Best Michael Ulloa Podcasts (2024)

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Don't Fall Prey to Wellness Industry Bullshit with Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman 47:46

21d ago47:46

47:46

Love fat shaming, coffee enemas, and jade vagina eggs? This episode is not for you! Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman are personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and hosts of the podcast How To: Fitness. They’re on a mission to debunk and throw red flags at all the bullshit you see from *wellness influencers* and other toxic entities in the fitness world.…

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Building Muscle On A Plant Based Diet with Nimai Delgado 52:18

3h ago52:18

52:18

This episode is going to crush every stereotype you’ve ever had about *meathead* bodybuilders. We’ve got goals, we’ve got grit, and we even have some woo-woo shit. Nimai Delgado is a plant-based professional bodybuilder (and so much more). He shares his unique upbringing, which actually led him to be a lacto-vegetarian from birth until he became ve…

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Change Your Personality, Change Everything with Shannon Sauer-Zavala 44:40

7d ago44:40

44:40

Do you have a goal to climb a mountain but... your day to day looks more like watching tv from the couch? Listen, it turns out you can shift your personality to actually become the person who can reach these really awesome high goals we set for ourselves. Shannon Sauer-Zavala is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and she works with people to actuall…

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34 | Q&A: Optimizing Hormones, Supplement Safety, and Set Point Weight Theory 16:42

5d ago16:42

16:42

In this episode we address various questions from listeners in this Q&A episode. We discuss the validity of the 'Set Point Weight Theory', the safety of using supplements, the impact of hormones on fitness, and managing constant hunger. Lastly, we delve into debunking certain fitness myths and providing practical solutions based on individual needs…

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Lessons From The Crappy Childhood Fairy with Anna Runkle 54:53

14d ago54:53

54:53

Did you have a crappy childhood? No, not just that you didn’t get that doll you wanted at the store when you were 5—I’m talking serious stuff. Anna Runkle is the Crappy Childhood Fairy; she shares her story of childhood trauma coming from a commune style home filled with alcohol and hard drugs. She outlines what exactly defines childhood trauma; ph…

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33 | Misconceptions of a Non-Diet Approach With The Nutrition Tea, Shana Spence 36:51

19d ago36:51

36:51

In this episode of the How to: Fitness podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Shana Minei Spence, who you may know as The Nutrition Tea on social media. Shana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Brooklyn, New York. She currently works in public health for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, doing community nutrition les…

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Design Your Life With Intention with Tracy Harris 52:18

28d ago52:18

52:18

Do you have a vision for your life? Are you living it? Tracy Harris was NOT as a new mother; she was struggling with finding herself in her previous role of teaching (even though she previously loved it), leading her to a major lifestyle shift. She’s a podcaster and female entrepreneur, helping ‘mums’ find their hustle. (the good kind of hustle, th…

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To Get Jennifer Aniston's Body do THIS (4 things) 14:25

1M ago14:25

14:25

This is the tell all episode on how YOU can get Jennifer Aniston’s body. Spoiler, it’s actually not the hot tips and secret advice you’re thinking. It’s actually pretty standard, boring, fitness advice. "I drink a lot of water, move my body daily, try to eat whole, fresh foods, and get as much sleep as I can." - Jennifer Aniston, People Magazine WO…

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32 | Should I Trust My Smartwatch? 42:32

1M ago42:32

42:32

In this episode of the How To Fitness Podcast, we delve into smartwatch reliability and usage, with a special focus on whether these popular devices can be trusted for fitness tracking. We cover smartwatch features like step counts, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, and calorie burn estimations, dispelling myths and setting realistic expectati…

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Growing Up In A Doomsday Cult (while Black) with LaNisa Frederick 41:33

1M ago41:33

41:33

Let’s have a light chat about cults with LaNisa Frederick. She’s an award-winning actor, writer, content creator, voiceover artist and black survivor of Doomsday Cult, WorldWide Church of God. Let’s get the lay of the land. What exactly is a cult? You might find isolation, charismatic leaders, financial arrest, and consequences for leaving, but LaN…

