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On today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ann Shippy, Functional Medicine Expert, to talk about how to prepare your body for pregnancy and boost fertility naturally in today's increasingly toxic world. We dive into the critical preconception window, how both partners' health impacts fertility, and the role of inflammation, nutrient density, and environmental toxins in reproductive health. Dr. Shippy shares her approach to supporting hormone balance through diet and lifestyle, why sperm quality and metabolic health matter more than ever, and the key supplements she recommends for conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. We also discuss how to support a healthy pregnancy - from building a strong microbiome and optimizing blood sugar to preparing your body for delivery and recovery. If you're thinking about getting pregnant or simply want to optimize your long-term health, this episode is for you. Enjoy!To connect with Ann on Instagram, click HERE.To check out Ann's website, click HERE.To read Ann's book, The Preconception Revolution, click HERE. To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/dreambiggerGet 15% off Branch Basics with the code DREAMBIGGER at https://branchbasics.com/DREAMBIGGER #branchbasicspodVisit maggieberghoff.me/mentorship to learn about Maggie's business mentorship program for health business owners. Register for Maggie's upcoming 4-Day Business Growth Summit at https://maggieberghoff.me/summitIf you're ready to take control of your thoughts - listen to UnF*ck Your Brain, wherever you get your podcasts.Go to getrella.com and use code DREAMBIGGER for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. That's getrella.com to start your free 14 day trial and use code DREAMBIGGER for 10% off and see why social media teams are ditching the tool chaos. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of the 2 Minutes of Motivation: Live Greatly Podcast, Kristel Bauer shares a powerful insight to support health and longevity. Many busy professionals believe that getting in a daily workout is enough to support their health and energy. But there's a hidden habit that can quietly impact both—prolonged sitting. In this episode, pulling from her conversation with cardiologist Dr. Alan Rozanski, Kristel explores how extended periods of sitting can affect your well-being and introduces a simple, effective strategy to counter it: "exercise snacks." These short bursts of movement throughout your day have the potential to boost energy, support long-term health, and enhance overall performance. Tune in to learn how small, intentional movement breaks can make a big difference. Key Takeaways How prolonged sitting is a hidden challenge for many professionals A single daily workout doesn't fully offset long periods of inactivity "Exercise snacks" = short, frequent movement breaks throughout the day Simple movements (walking, stretching, squats) can support energy and health Consistent movement fuels sustainable high performance If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow the Live Greatly podcast for more short mindset boosts and conversations with world-class leaders, authors, and experts focused on leadership, resilience, well-being, and sustainable high performance. If you're looking to support your team with sustainable high performance, resilience, and clear decision-making in high-pressure environments, Kristel brings these strategies to organizations through engaging keynote experiences. Learn more: www.livegreatly.co Hosted by Kristel Bauer, keynote speaker, author, and performance expert. Kristel delivers high-impact keynotes on: Peak performance Burnout prevention Leadership development Workplace well-being Sustainable success
If you had to name one thing that could contribute to better health throughout the lifespan, what would it be? We think exercise, or at least physical activity deserves the top spot. Yet in 2025, fewer than half of adults met the guidelines for aerobic physical activity. And less than one-quarter were doing both aerobic […]
Today is the day you stop thinking… and actually do it. In Day 4 of the Family Reset, you'll write your 5 family rules—clear, simple "we" statements that guide how your family thinks, acts, and shows up. No more overthinking. No more second guessing. Just clarity you can come back to every single day. This is where your family culture becomes real. ✨ Grab your guide, take 20 minutes, and get it done with me. If you haven't watched the other videos yet, please make sure to first watch them first.
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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. John La Puma, internist, chef, and regenerative farmer.
Indoor Epidemic: Prescribing Nature, Light, Air, and Movement with Dr. John La Puma, internist, chef, and regenerative farmer. His book, "Indoor Epidemic," argues that spending about 93% of life indoors undermines health through poor light timing, air quality, limited movement, and reduced nature exposure. La Puma cites data that outdoor morning light helps set circadian rhythms, while nighttime blue light can impair sleep quality and raise cardiovascular risks, referencing a large UK Biobank study. He discusses indoor pollutants and CO2 buildup affecting inflammation and cognition, recommends strategies like getting daylight early (even just a sky view), using circadian lighting, and taking brief outdoor breaks to reduce myopia risk. He describes measurable benefits of forest bathing and gardening (including immune and mood effects), notes hospital studies linking window views to shorter stays and less pain medication, and reviews his pioneering work in culinary medicine now taught widely in medical schools, emphasizing cooking and growing food as preventive and therapeutic tools.
