Best Char Ali Podcasts (2024)

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#107 Dr. Stuart McGill - Back Pain Prevention And Rehabilitation 1:15:26

11M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

In today's episode I sat down with Dr Stuart McGill. Topics of discussion include the various causes of back pain, spinal flexion and individual tolerance, how stiffness enhances strength, bracing, rehabilitation, addressing controversies around back pain, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke I NSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ CO…

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#106 Ali Gilbert - Men’s Health, Testosterone and HRT 57:49

12M ago57:49

57:49

In today's episode I sat down with Ali Gilbert. Topics of discussion include what is masculinity, why testosterone is declining, the risks of low testosterone, health benefits of HRT, common misconceptions regarding HRT, acute vs chronic changes in hormone values, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debro…

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#105 Brian Carroll - Treating And Preventing Back Pain & Injury 59:21

1y ago59:21

59:21

In today's episode I sat down with Brian Carroll. Topics of discussion include coming back from a major back injury, reaching a turning point in rehab, building endurance capacity for your back, assessing your weaknesses, finding the right accessories to do, client care shortcomings, tolerance to flexion and extension, and more. Follow Us Daniel De…

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#104 Brian Mann - Strength & Conditioning For Strength Athletes 1:02:36

1y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

In today's episode I sat down with Brian Mann. Topics of discussion include training on unstable surfaces vs training with unstable loads, overcoming anxiety and fear in competition, speed training in strength, undervalued tactics in strength sports, and more. Follow Us: Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ YOUTUBE:…

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#103 Charly Joung - The Right Way To Blend Bodybuilding & Powerlifting 53:30

1y ago53:30

53:30

In today's episode I sat down with Charly Joung. Topics of discussion include, how to blend bodybuilding and powerlifting, what can bodybuilders learn from powerlifters, what can powerlifters learn from bodybuilders, staying injury free, dieting and how to stay consistent, staying positive on social media and in life, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeB…

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#102 Marc Lobliner - Working With Youth, Making An Impact And Understanding The Risks Of Steroids 1:00:50

1y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

In today's episode I sat down with Marc Lobliner. Topics of discussion include working with youth athletes, making an impact, being disciplined, building confidence, learning to lose, how to encourage vs put down, dealing with internet trolls, drug use in sports, understanding the risks involved in PED’s and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRA…

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#101 Chad Wesley Smith - Sport Coaching, Becoming An Elite Athlete, Sport Psychology, and GPP 54:31

1y ago54:31

54:31

Today I sat down with Chad Wesley Smith. Topics of discussion include sport coaching and the influence on powerlifting, resources to become a better coach and athlete, enhancing aerobic base and GPP, peaking for competition, specificity and principles of strength training, team training, overcoming psychological barriers, and more. Follow Us Daniel…

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#100 Sebastian Oreb - Health vs Performance, Program Design & Success In Powerlifting 56:15

1y ago56:15

56:15

In today's episode I sat down with Australian strength coach Sebastian Oreb. Topics of discussion include retiring from powerlifting, pursuing fulfillment in life, balancing health and performance, PED use in sport, when to transition to using wraps, programming splits, coaching soft skills, earning the right to add weight to the bar, adjusting the…

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#99 Lizzy Rawdah - Strategies For Staying On Track 59:04

1y ago59:04

59:04

In today's episode I sat down with Lizzy Rawdah. Topics of discussion include contextualizing rates of weight loss, behaviour driven approaches, skill development, getting new year's resolutions to stick, intrinsic motivation, and more.Follow UsDaniel DeBrockeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/cha…

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#98 Dr. Andrew Lock - Function And Performance In Human Movement 1:00:02

1+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In today's episode I sat down with Dr. Andrew Lock. Topics of discussion include his upcoming presentation at Kabuki Education Week, limitations of research, qualifying educators, spinal rigidity, injury risk and technique, human movement, integrated nervous function and performance, proprioceptive system, method of amplification of error, and more…

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#97 Dan John - Lessons In Life And Lifting 58:21

1+ y ago58:21

58:21

In today's episode I sat down with Dan John. Topics of discussion include showing up during hardships, track and field, consistency, the secret to success, building healthy habits, the reasonable approach model, community, the importance of dogs, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ YOUTUBE: http…

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#96 Kassem Hansen - Optimizing Training & Biomechanics Misconceptions 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

55:00

In todays episode I sit down with Kassem Hansen. Topics of discussion include misconceptions of biomechanics, technique and kinaesthetic awareness, orthopaedic health, increasing engagement in training, growing your traps, should you use research to learn, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ YOU…

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#95 Nick Lambe - Sleep & Recovery In Performance Athletes 50:21

