Best Constantly Varied Gear Podcasts (2024)

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EP291: Biohacking with Steam & Ice: It’s Unlike Anything Else 1:04:18

20m ago1:04:18

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Home sweet home. Sometimes it’s just more economical or convenient to stay home. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still take steps to feeling more alive than you ever have from the comfort of home. Today we are talking about hot and cold therapy, but not the gel pack you put in your microwave or freezer. Come on, this is Part 4 of the biohacking ser…

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EP290 You Asked: How Do I Stop Stress Eating? 1:11:57

4d ago1:11:57

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One of our most asked questions is: How do I stop stress eating? We have the answer! But we also have the anti-answer. Confused? Stress eating is absolutely a behavior that we can exhibit in an unbalanced way, but it's also NOT an unnatural behavior or something that makes you broken. Guess what..turning to food as a form of comfort or joy is compl…

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EP289 How to Biohack Menopause with Zora Benhamou 51:50

11d ago51:50

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Welcome to Part 3 of our journey into biohacking. If you missed parts one and two, no worries, this isn’t about a distant galaxy far, far away, it’s all about YOU! Today we focus on a topic relevant to women under 50, and women over 50: Menopause. (And not just women approaching 50, you should know this at ANY AGE!) We have a remarkable guest on th…

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EP288 Your Burning Questions Answered 1:12:47

19d ago1:12:47

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As always, YOU are the star of this podcast. That’s why we asked for YOUR questions. And hey, thanks for SO MANY great ones! Of course, we couldn’t get to all of them in one episode. And some questions will be the focus of entire upcoming podcasts. Today we focus on a handful including a discussion on BCAAs, how to tighten loose skin on the stomach…

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EP287 Why Don’t You Trust Yourself? We Thought We Should Ask You Again 41:43

26d ago41:43

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Have you ever joked about not trusting yourself? Most of us have when confronted with something we told ourselves we wouldn’t do. This episode was originally aired in 2022 and it’s worth revisiting because breaking promises we make with ourselves feels bad and the summer can be especially challenging when it comes to showing up for yourself. So let…

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EP286: How to Enjoy Summer AND Keep Your Fitness Routine 50:12

1M ago50:12

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Summer can be a real blast! And depending on where you live, it can be short. And in your attempt to soak in every minute of sunshine, your fitness routine may end up playing second fiddle. But hold on, you’ve worked so hard up to this point. Don’t let summer be the beginning of the end of 2024’s fitness and nutrition goals, because RIGHT NOW is wh…

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EP285 NCAA and WNBA Superstar Jackie Stiles On Fitness and Paying It Forward 54:16

1M ago54:16

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Today’s guest, Jackie Stiles, is one of the most renowned basketball players in the history of the women's game. Did we mention that Jackie is 5’8” and from a small Kansas town, population 600? Against all odds Jackie rose to stardom because of her heart, her determination, and unwavering work ethic. Her story is truly inspiring. In today's episode…

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EP284 Bodybuilding: The Good, the Bad, and the Functional 54:32

2M ago54:32

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In today's episode we talk about traditional bodybuilding, the go-to training for aesthetic based changes in body composition. Yes, we have qualms with the methodology, with the dieting, and with the huge focus on body fat that can lead to disordered body image & eating habits.. BUT! We aren’t here to bash bodybuilding. There's some GREAT stuff abo…

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EP283 Biohacking Part 2: Red Light Therapy 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

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Welcome back to Biohacking! In today's episode, Kelsea and Rachael take a look into the "therapeutic window" of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and the benefits of light therapy. We know that different wavelengths of light have different therapeutic effects on the body, and as the wavelength increases, the deeper the light penetrates. Today, Kelsea an…

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EP282 Chemicals in YOUR Food that May Be Banned Soon 53:21

