Covering topics of specific interest to parents and caregivers of adults who have Down syndrome.
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The show for men who are sick of their own sh*t and ready to make a change for better mental health. Zach Tucker and Jeremy Grater have been on a never-ending quest for knowledge about physical, emotional, and mental health. They've tried everything from questionable diets to questionable therapy techniques, and now they're here to share their misadventures with you. After years of hosting this wild ride of a show, they've managed to snag interviews with some big shots in the health and well ...
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Black Girl Blueprint was founded on the belief that Black girls have long been the ones to set the trends and transform the culture in a way that only we can. To put it simply: our podcast is devoted to showcasing raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic Gen Z Black girl perspectives. Our bi-weekly episodes will center the voices and celebrate the accomplishments of young Black women who have made their own impact on and within the culture. | Follow us on Instagram: @blackgirlblueprint | Lauren: @l ...
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Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl, the co-host of "Everybody In," experiences autism. But this podcast isn't really about that, exactly. This podcast is about conversations and connections. It's about how we are the same, and how we're different. For each episode, Mackenzie and her co-host Andrea Moore interview a different guest. Some of their guests experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, also known as I/DD, and some don't. They talk about friendship, family, adulthood, and -- when i ...
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How to Choose Happiness When Life Gets Tough
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Ever felt stuck in a funk and wished you could just "get over it"? We all face tough times, but learning to navigate them can be the difference between sinking and swimming in life's choppy waters. In this episode, you'll discover practical strategies for building mental resilience, learn how tackling voluntary challenges prepares you for life's cu…
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How to Overcome Stigma and Get Help for Depression
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Have you ever wondered how it feels to flip a switch and instantly cure severe depression? Depression affects millions, often silently destroying lives due to stigma and misunderstanding. In this episode, discover a groundbreaking treatment that offers hope, learn why societal attitudes toward mental illness are deadly, and gain practical insights …
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Are you constantly glued to your phone, missing out on life's precious moments? Many of us struggle with an unhealthy relationship with our devices, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and decreased productivity. In this episode we're joined by Jennie Ketcham Crooks, licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist, and author of 'LOOK UP:…
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How to Manage Stress When Everything Goes Wrong
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Ever feel like you're about to snap over life's little annoyances? In this episode, we dive into the struggle of keeping cool when it seems like the world is out to get you. From inconsiderate beachgoers to parade-ruining parents, we explore how these everyday frustrations can pile up and push us to the edge. But don't worry, we're not just here to…
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Prioritizing Self-Care: Filling Up Your Tank
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Summary In this conversation, Jeremy and Zach discuss their recent struggles with their mental and physical health and the extreme measures they are taking to reset and improve. Zach is currently doing a three-day water fast to flush out his system and reset his habits. He also explores vagus nerve stimulation techniques to calm himself down. Jerem…
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How to Face Your Insecurities Head-On, with Matt Gilhooly
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Are you tired of hiding behind hoodies and battling self-doubt? In this eye-opening episode of The Fit Mess podcast, fellow podcaster Matt Gilhooly opens up about his lifelong struggle with body shame and his current journey through grief. Discover how vulnerability can be a powerful tool for healing and connection. You'll gain insights on developi…
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How To Feel Better About Getting Older And Confront The Fear Of The Unknown
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Ever feel like time is speeding up and life is moving faster and faster toward the finish line? If you're grappling with the realization that you're not as young as you used to be, join the club! This episode dives into the emotional rollercoaster of aging, from aching joints to teenage mood swings, and everything in between. You'll gain a fresh pe…
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How to Make Time for Emotional Processing When Life Feels Too Busy
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We're thrilled to announce that our podcast has been ranked #2 on Feedspot's '5 Best Self Improvement Podcasts For Young Adults' list! Thank you to our listeners for your continued support, and to Feedspot for this acknowledgment. We're more motivated than ever to keep bringing you valuable content to support your personal development journey. -- E…
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How To Listen To Your Body Instead Of Diet Rules
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In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss the challenges of navigating conflicting information and beliefs, particularly in the areas of personal choices such as diet and lifestyle. They explore the idea of finding balance and being open-minded to different perspectives. The conversation touches on topics such as self-acceptance, the influence of ma…
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Nick Bracks, son of a well-known politician, opens up about his struggles with mental health and the pressure of living in the shadow of his father's success. He shares how his shyness and underlying mental health conditions were brought to the surface after a car crash that nearly killed him. Nick emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and ope…
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Why Sometimes You Need To Just Say Fuck It