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236 Reversing Histamine Intolerance with Dr. Meg Mill 42:18

2M ago42:18

42:18

As someone who is currently diving deep into all things gut health-related, I am really excited to invite Dr. Meg Mill on today’s episode. Dr. Meg is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, author and speaker and you might remember her from episode 195 on Hormones and Headaches. So when she reached out about today’s topic, I was instantly interested. E…

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Back Away From The Booze with Ruari Fairbairns 54:56

2M ago54:56

54:56

Have you ever had a whispering voice in the back of your mind *alcohol is holding you back*? Maybe the amount you consume on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis contributes to your answer. Like, hey, I’m a mom, and I need my one glass of wine at the end of the week. Okay, fair enough, but what if I told you that even that habit shows alcohol is holdi…

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31 | The Physiology & Psychology of Emotional Eating: You’re Not Broken, You’re Human 58:21

2M ago58:21

58:21

This episode is one of our longest and, hopefully, one that can be supportive to many. We dive into a comprehensive discussion on emotional eating, the normal physical and physiological processes that play a role, and the impact of stress on eating habits. 5:30 Different individuals have different stress responses and find their appetite impacted d…

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How Not To Age with Dr. Michael Greger 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

This is one of those moments where I am jumping up and down like a giddy teenager. I got to interview Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. You’ve probably read or heard of his books, How Not to Die and How Not to Diet but today we’re talking about How Not Age. (Ummm, aging is inevitable, right? Maybe …

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235 Ozempic, Wegovy and Understanding Weight Science with Ragen Chastain 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

Today I’m joined by Ragen Chastain - a remarkable speaker, writer, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, and health. With all the talk about Ozempic and Wegovy, I knew we needed to do a deep dive here on the Body Nerd Show Podcast and have an expert to guide us through. And Ragen 100% delivered on both fronts. Whether you're curious …

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Healthy Habits For ADHD Women 42:39

2M ago42:39

42:39

Imagine my surprise when I found my name at the center of a heated discussion on Reddit and it wasn't in the Super Healthy Hot Babes forum. No. It was the ADHD Women forum. What?? My tips for a healthy habit loop sat at the top of a thread, and the responses? Women in tears, angry, and ready to throw fists. Listen, I think they had every reason to …

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30 | Q&A from Spain with Michael and Kate 33:56

2M ago33:56

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In this episode of 'How to Fitness Podcast,' Michael and I share a rare in-person discussion from Valencia, Spain. We delve into our current travels, touch on Michael’s missed Ironman event, and discuss the significance of adjusting fitness goals and business strategies based on personal life changes. The episode transitions into a Q&A, tackling qu…

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When To Bail On Your Goals 18:41

2M ago18:41

18:41

Hey you…healthy hot listener. Before you start blushing and looking over your shoulder… Yes I’m talking to you. *cue the John Hughes movie background music* But really, our goals our a desired identity. And its less about doing and more about becoming. Time to step into that new identity and embrace the feeling that we’re after. Because, after all,…

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29 | Do We Really Need to Exercise? 46:33

3M ago46:33

46:33

In today’s episode we explore the question of ‘do we need to exercise?’. We take a deep dive into the extent to which we can control our own health outcomes. Does exercise really benefit health? What is the minimal effective dose? Can we hack our genetics to improve our health markers? Also within this episode we take a look at the 10,000 step goal…

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28 | The Transformation of Food Labels: Helpful to Harmful? 53:33

3M ago53:33

53:33

In today's episode of the 'How to: Fitness' podcast, we take a deep dive into food labels. We delve into how nutrition labels evolved from primarily addressing food safety and illness prevention to focusing on health and calorie content, we examine how calorie information has expanded from packaged foods to being included in restaurant menus, and w…

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27 | Fact Checking 5 Fear Mongered Foods 31:59