1+ y ago50:21

50:21

In todays episode I sit down with Nick Lamb. Topics of discussion include memory consolidation and decision making, sleep loss and adherence to diet and exercise, sleep and recovery/regeneration, adaptive impairment, sleep loss and performance, developing an approach to better sleep, evaluating your sleep quality, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrock…

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#94 Ben Yanes - Disconnect Between Research And Application 1:21:59

1+ y ago1:21:59

1:21:59

In todays episode I sit down with Ben Yanes. Topics of discussion include casting a broad net when learning, contextualizing information, misinterpreting data, the value of experience, areas of disagreement in the fitness community and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube…

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#93 Daniel DeBrocke - Listener Q&A: designing your diet, building your squat, and mental health 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

42:07

In todays episode I'm answering questions submitted from listeners. Topics include how to set up and progress your diet, which exercises are best for building your squat, the impact of exercise and diet on mental health. Follow Me Daniel DeBrocke for more: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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#92 Mike T Nelson - Recovery From Training And Building Resilience 58:54

1+ y ago58:54

58:54

In todays episode I sit down with Mike T Nelson. Topics of discussion include defining recovery, stimulus - recovery - repeat, breathing, shifting between sympathetic and parasympathetic, eye focus and recovery, optic flow, recovery modalities, workload, nutrition strategies, glycogen depletion, stretching, social isolation, having fun and improvin…

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#91 Steve Hall - Constructing A Bodybuilding Lifestyle 54:22

1+ y ago54:22

54:22

In todays episode I sit down with Steve Hall from Revive Stronger. Topics of discussion include transitioning from in person to online coaching, checking off the fundamentals, developing a consistent routine, adapting to your current lifestyle, progressing interventions, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/danie…

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#90 Dean McKillop - Managing Your Diet Through Travel And Change 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

In todays episode I sit down with Dean McKillop. Topics of discussion include planning for travel and times of uncertainty, building healthy habits into your day, sourcing food and finding alternatives, informed eating and flexibility, tactics to get you through without missing a step, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.inst…

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S2E23 - Stop Play'n it Safe 16:52

1+ y ago16:52

16:52

In this episode, playing it safe isn't going to be an option any longer. I mean yeah it's okay to play it safe in the beginning but not for too long friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/char-ali/support

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S2E22 13:02

1+ y ago13:02

13:02

In this episode, resets are important! Resets especially in a workplace and school setting is needed in today's world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/char-ali/support

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#89 Dr. Ben House - Obesity, Lifestyle, And Misconceptions 1:02:24

1+ y ago1:02:24

1:02:24

In todays episode I sit down with Dr. Ben House. Topics of discussion include the impact of shame on bodyweight, misconceptions, childhood environment and obesity, psychological trauma, psychological interventions, opportunities for progression, cultural differences and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_deb…

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S2E21 13:28

1+ y ago13:28

13:28

After an 8 month hiatus - Lady C is back on the mic!! In this welcome back episode, Lady C talk about being close to the finish line whether it's in school, work, side hustles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/char-ali/support

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#88 Stan Efferding - Construction Your Lifestyle For Optimal Performance 51:24

1+ y ago51:24

51:24

In todays episode I sit down with Stan Efferding. Topics of discussion include identifying the big rocks, progressions in nutrition, building lifestyle habits, managing sleep and stress, mental health, aerobic fitness, scaling behaviours to match your fitness goals, balancing your lifestyle, and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://ww…

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#87 Andy Morgan - Bodyweight Fluctuations When Dieting 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

46:01

In todays episode I sit down with Andy Morgan. Topics of discussion include simplifying fitness advice, applying research, troubleshooting irregularities in bodyweight, looking at trends vs acute bodyweight, variables that impact bodyweight and more. Follow Us Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/ YOUTUBE: https://ww…

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#86 Kassem Hanson - Optimizing Biomechanics For Hypertrophy 1:02:30

1+ y ago1:02:30

1:02:30

In todays episode I sit down with Kassem Hanson. Topics of discussion include determining training priorities, anatomy and exercise selection, progression strategies, fatigue costs of exercise selection, targeting specific muscles, increasing specificity of exercise execution, and more. Follow Us Kassem Hanson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

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#85 Luke Miller - The Different Levels Of Bodybuilding Fundamentals 1:02:23

1+ y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

In todays episode I sit down with Luke Miller from No Switch Fitness. Topics of discussion include operationalizing novice, intermediate, and advanced lifters, making newbie gains as an advanced lifter, mistakes in bodybuilding, tracking and data metrics, athletic history, and more. Follow Us Luke Miller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noswitc…

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#84 Holly Baxter - Finding Balance Between Life And Athletic Pursuits 55:14