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Ever feel like the pressure to constantly improve is suffocating? This podcast episode explores letting go and giving yourself a well-deserved break. We're all guilty of pushing ourselves too hard, causing burnout and stagnation. This episode resonates with anyone needing permission to take a breather and come back refreshed. Tune in to this hilari…
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How To Feel The Effects Of Grounding While You Sleep
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What if you could sleep better, feel less chronic pain and reduce stress just by changing your sheets? Many modern ailments, including chronic inflammation, poor sleep, and persistent pain, could potentially be alleviated by reconnecting with the Earth's natural electrical charge through a practice known as grounding or earthing. These practices pr…
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What You Can Learn From Your Fitness Failures And How To Overcome Them
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Have you ever pushed yourself too hard at the gym, only to end up injured and derailing your progress? This episode explores the importance of finding balance between challenging yourself and respecting your body's limits. It offers valuable insights for anyone striving to make progress in their fitness journey while avoiding setbacks caused by ove…
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How To Find Your Motivation After Losing Momentum
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Have you ever struggled to maintain healthy habits or fallen off track despite knowing what you should be doing? Many of us find it challenging to stick to positive routines like exercising, eating well, and managing stress, even when we understand the benefits. This episode explores the human side of that struggle and offers practical insights for…
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How To Make Friends As An Adult, With Megan Devito
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Have you ever felt alone and struggled to make new friends as an adult? Making friends gets tougher after school and college when we no longer have that built-in social circle. This can lead to loneliness, especially for those working remotely or who have moved to a new area. In this episode you'll... Understand why adult friendships are challengin…
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How Running Can Help You Overcome Depression, with Dr. J.M. Thompson
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Have you ever felt trapped in the darkness of depression, unable to escape the torture of your own mind? Many individuals struggle with mental health challenges, seeking relief from the overwhelming emotions and thoughts that consume them. This episode offers a powerful perspective on how engaging in physical activities like running can pave the wa…
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State of the Culture: The Role of Black Artists and Media
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Season 5, Episode 1: Long time, no see! In this episode, we're returning to our cultural critic roots for a conversation around Black media, the role of art as a powerful social and political tool, and our expectations of people with platforms in Black music and film to authentically represent Blackness in their work. From Shonda Rhimes and Quinta …
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How To Find Purpose And Meaning When You Get A Little Lost, With Charlynne Boddie
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Are you struggling to find your true purpose in life and feeling lost or unfulfilled? Many people, especially men, find themselves feeling disconnected from their deeper sense of purpose and meaning, often focusing solely on external markers of success like careers and material possessions. This episode explores practical strategies to identify you…
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How To Truly Be Grateful For All That You Have Without Facing A Near Death Experience, With Tony Berardo
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What if you could live in a constant state of gratitude and present awareness, instead of being stuck in the worries and regrets of the past or future? In this episode, Tony Berardo discusses his journey of personal growth and self-improvement. He emphasizes the importance of being self-aware and constantly striving to be better every day. He share…
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How To Start Drinking Alcohol Again After Years Of Sobriety And Abstinence
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Have you ever felt like your beliefs and habits around health and wellness were holding you back from truly enjoying life? Many of us struggle to find the right balance between discipline and indulgence when it comes to our well-being. This episode explores how questioning long-held beliefs can open up new possibilities for a happier, more fulfilli…
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How Blue Light Impacts Your Sleep, Health, and Mood, With Dr. Martin Moore-Ede
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Summary Have you ever wondered why you feel so groggy and tired after spending hours scrolling on your phone or laptop at night? The blue light emitted from our electronic devices and LED lights is disrupting our natural circadian rhythms, leading to sleep issues, increased disease risks, and other adverse health effects. This episode explores prac…
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How to Find Purpose Through Surrender, with Kute Blackson
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Summary: Have you ever felt trapped, struggling to break free from the patterns and beliefs that hold you back? In this insightful conversation, transformational teacher Kute Blackson offers a fresh perspective on the power of surrender – a practice that can unlock your true potential and help you live a more purposeful life. You'll gain a deeper u…
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How To Get Back On Track When Your Routine Gets Screwed Up
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Have you ever struggled to stick to your health and fitness goals when life gets chaotic? We all face times when our normal healthy routines get disrupted – by vacations, holidays, work demands or other life events. Often this leads to frustration, guilt and even depression when we “fall off the wagon”. In this episode you’ll learn tangible strateg…
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Not Feeling Motivated? That's Because Your Purpose Sucks (But We Can Fix That)
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Feeling stuck and unmotivated to make positive changes in your life? Learn how to build sustainable momentum instead of relying on fleeting motivation. Without the right mindset and approach, it’s easy to get derailed when trying to form new habits and achieve your goals. Our guest host, Joe Villegas shares simple frameworks for establishing routin…