2M ago53:21

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Hot off the press: Gatorade could be banned in multiple states if its recipe isn't changed! Hold the phone! But isn’t gatorade what you give your kid after a game because you know they’ll drink it? It’s way more fun than water and it has electrolytes! Right? Ok maybe you kinda knew that something was up with it and anything that color is kinda SUS.…

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EP281 Depression Warrior Katie Zornes is Here! 41:02

2M ago41:02

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Meet Katie Zornes! She calls herself a depression warrior and we call her an inspiration! Katie struggled with loss, grief, and depression early on. Have you heard the saying that time heals everything? We've heard it too, and it's BS. As many of us know, it's quite possible to do the things we need to get done and to look just fine doing them, whi…

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EP280 Biohacking Part 1: What IS Biohacking? 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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Remember all those movies where the kid manages to hack into the mainframe of some forbidden organization? Maybe we didn't exactly understand how typing in all those ones and zeroes did the job but it was exciting right? Well, imagine YOU are the kid and the mainframe is your body! Taking control of your own health and wellness through biohacking i…

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EP279 Our Top 5 Favorite Core Exercises 52:12

3M ago52:12

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Let’s start with the good news: NO MORE CRUNCHES! And the bad news: hey, no bad news here! We do talk about some of the ridiculous ways we’ve all tried to get washboard abs in this episode but let’s keep them in the past. Instead of hyperfocusing on those six glorious rectus abdominis bumps, we are going to hone in on your entire CORE, because we w…

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EP278 Would You Tell Your 5 Year Old To Diet? 1:02:06

3M ago1:02:06

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Moms, do you criticize your body in front of your kids, then tell them to love themselves? If you say one thing but do another, they aren’t fooled. And the little ones are always watching you. We are not here to shame you. We are here to remind you of how important you are!... now, and for the next generation of women. Do you want your daughter to …

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EP277 You Are Worthy! Rock the Boat with Guest Amy Green Smith 58:15

3M ago58:15

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Our guest today, Amy Green Smith wants you to know: You are not a fraud. You are not uniquely broken. Your voice matters. But to believe all this, you must first know that you are worthy. Amy is a life coach, a hypnotherapist, and personal empowerment expert, but mostly, an amazing human. She’s also the host of the Bold-Faced Truth Podcast and the …

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EP276 We Said F*ck the Scale and Eileen Hittle Listened. Hear Her Story. 45:11

4M ago45:11

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Our special guest, Eileen Hittle joined our Fitness Programming by CVG Facebook group in 2018. She thinks she found CVG by chance but Kelsea calls it fate. At the time, Eileen had a two month old baby and she was struggling with the changes in her body and her self-esteem was low. Six years later she is in a very different place, thanks to her reso…

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EP275 Hydrogen Water: Blowing Bubbles or Blowing Smoke? 52:08

4M ago52:08

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Everyone is talking about hydrogen infused water. Why? Because the benefits of drinking it may include increased energy, reduced inflammation, decreased recovery times, and even disease prevention! Those are some pretty big claims, right? In this episode, Kelsea and Rachael get down with the science and discuss the newest data studies surrounding h…

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EP274 It's Not About Me! Or Is It? Find Out with Guest Frederik Imbo 1:01:48

4M ago1:01:48

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Do you often feel attacked by other people’s comments? Do you know that there’s a way to NOT take things personally? If you don’t already know him, we want you to meet the very impressive Frederik Imbo, who joins us today from Belgium. He is an expert in communication and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, who has dedicated his life to helping people tr…

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EP273 The Biggest Fitness Blunders We've All Made 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

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Do you go in and out of fitness like a Hulu subscription? Do you call running out of the gym in the rain to get to your car a “cool-down”? Do you fit in as much cardio as humanly possible on your lunch break before returning to work? Most of all, do you feel like you keep breaking promises to yourself? It's ok. We got you! Because WE’VE BEEN THERE.…

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EP272 Understanding The Set Point Weight Theory 1:04:32