Most people think a brain scan is just a snapshot of what is wrong right now. Dr. Mistry has spent twenty years reading over 300,000 neuroimaging studies and what he has found is that your brain scan does not just show you the present. It reveals your past and with the right tools, it predicts your future. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mistry, a neuroradiologist and neuroimaging specialist, to break down exactly how AI is transforming what we can detect in the brain and why the window to intervene is decades earlier than anyone tells you. We cover the F1 car analogy that reframes every component of your central nervous system, why Alzheimer's disease begins twenty to thirty years before diagnosis, and how a volumetric MRI spotted a 2.2% hippocampal volume loss in a woman in her 50s that the human eye could not detect on two consecutive normal scans. This episode will change how you think about your brain scans, your cardiovascular health, and the daily decisions that are either protecting or silently degrading your most important organ. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Intro: Your Brain Scan Reveals Your Past and Future 01:20 300,000 Scans and the Farmer With a 78-Year-Old Brain 05:44 Which Brain Scan Actually Tells You Something 08:52 The F1 Car Analogy for Understanding Your Brain 13:29 Brain Volume, the Hippocampus, and the Cerebellum 17:01 Alzheimer's Starts 20-30 Years Before Diagnosis 19:24 The Beta Amyloid PET Scan Explained 25:04 How AI Maps and Measures Your Brain Volume 28:13 The 2.2% Hippocampal Loss Two Normal Scans Missed 34:02 How Exercise Grows the Hippocampus by 2% 40:41 The Vascular Prevention Window Nobody Talks About 46:20 What LDL and ApoB Actually Mean for Brain Health 51:25 Can Lifestyle Changes Actually Flatten the Atrophy Curve 57:01 How to Advocate for a Brain Scan Through the Medical System 01:05:09 Stillness vs. Illness: What Separates Brains That Age Well _______ Thank you to our sponsors Daily Basis: https://www.dailybasislife.com/NEURO for 50% off your first month KetoneIQ: https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% off Caraway: https://carawayhome.com/neuro10 for 20% off Kinsyn: https://kinsyn.com/neuro And use code "neuro" for 20% off your first subscription _______ I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer's risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode, I'm joined by Kat Collings, Editor-in-Chief of Who What Wear, to talk about what it really takes to break into the fashion industry today and how the industry is evolving. We dive into her career journey, why taking initiative, committing to a company, and building a strong portfolio can help you stand out, and how to get your foot in the door in a world where traditional internship culture is shifting. Kat also shares insights on the power of reaching out directly, what hiring teams are actually looking for, and how to build a meaningful presence in digital publishing. We get into standout moments at Paris Fashion Week, trends that have longevity, styling tips, and the pieces she's investing in (and skipping) right now. If you're interested in fashion, media, or building a career in a competitive industry, this episode is for you. Enjoy!To connect with Kat on Instagram, click HERE.To check out Who What Wear on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/dreambigger for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to Quince.com/dreambigger. Shopify.com/dreambiggerTry Gusto today at gusto.com/DREAMBIGGER , and get three free when you run your first payroll. That's three months of free payroll at gusto.com/DREAMBIGGER. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with holistic practitioner Jane Jansen from the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts.
New Study Links Aged Garlic Extract to Better Cognition: Holistic practitioner Jane Jansen from the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts reveals a newly published double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA involving 72 participants with pre-hypertension or hypertension. Over 12 weeks, one group took 2,400 mg/day of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (Reserve formula), and cognitive function was tracked using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Jansen reports that 92% of the aged garlic extract group had no cognitive impairment after the trial, while the placebo group showed more cognitive decline, with benefits attributed to increased nitric oxide bioavailability, improved endothelial function, better cerebral blood flow, nerve protection/repair, and enhanced brain waste removal. She contrasts this approach with costly Alzheimer's plaque-busting drugs and discusses prevention strategies, including diet, sleep (glymphatic system), exercise, inflammation control, and circulation-supporting nutrients such as nattokinase.
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We were created to move—our bodies designed by God to work, stretch, and live in motion. In this episode, Sue Becker shares the importance of implementing daily exercise, reminding us that while it may not directly focus on nutrition, it is essential to overall health. What was once a natural part of life—both movement and nourishing our bodies well—has now become something we must intentionally pursue in a world of convenience. Our bones, muscles, and internal systems depend on both physical movement and proper fuel to function as they were designed. It's time to shift from seeing exercise and healthy eating as tasks to embracing them as gifts and vital parts of God's design for thriving. LISTEN NOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast here or from any podcasting platform such as, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Alexa, Siri, or anywhere podcasts are played. For more information on the Scientific and Biblical benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain, visit our website, breadbeckers.com. Also, watch our video, Only Real Bread - Staff of Life, https://youtu.be/43s0MWGrlT8. Learn more about the why and how to bake with freshly-milled flour, with the very informative Essential Home-Ground Flour Book, by Sue Becker, https://bit.ly/essentialhomegroundflourbook. If you have an It's the Bread Story that you'd like to share, email us at podcast@breadbeckers.com. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our website at https://www.breadbeckers.com/ Follow us on Facebook @thebreadbeckers and Instagram @breadbeckers. *DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast or on our website should be construed as medical advice. Consult your health care provider for your individual nutritional and medical needs. The information presented is based on our research and is strictly that of the author and not necessarily those of any professional group or other individuals.
