Best Fitnesstraining Podcasts (2025)

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5 Ways to Test Your Grip Strength (and why it matters to your health) 13:41

8 days ago13:41

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Whether you're opening a jar or lifting your dumbbells, your grip strength is integral to your ability to do just about everything with your hands. Weakened grip strength is linked to risks for things like falls, fractures, prolonged recovery from illness, cognitive decline and more. Today I'm giving you 5 ways you can test your grip strength so yo…

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EMDR Therapy and Mental Health Support with Susie Morgan, LMFT, BCETS 48:27

29 days ago48:27

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EMDR stands for "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing." It is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method that helps people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms, and directly treats the way memory is stored in the brain. It is shown to be a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addic…

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PERI + POST Menopause Testing and Treatment Options with Dr. Jill Carnahan 55:17

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about a year ago55:17

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Looking for relief from symptoms in perimenopause or postmenopause? I sat down with Dr. Jill Carnahan (who is my functional medicine doctor), and talked to her about the specific tests and treatment options she uses for women in the different menopause stages. We also share resources for online support with hormone balancing (in the US, the UK and …

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Top Nutrition Strategies for Perimenopause and Postmenopause 34:36

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about a year ago34:36

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Join me to learn about the best foods to eat in the menopause years (both perimenopause and postmenopause) so you can support your body from the inside out while your hormones are changing. These strategies will help you hold onto your valuable muscle tissue for better mobility, agility and strength over time. Plus, they’ll help you support a healt…

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The Best Perimenopause Training Tweaks for a Strong, Sculpted Body 36:12

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about a year ago36:12

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Training in perimenopause requires a few simple tweaks to drive great results in our body, and prevent weight gain. As hormone levels change, our body responds differently to the exercise we do which means we sometimes don't see the results we expect even when we put in a big effort. So today I'm sharing the best types of exercise and the best work…

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My Shocking Accident and How My Healthy Habits Saved Me 28:59

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about a year ago28:59

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On my cross country trip coming home for Christmas I had a shocking fall that dislocated my elbow. I was lucky enough to have the strength to get up, drive myself to a hospital and recover well over the following weeks. Falls can be dangerous at any age, and you never know when you're going to need to draw on your reserves. It's always a good time …

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You're the Main Character in 2025! 23:26

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about a year ago23:26

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You are the MAIN CHARACTER of the story that is unfolding in 2025! You've got 12 chapters to write in 12 months. So let's outline the first quarter of our main character's health and fitness plans together today so we can jumpstart your success this year! Grab the free worksheet so you can follow along: bit.ly/2025main In this episode…. ⭐️ How chap…

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How much exercise is too much? 24:20

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about a year ago24:20

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I know you've probably heard me say that over training can really undermine your results. But what does "over training" actually mean for you? Is it okay to combine other exercises with the program you're currently doing? And what about running or pickleball or swimming or other recreational activities you enjoy on top of your regularly scheduled w…

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Protein for Women: Part 2 Plus, How to Use Aminos, BCAA's, Collagen and Creatine 23:34

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about a year ago23:34

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When it comes to supplements, there are so many out there. But how do you know what you need, and what the difference is between protein powder and say, a BCAA? And do we all need to be taking collagen? Plus there's a lot of buzz about creatine for women right now...is it merited? We're diving into all of this in more in the second installment of m…

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Protein for Women: Part 1 Plus Tips for Using and Choosing Protein Powders 32:31

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about a year ago32:31

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Why is protein so important for us as women? The reasons go well beyond our body composition goals. Today I’m talking all things protein, including why we need it, how much we need, and how those needs change over time. Plus, I’m covering protein powder and some different ways you can use it - from timing around your workouts to cooking with it. An…

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Why "Healthy Eating" Can Look So Many Different Ways 30:08

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about a year ago30:08

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Is there a "perfect diet?" I don't think so. One of the challenges many of us face on our health journey is wading through the conflicting and confusing messages about "eating healthy." It's hard to navigate and it's hard to know if what you're doing is supporting your goals or hindering them. I think different things work for different people at d…

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5 Essential Recovery Tips if You Get Sick or Injured 27:53

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about a year ago27:53

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If you've ever gotten injured or been recovering from an illness wondering when you could start training again, today's conversation is for you! After recently getting COVID and suffering a lengthy recovery period, I had time to ponder - and put into practice - the very advice I so often give. Not only will you learn how to get better more quickly,…

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5 things I'm doing at 47 to Avoid Regret at 87 27:07