4M ago1:04:32

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Today we return to one of the most debated topics in health and fitness: How to lose weight and keep it off, because most who lose it, get it back within 5 years. Want to learn some “tricks” and “secrets” to losing weight? Sorry, NONE HERE. Just science. And we aren’t focusing on carbs or willpower either…we are talking about the set point weight t…

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EP271 Is This You?: If Only I Had the Time... 1:09:35

5M ago1:09:35

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Do you feel pulled in different directions? Do you identify yourself as a person who struggles with time management? If you are not happy with the way you spend your time, it's time for a life audit. Ok no one likes that word. But it may be the best audit you ever spend your time on! Because time spent is the only thing that really matters in the e…

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EP270 Go Back to Sleep, Literally with Our Guest, Sleep Expert: Dr. Peter Martone 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

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Good quality sleep can be a magical thing when we get it but it’s SO elusive! That’s why we invited a sleep expert, Dr. Peter Martone on the show to help us figure out how to properly do the thing we spend a third of our lives trying to accomplish! Dr. Martone, aka, Dr. Sleep Right, uses neurology to see through the magic and uncover its mysteries.…

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EP269 Excuse Me, Which Way To Happiness? 1:09:26

5M ago1:09:26

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Are you looking for happiness? Perhaps it's under the couch again. Or maybe you left it in the car? It's not where you think it is. The thing about happiness is, you need to know what it is, what it's not, where it comes from, and where to look...or you won't find it! But don't worry, it's not out of reach. Seeing as our ultimate goal in life is to…

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EP268 Lift the Weights. Drop the Illusion. 57:00

5M ago57:00

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Is the way that you look more important than the way that you feel? When it comes to lifting: You love it. And look what your body can do! But what happens when that voice in our head we've heard most of our lives about "getting too big" rears its head? In this episode, we discuss the appearance of "bulk" when it comes to lifting and fitness, espec…

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EP267 Struggle Running Through Life with Guest Erin Azar 1:00:28

6M ago1:00:28

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Today's guest is Erin Azar, or you may adoringly know her as Mrs. Space Cadet. She calls herself a "Pro Struggle Runner...running through life, one struggle at a time." We love her, you love her, because she is just so darn relatable. Erin is a literal trailblazer who now has close to a million followers on TikTok. Want to know what goes through Er…

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EP266 No Food Snobs Allowed Here 51:55

6M ago51:55

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OK, there are some snobby, elitist ideas out there surrounding nutrition. Have you heard them? And when you sit at home making your grocery list with these ideas in the back of your mind, do you worry about how much money is in your wallet, what little time you have to go shopping, or how you can possibly buy tasty nutritious food for the week ahea…

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EP265 Not Just Some Hippie Shit: The SCIENCE Behind Gratitude 1:06:34

6M ago1:06:34

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Do you hyper-focus on things that go wrong? Are you waiting for something to happen that will finally make you happy? Are you someone who sweats the small stuff or gets stuck when things go bad? Never fear! Gratitude is here. How can being thankful help you with these very real problems? First, you should know that gratitude is a practice. And we a…

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EP264 You're Not 20 Anymore. SO WHAT?! 1:07:46

6M ago1:07:46

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As you welcome the new year, take some time to listen to your body. Ask yourself: Are the exercises I'm doing still serving me? Are they helping or hurting my fitness goals? To answer these questions, you must activate your growth mindset. Look at where you are in your fitness journey and make adjustments that match your body's evolving needs and a…

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EP263 How To Unfuck Your Brain: We Thought You Should Hear This Again 59:55

7M ago59:55

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Let's start 2024 with some mindset changes - so we wanted you to hear this one again. Your brain needs training and conditioning just the way the muscles in your body do. Today’s guest is a leader in the women’s empowerment space. She talks about what feminism means to her, and what you need to know about redirecting your thoughts and teaching your…

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EP262 FREE In January- Our One Month Fitness Calendar 41:14