In this episode, Sathiya sits down with theologian, podcaster, and educator James Spencer for a thoughtful and practical conversation about manhood, faith, and the modern challenges facing Christians. They explore the importance of biblical literacy, unpacking why so many men struggle to engage scripture and how different preaching styles like expository and topical teaching - shape spiritual growth. The conversation also examines the dynamics of online Christian content, highlighting the risks of fragmented understanding, viral controversies, and the powerful influence of algorithms on belief and behavior. Drawing from his background as a personal trainer, James shares simple, actionable insights for building consistent spiritual habits, while also emphasizing the importance of staying deeply connected to a local church community. As the discussion turns to the rise of AI, Sathiya and James tackle big questions about technology and faith, exploring how it can both support and hinder genuine creativity and discipleship when not approached with wisdom and discernment. Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to deepen their engagement with scripture, cultivate intentional spiritual rhythms, and navigate both digital and real-world spaces with clarity, humility, and purpose. SATHIYA'S RESOURCES: Free Recovery Book (The Last Relapse) Join the brotherhood (DeepClean Inner Circle) Live Training To Quit Porn For Good JAMES' RESOURCES: James' Website James' YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 Challenges in Expository Preaching Online 06:00 Edgy Online Content Trends 15:43 Discipleship Context in Church Growth 21:35 Exercise and Bible Study Parallel 27:20 Slow, Reflective Start to Day 28:51 Reflections on Scripture Study 36:28 Navigating AI in Faith Education 42:03 Faithful Tech Use and Purpose 45:54 Obedience and Individual Nuance 51:15 AI Insights vs. Hard Research 58:32 Things vs. Devices Philosophy
There's a pill on Amazon called Fukitol. It contains nothing. And yet people buy it, swear by it, and give it five stars. Today, Nir Eyal explains the remarkable science behind why placebos work. --- Listen to the bonus episode: https://nudge.kit.com/40414a1b44 Nir's book Beyond Belief: geni.us/beyondbelief Nir's free belief change guide: nirandfar.com/belief-change Join 11,934 readers of the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources: Ariel, G., & Saville, W. (1972). Anabolic steroids: The physiological effects of placebos. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 4(2), 124–126. Branthwaite, A., & Cooper, P. (1981). Analgesic effects of branding in treatment of headaches. British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.), 282(6276), 1576–1578. Dawkins, L., Shahzad, F. Z., Ahmed, S. S., & Edmonds, C. J. (2011). Expectation of having consumed caffeine can improve performance and mood. Appetite, 57(3), 597–600. Draganich, C., & Erdal, K. (2014). Placebo sleep affects cognitive functioning. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 40(3), 857–864. Kaptchuk, T. J. (2018). Open-label placebo: Reflections on a research agenda. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 61(3), 311–334. Lee, C., Linkenauger, S. A., Bakdash, J. Z., Joy-Gaba, J. A., & Profitt, D. R. (2011). Putting like a pro: The role of positive contagion in golf performance and perception. PLoS One, 6(10), e26016. Plassmann, H., O'Doherty, J., Shiv, B., & Rangel, A. (2008). Marketing actions can modulate neural representations of experienced pleasantness. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105(3), 1050–1054. Richter, C. P. (1957). On the phenomenon of sudden death in animals and man. Psychosomatic Medicine, 19(3), 191–198. Rozenkrantz, L., Mayo, A. E., Ilan, T., Hart, Y., Noy, L., & Alon, U. (2017). Placebo can enhance creativity. PLoS One, 12, e0182466. Wager, T. D., Rilling, J. K., Smith, E. E., Sokolik, A., Casey, K. L., Davidson, R. J., et al. (2004). Placebo-induced changes in fMRI in the anticipation and experience of pain. Science, 303(5661), 1162–1167.
When GLP-1 drugs supercharge eating disorders; Vitamin C's brain-protective role; Can your fast-fashion clothing give you cancer? As an experiment, scientists invented a fake disease—then AI started reporting it as real; Zeaxanthin could charge cancer treatment; How long is Kyolic aged garlic extract aged?
Pump up the volume on your exercise with HIIT to optimize disease-prevention; Natural ways to lower your LDL; Choline's impact on the menopausal brain; How targeted supplementation can boost your nitric oxide for better health, an interview with Dr. Nathan Bryan, creator of N1O1.