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How to Conquer Chronic Illness Without Shitting Your Pants
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Summary: In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss Zach's prolonged illness and his decision to finally take antibiotics. Zach explains his reservations about antibiotics, including the potential for antibiotic resistance and the negative impact on the gut microbiome. He also shares his struggles with being unable to pursue his usual activities and …
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How to Stop Feeling Anxious, Overwhelmed, and Burned Out
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Summary Do you feel overwhelmed and extremely stressed at your job, desperately gasping for air at the end of each chaotic workday? If so, you can benefit from learning research-backed tools to establish healthier work habits, take back control of your schedule, and give your mind and body the breaks they desperately need. In this episode, we share…
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How To Overcome Past Conditioning and Believe In Your Potential, with Jared Ganem
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Summary Many men struggle with finding their true purpose and living up to their full potential due to past trauma, limiting beliefs, and unhealthy conditioning. Jared Ganem hit rock bottom after his dream of becoming a pro wrestler was crushed, sending him into a downward spiral of unhealthy relationships, and deep debt. Jared shares his incredibl…
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How to Change Your Entire Life by Changing 5% of Your Day
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Summary In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and how making small changes can have a significant impact on one's life. They emphasize the power of changing just 5% of your day and how it can lead to positive transformations. They also highlight the value of finding one hour each day to dedicate to self-…
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The Full Body Workout You Can Do At Home In Just 20 Minutes, with Bruce Smith
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Summary Have you ever longed for that blissful feeling of gliding across a misty lake at dawn, immersed in nature’s peace? Like many, you may lack the hardcore dedication real rowing demands yet crave the full-body joy and mental clarity it unlocks for devotees. Today US National Team rowing coach, Bruce Smith shares his innovative solution for cas…
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Try This Journaling Method To Prove You Are Who You Say You Are
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Summary Are you tired of trying to hype yourself up with affirmations but still feeling self-doubt creep back in? Struggling to believe you can actually become the person you want to be? Jeremy explains how to bridge the confidence gap by accumulating proof of progress through a simple journaling method. Listeners will understand how to track tiny …
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How To Stop Believing the Lies You Tell Yourself, with Andrea Vallely
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Summary Are you struggling to tap into real happiness and instead find temporary relief in unhealthy habits? Many of us cope with negative emotions in damaging ways, but true happiness already lies within us. In this episode, you'll learn to stop chasing external quick fixes, take responsibility for your experience, and unlock sustainable inner pea…
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How to Take the First Step Back into Healthy Habits
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Summary Are you struggling to get back into a workout routine after falling off track over the holidays? Many people lose motivation and discipline around health goals during busy holiday seasons. This can negatively impact both physical fitness and mental wellbeing. In this episode, you'll hear Zach and Jeremy openly discuss their own struggles to…
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How to Stop Worrying About Your Goals So You Can Make Real Progress
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Have you ever chased rapid transformation only to burn out and give up just days later? Our tendency to seek drastic overnight changes sets us up for disappointment and failure. Sustainable growth comes from daily incremental improvements over time. Learn a simple mindset shift that makes positive change enjoyable and attainable. Discover how to tu…
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How To Finally Start Achieving Your Health Goals with Joe Villegas
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to get in shape and don't know where to start? Many people struggle to build sustainable exercise habits and nutrition plans that lead to transformational results. This episode will provide you with a practical framework for lifestyle change, insights on the mindset shifts required for fitness goals, and tangible…
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How to Unlock Your Creative Potential By Stealing Like An Artist, with Austin Kleon
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Do you wish you were more creative but feel like you just don't have that natural talent? This common belief holds many people back from developing valuable creative skills over time. In this podcast episode, author Austin Kleon shares why creativity is a learnable skill available to anyone willing to put in consistent practice. You'll understand w…
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How To Read More Books And Apply The Lessons You Learn, With Nick Hutchison
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Struggling to make reading a daily priority or apply what you've read? The fix could be simpler than you think for those constantly acquiring new knowledge but failing to implement it. In this episode, Nick Hutchison, Founder of BookThinkers, discusses the importance of reading and how it can condense decades of lived experience into days. This con…
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How To Overcome Failure and Find Real Success, with James Fell
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In this episode, bestselling author James Fell discusses his career journey from writing self-help and fitness books to unexpectedly finding viral success posting profanity-filled daily historical facts on social media during the pandemic, which led to a popular Substack newsletter which eventually turned into the book, On This Day In History, Shit…
