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Our weekly Optimal Health Community Zoom Meetings happen on Monday nights starting at 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 6 PM MT | 5 PM PT (30 MIN). These weekly webinars break down the MacroHabits of Healthy Body/Mind and show you how to infuse the MicroHabits of Health to create LifeLong Transformation. They also clarify how to get the best results by leveraging all 4 of the components and the full offering of OPTAVIA! HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE? See login details and recordings here https://bit.ly/optimal-h ...
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This our weekly webinar for all Independent OPTAVIA Coaches. This webinar inspires, motivates and keeps you current with events and activities at OPTAVIA. We are live every Monday at 8:00 PM ET at this link: https://zoom.us/j/768210227 or take us with you by subscribing to our weekly podcast. Enjoy!
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Listen to the OPTAVIA® Client Support Call and learn how to create a life of Optimal Health by following the 5&1 plan as shared by our Health Care Professionals.
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Join hosts Tracy Elizabeth and Nicole Heller on Fuel For Thought, the empowering podcast designed to help women unleash a healthier lifestyle. With their expert insights and unwavering dedication, Tracy and Nicole delve into the challenges faced by women in achieving optimal health and provide actionable strategies to overcome them. From debunking myths about nutrition to exploring the latest fitness trends, they leave no stone unturned in their quest to fuel your body, mind, and soul. Each ...
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The podcast that says that life is too damn short to spend your time and attention worrying about your food choices. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!), as we explore the world of nutrition with a special focus on cultivating a healthy and peaceful relationship with food.
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Join Benjamin Brown, co-founder and head nutrition coach of BSL Nutrition as he chops it up with the worlds leading experts in all things nutrition, fitness, strength training, and lifestyle so that you can learn how to implement the most practical and realistic ways to immediately make a positive change in your life. No crazy restriction, no diet dogma, just tried and true methodolgy that has helped thousands of people lose weight, gain muscle, improve their energy and live healthier lifest ...
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Multi level marketing companies are predatory and up to no good. Emma Rose brings you life updates from their post-MLM experience and talks about multi-level marketing in society. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antimlmpod/support
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The nutrition and wellness worlds can churn out so much misinformation that can, ironically, make us less healthy; encouraging disordered thoughts and habits around food. Aggressive Salad, hosted by dietitian Abby Langer, separates nutrition fact from fiction, examining the latest nutrition trends and holds them up against the science...All served with a generous side of spicy humor while calling out the people and companies that use confusion, half-truths and fearmongering to peddle product ...
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Are you ready to unlock your Millionaire Mindset? Learn what it really takes to experience MASSIVE GROWTH in your faith, family, and finances with author, speaker, and entrepreneur Doug Wood on the "Doug Unplugged" podcast Through his multi-million dollar coaching business, Doug has helped over 300,000 improve their lives. Now he's bringing all of that experience straight to your headphones. Doug goes totally RAW, AUTHENTIC, and UNPLUGGED so you can learn what it really takes to grow everywh ...
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Welcome to Wellness Myths; the podcast where we take a hard look at nutrition and the wellness industry through a no BS lens. Emily and Vanessa are a couple of Registered Dietitians (RDs) who are former college roommates turned business partners. Emily brings her Intuitive Eating, anti-diet perspective while Vanessa lends her expertise in all things hormone health. Let the ladies of Wellness Myths dig into the research for you! Listen in as they talk to each other and various experts who que ...
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Bringing a little sunshine into your day with optimism and insight for your real life! www.jumbledsunshine.com #MotivationMonday #TechTuesday #WellnessWednesday #ThankfulThursday #FamilyFriday #StrategySaturday #SacredSunday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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258_Q&A: Your Exercise Mindset, Why I'm Not a Fan of Optavia, and Other Diets That Are Keeping You Stuck
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Welcome back to another episode of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. As always, I'm your host, Ben Brown. And in this Q&A episode, I'll answer some of your most pressing questions about nutrition, fitness, and fat loss. First, I'm discussing how to shift your mindset from viewing exercise as a chore to embracing it as a privilege. This is a gam…
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8/26/24 - Celebrating Healthy Families for Labor Day
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Host: Jan Paxman, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: Celebrating Healthy Families for Labor Day
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Week 1 (Kickoff) - Recorded live on 8/17/24. Hosted by Dan & Megan Valentine. Featuring Doug Wood, Kelly Chichak, Tiffany Howard, Stephanie Woodard, Kristen Glass & Margaret Healey.