In this episode of Breaking the Rules, we do something a little different — we guide you through a live experiential exercise used in therapy to demonstrate how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) actually feels in the moment.Using a simple jelly bean (or Mentos), we walk through an exercise that highlights one of the most important lessons in OCD treatment: the urge to escape discomfort can be powerful, but it can also be tolerated.Through this exercise, we explore how quickly the mind and body react to discomfort, how intrusive thoughts and urges show up, and how reconnecting with meaning and values can shift our relationship with those experiences.Experiential exercises like this are commonly used in ACT, DBT, and ERP therapy because they allow people to learn through doing, rather than just talking about the skills intellectually.In this episode we discuss:What experiential exercises are and why they are powerful in therapyWhy learning skills during calm moments is different from using them during triggersThe Mentos (or jelly bean) exercise used to simulate urge surfing and response preventionWhat happens in the mind and body when discomfort risesIntrusive thoughts, urges, and the instinct to escape discomfortThe role of meaning and values in increasing distress toleranceWhy acceptance changes our relationship to discomfort, not the discomfort itselfHow clinicians can use this exercise with clients, families, and teen group.
In this episode, Richard Graves is joined by Dr Sally Needham, whose work sits at the heart of coaching, neuroscience, and human performance. Sally shares her journey from coaching within the FA to leading human development and culture work across elite environments including Brentford FC, Sheffield United, and international football. Her approach challenges traditional performance models, bringing a deeper understanding of the nervous system, behaviour, and athlete self-awareness into day-to-day coaching practice. The conversation explores how clubs are beginning to bridge the gap between “off-field” psychology and “on-field” performance, why understanding the brain and body connection is becoming essential in modern sport, and how coaches can influence behaviour, decision-making, and performance through better awareness of human systems. For practitioners working in elite sport, this episode offers a practical lens on integrating neuroscience into coaching environments, without losing sight of the realities of performance. In this episode you will learn Why human development is becoming a priority in elite football environments How the nervous system directly impacts performance, decision-making, and behaviour What “co-regulation” means and how coaches influence athlete states The role of self-awareness in achieving consistent performance Why fear is unavoidable—and how athletes can manage it more effectively How Brentford are integrating human development into their performance model The gap between sports psychology theory and on-field coaching practice Why connection and relationships underpin long-term performance How coaches can consciously “up-regulate” or “down-regulate” players Practical ways to introduce neuroscience concepts into coaching environments About Dr Sally Needham Dr Sally Needham is a human development specialist working across elite football, with experience spanning the FA, Sheffield United, and Brentford FC. Her work focuses on the integration of coaching, neuroscience, and behaviour—helping athletes better understand their brain and body to improve performance and wellbeing. Sally completed a professional doctorate in elite performance, exploring how human development approaches can be embedded within high-performance environments. She currently works across multiple roles, including consultancy with clubs and international teams, as well as supporting individual athletes. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 Learn Quicker & More Effectively Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More Improve Your Athletes' Performance Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research
Ten extra calories a day. That's it. That's the kind of razor-thin margin that can quietly add a pound a year and it's why so many people swear they “didn't change anything” while the scale slowly drifted upward. We unpack the simple math behind the one pound rule, what the research shows across decades, and why the real story is rarely one dramatic habit. It's a stack of tiny shifts: a little less walking, a little more convenience food, a little less sleep, a few more liquid calories. From there, we get practical. We talk through an easy “build your plate” framework that makes balanced eating feel doable in real life, not like a list of rules. We also dig into movement in a more honest way: exercise is incredible for your heart, brain, and mood, but it really shines for weight maintenance and preventing weight regain. We cover strength training to protect lean muscle and basal metabolic rate, plus NEAT, the everyday movement that adds up when the daily margin is so small. We also hit the sneaky stuff that sabotages progress: silent calories from sweet drinks, alcohol, oils, and butter, and the way processed foods can make it harder to notice fullness. Then we tie it together with two under-rated drivers of weight management: sleep and environment. Willpower comes and goes, but your environment is what you live in, so we share simple setups that make the healthier choice easier and help you avoid the all-or-nothing trap. If you take one thing from this conversation, let it be this: you don't need a perfect plan, you need one sustainable change you can repeat. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us what small tweak you're starting with this week.Send us a (voice ) message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.Support the showProduction and Content: Edward Delesky, MD, DABOM & Nicole Aruffo, RNArtwork Rebrand and Avatars:Vantage Design Works (Vanessa Jones) Website: https://www.vantagedesignworks.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vantagedesignworks?igsh=aHRuOW93dmxuOG9m&utm_source=qrOriginal Artwork Concept: Olivia Pawlowski
Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 c6 2. Bc4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. Nf3 * And the answer is... 4... dxc4
Majid Fotuhi joins host Saranya Ravindran to explore how nutrition influences brain ageing. From anti-inflammatory diets and omega-3s to insulin resistance and metabolic health, this episode unpacks how what we eat shapes cognition and long-term brain resilience. Timestamps: 01:10 – Mediterranean Diet 02:58 – Reducing Alzheimer's risk 03:37 – Dietary changes 05:44 – Metabolic dysfunction 08:00 – Exercise and Sleep
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3367: Jon the Saver draws a powerful parallel between fitness and personal finance, showing how discipline, consistency, and long-term thinking drive success in both areas. By treating exercise like an investment, he highlights how small, steady efforts compound over time, benefiting both your health and your wealth. It's a refreshing perspective that makes building better habits feel practical and achievable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/treat-exercise-like-an-investment/ Quotes to ponder: "Slow, steady and repetitive wins the race!" "There's no magic cure, only discipline and diversifying your money." "In closing, treat exercise like an investment." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nothing in biology is random. Not growth. Not metabolism. Not disease. What we will explore today is the reality that the earliest inputs in life: nutrition, environment, signaling, don't just influence outcomes… They shape them. They write the first draft. And if you understand that, if you truly let that land, then everything about how we approach pregnancy, childhood, and prevention begins to shift. From reaction…to intention. From downstream management…to upstream design. Why This Conversation Matters This episode is not just another discussion. In many ways, it is ground zero. Because if you don't understand this layer, the imprinting, the epigenetic programming, the responsiveness of biology to environment, then everything that follows in this podcast…becomes harder to fully see. But once you do see it, the picture sharpens. You begin to understand:why trajectories diverge early, why children present so differently and why the same diagnosis can have completely different roots. This is the beginning of a new map. And maps matter. Gratitude to Today's Guests I want to take a moment to acknowledge the voices you heard today—because this kind of thinking doesn't happen by accident. Lucia Aronica Dr. Aronica is a Stanford scientist and a global authority in nutritional epigenetics, helping clinicians understand that food is not simply fuel—it is biological information that actively programs gene expression. She created Stanford's first courses in nutritional epigenetics and pioneered the Epinutrition framework, a clinical model that reframes nutrition as signaling, not supplementation. You may recognize her from the Netflix documentary You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment, and she is now launching the world's first Clinical Epinutrition Certification, training health professionals to use food as epigenetic medicine. Emily Stone Rydbom Emily is a clinical nutritionist, researcher, and digital health founder working at the frontier of precision maternal nutrition. As Founder and CEO of GrowBaby Health, and through her work with GrowHealth Technologies, she is building AI-enabled systems that integrate nutrition directly into standard obstetric care. With over 14 years of clinical experience, she has helped pioneer the “Standard of Care PLUS” model, demonstrating meaningful reductions in preterm birth and gestational diabetes in high-risk populations. She is also a co-investigator on the ROOT Study—bringing this work directly into real-world maternal care here in North Carolina. Samantha N. Fessler Dr. Fessler brings a deep scientific lens to the intersection of metabolism, inflammation, and perinatal nutrition. With a PhD in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences from Arizona State University, her work has focused on how nutritional strategies can modulate the interplay between immune signaling and metabolic function to improve outcomes for mothers and children. As Director of Scientific Affairs at Needed, she helps translate rigorous science into actionable, evidence-based approaches that clinicians and families can actually use. Randy L. Jirtle And finally, Dr. Randy Jirtle—joining us again—whose work, quite simply, changed how we understand biology. A pioneer in epigenetics and genomic imprinting, Dr. Jirtle's research on the agouti mouse model demonstrated for the first time that environmental inputs—particularly nutrition and chemical exposure—could directly alter gene expression across generations. His work reframed the gene from a fixed sentence…to a responsive system. In fact, Time Magazine once described it this way:“A gene represents less of an inexorable sentence and more of an access point for the environment to modify the genome.” He is a Professor of Epigenetics at North Carolina State University and Senior Scientist at University of Wisconsin–Madison and remains, at his core, a deeply curious thinker. And that curiosity… is what moved this field forward. Final Thought: If there is one takeaway from today, it is this: The environment is not acting on the child. The child is responding to the environment. And that response…is being written into biology. Dr. M