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about a year ago27:07

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No matter what your current age or stage of life, I'm sure you'd like the actions you're taking to be impactful - both for your current state of health, but also for setting yourself up down the road. Because we want to be able to look back in 10 years and thank the person we are today for setting us up so well with a strong body, healthy joints, g…

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How Walking Supports Your Muscle and Long-Term Fat Loss 27:46

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about a year ago27:46

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How does walking support your fat loss goals, support muscle and bone density and give you so many other health benefits at the same time? And where does that fit in with our cardio, cortisol levels and changing hormones when we get into our 40's and beyond? Today I'm taking a deeper dive into how our resting metabolic rate is influenced by our bod…

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Gut Health and Estrogen Balance 20:08

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about a year ago20:08

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A healthy and diverse gut microbiome helps support the balance of our hormones, a robust immune system and impacts how efficiently we absorb the nutrients in the food we eat. Tune in today for a tour on the ecosystem that makes up your digestive system, how you support better estrogen balance, get better results from your training and be a good ste…

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8 Walking Benefits for Women to Get You Moving 20:14

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about a year ago20:14

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I made walking more a huge priority over the past couple of years and it's helped me in so many ways! I wanted to share some of the inspiring data that shows the tremendous health benefits women get from walking more, which become especially significant in our perimenopause and postmenopausal years. Plus, I'm sharing details on how I've been able t…

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Postmenopause: Training + Nutrition Success Guide 36:42

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about a year ago36:42

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In our postmenopausal years, we have achieved an important milestone as women! Let’s explore the way the inner landscape of our hormones has changed so we’re better equipped to navigate these new waters. I’m sharing my Postmenopause Training Trifecta so after you finish this episode, you’ll be armed with the specific training and nutrition strategi…

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Mastering Perimenopause: 5 Strategies You Need 43:09

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about a year ago43:09

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In perimenopause, the 5-10 year period before our cycle stops entirely (menopause) it might feel like all the things that used to work for you don't work anymore, and your body just isn't responding like it used to. As our estrogen and progesterone levels begin to get off balance and decline, it has a big impact on our recovery, our body temperatur…

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Women's Cycle Training and Nutrition Guide 24:31

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about a year ago24:31

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Training with your cycle - explained! While you’re in the phase of life where you’re having regular periods, you may feel intuitively that you just don’t have as much drive during the days leading up to your period. And you may notice that certain times of the month you are able to absolutely crush your workouts. Following the rhythm of your cycle …

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5 Essential Self Care Tips for Better Muscle and Joint Health 26:25

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about a year ago26:25

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Think about how you are sitting or standing right now - and the posture you are in. Is this a posture you are frequently in? What muscles are activating in this posture? Over time the muscles that work more than others can exert pulling forces across our joints, causing imbalances we're not aware of - and that show up when we're training as well if…

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12 Ways to Improve Your Stress Resilience 30:48

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about a year ago30:48

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What impact is stress actually having on our muscle tissue and our ability to lose body fat? Can a workout be too stressful, or does it actually act as stress relief? And how do our stress hormones interact with hormones like estrogen and insulin? Today I’m diving into the body’s stress response for women in different life stages, key data points t…

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Adaptations and progressions 24:54

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about a year ago24:54

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How do we get past plateaus in our training? If you've ever wondered how to keep progressing on the foundation you've built, or have questions about a specific program or how to tailor your training to your life stage (cycling years, perimenopause or post menopause), this episode is for you. I'm talking you through how your body responds and adapts…

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3 Ways to Get Faster Workout Results in your Cycling Years, in Perimenopause and Post-Menopause 31:02

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about a year ago31:02

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Have you been faithfully working out, but feeling frustrated by how slow your results seem to be? Chances are, you're doing plenty of exercise....but you may be overlooking some key areas of your daily actions that are undermining your efforts! Let's talk about 3 key surrounding actions that will help your workouts pay off big time, and why this is…

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5 Foolproof Motivation Hacks 29:13

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about a year ago29:13

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Do you find it hard to stay on track with your fitness goals or find yourself feeling overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list? Join me today to talk about the 5 key reasons we get burned out, and how you can “all or something” your way forward! In this episode, I’m exploring…. ⭐️ If you’re stuck in a rut, here’s what to do! ⭐️ Identifying burn…

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Fat Loss, Gut Health and Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Stacy Sims 56:19

2 years ago56:19

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Dr. Stacy Sims, renowned author and scientist, educator and leader in the field of women-specific research is back on the podcast to talk about a range of important health topics. Tune in and join us if you’re interested in… How gut health impacts us from a hormone perspective over the course of our lives, Considerations for those with PCOS, Inform…

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Mastering Communication in Tough Situations with Sam Horn 58:13