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How to Overcome Depression And Find True Happiness, with Dannie De Novo
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Depression is a common and often debilitating mental health condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It can cause a range of symptoms, including persistent sadness, low energy, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and a loss of interest in once enjoyable activities. Sound familiar? In …
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Finding Calm in the Holiday Chaos: 5 Stress Relief Hacks for the Most Wonderful Time of Year
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Does the pressure to shop perfectly, party nonstop, stay cheerful, and produce picture-perfect holidays leave you drained and stressed? You're not alone! This week on The Fit Mess podcast, Zach and Jeremy share their best tactics for maintaining sanity amidst seasonal chaos. Tune in to hear them offer reasonable, realistic solutions to minimize hol…
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How to Rewire Your Brain to Stop Craving Junk Food Dopamine Hits, with Dr. Glenn Livingston
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Subscribe: 5 Things to Manage Your Mental Health - Our Newsletter! In this conversation with psychologist Glenn Livingston, he shares how cravings can actually be a sign of a healthy brain rather than a sickness. He provides practical strategies for defeating cravings through specific food rules, redirecting fantasy about junk foods, and focusing o…
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How To Relax Your Nervous System and Reduce Anxiety Through Better Sleep with Dr. Peter Martone
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*Join the 5 Day Change Your Life Challenge with Jeremy's personal trainer Joe Villegas! Learn more here: https://www.resultswithjoe.com/ In this episode, leading chiropractor Dr. Peter Martone shares his expertise on improving sleep for better health. He explains common mistakes people make with their sleep posture, like side sleeping, and how thes…
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226. How to Find Your Passion at Any Age with Brian Ondrako
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Do you have goals you want to accomplish that you have been putting off? Sometimes, you need to just get started. How do you do that? Well, we decided to ask Just Get Started podcast host, Brian Ondrako. Today, we speak to Brian about how he helps inspire people on the cusp of getting started on their path toward happiness. According to Brian, happ…
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225. How to Transform Your Subconscious Programming with Breathwork and Meditative Practices with Carson Finkle
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The power of the mind and breath is so potent, that when tapped into, it can change your entire world for the better. Your heart and mind speak to each other, and we can change the way they communicate by releasing trauma stored in our subconscious and body, by using mindfulness techniques and breathwork. Breathwork has been life-changing for our h…
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224. Open Your Ears: Disney VP Lee Cockerell Shares How to Defeat Anxiety
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Former Disney executive Lee Cockerell shares how he struggled with anxiety and depression later in life, despite professional success. He emphasizes the importance of sleep, diet, and exercise for mental health. Lee also discusses the need for vulnerability and work-life balance, even as a leader. He offers advice on prioritizing self-care, family,…
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223. How To Break An Internet and Phone Addiction
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In this episode, Jeremy openly discusses his personal struggles with internet and phone addiction, including constantly checking his devices for validation from likes and comments. He covers recognizing the signs of unhealthy technology dependence, like anxiety when disconnected and neglecting real-life responsibilities. The episode provides tips f…
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222. Man Enough to Embrace Our Emotions - Justin Baldoni Discusses Creating New Masculine Ideals
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This week we talk with actor and author Justin Baldoni about his new book Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity. We discuss the origins of limiting masculine stereotypes, the generational trauma around suppressing emotions that men inherit, and why embracing vulnerability is true strength. Justin shares his personal journey questioning the man box …
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221. How To Find The Motivation To Lose Weight And Transform Your Health, with David Specht
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Today, we're joined by inspirational weight loss success story David Specht. This former 300lb+ man, now dedicated health coach, is here to teach us everything he knows about the journey to better health. If you thought losing 100+ pounds was impossible, you're not alone - David once felt defeated and stuck in his obesity. However, through discipli…
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220. Feeling Anxious About the Future? This Nostalgia Exercise Could Help You Find Gratitude
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If you've struggled with childhood trauma, you know how it can haunt you into adulthood. The memories and unhealthy patterns of coping can lead to anxiety, depression, and feelings of being stuck. You may feel like you can't escape the pain of your past. In this vulnerable episode of The Fit Mess podcast, Jeremy and Zach share stories of overcoming…
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Tough Love: Hard Truths and Conversations
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Season 4, Episode 12: The hardest conversations are typically the ones most worth having. We need to confront the hard stuff to grow, but it can be difficult to navigate how to do so productively and compassionately. In this episode, we’ll be talking about some of the hardest conversations that we’ve had to have with friends, partners, parents, and…
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219. How the Mind-Body Connection Can Help Heal Chronic Pain
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If you’ve been living with chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. The constant discomfort and limitations on your daily life can lead to frustration, depression, and a sense of hopelessness. You may feel like you’ve tried every treatment and solution, but nothing provides lasting relief. In this episode of The Fit Mess podcast, Jeremy s…
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