Best Brianna Battles Podcasts (2024)

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Balancing Training and Recovery for Postpartum Athletes with Brianna Battles 58:25

23d ago58:25

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Do you ever wonder how pregnancy and postpartum affect a woman's body or how to safely exercise during and after pregnancy? Maybe you're a former athlete facing the daunting task of redefining your fitness goals postpartum, or you're struggling with the idea of taking the necessary time to recover after childbirth. In this episode, we are discussin…

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Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Gavin McHale: Insights for Mindset Shifts in Fitness and Life 58:46

1d ago58:46

58:46

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk, or maybe you find yourself sabotaging your own progress despite your best intentions? In this episode, I'm joined with business performance coach Gavin McHale as he shares insights from his journey from near-professional sports to empowering others in overcoming their mental barri…

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354 | What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? 17:57

3d ago17:57

17:57

Have you heard of Blood Flow Restriction? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the researcher who developed the method of Blood Flow Restriction training, their story of innovation and the science behind its effects on the body. Diving into its clinical implications associated with sarcopenia, cardiovascular complications, muscle growth and pain perception…

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156: How to Make an Income and a Difference with the P&PA Certification ft. Four Successful P&PA Coaches 39:13

8d ago39:13

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Today I chat with four of our very successful P&PA Coaches on how they have found unique ways to make an income with their Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification. The impact, opportunities, and options are endless with the P&PA Cert. Listen to the stories of these coaches and see what ideas spark for you and your business and what the P&P…

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Tackling Misinformation and Setting Realistic Goals with Cosmetic Procedures with Rachel Walker, MD 58:01

9d ago58:01

58:01

Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder if plastic surgery could be the answer to achieving your ideal body image? Maybe you've been tempted by the promises of cosmetic procedures you've seen splashed across social media, but you're confused about what's truly achievable and safe? In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest to cut through the …

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353 | The Fundamental Pillars of Holistic Health with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Mahboubeh 43:27

10d ago43:27

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Diving into the pillars and levers of holistic health, Dr. Mahboubeh described why it is important to focus practice on holistic health and how you can begin to create the best environment to allow healing to occur. Then, she speaks about treating the body systemically and holistically, defining her phrase, "We are not what we eat but how we live."…

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155: Behind the Scenes of What Training and Pregnancy Has Actually Been Like with Annie Thorisdottir 55:16

16d ago55:16

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Annie Thorisdottir is BACK on the Practice Brave Podcast! The last time we were here, we talked about her postpartum experience with her first baby. Now, she gives us behind-the-scenes information on how her second pregnancy is, how her previous birth has impacted her, how her training is going, and her hopes and ideals for the future. Annie is the…

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Getting Real about Plastic Surgery 31:02

16d ago31:02

31:02

Do you ever wonder about the realities of plastic surgery and how it meshes with a fitness-focused lifestyle? Maybe you've struggled with the idea of cosmetic procedures, wondering if they're just for people who don't want to put in the hard work of maintaining their health and physique. **News flash - it isn't** In this episode, I discuss the deci…

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352 | Scapular Winging? What can you do! 23:05

17d ago23:05

23:05

Seen or been told your shoulder blade is in a funky position during exercise? Perhaps popping out a little bit? Heard that scapular winging will cause pain inadvertently? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom have your back as they explore all things scapular and debunk the common myths surrounding scapular winging. Tune into how scapular winging occurs, how you can…

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154: Sporty Beth on Her Pregnancy, Being a Content Creator, and Navigating Mental Health Challenges 47:05

23d ago47:05

47:05

Today, Bethany Robinson, or as many of you know her, Sporty Beth, joins me as we dig deep into her history with fitness, her ED, life as a content creator, and now navigating her pregnancy. Her pregnancy has been a difficult experience so far with intense morning sickness and she is finding ways to work through each of her challenges. Through it al…

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351 | The 4 Pillars to Improve Foot Health and Preventing Pain with Functional Podiatrist, Dr. Emily Splichal 51:44

25d ago51:44

51:44

Stretching and strengthening may not be enough for Foot Health. Dr. Emily Splichal⁠⁠⁠ dives into the missing piece: sensory awareness! Describing the 4 pillars of foot health, she provides insight into the importance of sensory input through the feet, potential causes of neuropathy, and tools you can use to gain awareness in the feet. With a simple…

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153: 5 Considerations When Preparing for Birth with Midwife Elena 1:02:03

1M ago1:02:03

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Today, Midwife and P&PA Coach Elena joins me as we discuss all things birth. So often we hear “fit pregnancy = perfect birth”, but in Elena’s experience, this is not always the case. So how do we prepare? Elena shares 5 considerations pregnant athletes should have for preparing for birth. Some of them might surprise you! Elena is based in England a…

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350 | What Exercises Help to Improve Posture? 18:15