7M ago41:14

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Want to align your body, mind and spirit in 2024? You don't need a gym or equipment! You just need yourself and an open mind. This year start from a place of self love- you deserve this FREE TTSL Movement Calendar which includes: 31 days of themed challenges free coloring sheet to track your movement days sleep tracker giveaways Sustainable habits …

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EP261 Best Alcohol Alternatives Rated by Us! 57:10

7M ago57:10

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Does this sound familiar? You've set a goal to consume less alcohol, but the stress of holidays and LIFE drive you to look for a way to unwind at night.. Studies show that you are more likely to keep a new habit if you do something to REPLACE the old habit. So instead of quitting drinking anything to wind down, what if we just found a better altern…

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EP260 Plan Your 2024 54:52

7M ago54:52

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Making goals is a fantastic process - but one that can be frustrating without strategies. There is nothing worse than learning, getting fired up about making an improvement, and then slowly forgetting about it / lacking the follow up to actually put it in practice. So - how does REFLECTIVE goal setting prevent this? In 5 steps, we are going to disc…

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EP259 Dashing Through December - 5 Tips For The Holidays 35:44

8M ago35:44

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We know it’s a busy season- that’s why we’re here wit the tips! Tune in to hear Kelsea and Rachael’s takes on how to maintain your fitness during the holiday season AND enjoy making memories with your loved ones. Noteable Times: [00:01] Managing Stress During the Holidays [04:58] Fitness Challenges During the Holiday Season [09:34] Fitness and Ener…

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EP258 How To Workout If I'm Injured 1:05:27

8M ago1:05:27

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If you’ve been working out, exercising, or even just living for long enough, sooner or later you’ll experience an injury on some level. Even with varying degrees of injuries one of the most common questions is: Now What? Do I keep working out? Do I stop altogether? How do I heal and keep my goals in sight? Tune into today’s episode to hear Kelsea a…

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EP257 Sip or Savor? How To Get The Best Protein Intake 54:51

8M ago54:51

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How do protein shakes and bars stack up against whole foods? Common question- lots of layers in the answer. First things first- we are never going to demonize any attempt at getting balanced macronutrients, and if you’re thinking about what you’re eating then you are already off to a tremendous start. The jist of it: Natural > Processed > Not eatin…

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EP256 10 Holiday Health Hacks 23:49

8M ago23:49

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The Holidays are coming in HAWT and so is that guilt about our health and wellness habits that comes with it. BUT- what if I told you you could literally have your cake and eat it too? The holidays can be stressful when they SHOULD be a time where you get to focus on family, friends, and core memories. That’s why we compiled Ten of our favorite tip…

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EP255 What Has The Gym Taught You? 45:16

8M ago45:16

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Do you feel like you’re constantly trying to “prove” yourself with everything you do? Throughout the week, and especially in the gym, we have multiple opportunities to learn something new. We tend to lose these learning opportunities by feeling like we need to PROVE instead of learn. As soon as we stop looking at time in the gym to constantly prove…

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EP254 Ozempic Explained 1:09:41

9M ago1:09:41

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What is Ozempic and why is it the all the rage? What sparked this conversion was a DM we got from a woman who was expressing her frustrations with weight loss in comparison to her husband.. You know the story: a husband and wife start their health and wellness journey together, she’s perfect with her plan and he’s made less changes, but gets more d…

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EP253 What Is Junk Volume? 1:00:14

9M ago1:00:14

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When it comes to exercise and making progress in the gym - some of the most common questions from all levels amount to the same thing: How Much Is Enough? A few weeks ago we discussed how the gains from gym sessions really peak at 3 days/week of intense exercise, with subsequent days bringing far smaller improvements. This week we want to talk abou…

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EP252 Building Confidence 101 56:30

9M ago56:30

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Do you trust yourself to follow through on your own promises? Building confidence isn’t JUST about wearing the shorts or saying the affirmations to yourself in the mirror. The true foundation of confidence is unwavering trust in YOURSELF. Each day we wake up and have multiple chances to build our confidence. Did you get out of bed when you said you…