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The COMPOUND EFFECT of CONSISTENCY!! Hosted by Dan & Megan Valentine! Featuring Johanna Repke, Tim Roller, Dale Morrill, Annie Balman, Stephanie Whitaker and Josh McDermott!
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N4M Best Of: Can You Hack Your Metabolism?
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This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 11/01/2023 Jen and Matt are on summer break drinking Mai Tais on the beach. Or wait, no, I think we said we're floating around on the International Space Station. We're losing the thread at this point! In reality we're working hard on future episodes and seeing clients. New main feed episodes ret…
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257_Q&A: Underrated Fat Loss Exercises, How Important Are Rest Periods, and What to Do When Motivation Is Low
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Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, where I answer some of your most pressing questions about nutrition, fitness, and fat loss. Today I'll be breaking down the best type of activity for fat loss, how much exercise you should really be doing, whether time between sets actually makes a difference, and perhaps the m…
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Host: Jen Brown, Global Director TOPICS: Back to Structure
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Dan Valentine shares about the most powerful force in the Universe… BELIEF!! Special Guest appearance on Kristen Glass’ Accelerate Call.
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Harnessing Daily Rituals: Self-Care Tips, Social Media Detox, and Self-Worth Affirmations
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What if five minutes could change your life? Discover the empowering strategies from Jamie Kern Lima's book "Worthy" that can transform your well-being in just 30 days. We explore the significance of dedicating five non-negotiable minutes daily to self-care activities like meditation, reading, or simply sitting quietly. Learn how this consistent ro…
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256_Q&A: Are You Lifting Heavy Enough, Can You Lose Fat & Gain Muscle at the same time, and Are Your "Bad Genetics" Really Holding You Back?
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Welcome back to another episode of The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm Ben Brown, head coach and owner here at Body Systems and I'm excited to welcome you to this Q&A episode. In today's episode, we are going to talk about whether you're using the right weight for a given exercise and how to know how much weight you should be using. We're goi…
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Jordan Rubin & His Biblical Diets [TEASER]
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What a rollercoaster! To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals
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8/12/24 - Becoming a Dominant Force - The 3 causes of Resistance
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Host: Russ McCann, Laurie Dufresne & Dave Blanchard, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: Becoming a Dominant Force - The 3 causes of Resistance
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Embracing Self-Worth: Daily Affirmations, Personal Growth, and the Power of Community
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Imagine waking up every morning and affirming to yourself, "I am worthy." This episode is all about exploring the transformative power of self-worth and how it impacts our daily lives and community interactions. We've packed this conversation with rich discussions on the importance of nurturing environments, both for ourselves and our children, and…
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N4M Best Of: Plant Panic!! (Anti-Nutrients & Seeds Oils)
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This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 7/26/2023 Jen and Matt are on summer break drinking Mai Tais on the beach. Or wait, no, I think we said we're floating around on the International Space Station. We're losing the thread at this point! In reality we're working hard on future episodes and seeing clients. New main feed episodes retu…
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255_How to Train and Eat for Muscle Gain vs. Fat Loss
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How do I get more toned without becoming too bulky? What's better, heavier weights or higher reps? Can you split up your workouts and still get the same benefits? How do we differentiate between weight loss and fat loss, and how does muscle factor into that equation? I answer all of these questions in this week's Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition …
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8/5/24 - Making Healthy Habits 2nd Nature
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Host: Dr. Mike & Amy Mills, Presidential Directors TOPICS: Making Healthy Habits 2nd Nature
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Finishing Strong: Empowering Health Journeys, Overcoming Challenges, and Embracing Self-Worth
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Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping your diet? We get it. In this empowering episode of "View for Thought," Tracy Elizabeth and Nicole Heller share their personal experiences with the challenges and triumphs of finishing a health journey. From the initial blind faith needed to start with Optivia to the critical importanc…
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254_Behind the Scenes: An Insiders Perspective of Nutrition and Fat Loss with Kristina Brown
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All too often, clients join our Smart Nutrition Coaching Program having spent years taking care of everyone else but themselves, only to realize that the person they see in the mirror is no longer a reflection of who they want to be. This exact scenario played out with my wife, Kristina. A former collegiate athlete and all-around hard-charging indi…
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Host: Amber Smithson, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: Vision for Where We Are Going
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Ever had one of those mornings where everything that could go wrong, does? We've been there too, and in this heartfelt episode, we share our rough morning tales while emphasizing the transformative power of transparency and authenticity. We dive deep into the concept of "surrender" and discuss why building a solid foundation—whether through relatio…