2 years ago58:13

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Do you ever find yourself thinking back to conversations that you wish could have gone better? Maybe you lost your cool because someone was rude, or you felt uncomfortable and didn't say anything because someone was talking nonstop, or pressuring you. It's easy to find yourself in a challenging situation with someone where you feel like you’re walk…

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The Benefits of Acupuncture with Ashlie Klavon 44:39

2 years ago44:39

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Have you ever wondered how acupuncture works or what's behind the benefits? Today, Dr. Ashlie Klavon, acupuncturist, chiropractor and Chinese medicine practitioner joins me to explain! I've been receiving and seriously interested in this practice for the past couple of years and have noticed tremendous benefits in my ability to manage stress, as we…

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This is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma Naidoo 57:39

2 years ago57:39

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What is the connection between what we eat and how we feel? Join me for a conversation about the connection between our diet and our mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist and author of “This is Your Brain on Food.” Enjoy the show, and get all the resources and lin…

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13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do with Amy Morin 51:32

2 years ago51:32

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Today I’m talking to Amy Morin, renowned psychotherapist and international bestselling author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do,” a book that has been translated into over 40 languages, and gives practical advice to help you train your brain for happiness and success. As a huge fan of her work, I’m delving into some of my favorite lesso…

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The Lab Tests You Need and Hormone Treatment Options with Dr. Jill Carnahan 59:23

2 years ago59:23

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My doctor and friend Dr. Jill Carnahan is back to talk to us about the most important lab tests you should get for your health from a functional medicine doctor's perspective, the aftereffects of COVID on women in peri and post menopause, PLUS, we're talking about the best way to test your hormones to see where your levels are at and the different …

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Understanding Thyroid and Adrenal Health with Dr. Izabella Wentz 49:21

2 years ago49:21

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Join me and Dr. Izabella Wentz, bestselling author, Hashimotos expert, and integrative pharmacist who has a new book out called "The Adrenal Transformation Protocol." Today we're talking about thyroid and adrenal health to give you a deeper understanding of how these work together in the body, and how you can support them. Enjoy the show, and get a…

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The Truth about your Weight 10:55

2 years ago10:55

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Our scale weight is a variable number that doesn't deserve the "weight" people give it when it comes to their decisions about their training or their perception of themselves. Tune in as I go over the truth about your weight, and explain the value in taking a closer look at your body composition so you can frame your actions toward progress in a mo…

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Judgement Free Straight Talk About Your Body with Dr. Jolene Brighten 48:05

2 years ago48:05

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Join me and my guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten for judgement-free straight talk about your body! We're digging into some of the topics in her new book, "Is This Normal" with medically accurate answers to questions you've been dying to know (but were maybe too embarrassed to ask) like your period, hormone concerns as we transition to perimenopause and be…

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Optimize Your Gut Health with Dr. Vincent Pedre 42:27

2 years ago42:27

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Dr. Vincent Pedre, functional MD and gut health expert is back to talk about how keeping your gut healthy with practical tips you can apply right away. He breaks down how the health and function of our gut is related to our energy levels and our mental health, and how disruptions to microbiome impact inflammation levels in the body. Plus we get int…

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Shifting Your Body Composition Holistically with the 4 Pillars of Health 25:52

2 years ago25:52

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Welcome back to The Betty Rocker Show! In today's episode, I'm talking about the the actions we can take to create an optimal state in our bodies for fat loss and muscular strength to occur. Sometimes, people give up too soon on an exercise program thinking "it's not working" because they haven't really given themselves time to build the other impo…

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Hidden Causes of Weight Gain with Dr. Jill Carnahan 45:39

3 years ago45:39

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Join me and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Jill Carnahan as we take a look at some of the root causes of fat gain she sees in her practice that people don’t often expect. Hear who is a good candidate for intermittent fasting (and who isn’t) plus more on hormone health, how to read labs, recommendations for adaptogenic herb use, and more! Enjo…

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Women-Specific Nutrition and Training Strategies w/ Dr. Stacy Sims 58:36

3 years ago58:36

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Dr. Stacy Sims is BACK for an in depth discussion of dietary strategies as they relate to WOMEN specifically, including low carb diets, intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. We’ll be talking about nutrient timing and why it's essential to focus on muscle over fat loss, plus optimal training strategies for women at all ages, including peri an…

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Aligning the Body, Mind, and Movement w/ Aaron Alexander 55:50

3 years ago55:50

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I’m talking today to my good friend Aaron Alexander, a pioneering manual therapist, movement coach and the creator of the Align Method which is a guide to using posture and body alignment to build strength, achieve peak performance, reduce pain, and find a new sense of confidence in yourself. Together we’re unpacking what we can learn from ancestra…