In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki unpacks one of the most common yet misunderstood issues in modern health: the interplay between cortisol, stress, poor sleep, and elevated heart rate. Using a real community question as the foundation, she explains why feeling “wired but tired” isn't a personal failing, but a physiological response to chronic, unresolved stress.Mikki walks through how cortisol actually works, why both exercise and life stress use the same biological pathways, and what happens when your system never fully downregulates. She also explores the role of the HPA axis, autonomic nervous system imbalance, and why tools like HRV and resting heart rate can offer insight—but also create more stress if misused.Most importantly, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to help restore balance and build resilience. Key Highlights: Why cortisol is not the villain—and what it actually does The difference between acute stress and chronic, unresolved stress What a high morning heart rate is really telling you How lifestyle, hydration, and training load impact your stress response Practical tools to downregulate your nervous system Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenNZ listeners - save 10% off Calocurb by using the code Mikkipedia10 at www.calocurb.co.nzSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3367: Jon the Saver draws a powerful parallel between fitness and personal finance, showing how discipline, consistency, and long-term thinking drive success in both areas. By treating exercise like an investment, he highlights how small, steady efforts compound over time, benefiting both your health and your wealth. It's a refreshing perspective that makes building better habits feel practical and achievable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/treat-exercise-like-an-investment/ Quotes to ponder: "Slow, steady and repetitive wins the race!" "There's no magic cure, only discipline and diversifying your money." "In closing, treat exercise like an investment." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Creative Healing: Why Doctors Are Writing Prescriptions For The Arts Science is suggesting that engaging in creative endeavors is a key component of our physical and mental health. In the UK, doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to provide patients with clinical access to creative outlets. Our experts explain the new research supporting this shift and argue that creative participation is essential for our health. Guests: Daisy Fancourt, professor of psychobiology & epidemiology, University College London, author, Art Cure Robynn Smith, professor emeritus, Monterey Peninsula College, founder, Print Day in May The Weight Of Winning: A Boxer's Fight With Binge Eating Disorder For years, boxer Danny O'Connor didn't realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for binge eating as both a man and an elite athlete. Guests: Danny O'Connor, professional boxer, author, Weight Class Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Game Exercise: Close your eyes and follow along with an entire Chess game using the audio below. On each move, try to conceptualize the position clearly and understand how it has changed. Try to follow the game until the end to stretch the amount of moves you can see ahead. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: TheLuftvaffel vs sirkhay (Lichess blitz, 2025) e4 e6 2. Nc3 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. d4 f5 5. Nf3 Nf6 6. Bd3 Be7 7. Bg5 O-O 8. O-O c6 9. Re1 Ne4 10. Bxe7 Qxe7 11. Qc1 Qd6 12. Ne2 Nd7 13. Nf4 Rb8 14. c3 Kh8 15. a4 a6 16. b4 Nxc3 17. Nh5 Ne4 18. Ng5 Qg6 19. Nxe4 fxe4 20. Be2 Nf6 21. Qf4 Bg4 22. Nxf6 Bxe2 23. Rxe2 Qxf6 24. Qc7 Qxd4 25. Rb1 Qd3 26. Reb2 e3 27. Rb3 exf2+ 28. Kh1 f1=Q+ 0-1
Today, I'm excited to welcome Debra Atkinson back to the podcast for our third conversation. Debra holds both a BS and an MS in exercise science, with additional training in sports psychology, and served for many years as a senior lecturer in a university kinesiology program. She is a respected voice in the menopause space and an outstanding resource for personal training, coaching, and professional development for midlife women. In today's discussion, we explore key nuances and emerging trends in the fitness industry, including insights from recent surveys conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine. We unpack why many midlife women are drawn to the wrong types of workouts and the downstream consequences of those choices. We also examine what happens as estrogen levels decline, particularly its impact on muscle protein synthesis, and how this increases the risk of injury and tendon and ligament damage. We dive into strategies for avoiding frailty, the effects of chronic under-fueling, how nutritional choices- especially sugar, alcohol, and underlying food sensitivities can exacerbate hot flashes and other symptoms, and the importance of VO₂ max. To wrap up, Debra answers a series of rapid-fire questions, ranging from the one exercise every woman over 40 should master to conversations around zone two training, vibration plates, weighted vests, and more. This conversation with Debra Atkinson is truly invaluable, and I know you'll walk away with practical and empowering insights. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why social media exercise trends can often be misleading How habits, conditioning, and attachment to old exercise patterns impact women's exercise choices Why women's injury risk increases as estrogen levels decline How travel, jet lag, and holiday foods can amplify stress and compound the risk of muscle loss Practical and proactive steps you can take to avoid losing independence as you age How chronic under-fueling disrupts women's metabolism, recovery, and resilience in midlife The value of VO₂ max beyond cardiovascular fitness How grip strength functions as an early indicator of overall strength and neurological health The importance of daily, low-level movement for stabilizing blood sugar, cardiovascular health, and body weight How inadequate or disrupted sleep can negate the benefits of training programs Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia's Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Debra Atkinson On her website The Flipping 50 Podcast On Social Media: @flipping50tv