1M ago18:15

18:15

Your one-stop shop to addressing your posture! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into all things posture and how you can change your movement game to address your posture. Tapping into mobility, strength through range, and core control, they hone in on their best tips! Let's dive in! Jen Health Discount: Try something different. If you’ve been told to “stay …

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152: Olympian Emily Muskett’s Weightlifting Career, Experience at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, and Transition Into Motherhood 58:14

1M ago58:14

58:14

In this episode, Olympian Emily Muskett joins me as we delve into her inspiring weightlifting career. Despite setbacks and the disappointment of not being chosen for the Olympics initially, she persevered, eventually making it to the global stage in Toyko for the 2020 Summer Olympics. After retiring from professional weightlifting, she transitioned…

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Hidden Calorie Traps and How to Outsmart Them for Effective Weight Loss 27:19

1M ago27:19

27:19

This episode was inspired by a conversation I overheard at the gym - are you ready? Do you stick to a strict diet and wonder why the scale isn't moving? Maybe you're frustrated by the lack of progress in your weight loss journey, even though you feel you're doing everything right. In this episode, I'm getting real AF with you about the common traps…

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349 | Fitness Changes & Considerations During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Brianna Battles 46:42

1M ago46:42

46:42

Itching to exercise post-partum but have been told to wait? Or, wanting to exercise as a beginner and pregnant? We dive into how Brianna found passion in helping new mothers post-partum and through pregnancy with their fitness journeys. We dive into whether exercise is harmful during oreganacy and post-partum, post-partum expectations related to re…

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348 | Should You Do Cool Downs? What is the Best Technique? 13:54

2M ago13:54

13:54

Do you cool-down? At times, cool-downs feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specificity, they explain the importance of strategically cooling down the body to prepare the body for optimal recovery, addressing how to appropriately use breath and movement after exe…

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151: Kate Lyman Opens Up About How She Had Navigated Birth Trauma and Birth Injury as a Fitness Professional 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

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Today I chatted with Kate Lyman, owner of KL Nutrition, P&PA Coach, and new mom. Kate gave birth one year ago and experienced the unexpected at her home birth as she pushed for 9 hours straight. As a result of her baby’s position, she underwent a severe tear and later realized she had a Pelvic Organ Prolapse. She has been working hard to overcome a…

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The Influence That Parents Have On A Child's Relationship With Food, Their Bodies, And Obesity 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

Do you ever look at your family's health patterns and wonder how much is written in your genes and how much is drawn by lifestyle choices? Maybe you've noticed the similarity in weight issues across generations and questioned if it's more than just shared DNA. In this episode, I'm diving into genetics and the environment when it comes to being over…

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347 | Fevers, Eczema and Poop with Naturopathic Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Elana Roumell 52:22

2M ago52:22

52:22

Struggling to navigate your kid's fever, eczema, or poop concerns? “If you’re putting that steroid cream on, that is just a bandaid.” We have Dr Elana Roumell, a doctor and naturopath specializing in paediatric, to address when to conventional and herbal medicine for fevers, specifically Tyenol and Ibuprofen, and her top herbal medicine recommendat…

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150: The Story of Angela Lee Pucci, Six Time MMA World Champion and Founder of Fightstory 53:49

2M ago53:49

53:49

Today, I am honored to have Angela Lee Pucci join me as she shares her story of becoming a world champion MMA fighter, a first-time mom, and ultimately creating her nonprofit organization, Fightstory. Angela has always been in the combat sports world and knew that it’s what she wanted to do from an early age. She pursued it and was successful as a …

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My Unfiltered Take on Bodybuilding's Harsh Truths 30:06

2M ago30:06

30:06

Inspiration for today's episode came from this quote - "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change." - Sheryl Sandberg Do you ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of bodybuilding competitions? Maybe you've heard whispers of the extreme measures athletes take to maintain those chiseled ph…

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346 | Should You Be Doing Warm Ups? What's Effective? What's Not? 25:17

2M ago25:17

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Do you warm-up? At times, warm-ups feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specificity, they explain the importance of strategically warming up the body to prepare for the upcoming movement, how to appropriately activate the body before exercise sessions, whether st…

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149: How to Approach the CrossFit Open as a Pregnant or Postpartum Athlete with Juliann Balley 58:23

2M ago58:23

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Today I’m joined by one of the members of the P&PA Team, Juliann Balley, as we discuss approaching the CrossFit Open as a pregnant or postpartum athlete. Juliann has participated in the Open while pregnant and postpartum through the years and shares her perspective as a recreational athlete, P&PA Coach, and CrossFit Level 1. Ultimately, it comes do…

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345 | Female Nutrition and Training from Puberty to Menopause 51:03