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Becoming a Centered Mama with Amisha Klawonn 52:14

3 years ago52:14

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Today I’m talking to Amisha Klawonn, Embodiment and Sleep Coach, Yoga Therapist, and Integrative Physical Therapist. We’re talking about many of the areas new moms struggle with in trying to do it all, and valuable tools all women can use for becoming more centered and feeling more embodied and peaceful in the midst of a busy life. Amisha applies m…

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Decoding Body Language with Linda Clemons 48:43

3 years ago48:43

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Today I'm talking to body language expert, Linda Clemons and we're going to get into those parts of communication that are non-verbal - all those times we need to draw on our intuition to help us decode what people actually mean. Maybe you'd like to know how to tell if someone is lying or telling the truth. Or maybe you'd like to consciously use yo…

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Man UNCivilized with Traver Boehm 51:00

3 years ago51:00

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Have you been looking for a way to understand and connect more deeply with the men in your life? In today’s episode, I’m talking to Traver Boehm, coach and founder of the Man UNcivilized movement. Drawing upon an eclectic background ranging from professional bodyguarding and Mixed Martial Arts to a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine an…

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How to Heal Emotional Eating with Tricia Nelson 43:18

3 years ago43:18

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Are we all emotional eaters – on different ends of a spectrum? My guest today is Tricia Nelson, an emotional eating expert and the author of the #1 bestselling book, “Heal Your Hunger- 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now.” We’re talking about the difference between food addiction and emotional eating, underlying causes of emotional eating, a…

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The Sleep Doctor is In with Dr. Michael Breus 58:31

3 years ago58:31

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Today I'm talking to Dr. Michael Breus, better known as "America's Sleep Doctor." He and I have had many conversations about the science of sleep, and his useful tips have really helped me get into the best sleep habits of my life. In todays conversation, we're getting into "Chronotypes" which he details in his book, The Power of When and helps exp…

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How to Have a Happy, Healthy Gut with Dr. Vincent Pedre 1:04:01

3 years ago1:04:01

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Today, I’m talking to Dr. Vincent Pedre about healthy, happy guts! Your gut is the gateway to your health. Don’t you think it’s time to be the best ally you can be for your gut? It’s so easy to discount all those little health niggles we feel, but bloating after a meal, inconsistent poops, and any kind of pain down there are all signs that somethin…

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Hormone Balance and All About Essure with Dr. Shawn Tassone 49:41

3 years ago49:41

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Today I'm having a conversation with my pal, Dr. Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD who is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and uses an integrative approach to help his (primarily female) patients. He’s in practice in Austin, TX and is a hormone specialist, author, speaker, highly rated patient advocate, and creator of an integrative hormone…

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Eating and Training with your Cycle (Part 2) with Dr. Stacy Sims 42:37

3 years ago42:37

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In part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims, we're diving into training and nutrition strategies for women leading up to and post-menopause, plus guidance for phasing your training if you're still having a regular cycle - and discussing 2 popular diet strategies - Intermittent fasting and Keto - and if they are effective for active women. Enjo…

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Eating and Training with Your Cycle (Part 1) with Dr. Stacy Sims 44:19

3 years ago44:19

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When it comes to exercise and nutrition, women need different strategies than men in order to take advantage of the unique physiology of the menstrual cycle and the stages of their life cycle due to shifting hormones and how they impact the body. Previous research on fitness and nutrition has largely been focused on male test subjects, leaving wome…

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Testing and Treating Mold with Dr. Jill Carnahan 59:08

3 years ago59:08

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Today I'm talking to Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional medicine practitioner who has been treating me for mold exposure and the cascading symptoms that came alongside that - including weight gain, low energy, hormone disruption and more. Mold can disrupt our body’s natural detox pathways and places a heavier burden on our overall immune capacity. We …

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Catching up on My Life 49:30

4 years ago49:30

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Welcome to the second season of The Betty Rocker Show! Thank you so much for being part of my community of awesome flawsome women who are rocking their health and fitness through their entire life. A lot has happened recently and I want to get you all caught up with this episode. Enjoy the show, and get all the resources and links mentioned in toda…

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Stress Less, Accomplish More with Ziva Meditation's Emily Fletcher 42:16

4 years ago42:16

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by the amazing Emily Fletcher, the founder of Ziva Meditation, and the leading expert in meditation for performance. The Ziva Technique is a powerful combination of mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting designed to help you get better at life and reduce your stress. Stress is the root cause behind so many diseases …

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