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EP251 Your Thoughts Are Making You Sick 1:04:10

9M ago1:04:10

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The power your thoughts play in your mindset is a fairly universally accepted concept. Think happier = be happier, right? Ok but what if we told you your thoughts actually could create physical changes in the functions of your body? Could it be true? There have been multiple studies on how thoughts can affect fitness levels, strength retention, how…

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EP250 Squat Safety 101: Bailing With Purpose 55:41

10M ago55:41

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Are you someone who lifts alone more often than not? If you said yes, this episode is for you. If you said no- this episode is still for you. Everyone who lifts with a barbell should know how to safely exit the lift when it goes wrong. This weeks podcast was prompted by a well known fitness influencer, Justyn Vicky, who tragically died when he bail…

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EP249 Thriving On Three: Why Working Out Three Days A Week Is Best 58:17

10M ago58:17

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You don’t need to spend hours in the gym every day to get results - and this statement is backed by science. Studies show that the average strength gains for people working out 3x a week produced the most significant strength gains. Does that mean that you don’t get gains if you workout more than 3 days a week? No, you still get those gains, they’r…

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EP248 International Model Turned Nutritionist Sarah Ann: What I Learned About Food and Healing 1:12:11

10M ago1:12:11

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What is one harmful message you received growing up about body image / health / nutrition? Now that you are an adult, what would you like to tell younger you about it? Today we are joined by Sarah Ann Macklin. Sarah is a renowned podcast host, public speaker, TEDx speaker, international model, and health journalist, she was also named Woman of the …

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EP247 The 5 Worst Fitness Myths Keeping You From Starting 54:45

10M ago54:45

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“Everyone is going to judge me there.” “I don’t have the time.” “It’s too expensive.” Have you said or thought these things when you are debating on if you should start going to the gym? We have a response: It doesn't take a ton of time. It doesn’t cost too much money. There aren’t people that are completely different from you waiting to be mean to…

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EP246 The Worst Nutrition Advice Everyone Is Giving 56:19

11M ago56:19

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“I’m trying to lose weight, I’m doing everything right. Eating well, exercising regularly, and the scale STILL won’t move” Have you said this? And in return has someone else said:“Track ALL of your food. Every single nibble, bite, whatever enters your mouth. Track it. You need to be more honest with yourself.” This is a problem, and we are addressi…

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EP245 If You Run You Should Be Doing This 42:44

11M ago42:44

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We get it…kinda. You get some weird euphoria when pounding the pavement alone at 5am. Sounds rad. But your time spent in the gym with the weights is EQUALLY as valuable as your time spend on the run IF you want longevity in this hobby…. So how do we stay running? Focus on the basics: 1: Decrease risk of injury 2: Prevent / Correct muscle imbalances…

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EP244 Beyond Fight or Flight: Healing Your Nervous System with Sam Kalawart 47:33

11M ago47:33

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Sometimes you can just be going about your day and suddenly your stomach hurts, or you notice you’re getting a headache, have you ever taken a second to think about how your body feels other than that overwhelming “symptom”? This week on the podcast we have guest Sam Kalawart, Certified Health Coach and Breathwork Facilitator who practices healing …

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EP243 No One Will Save You 1:08:46

11M ago1:08:46

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When life hits hard it’s easy to fall into the trap of the victim mindset, it can feel like we gain power by relinquishing control or saying that a circumstance is out of our hands… While some things MIGHT be, our reaction to the situation is not, and what can make or break a bad situation can be found in how you handle it. Tune into this episode t…

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EP242 Perhaps A Little Workout Snack? 39:58

11M ago39:58

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Fact: Getting in workouts throughout the day can be a real pain point, especially if you're lacking time and energy. But another fact- studies show that getting in a small “workout snack” AKA a 3-30 minute long movement break, can improve metabolic health, increase energy, counteracts poor posture, and overall just makes you feel like a healthier h…

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