1+ y ago55:14

55:14

In todays episode I sit down with Holly Baxter-Norton. Topics of discussion include how Holly became involved in fitness, obstacles she's faced along the way, burnout, finding balance in an extreme sport, lifestyle, mindset, and more. Follow Us Holly Baxter-Norton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytbaxter/ Daniel DeBrocke INSTAGRAM: https:/…

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#83 Stuart Locke - Do You Need To Be Strong To Be A Good Strength Coach 1:09:50

1+ y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

In todays episode I sit down with Stuart Loccke. Topics of discussion include do you need to be strong to be a good strength coach, limitations to learning in the absence of experience, eco chambers, limitations in research, outliers, guidelines for finding a good coach, and more. Follow Us Stuart Locke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lequadzi…

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#82 Maryam Marashi MSc - A Nuanced Discussion About Body Shaming 1:04:43

1+ y ago1:04:43

1:04:43

In todays episode I sit down with Maryam Marashi. Topics of discussion include ambiguity in defining body shaming, internalizing external appearance, variance between men and women, cultural differences, secure high self esteem vs insecure high self esteem, observations on daily interactions, and more. Follow Us Maryam Marashi Instagram: https://ww…

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#81 Dean Guedo - The Impact Of Walking On Weight Loss And Athletic Performance 1:20:05

1+ y ago1:20:05

1:20:05

In todays episode I sit down with Dean Guido. Topics of discussion include the impact of walking on health and mortality, weight management strategies, enhancing aerobic conditioning, application to strength sports, energy flux, and more. Follow Us Dean Guido Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walk.more.king/ Website: https://www.compoundperforma…

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#80 Bill Campbell PhD - How To Lose Fat Without Losing Strength 54:58

2y ago54:58

54:58

In todays episode I sit down with Bill Campbell PhD. Topics of discussion include rates of fat loss to avoid strength loss, changes in leverages, protein targets, preserving muscle during a fat loss phase, and much more. Follow Us Bill Campbell PhD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billcampbellphd/ Website: https://www.billcampbellphd.com/ Danie…

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#79 Mike Tuchscherer - Programming And Progression In Powerlifting 1:07:33

2y ago1:07:33

1:07:33

In todays episode I sit down with Mike Tuchscherer. Topics of discussion include overcoming staleness in training, utilizing variation, phasic training, long term programming, utilizing singles, programming tactics and much more. Follow Us Mike Tuchscherer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miketuchscherer/ Website: https://www.reactivetrainingsy…

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#78 Dr. Pat Davidson - How To Make Powerlifters Athletic 59:17

2y ago59:17

59:17

In todays episode I sit down with Dr. Pat Davidson. Topics of discussion include balancing strength training with athleticism, progressing training, skill development, fatigue management, and more. Follow Us Dr. Pat Davidson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.patdavidson/ Website: https://www.drpatdavidson.net/ Daniel DeBrocke COACHING: https:…

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#77 Eric Helms- Training To Failure For Muscle And Strength 1:02:10

2y ago1:02:10

1:02:10

In todays episode I sit down with Eric Helms. Topics of discussion include training to failure for muscle and strength. The uncertainty within the scientific literature, applications of failure training, full body training, how accurately are people gauging RPE, practical considerations, recovery, and more. Follow Us Eric Helms Instagram: https://w…

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#76 Nick Gloff - How To Design A Bodybuilding Program 1:02:59

2y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

In todays episode I sit down with Nick Gloff. Topics of discussion include flexibility in hypertrophy training, what to prioritize, how to bring up weak points, development of the program, lifting performance in bodybuilding, the role of strength development in muscle growth, progression strategies, and more. Follow Us Nick Gloff Instagram: https:/…

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#75 Stan Efferding - Performance Nutrition, Digestion, And Bodyweight Periodization 39:19

2y ago39:19

39:19

In todays episode I sit down with Stan Efferding. Topics of discussion include performance nutrition, improving digestion, food composition, bodyweight periodization, improving health biomarkers, walking, insulin sensitivity, supplementation, micronutrients, and more Follow Us Stan Efferding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanefferding/ Websi…

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#74 Greg Potter - The Impact Of Sleep On Nutrition 1:08:44

2y ago1:08:44

1:08:44

In todays episode I sit down with Greg Potter PhD. Topics of discussion include the impact of sleep on eating behaviour, sleep and energy expenditure, sleep restriction and athletic performance, hedonic eating, circadian disruption, adherence, and more. Follow Us Greg Potter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregpotterphd/?hl=en Website: http://…

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#73 Daniel DeBrocke Q&A - Supplements, When To Deload, Adjusting Your Squat, Hybrid Training 1:04:45

2y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Todays episode comes on demand and is the first Q&A episode I've recorded. Topics of discussion include comparing meal plans to behavioural approaches, which supplements work, tracking metrics in powerlifting, sleep and performance, when to deload, assessing the squat, linear progression in powerlifting, volume blocks, hybrid training and more. Fol…

