating can lend themselves to HELPING or …

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S3 E32 - The Power Of Protein 26:26

3+ y ago26:26

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Now my personal favorite macronutrient - PROTEIN! Learn why it matters, how much you should eat, and why it’s the most important macro nutrient in your long-term health and fitness! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com Faithful40 Challenge Faithful40 FAQ - https://definingdadbod.squarespace.com/s/faithful4…

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S3 E31 - Carbs Aren't Bad For You 42:58

3+ y ago42:58

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The most contentious macronutrient – CARBS! In this show, we dive into the science of carbohydrates! First, the science of carbohydrates – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Fats and Proteins. Then we’ll talk through “metabolic flexibility” as it relates to how your body chooses between fats and carbohydrates…

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S3 E30 - Wake Up Warrior | Cobra Kai 14:17

3+ y ago14:17

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Once upon a time, there was an adolescent boy who didn’t have any confidence in himself. Having been raised by a single mother and his grandmother - without a male rolemodel - he and his friends were being picked on at school regularly. As chance would have it — this boy on the path to manhood gets connected with an ex martial arts guru who’s on th…

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S3 E29 - The Sniper Mind | David Amerland 1:09:12

3+ y ago1:09:12

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What can snipers teach us about pursuing betterment, weight loss, or health? Author and analyst David Amerland has poured 10,000 hours into mining the powerful tactics utilized by snipers to do superhuman things and making them accessible to us normal humans. Listen in as he and Coach Alex VanHouten discuss his awesome book! David Amerland’s Book |…

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S3 E28 - Take The "Thin Test" | Dr. David Randelstein 56:56

3+ y ago56:56

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So many “weight loss” products in the world are just caloric deficits dressed up as something new. Join coach Alex and Dr. David Rendelstein in a conversation about the REAL obstacles that make REAL weight loss difficult. Our Main Sponsor - The Better Daily Group https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Take The Thin Test Thintech Weight Loss -…

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S3 E27 - The Devils in the Default | 5 Ways To Exorcise Your Health And Fitness In 2021 30:44

3+ y ago30:44

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As 2021 gets underway, Coach Alex get’s real about the MOST important tip/trick in the health and fitness world. The Devil’s In The DEFAULT Our Main Sponsor - The Better Daily Group | Become A Member And Get Rewards Today! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup The TRUFit Series https://definingdadbod.com/trufit This information is meant to b…

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S3 E26 - Hope | A Very Merry Christmas From Defining Dad Bod 8:18

3+ y ago8:18

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A Very Merry Christmas to you and yours! “Hope” By Alex VanHouten (Music - “Who We Want To Be” By Tom Day) Printable PDF https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/8 Join The Better Daily Community for a supported 2021! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signupBy Alex VanHouten

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S3 E25 -15 Ways To Make Yourself HARDER TO KILL 24:49

3+ y ago24:49

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Given the state of the state right now this may be the most important episode we've ever done. Practical, clear, actionable things you can start doing this week. You'll thank us later. #1 - Cardiovascular exercise #2 - Mind your poop #3 - Increase plant biodiversity #4 - Adequate Vitamin D And more! Get the full printable infographic HERE: “15 Ways…

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S3 E24 - Upgrade Your Healthy Holiday With These Pro Tips! 31:12

3+ y ago31:12

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Tis the season to be healthy! Can you really have your health and eat your pumpkin pie too? Why yes. Yes you can. Join Coach Alex VanHouten as he shares his personal Pro Tips for maintaining - and even improving - health through the holiday months! Join our new virtual community HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup This information is…

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S3 E23 - What 18,000 People Can Teach Us About Exercising For Weight Loss 17:01

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As a health coach with real people daily for almost 14 years, you learn things that research hasn’t quite parsed out yet. One of these things is that some types of cardiovascular exercise seemed to help clients lose fat faster than others…even aside from caloric expenditure. I never knew why, but my clients that made a regular habit of running, wal…

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S3 E22 - An Important Message From Coach Alex VanHouten 11:37

3+ y ago11:37

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Coach Alex has a special announcement for the listeners of Defining Dad Bod! Join our new virtual community HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Register for the #Faithful40 HERE: https://definingdadbod.com/faithful40By Alex VanHouten

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S3 E21 - Science Says | 5 Steps to Improving Your Digestion 40:43