2M ago51:03

51:03

#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training as a female? Lost a period? Struggling to figure out nutrition and exercise around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives deep into hormones, nutritional, and training considerations during the menstruating phase of life, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Dr. Stacy explai…

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The Myth of Healthy 39:05

2M ago39:05

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Are you obsessing over every morsel you put on your plate, caught up in the whirlwind of "healthy eating" do's and don'ts? It's a f*cking minefield out there, with every corner of the internet shouting about the next superfood or dietary villain. But here's the thing – could this intense focus on eating "perfectly" be doing more harm than good? In …

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344 | Mobility During the Trimesters of Pregnancy 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

In this episode, we delve into essential exercises and tips tailored to each trimester of pregnancy to support optimal mobility, stability, and overall well-being for expectant mothers. In the first trimester, we empower you with the hallmarks of mobility, as well as the importance of breathwork with pelvic floor awareness. In the second trimester,…

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148: A Chat with Physical Therapist and Online Educator and Business Owner Doc Jen: The Inner Workings, Becoming a Mom, and Advocating Pelvic Health 50:20

3M ago50:20

50:20

Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT joins me today as we delve into the inner workings of her online education and business, her passion for advocating pelvic health, the challenges and triumphs encountered while navigating pregnancy and postpartum, and her gratitude for feeling strong and how it benefited her life. Find Doc Jen on Instagram at @docjenfitness…

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343 | Let us Re-Introduce Ourselves 48:17

3M ago48:17

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Welcome to our re-introduction. We're diving into where it all started, describing DocJen and Dr. Dom's paths to physical therapy and how they met! With fun facts, they expand beyond the initial dates and how their relationship flourished. Speaking into the impact of COVID, they hone in on how they navigated their business and how they paved the pa…

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147: Overcoming Challenges, Fitness, and Motherhood with Hannah Bower 51:47

3M ago51:47

51:47

Buckle up - it’s going to get vulnerable. Hannah Bower, a lifelong athlete, and mom of 2, joins me and shares her story of overcoming challenges through her athleticism, a trauma in her personal life, a major car crash, becoming a mother, and more. Hannah is an example of resilience as she faced her trauma head-on with therapy and finding ways to h…

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3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Fitness Journey 26:52

3M ago26:52

26:52

Today's episode is a little bit different because I'm going down memory lane. I turned 40 in January - and before you think I'm not excited about it, let me tell you.... I AM excited about it! I'm ready to make the best of it, and what better way to start than talking about things I wish I knew when I started my fitness journey 26 years ago? This e…

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342 | Does Electrical Stimulation for Pain Help? A Look Into TENs Units 17:45

3M ago17:45

17:45

Have you tried TENs? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. They dive into how it affects the body to reduce pain in the short-term, potential contraindications, and critically analyze the research that has been done on TENs. Finally, they discuss its use during labour and how it can facilitate pain management tem…

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5 Top Outsourcing Strategies for Balance and Success 31:07

3M ago31:07

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Do you find yourself overwhelmed with household chores, struggling to balance work, family, and personal time? Maybe you're feeling the weight of trying to do it all and be everything to everyone. In this episode, I'm sharing the transformative power of outsourcing and its impact on my personal and professional life. This episode is for you if you'…

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146: 2 Time UFC Champion and New Mom Carla Esparza on Her Impressive History as a Fighter and Entering Motherhood 48:39

3M ago48:39

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Today I chat with Carla Esparza, a pioneer female fighter in the MMA world and 2 time UFC champion, about her history as a fighter and how it's shifted as she's entered motherhood in the past year. We chat about what training looked like during pregnancy and her current plan to postpartum. Above all, Carla exemplifies the meaning of athletic maturi…

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341 | The Power of Breathwork to Release Stress, Relieve Pain and Heal with Samantha Skelly 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

Struggling with anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed? - What if something as simple as breathwork self-healed? A tool constantly overlooked, but within us, is our breath. Samantha dives into her story about breathwork and how her first experiences changed her mental and bodily state. In addition to diving into the science of how breathwork can be a primary…

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145: Athlete Brain is What Makes You and What Breaks You 32:39

3M ago32:39

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Athlete brain is a really great attribute to have… and it can also be what breaks you. Today I explore the different ways athlete brain can show up in our lives and how to navigate it in different seasons. Leveraging and adapting to athlete brain is ultimately what leads us to the athletic maturity we seek and need in our lives. Every season of lif…

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340 | Our Top Tips to Improve Wrist & Elbow Health & Reduce Pain 22:50

3M ago22:50

22:50

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr Dom dive into all things wrist health! DocJen and Dr Dom dive into the potential causes of wrist pain, the role of the elbow in wrist health and the best exercises to help optimize that wrist-elbow complex, considering compensation, the nervous system, and the range of motion. By providing your solution …