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#73 Greg Nuckols - Understanding Metabolic Adaptation 1:07:48

2y ago1:07:48

1:07:48

In todays episode I sit down with Greg Nuckols. Topics of discussion include what is metabolic adaptation, how our bodies adapt to energy availability, variance between individuals, changes in metabolism from baseline, instances where metabolic adaptation occurs, how adaptations impact exercise and eating behaviour, the role of sleep, and more. Fol…

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#72 Dr. Raymond San Agustin - Understanding Pain And Injuries 1:02:08

2y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

In todays episode I sit down with Dr. Raymond San Agustin. Topics of discussion include defining pain within the biopsychosocial model, are positions or movements inherently dangerous, loaded spinal flexion and extension, positional tolerance and resiliency, movement variability, the relationship between pain and injuries, survivorship bias in spor…

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#71 Dr. Raymond San Agustin - Getting Lifters Out Of Pain 56:10

2y ago56:10

56:10

In todays episode I sit down with Dr. Raymond San Agustin. Topics of discussion include defining pain, assessing the lifter, approaching rehabilitation, athlete buy-in, fear avoidance and apprehension of movements, graded exposure, getting back to lifting, technique and injury, client communication, and more. Follow Us Dr. Raymond San Agustin Insta…

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#70 Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Training For Aesthetics.mp4 1:13:48

2y ago1:13:48

1:13:48

In todays episode I sit down with Geoffrey Verity Schofield. Topics of discussion include training age, turkesterone, transformation photos, starting your fitness journey, recovery requirements, maxing out, training the muscle vs the movement, increasing level of effort, genetic predispositions and muscle growth, and much more. Follow Us Geoffrey V…

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#69 Travis Mash - A How To Guide For Athlete Monitoring 55:42

2y ago55:42

55:42

In todays episode I sit down with Travis Mash. Topics of discussion include the intent of athlete monitoring, data collection and acting on information received, managing data, selecting the right metrics based on the goals of the athlete, how to interpret data and translate it into actionable steps, subjective vs objective metrics, establishing ke…

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#68 Mike Israetel - Body Fat Percentage And Muscle Gain 53:11

2y ago53:11

53:11

In todays episode I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel. Topics of discussion include ratios of fat to muscle mass when bulking, practical considerations of high and low body fat percentages, addressing adherence, emotional maturity in making program decisions, work capacity, health considerations, optimal ranges, and more. Follow Us Dr. Mike Israetel …

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#67 Maryam Marashi - Body Image Standards For Men And Women 1:24:07

2y ago1:24:07

1:24:07

In todays episode I sit down with Maryam Marashi. Topics of discussion include is internalization, social hierarchy, mate selection, indications of status in a social hierarchy, social differences between males and females, biological differences between males and females, how differences are expressed, and more. Follow Us Maryam Marashi Instagram:…

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#66 Kassem Hanson - Range Of Motion For Muscle And Strength 1:16:19

2y ago1:16:19

1:16:19

In todays episode I sit down with Kassem Hanson. Topics of discussion include anatomical influences on range of motion, shorter vs longer range of motion, misinterpreting ROM research, line of force, internal vs external stabilization, training to failure, and more. Follow Us Kassem Hanson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kassem/ Website:…

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S2E20 - Becoming 11:38

2+ y ago11:38

11:38

Starting the new year has to be interesting or even starting something new has to be intriguing. Yet we think it's who we become or who we're becoming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/char-ali/support

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#65 Nick Gloff - Exercise Selection For Muscle And Strength 1:10:21

2+ y ago1:10:21

1:10:21

In today's episode, I sat down with Nick Gloff. Topics of discussion include muscle function vs muscle action, increasing output, exercise execution and muscle fibre orientation, guidelines for exercise variation, exercise progression and regression, internal vs external stability, motor control, fatigue management, skill acquisition, and more. FOL…

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#64 Ian ”The Rhino” Daniel - Drug Use In Crossfit And Sporting Events 1:28:41

2+ y ago1:28:41

1:28:41

In today's episode, I sat down with Ian “The Rhino” Daniel. Topics of discussion include prevalence of drug use in sports, types of performance enhancing drugs and their purpose, drug use is sport dependent, bypassing drug tests, drug use and ethics, sponsorships and financial incentives, public perception of drug use, and more. FOLLOW US Ian “The …

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S2E19 - Two-N-1 Topic 17:01

2+ y ago17:01

17:01

In this episode, Lady C lays down the line on knowing when you deserve it and breaks down how to & when to identify transactional relationships/friendships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Share, Rate & Subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/char-ali/support…

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