4M ago31:59

31:59

In this episode of the 'How to Fitness Podcast', we bust common myths about food and products. We tackle misinformation about aspartame, oatmeal, Himalayan sea salt, seed oils, and sunscreen (not a food, we know!). From debunking aspartame's carcinogenic risks to clarifying the benefits of Himalayan sea salt, we advocate for knowledge and critical …

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234 You Don’t Need to Lose Weight to Get Out of Pain 15:58

4M ago15:58

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Would it surprise you to know that you don’t need to lose weight to get out of pain? I frequently get messages that include something along the lines of “I know I need to lose weight but…” which breaks my heart because I believe that life without pain is possible for everyone - no matter what your body looks like or feels like right now. We’ve been…

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26 | Does What We Eat Affect Our Mental Health? 45:21

4M ago45:21

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How does what we eat influence our mental health? In today's episode of the 'How to: Fitness' podcast, we take a deep dive into the relationship between diet and mental health. We discuss and studies and evidence to support the impact of different foods and diet patterns, such as Mediterranean and Japanese diets, on cognitive function and psycholog…

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233 Osteoporosis and Building Stronger Bones with Sarah Court 40:08

4M ago40:08

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More than 50 million people in the U.S. live with osteoporosis, a bone disease that leads to a decrease in the structure and strength of bone. But what if I told you that the best way to rebuild bone strength doesn’t require any pharmaceuticals? Because it might surprise you to know that osteopenia isn't the same as osteoporosis. But should we be t…

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25 | Family "Fat Talk:" The Dire Impact of Family Body Talk 45:25

4M ago45:25

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In this episode of How To: Fitness we are discussing the impact of diet talk and “Fat Talk” received by our families and how that may have shaped our eating behaviors and relationships with foods. We discuss the role parents and siblings play in self-image, body dissatisfaction, and unsupportive dietary habits. We talk about how to foster a better …

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232 Why I (still) Don’t Drink Coffee 21:19

5M ago21:19

21:19

Do you drink coffee? When I posted the video "Why I Quit Caffeine (and you should too!!)" on YouTube in 2017, I quickly realized just how passionate folks are about their coffee rituals. Fast forward to 2024 - and I still don't drink coffee. Not a drop. Not even in ice cream! But I'm not entirely anti-caffeine. I do, however, still have a cup of te…

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24 | Q&A: Carb Cycling, Burning Calories, and Exercising with Age 14:04

5M ago14:04

14:04

Today’s episode is a quick-fire Q&A answering questions from listeners. We discuss carb cycling, whether you should workout when tired, calorie tracking, and more. 0:45 Is carb cycling necessary? 2:07 Is it okay to still do a workout if I am tired? (i.e. didn’t sleep well/enough) 4:07 If I burn off 250 calories exercising, can I eat back 250 calori…

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Goal: Lessons from One Year of Podcasting and Ten Years of Business 36:50

5M ago36:50

36:50

Cue the kazoo and maybe some celebratory fireworks. Season 2 is coming to an end. Can you believe we’ve been at this for nearly a year? And seriously, dry your eyes because season 3 is just around the corner (Helloooo Spring 2024). But before I go, I am gonna spill the tea on how I ended up spending 10 years in business with Fit Feels Good, a miles…

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231 Debunking Fitness Myths with Michael Ulloa 40:52

5M ago40:52

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The internet is filled with fitness myths that promise quick fixes and magical solutions. From the carnivore diet to the “best exercise to make shredded abs!” - there’s a lot of 💩 out there. So when UK-based Michael Ulloa (@michaelulloapt) came through my feed calling out lies on the internet - I knew I wanted to be friends and have him on the show…

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Goal: Declutter Your Digital Life with Amanda Jefferson 49:11

5M ago49:11

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*minimize tab, close tab, close tab…* Ahh, there you are. Sorry, I couldn’t see you through all the chaos that is my computer desktop. Maybe Amanda can help me with that? In fact, if anyone can, it's definitely her. Trained by Marie Kondo herself, Amanda Jefferson is a KonMari Consultant helping people with her company, Indigo Organizing, declutter…