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144: Interview with BJJ Athlete Kaitlin Martin, Her Story & Training BJJ Through Pregnancy and Postpartum 1:10:47

4M ago1:10:47

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Today I have Kaitlin Martin, aka mommygrappler, join me as we chat about her introduction to the sport of BJJ and navigating two pregnancies and postpartum in her 17 years in the sport. She offers great insight into how to approach training during pregnancy and her re-introduction to the sport postpartum. Kaitlin has competed and placed in many pre…

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How to Strategically approach Your 2024 Fitness Goals 33:47

4M ago33:47

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Struggling to find the perfect balance between nailing down fitness goals and maintaining your workout commitment? You're in luck as we dive into setting clear fitness goals and the importance of realistic commitments for sustainable progress. Ready to gain insight into aligning your efforts with achievable expectations, overcoming common roadblock…

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339 | Reshaping the Wellness Landscape to Improve Your Health with Dr Jonathan Leary 51:36

4M ago51:36

51:36

Here's a different date idea - What if you and your partner got together to optimize your physiology? Join us as we explore Dr. Jonathan's career and how he birthed the world's first social health club. We dive into the concept of integrative wellbeing and shed light on the Social Wellness Club. We confront the question of why healthy activities of…

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143: The (Actual) Best Way to Approach Your Health & Fitness in 2024 23:51

4M ago23:51

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Through the flurry of information and extremes disguised as “healthy” that come around on the internet every January, what do we actually need to focus on? I tell you all you need to know in this pod… spoiler, it’s the basics. Drink your water, get sleep, lift, and eat balanced meals. It’s not sexy, but the fundamentals work and are what’s sustaina…

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Creating Your Perfect Meal Plan: Step-by-Step Instructions for Getting Results 26:31

4M ago26:31

26:31

How do you create the perfect meal plan for you to actually get results? This is one question that I get asked all the time. So, today, I'm sharing my step-by-step guide on creating the perfect meal plan to achieve your fitness goals. PLUS 5 tips to help you stay on track with your meal plan. Fair warning - this episode is heavy with information as…

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338 | Our Top Tips to Improve Foot & Ankle Health & Reduce Pain 19:11

4M ago19:11

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Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr Dom dive into the Foot and Ankle! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of foot and ankle pain, the role of footwear in foot health and the best exercises to help optimize that foot-ankle complex. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength t…

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5 Tips For Finding the Right Fitness Coach 29:08

4M ago29:08

29:08

Ready to crush your fitness goals in 2024? I've got your back with 5 insider tips for choosing the perfect coach. I'm diving in and outlining five crucial factors beyond the qualifications they have on paper. Listen, you're not going to want to work with a coach who primarily focuses on men, and you are a pre-menopausal woman. And don't get me star…

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337 | Optimizing Food Choices for Better Energy, Focus, and Fat Loss with Thomas DeLauer 52:04

4M ago52:04

52:04

Here’s a full debrief on the science behind metabolism, weight loss, and conflictive function from the perspective of food and nutrient consumption. In this episode, Thomas DeLauer breaks down the science behind how to eat for optimal cognitive function and between stressed and relaxed states. Then, DeLauer explains the science behind fast and slow…

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7 Fitness Trends that Need To Go Away in the New Year 23:07

4M ago23:07

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Listen, if I open my phone to one more cold water plunge video, I might actually throw my phone at the wall. There are some trends that just need to disappear as "quick" as they claim to work, and never come back. These are definitely going to piss people off, and it was a hard list to narrow down, but here are the 7 fitness trends to leave behind …

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336 | Our Top Tips to Improve Knee Health & Reduce Pain 20:26

4M ago20:26

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Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the knees! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of knee pain, the role of posture with regard to knee health, as well as the best exercises! By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength to build awareness and resilience in the …

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5 Strategies I Use to Minimize Weight Gain During the Holiday Season 26:25

5M ago26:25

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The holidays are only a few days in the year; however, what we do in the weeks leading up to the holidays and the days after is what will really determine if we meet our goals. We can't talk about the festivities without talking about the overconsumption of calories, so let this episode be my Christmas gift to YOU. In this episode, I am sharing 5 s…

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335 | Why Whole30 and How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Melissa Urban 49:31

5M ago49:31

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Is Whole30 for you? In this episode with Melissa Urban, Co-Founder of Whole 30, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, exploring the intricate details of the Whole30 diet and beyond. We engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the self-experimentation versus elimination mindset, as well as the re-introduction phase of the di…

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5 Ways to Stay on Track AND Motivated During the Holiday Season 25:08

5M ago25:08

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'Tis the season to let go of your idea of perfection. If you have been showing up this year and doing the damn thing to meet your goals - you don't have to throw away your hard work to stay sane in this busy season. If you're obsessing over maintaining your perfect workout routine, you are setting yourself up for failure. Keep pushing through becau…

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