3+ y ago40:43

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Your digestive tract will process more than 20 TONS of food matter in your lifetime. It’s a real drag if that process is painful or dysfunctional! Let’s dive into simple and powerful ways to improve your digestion! Find the infographic HERE: definingdadbod.com/blog/171 On Probiotics: definingdadbod.com/blog/154 Join the inner circle: definingdadbod…

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S3 E20 - When Roles Collide | Gabriel VanHouten 45:09

3+ y ago45:09

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Gabriel has been getting in trouble at school for talking and not keeping his hands to himself. Just before bed, I brought a white board in his room and we walked through a difficult talk together. Sometimes the roles in our life collide that require us to prioritize who we want to be and how we manifest in the world. From the mouth of babes… Episo…

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S3 E19 - Successful Body Transformation | Getting "Tighter" Not "Lighter" 1:22:32

3+ y ago1:22:32

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Dr. Nick Sotelo from The Upgraded Life joins me to share his 16 week transformation journey being coached by a coach. From “Dad Bod” to “Fitover40” 4 months with consistency from support and guidance, Nick and coach Alex highlight obstacles and wins that will help you navigate your own path to betterment — in mind and body! Episode Website defining…

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S3 E18 - Becoming A Better Fat Burner w/ My 5-yr-Old | Steps, Sugar, Water, And Fiber 48:05

3+ y ago48:05

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Gabriel helped me make sense of the insulin step of our hormone pyramid. Science and 5 yr. olds make a GREAT combination! Original Article At The Episode Webiste: definingdadbod.com/blog/168 Join the inner circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Get coaching help! definingdadbod.com/shop Support the show definingdadbod.com/donate…

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S3 E17 - Evolving Your Inner Caveman | Dr. John Schinnerer 54:06

3+ y ago54:06

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How’s your self transformation journey going? Are there people in your life holding you back? How do you deal with that well? Let's explore the issue with Dr. John Schinnerer from the Evolved Caveman to get insight into how we might martial our relationships to work with us rather than against us! About Dr. John Schinnerer Dr. John Schinnerer coach…

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S3 E16 - Supplement Minimalism (Throwback) 27:45

3+ y ago27:45

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What brand of supplements is best? Continuing our series on supplements means revisiting the roots of Defining Dad Bod - 3 years ago in Episode 8! In this remastered episode let's talk about supplement minimalism and how to recognize quality supplements! Episode website - definingdadbod.com/blog/166 Supplements - definingdadbod.com/supplements Exam…

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S3 E15 - Becoming The Father You Never Had | Alex VanHouten Interviewed "On Wisdom And Grit" 1:01:37

3+ y ago1:01:37

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Hey there, Coach Alex here. This show is a bit more personal than most. Corey Huddleston from Wisdom And Grit recently interviewed me in front of his online community in front of thousands of men to explore the answer to this, VERY IMPORTANT question: “When does a boy become a man?” I was raised as the oldest of 4 in a single parent home below the …

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S3 E14 - What Are You Actually Waiting For? 22:48

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So you’re not doing what you know you need be doing. And you know it. What’s it going to take for you to get serious? I asked my social media community. The answers will surprise and resonate… Turns out many are waiting—but don’t have to be. More Defining Dad Bod! EPISODE WEBSITE definingdadbod.com/blog/164 JOIN THE COMMUNITY! definingdadbod.com/in…

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S3 E13 - Sunshine In A Pill? | What You Need To Know About Getting Vitamin D 35:30

4y ago35:30

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What if there was one key ingredient in a healthy metabolism? What if it was dirt cheap - or in many cases - FREE? What if we told you that studies show up to 80% of folks aren’t getting enough of it —despite it being mostly FREE? In this episode, Health Coach Alex VanHouten covers the science and practical application of Vitamin D in your life wit…

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S3 E12 - The Truth About "Healthy Mandates" | Dr. Ben Tapper 58:22

4y ago58:22

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Coach Alex VanHouten caught up with Dr. Ben Tapper after his powerful comments on mask mandates in front of the Omaha City Council went viral in a video shared across the world. Join us we talk about the future of our individual freedoms with regard to health and fitness and what we can actually do to be well for ourselves. Dr. Ben Tapper is in pri…

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S3 E11 - Enhancing Your Brand With Health And Fitness | Andy Storch 1:12:27