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23 | The Myth of Cycle Syncing & Becoming Our Own Experts on Menstruation with Dr. Alyssa Olenick 58:06

5M ago58:06

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick, an expert in exercise physiology. Dr. Alyssa delves into her research on sex differences and metabolic response to exercise and shares her knowledge on menstrual cycle importance and its impact on training and nutrition. Alyssa also addresses misconceptions about 'cycle syncing' and offer…

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Goal: Make No Regret Decisions With Shannon Lee Simmons 51:35

6M ago51:35

51:35

Mo’ money more problems; no money more problems. We all have a relationship with money; we spend money, owe money, save money, throw big piles of money in your bathtub, and swim in it? (sounds like a thousand paper cuts to me). Whatever your deal is with money, Shannon Lee Simmons, founder of the New School of Finance has the secrets figured out. S…

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230 Back Pain Recovery (without Surgery!) 25:38

6M ago25:38

25:38

Unlock the secrets to a pain-free life - recent research reveals that retraining your brain is the key to saying goodbye to chronic back pain without surgery. But is life without pain possible? Even if you have an x-ray or MRI that says the only fix is surgical? Here's a revelation: MRI studies on people without back pain consistently reveal a sign…

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Goal: Get the Passion Back In A Long Term Relationship with Dr. Cheryl Fraser 1:02:29

6M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Okay, lovely listeners, let’s do a little exercise. [And no, I'm not asking you to break a sweat in this episode.] Close your eyes and think back to when you and your partner were first together. It was all giggles and romance and constant romps in the bedroom, am I right? Keep ‘em closed…What does it look like today? Have you entered Marriage Inc.…

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22 | Goopified Wellness: When the Pursuit of "Wellness" Creates Barriers to Health 39:26

6M ago39:26

39:26

This episode has been a long time coming for us. Today we not only want to talk about problematic wellness brands and the treatments and products they promote, but the barriers they create around wellness and how that negatively impacts our personal pursuit of health. 2:00 We talk through our thoughts on Goop as a wellness brand and how it has made…

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Grit: Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson 50:30

6M ago50:30

50:30

Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson is in the house!! Susan is my dear friend, and she brings her inspiring story AND some explanation around her philosophy around food with Bright Line Eating. [Admittedly, her program could not be more different than mine if she tried, and for good reason.] Bright Line Eating is just what it sounds like—a big, fat, glaring,…

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229 Building Sustainable Strength with Allison Tenney 47:25

6M ago47:25

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If you’re ready to get started with weights or redefine your relationship with strength training — today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by the incredible Allison Tenney (@allisontenney). As a former D1 Athlete and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Allison totally gets the “a…

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Woo Woo Shit: The Top Health Trends of 2023 27:53

6M ago27:53

27:53

Happy New Year! Let's talk about health trends. They’re bullshit. Bye, see ya next week! Okay seriously… I did take a Google dive into what was spun by the media as super duper important to your health this past year and found some interesting things. Mushrooms [we’re talking powders, capsules, and teas with benefits ranging from nutritional additi…

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21 | The "Anti-Aging" Craze: When the Secret to Youth Isn't Actually A Secret 59:07

6M ago59:07

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Today we’re talking about the overwhelming amount of anti-aging messaging we receive and what actually contributes to our health and longevity. We’re talking about “anti-aging” products and treatments, the lengths we go to to look younger, and the frequency with which we overlook factors that actually contribute to aging healthfully. 3:55 We’re con…

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Grit: Hormones, Hashimotos and Adrenal Fatigue Dr. Sadaf Jeelani 43:26

7M ago43:26

43:26

“Hey hormones!! What the hell is going on?” Dr. Sadaf Jeelani drops the truth about hormones and diseases and what’s causing weight retention. Dr. Jeelani explains that you either have a disease process or…you don’t. Some common ones can be Hyperthyroidism or PCOS, and less common but more extreme, Cushings. [Make sure you listen so you can get all…

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228 How Collagen Powder Works 18:52