The Weight Of Winning: A Boxer's Fight With Binge Eating Disorder For years, boxer Danny O'Connor didn't realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for binge eating as both a man and an elite athlete. Guests: Danny O'Connor, professional boxer, author, Weight Class Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farra Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Frailty isn't just something that happens “later”; it's a gradual loss of resilience that can begin much earlier than most people think. Katy Bowman and Dr. Jeannette Loram unpack what frailty and pre-frailty mean biologically. They explore the five key hallmarks used to identify frailty, including walking speed and grip strength, and how a large proportion of people in their 30s and 40s already fall on the spectrum of pre-frailty.The conversation also explores the muscle–gut connection, explaining how frailty is influenced by exercise, diet, and the health of your microbiome. Katy and Jeannette also discuss the potential for rapid-onset frailty linked to the use of GLP-1 medications.Most importantly, frailty can be reversed and this episode focuses on what you can do. From simple ways to improve resilience through movement, nutrition, and rest, to understanding how your attitude toward aging might influence your resilienceEnhanced Show Notes and Full Transcript00:00 – Intro + Sponsors 01:30 – What Is Frailty (and Pre-Frailty) 03:00 – The 5 Hallmarks of Frailty 10:50 – How Pre-Frailty Can Start in Your 30s 12:40 – Muscle–Gut Connection & the Microbiome 19:40 – Exercise as “Fuel” for Your Microbiome 27:30 – Supplementation and the Psychology of Change 29:50 – GLP-1 Medication & Rapid-Onset Frailty 42:20 – Listener Question: Finding Glute Strength (Sponsored by Peluva)Resources and Books Mentioned:Joyspan by Kerry Burnight Frailty Sets In Far Earlier Than You'd Expect But You Can Reverse It, by David Cox in the New Scientist Frailty and pre-frailty in middle-aged and older adults and its association with multimorbidity and mortality: a prospective analysis of 493 737 biobank participants by Hanlon et al 2018Evidence For The Contribution Of Gut Microbiota To Age-Related Anabolic Resistance by Watson et al 2021Semaglutide Therapy and Accelerated Sarcopenia in Older Adults With Type-2 Diabetes: A 24-Month Retrospective Cohort Study by Ren et al 2025Connect, Move & Learn:Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesFollow Katy on SubstackTry Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 days!Made Possible By Our Wonderful Sponsors:.My Happy Feet: Toe-spacing socks that gently realign toes for comfortable recovery—take 20% off with code MYDNAIkaria Design: The Soul Seat® offers height-adjustable, multi-position sitting—get 10% off new chairs and desks with code DNA10Venn Design: Beautifully upholstered ball-shaped Air Chairs that encourage dynamic sittingPeluva: Five-toe minimalist shoes that move like you do—take 10% off with code NUTRITIOUSMOVEMENTSmart Playrooms: Beautiful playroom design and movement-rich equipment—save 10% on monkey bars and rock-wall items with code DNA10Movemate: Active standing boards with smoothly articulating wooden slats. Designed to keep you moving without interrupting your focus.Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.comYour Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits
If you have chronic pain including back pain you can benefit from this somatic tracking exercise from Alan Gordon's Pain Reprocessing Therapy Pain Psychology Center: https://painpsychologycenter.com/ The Way Out of Chronic Pain, by Alan Gordon: https://a.co/d/6suF8CC Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership ⚠️ Important note: This exercise is intended for people whose pain has been medically evaluated and is not caused by active injury, infection, fracture, or disease. Pain Reprocessing Therapy does not replace medical care. Chronic pain and back pain aren't just problems of the body — they're problems of a nervous system stuck in protection mode. In this episode, I'll guide you through a somatic tracking exercise, a core skill from Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), designed to help calm neuroplastic pain by teaching your brain that your body is safe. Somatic tracking is not about ignoring pain, pushing through it, or forcing relaxation. Instead, you'll practice noticing pain with curiosity, neutrality, and safety, which helps interrupt the fear–pain cycle that keeps chronic pain going. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses joint inflammation—its symptoms (swelling, pain, redness, warmth, morning stiffness, reduced range of motion) and why it is usually a sign of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. She reviews common causes including osteoarthritis (cartilage wear and tear), rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune synovium attack with prolonged morning stiffness and fatigue), gout (uric acid crystals, often in the big toe), psoriatic arthritis, injuries, autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren's), infections such as septic arthritis requiring urgent care, and surrounding-tissue problems like tendonitis and bursitis. Lifestyle factors that worsen inflammation include excess weight, poor diet (including unaddressed food allergies; avoiding nightshades is suggested), insulin resistance contributing to gout, lack of exercise, smoking, and stress. Management strategies include rest, bracing, ice vs. heat, OTC anti-inflammatories, gentle low-impact exercise, anti-inflammatory foods, weight loss, treating root causes, and supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, bromelain, turmeric, Boswellia, and quercetin.