4y ago1:12:27

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Andy Storch is a passionate father, husband, brand consultant, and talent development specialist who is on a quest to become the best he can be in every respect. In this conversation Coach Alex and Andy dive into how health and fitness affects our personal and professional “brands”, staying healthy during our first “COIVD + FLU” season, AND we take…

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S3 E10 - Improving Mental Health During Covid 19 37:04

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Due to the unprecedented rise in mental health issues resulting from COVID19, it's time to revisit the MIND-BLOWING science regarding Exercise and Depression! Check out the NEW shop! definingdadbod.com/shopBy Alex VanHouten

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S3 E9 - How Magnesium Supplementation Could Change Your Life 31:42

4y ago31:42

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Join Coach Alex VanHouten as he walks through the research and his experience with recommending magnesium for a host of benefits! Lowered blood pressure - improved blood oxygenation - greater flexibility - and optimal blood sugar regulation These are just a few of the amazing benefits found with magnesium supplementation! Let’s dive in together! Th…

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S3 E8 - Going Back To School With Coach Matt Johnson 1:00:05

4y ago1:00:05

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When I meet people who are putting out light and life in the social media world, I get excited. They are hard to come by and worth knowing. Coach Matt Johnson is someone I've appreciated for awhile and with our kiddos going back to school in such an uncertain climate, I thought it was time to hear some thoughts from someone with "boots on the groun…

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S3 E7 - Take Fish Or Eat It? Smart Supplementing With Omega 3s 30:50

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Fish oil was a key component of the human diet for hundreds of thousands of years. Here we will talk about what role the Omega 3s EPA and DHA play in the formation of healthy cells, mediating inflammation, and promoting appropriate tissue function! The only question isn’t whether you should be getting them in your diet - but HOW is best for you! Le…

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S3 E6 - The 5 Pillars Of Digestive Health | Dr. Adrian Chavez 1:13:56

4y ago1:13:56

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This one’s personal. In February, my nutrition world was rocked when I experience my first “Flare Up” with Ulcerative Colitis. This IBD is often comorbid with Ehlers Danlos - unbeknownst to me - and was beginning to rear its ugly head in my digestive tract. Awesome. More on that saga here Writhing in pain at 2am for the 3rd night in a row, I found …

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S3 E5 - Building The Ultimate HOME GYM! 28:05

4y ago28:05

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With the COVID19 fitness advent and trend, gyms have not recovered. AND workout equipment seems WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD! How do we prioritize our home gym purchases in a way that gets us the biggest bang for our buck? Let’s discuss the equipment that Coach Alex believes are MUST-HAVES in the pursuit of betterment for you and yours. And let’s defin…

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S3 E4 - Should You Take A Probiotic? 34:48

4y ago34:48

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Part 3 of the supplement series responds to the question - Should I take a probiotic? We’ll dive into the basics of your microbiome, what we can and can’t say about probiotics, what RESEARCH has to say about the most effective probiotic strain we know of, AND what Coach Alex recommends to aid the effectiveness of your probiotic! Get excited! Mentio…

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S3 E3 - Why Aren't YOU Taking Creatine? 31:14

4y ago31:14

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Part 2 of the our supplement series - CREATINE Creatine is one of my favorite supplements for a number of reasons. It’s amazingly well-studied, safe and effective for most people, and is a crucial part of every metabolic pathway in the body! In this episode of Defining Dad Bod we’ll look at the studied effects from increased muscle growth to reduce…

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S3 E2 - Supplements Are Stupid 31:37

4y ago31:37

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Let's be smarter about them! Part 1 of the Defining Dad Bod supplement series - The supplement industry is a multimillion-dollar industry that both poorly regulated and convoluted. Today we dive into the pertinent mindset and understanding necessary to get a handle on the supplements we will cover in this series so that we can truly understand both…

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S3 E1 - 9 Exciting Things To Expect in Season 3 of Defining Dad Bod 24:07

4y ago24:07

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This season will be our best yet! Powerful things coming your way! More Gabriel More Series' And -- sponsored TRANSFORMATIONS?? TRUFIT Mastermind definingdadbod.com/trufit Save $25 on The JUMPSTART definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart (Checkout code: INSTAJULY2020) Support Defining Dad Bod definingdadbod.com/donate Join The Inner Circle! definingdadbo…

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