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This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 11/15/2023 Jen and Matt are on summer break drinking Mai Tais on the beach. Or wait, no, I think we said we're floating around on the International Space Station. We're losing the thread at this point! In reality we're working hard on future episodes and seeing clients. New main feed episodes ret…
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If it sounds too good to be true... It probably is. In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I call bullshit on all the crap being spewed over social media on how to lose weight without having to make any sacrifices. Without giving up alcohol. Without tracking your food. Without meal prepping or meal planning. Without giving up j…
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Host: Meg Johnson, Greg Rex and Dr. JC Doornick, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: The Foundations of our Program
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BOOK REVIEW "The Mountain Is You" by Brianna Wiest: Overcoming Comparison and Finding Empowerment
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Have you ever felt stuck comparing yourself to others, only to realize it’s holding you back? Join us as we explore this profound struggle in our latest episode of Fuel for Thought. I'm Tracy Elizabeth, joined by Nicole Heller, and today we dissect the powerful book "The Mountain Is You" by Brianna Wiest. We unpack a thought-provoking quote and ref…
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Do ya’ll remember Wheat Belly?! To hear the rest of the episode head on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals
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252_Busting Fitness Myths: What You Think You Need Vs. What You Actually Need
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In today's special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I'll discuss some of the common practices that people think that they should be doing, but actually are probably hindering their success, whether you can still lose weight while drinking alcohol and eating junk food, if you need to stretch before I work out, and whether or not …
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7/15/24 - Hydration Hacks: Stay refreshed & Revitalized for Maximum Results
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Host: Liz Jensen & Shantelle Flake, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: Hydration Hacks: Stay refreshed & Revitalized for Maximum Results
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What if you could confidently say "no" to societal expectations and start living for yourself? Join Nicole Heller and Tracy Elizabeth in an enlightening conversation on Smooth for Thought as they recount their personal journeys from being lifelong people-pleasers to prioritizing their own needs and desires. Through heartfelt anecdotes and moments o…
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N4M Best Of: Nutrition on Social Media (Navigating the Chaos)
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This is a re-release of an episode originally shared 09/20/2023 Jen and Matt are on summer break drinking Mai Tais on the beach. Or wait, no, I think we said we're floating around on the International Space Station. We're losing the thread at this point! In reality we're working hard on future episodes and seeing clients. New main feed episodes ret…
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251_The 10 Commandments of Fat Loss Over 40
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Things change as we get older. We start to accumulate more belly fat. We have a harder time losing weight. We have a harder time recovering from our workouts. We experience more stress and frankly have more responsibilities. We have more excuses as to why it becomes harder to eat healthier and exercise. We feel like we just don't have enough time t…
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Host: Russ McCann & Dave Blanchard, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: Become a Dominant Force!
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Defending Boundaries with Humor: Navigating Unwanted Explicit Photos in Modern Dating
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What if you could put an end to the awkward and often invasive experience of receiving unsolicited explicit photos? In our latest episode, Tracy Elizabeth and Nicole Heller tackle the bizarre and disrespectful trend of men sending pictures of their genitals, regardless of age or relationship status. Nicole, with 20 years of marriage under her belt,…
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250_You Become Who You Surround Yourself With
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As the adage goes, you are the sum of the five people that you surround yourself with. And when it comes to your health and fitness, this rings especially true. In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I explain why the people you spend the most time with, and the environment you put yourself in, will dictate your weight loss suc…
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Host: Dody Jordahl, Global Director TOPICS: Declare Your Independence
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Space, the final frontier! Have you ever wondered how the nutrition needs of an astronaut change when they enter space? Or whether or not Matt Damon really could survive on potatoes grown in Martian soil? How about making cricket bread and cultured meat in space? Well join us, two Registered Dietitians and NASA Nutritionist Dr. Scott M. Smith as we…
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249_How to Navigate Nutrition When Traveling
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In today's episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, I’m excited to share insights from my family’s recent trip to Europe and some travel nutrition strategies that were incredibly helpful during our vacation. If you’re traveling this summer and want to enjoy all the foods, drinks, and fun without completely derailing your weight loss progres…
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6/24/24 - 6/24/24 Optimal Health Time Recording Host: Amber Lia & Rachel Richards, Presidential Directors TOPICS: Health is a Journey, Not a Destination
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Host: Amber Lia & Rachel Richards, Presidential Directors TOPICS: Health is a Journey, Not a Destination
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248_Q&A: High Protein Bars, Shakes, & Snacks - Yay or Nay?