7M ago18:52

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Are you curious about collagen powder and whether it lives up to the hype? In this week’s episode of the Body Nerd Show, we’re diving deep into the world of collagen, including exploring what it is, the various types, and most importantly the science behind collagen supplementation. How much should you take if you want to reduce joint pain? Or redu…

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Goals: What Everyone Is Doing Wrong When They Set Their Yearly Goals 19:33

7M ago19:33

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New year = must set weight loss goals….right? Wrong. Look, you don’t have to wait until the ball drops, the clock strikes 12 and it’s officially 2024. The new year doesn't mean all those goals are instantly more acheivable. If you set goals this past year and haven’t achieved them. I’m telling you, your goal setting SUCKS. The truth is you can’t ju…

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Woo Woo Shit: Being Totes Psychic (and Way Happier) With Reverend Meg 1:03:44

7M ago1:03:44

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Reverend Meg and her guides join the pod in this episode to explain the woo behind being psychic and happy. At the core of our talk is the classic story—think victim, villain, and hero—complete with an ego takeover that's basically us being "pretty apes" on autopilot thanks to our ancient fight or flight vibes. We also talk triggers…unfortunately m…

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227 How Graston, Tissue Scraping, and IATSM Works 21:12

7M ago21:12

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Has your physical therapist or chiropractor used a stainless steel tool to work on your persistent knots? If so, you've experienced Graston therapy. The Graston Technique is a type of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IATSM), which research has shown to be effective in improving range of motion and reducing pain. Personally, I've never …

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Grit: Women Who Dressed Like Men To Do Shit They Weren't Supposed To Do With Tracy Dawson 44:25

7M ago44:25

44:25

Sugar, spice, and everything nice—that's what girls are made of? Tracy Dawson’s book, Let Me Be Frank (awesome title, am I right?)...pieces together history from the lives of women who dressed up like men to pursue their hopes, dreams, goals, and general badassery. We hear about Hannah Snell, who went off to war as a man to find her philandering hu…

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Grit: Surviving a Destructive Marriage With Leslie Vernick 44:58

7M ago44:58

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Turns out you actually don’t have to suffer for Jesus. Leslie Vernick is the author of many books, including the best selling, The Emotionally Destructive Relationship, which has stayed at the top of the list in the pastoral counseling genre for quite some time. Today she joins me with a message for many, especially those of faith: God does not hat…

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226 Can Blue Light Blocker Glasses Prevent Migraines? 12:19

8M ago12:19

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Can blue light blocking glasses help prevent migraines? For many people who suffer from migraines, sensitivity to light (aka photophobia) is a debilitating piece of the migraine experience. To answer this question, we have to understand a little bit more about how your eyes work, the role blue light plays, and the nerdiest of nerdy cells in your ey…

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Goal: Stay Fit Over the Holiday Season 22:34

8M ago22:34

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This might come as a surprise, but the holiday season does not equal being swallowed by a vortex of cheese and chocolate only to be spit out in the new year feeling like junk in uncomfortable pants. You can actually make the conscious choice to emerge feeling like the god or goddess that you are AND still enjoy your holiday. [keep listening, I’m no…

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Grit: How to Overcome Challenges at Home (And Not Lose Yourself in the Process) With Dayna Abraham 55:40

8M ago55:40

55:40

“You probably think this meltdown is about you, don’t you, don’t youuuu.” *sings to the tune of You’re So Vain by Carly Simon* Have you been there with chaos in your family… feeling like a failure as a parent, like you must be doing something wrong? Dayna Abraham is a best selling author who has totally helped me Calm the Chaos, the title of her la…

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225 Using Mouth Tape for Better Breathing 17:27

8M ago17:27

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Have you ever heard of "mouth taping"? Wondering if it's the real deal? Does it actually work? As a Body Nerd Show listener, you might remember previous episodes I’ve done on breathing, including episode 140 with renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown. Now, as much as I love sharing only what I've personally tried and tested, let's give credit t…

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