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Marijuana.  Mary Jane.  Weed. Pot.  Cannabis comes in many different names and many different forms.  Today, it has become more and more popular.  States are legalizing it for medical and recreational use, and it may be federally decriminalized soon.  Growers, dispensaries, certain health care professionals, and your run of the mill pot-head claim that it can solve and fix many medical issues…. But does it?  Our host, Noah Zimmerman, has been a daily user for the past 5 years, and reviews studies and anecdotal evidence to figure out if cannabis really is the “magical medicine” some claim it to be.  And listen to find out why he has decided to stop being a daily user! Works cited: Desmarais, A., Smiddy, S., Reddy, S., El-Dallal, M., Erlich, J., & Feuerstein, J. D. (2020). Evidence supporting the benefits of marijuana for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is extremely limited: a meta-analysis of the literature. Annals of gastroenterology, 33(5), 495–499. https://doi.org/10.20524/aog.2020.0516 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; Committee on the Health Effects of Marijuana: An Evidence Review and Research Agenda. The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2017 Jan 12. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK423845/ doi: 10.17226/24625 Volkow, N. D., Baler, R. D., Compton, W. M., & Weiss, S. R. (2014). Adverse health effects of marijuana use. The New England journal of medicine, 370(23), 2219–2227. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1402309 Bonn-Miller MO, Sisley S, Riggs P, Yazar- Klosinski B, Wang JB, Loflin MJE, et al. (2021) The short-term impact of 3 smoked cannabis preparations versus placebo on PTSD symptoms: A randomized cross-over clinical trial. PLoS ONE 16(3): e0246990. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0246990 Bahorik, A. L., Sterling, S. A., Campbell, C. I., Weisner, C., Ramo, D., & Satre, D. D. (2018). Medical and non-medical marijuana use in depression: Longitudinal associations with suicidal ideation, everyday functioning, and psychiatry service utilization. Journal of affective disorders, 241, 8–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2018.05.065 Amen, D. G. (2018, August 21). Largest brain study of 62,454 scans identifies drivers of brain aging. Largest Brain Study of 62,454 Scans Identifies Drivers of Brain Aging | Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Retrieved May 22, 2022, from https://www.j-alz.com/content/largest-brain-study-62454-scans-identifies-drivers-brain-aging Lisano, J. K., Smith, J. D., Mathias, A. B., Christensen, M., Smoak, P., Phillips, K. T., Quinn, C. J., & Stewart, L. K. (2019). Performance and Health-Related Characteristics of Physically Active Males Using Marijuana. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 33(6), 1658–1668. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002238

Have you wondered whether "Fasted or Fed" exercise is better?  Are you feeling stagnant in your progress in life? A "growth mindset" is one of the most important factors in leveling up in life, but there are a lot factors that can hold you back from achieving a growth mindset.  From negative self talk and feeling overwhelmed to decreasing anxiety and feeling powerful, Noah gives 4 steps that will help you achieve a growth mindset.   He also answers the question, which is better: "Fasted vs Fed" exercise.  Give the episode a listen for information that will help YOU grow!

Going to the gym or starting to workout can be intimidating! It can be intimidating for anyone and everyone, so how do you start and what's the best approach? Tune in for tips on: how to overcome body dysmorphia, how to reverse or slow down aging, and how to start working out!

Keto, Vegan, Jenny Craig…. Oh my! With all the information out there about weight loss, it's hard to know where to start.  From diet zealots to weight room bros, there is a lot of people in the fitness world telling you there way is the best way… which is often false.  In this episode, Noah will break down how to develop your own way to conquer your fitness goals via nutrition and tips on how to achieve your fitness goals while you still enjoy life.

It's a tale as old as time: someone makes a fitness goal, and starts off VERY strong… and is quickly overwhelmed and doesn't reach their goal.  Isn't motivation supposed to help us? In this episode Noah will discuss how motivation can actually hinder your fitness goals, how you can be intelligently motivated and turn it into discipline, and how to remain disciplined to achieve success.  Self improvement is a difficult and rewarding path, and this episode will help you develop the right framework. So listen to this podcast so YOU can DOMINATE YOUR GOALS!

This podcast will focus on physical and mental wellness and the challenges that make it hard to prioritize your health.  This podcast will tell you how you can eat delicious meals, travel, work, build strong relationships, go to a party here and there, and live the life you want—all while building a body you love.  Listen to this episode to learn more about the host, Noah Zimmerman, and his journey so far.