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Welcome to a special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show where I answer questions submitted by our community members. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. In today's podcast, we'll discuss what's better, protein bars or protein shakes, my opinion on high-protein desserts, junk foods, and sn…
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6/17/24 - Hero Health Day: Honoring our Father's & Men
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Host: DJ Marx & Bob Gaffney, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: Hero Health Day: Honoring our Father's & Men
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Diet foods have been around in some shape or form for well over a hundred years. Whether they are low-calorie, low-fat, low-carb, or claim to possess some type of magical fat-burning property, diet foods are staple of diet culture. But just how have diet foods changed throughout the decades? And how exactly might they impact our relationship with f…
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247_Q&A: The Truth About Effective Strength Training, Essential Exercises, and Debunking Popular Workouts
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Welcome to a special Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show where I answer questions submitted by our community members. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. In today's podcast, we're discussing whether strength training exercises need to be fancy to be effective, if there are essential exerci…
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6/10/24 - Becoming the Dominant Force in Your Life: The games we play in our minds
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Host: Laurie Dufresne & Dave Blanchard, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: Become a Dominant Force: The games we play in our minds
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246_How to Change Your Identity with Amber Brueseke of Biceps After Babies
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What happens when you have your fitness game dialed in but aren’t seeing the changes you were hoping for? What if you feel like you’re eating healthy but still stagnant with your physique and weight loss goals? What type of training and dieting strategies actually work for long-term success? In today's episode, I catch up with Amber Brueseke, a wif…
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6/3/24 - Boost Your Metabolism: Why We Fuel Our Body Every 3 Hours
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Host: Claire Stowell & Patty Glick, Integrated Presidential Director TOPICS: Boost Your Metabolism: Why We Fuel Our Body Every 3 Hours
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Week 4 - Senior Coach Challenge 2024
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The Grand Finale Episode!! Featuring 5 Minutes of FIRE!🔥 Hosted by Dan & Megan Valentine! Featuring Josh McDermott, Allie McCabe, Kristen Glass, Jen Farino, Debi & Andy Auch-Moedy, Allie Mazzapica, Bekah Tinter, Doug & Thea Wood and Tasha Radford.
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Week 3 - Senior Coach Challenge 2024
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Hosted by Dan Valentine & Melissa Tarlton. Featuring Kristen Glass, Jacy Richardson, Andrew & Anna McGuire, & LIVE HOT SEAT Coaching with Doug & Thea Wood!
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Week 2 - Senior Coach Challenge 2024
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Hosted by Dan Valentine & Tiffany Howard! Featuring Tasha Radford, Caterina Reid, Jouleen Dering, Kevin Boyd, Gina Echols, Allie McCabe, Marka Sue Rogers, and Andrew & Anna McGuire.
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Habits Made Simple to Help You Thrive Through Summer
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Welcome back to the Doug and Thea Unplugged podcast! Today, Doug and Thea reveal the shocking reason they started their own school, Valor Global Online, seven years ago. After returning from an enriching trip to Israel, their kids' school criticized them for not completing homework and falling asleep in class. This pivotal moment led Doug and Thea …
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Personalized Nutrition Part 3: Zoe and Metabolic Response Testing
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In the final installment of this three-part series we’re digging into the world of metabolic response testing. Currently, there seems to be increasing emphasis on the importance of understanding your unique response to macronutrients, especially carbs and fat. Companies like Zoe are encouraging everyone to wear continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) wh…
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