Welcome to Your Body - by Kenzai

We all have our reasons for getting (and staying) in shape. In this episode, Patrick shares four big-picture motivators that'll help you reevaluate your own wellness priorities.

Brushing and flossing everyday doesn't guarantee you'll have perfect teeth. Being mindful of how (and when) you care for your teeth can make all the difference. In this episode, Patrick outlines some strategies for perfecting your oral hygiene habits.

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and the Rock popularized the 'cheat day' by sharing social media images of calorie-laden meals and gut-busting treats. This on-again-off-again policy of dieting leaves a lot to be desired. Here at Kenzai we believe that you're only cheating yourself when you take a cheat day. In this episode, Patrick explains why.

As we age, our brains become less supple. We are less nimble in our thinking, and we have a harder time learning new material. But with a healthy diet and regular exercise, we can slow our inevitable decline. In this episode, Patrick outlines ways to improve our brain fitness!

Much of our physiological makeup is predetermined by genetics. But all too often, we fight against our own physiques in the pursuit of an athletic ideal. In this episode, Patrick discusses how to maximize your own genetic potential - whatever that may be.

While we may not look it, our bodies share a lot in common with the mammals that populate our world. We all evolved to accommodate gradual physiological changes. And while our bodies are capable of doing some amazing things, we're also prone to a number of injuries, maladies and system failures. SHOW NOTES: https://pulse.kenzai.com/your-body-sucks

While we often equate the two, mental and physical well-being are NOT one and the same. Perfect health does not always mean perfect happiness. Many of us don't have enough time in our days to be perfect anyway. In this episode, Patrick discusses how achieving a base-level of fitness can make it easier for us to do the things that DO make us happy. SHOW NOTES: https://pulse.kenzai.com/fitter-happier

Contrary to what marketers will tell you, there is no juice, charcoal tab or dietary regiment that can outperform your liver. When it comes to processing wastes, it really is the best tool for the job. So what's the deal with all of these detox diets?

When launching a new fitness endeavor, many of us covet chiseled abs, bulging biceps, and muscled legs (and buns). But we sometimes forget that our faces--the parts of our bodies that are most visible to the outside world--are also prone to storing fat. In this episode, Patrick tells us why fitness is so important for our faces!

For many of us, food is a focal point of our lives. It is a source of happiness and health - and a means of building family and community. But for some, food is an afterthought. These 'indifferent eaters' may baffle the rest of us, but there's actually more to their story than you might think.

It's RESOLUTION SEASON! That means gyms everywhere are profiting from an influx of new members. But rather than skulking from the sidelines and judging their poor form and lack of knowledge, extend a helping hand! In this episode, Patrick explains how YOU can benefit from helping the newbies.

Infomercials promise quick riches and fast fitness; they peddle gadgets and gizmos for nearly every at-home inconvenience - real or imagined. But getting in shape requires a strict diet and hours of cardio work and strength training - not a single, silver-bullet solution. In this episode Patrick breaks down the worst types of 'As-Seen-on-TV' abusers in the world of health and fitness.

Starting a new project or hobby requires persistence and mental fortitude; however, starting cold on a set day often leads to early failures and discouragement. In this episode, Patrick talks about his favorite productivity hack: the rolling start. By easing into your project, you put less pressure on your Day One, and instead focus on your end goal.

Our brains have a way of remembering our best (and worst) days. These outliers cause us to place extra emphasis on atypical situations. In this episode, Patrick reminds us that our average--and utterly forgettable--days are what add up to a healthy lifestyle... not our best-of (or worst-of) moments.

In this episode we get into the ultimate mind hack - your ability to think about thinking. Understanding this core human talent is the bedrock of all meaningful change in your body or your life.

This little tip will short-circuit the mind’s tendency to delay and put off small unpleasant tasks. Try it today and create momentum to get things done!

The gift-giving season is fast approaching. And with it, comes an avalanche of gadgets and gizmos. Some useful. Some useless. In those episode, Patrick explores the fitness tracker - a gift that is as easy to give as it to receive. Better hold on to those receipts... you may change your tune when you find out more about 'em!

Fitness infomercials are designed to press your buttons and get you reaching for your wallet. This podcast will give you unbeatable mental resistance against them. Definitely not “As Seen on TV!” SHOW NOTES: https://pulse.kenzai.com/pulse/the-ab-omination

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York routinely dumps decommissioned subway cars into the ocean. While this may seem like an egregious act of pollution, these old subway cars are uniquely suited to forming underwater reefs. Your body--just like an ocean ecosystem--is a complex, interconnected system. When it comes to diet and exercise, things aren't exactly what they seem. SHOW NOTES: https://pulse.kenzai.com/getting-your-paradigm-right

If you're anything like Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci or the Dalai Lama, chances are you tend to skirt deadlines and put off projects until the last minute. And yet, these famous procrastinators all made significant contributions to society. In this episode, Patrick outlines his keys for successful procrastination.

In this special interview episode of Welcome to your Body we talk with professional model turned photographer and Kenzai Member Sabrina Sikora and her take on what it took to "look like a model" at a Top 10 modeling agency. We find out how Sabrina is raising her own children in this beauty obsessed, photoshopped world. Tune in to hear all this, and also catch some quick tips to work the lens and look better in photos... without photoshopping. SHOW NOTES: - Follow Sabrina on instagram: @sabrinasikora - And read her blog: http://thefirstwife.com/ - To see some of her work--both as a model and photographer, visit: http://sabrinasikoraphotography.com/