Send us Fan MailHow exercise in parents can improve the metabolic and cardiovascular health of their offspring through epigenetic mechanisms.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Parental exercise & offspring metabolic health: exercise before and during pregnancy improves glucose tolerance and reduces fat gain in offspring.Paternal effects via sperm: moderate voluntary wheel running alters small non-coding RNAs, especially tRNA fragments, in sperm and enhances glucose clearance, with stronger benefits in female offspring.Maternal exercise mechanisms: benefits arise from in utero environment, placental changes, and breast milk composition rather than major oocyte alterations.Human milk oligosaccharides: exercise increases 3'-sialyllactose in milk, linked to better offspring microbiome and metabolic outcomes.Sex-biased & intergenerational effects: maternal exercise impacts male offspring metabolism more; effects can transmit to F2 generation depending on the transmitting parent's sex.ABOUT THE GUEST: Kristin Stanford, PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where she serves as associate director of the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center. Her lab investigates molecular mechanisms by which exercise enhances metabolic and cardiovascular health, with a focus on intergenerational effects.RELATED EPISODE:M&M 145: Epigenetics, Endocrine Disruptors, Obesogens & Obesity, Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics | Bruce BlumbergSupport the showHealth Products by M&M Partners:AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models.KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime)Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app.SporesMD: Premium mushrooms products (gourmet mushrooms, nootropics, research). Use code 'nickjikomes' for 20% off.Lumen device: Optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. MINDMATTER gets you 15% off.For all the ways you can support my efforts
Learn how to fix your pain with our “Centralization Process” here! https://rebrand.ly/ytpainfreeSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-programTo view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfixIf you've been told to STOP squatting because of low back pain, that advice might be the exact reason your back isn't getting better.Most people are taught that squats compress the spine, damage discs, and should be avoided, especially if you have a disc herniation or sciatica. But that's not how the body works. Your spine is not fragile… It's adaptable. And avoiding load can actually make your back weaker over time.In this episode, I break down the truth about squats and low back pain, and show you how to rebuild your spine so you can safely get back to lifting.
Back in Episode 118, Dr. Lisa introduced you to orforglipron, a promising weight loss pill that was still awaiting FDA approval. Well, the wait is officially over. The FDA just approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss.Dr. Lisa covers:What Foundayo is, how it works, and what makes it different from other GLP-1 medicationsClinical trial results: how much weight loss to expectHow Foundayo compares to the Wegovy pillExactly how to take it (including what to do if you miss a dose)Side effects, safety information, and who should NOT take this medicationWho qualifies, and an important note for parents of teensCurrent pricing for self-pay, insured, and Medicare patientsWhy taking medication for weight loss is never "the easy way out"Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support on your weight loss journey, sign up for our free newsletter or check out our program at SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. And if this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who's been looking for a needle-free weight loss medication option. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
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Consistency is the key factor in success, whether in physical health, career development, or personal habits. We should examine our current habits to determine if they are leading to desired outcomes, even unpleasant tasks like cleaning are necessary for positive results. Replace the unproductive behaviors we consistently do with actions that align with our goals. Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how memories are formed and how key neurochemicals, such as adrenaline, can be leveraged to enhance memory formation. I also share science-based protocols to enhance learning, strengthen memory recall and reduce the number of repetitions needed to retain new information. In addition, I discuss how exercise supports cognitive function and memory and explore unique memory phenomena such as déjà vu. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Memory (00:00:21) Sensory Stimuli & Memory Bias (00:01:54) Associations & Memory; Tool: Repetition (00:05:00) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:06:18) Stress, Adrenaline & Strengthening Memories (00:11:10) Caffeine & Stimulants, Tool: Timing to Enhance Learning & Memory (00:14:39) Tool: Naps & Sleep for Learning & Memory (00:16:56) Sponsor: AG1 (00:18:19) Increase Adrenaline to Enhance Learning & Memory, Chronic Stress (00:21:56) Adrenaline Boosts Memory: Centuries-Old Practice (00:24:03) Tool: Cardiovascular Exercise & Brain Health, Neurogenesis (00:26:11) Exercise, Osteocalcin, Hippocampus & Memory (00:29:37) Sponsor: LMNT (00:31:09) Tool: Photographs, Mental Snapshots & Improved Memory (00:34:08) Déjà Vu (00:36:22) Tool: Brief Meditation Practice to Enhance Memory (00:38:38) Recap Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Will Cole to talk about the root causes of chronic inflammation and how it impacts everything from your gut health to your metabolism, hormones, and mental well-being. We dive into the “inflammatory core four” foods, why modern diets are keeping so many people stuck in a cycle of fatigue and dysfunction, and what you can actually do to start feeling better. We also discuss metabolic health, GLP-1s and peptide therapy, and how to approach these tools in a sustainable, realistic way. Plus, Dr. Cole shares insights on nervous system regulation, the connection between stress, trauma, and physical health, and how to support your body without becoming overwhelmed in today's toxic food environment. If you're looking to optimize your health, reduce inflammation, and better understand what your body truly needs, this episode is for you. Enjoy!To connect with Dr. Will Cole on Instagram, click HERE.To listen to the Art of Being Well Podcast, click HERE.For Personalized Functional Care From Dr. Will Cole + His Telehealth Team, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Caraway's cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $230 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/BIGGER you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/BIGGER or use code BIGGER at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic kitchenware made modern.Visit maggieberghoff.me/mentorship to learn about Maggie's business mentorship program for health business owners. Register for Maggie's upcoming 4-Day Business Growth Summit at https://maggieberghoff.me/summit If you're ready to take control of your thoughts – listen to UnF*ck Your Brain, wherever you get your podcasts.Go to getrella.com and use code DREAMBIGGER for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. That's getrella.com to start your free 14 day trial and use code DREAMBIGGER for 10% off and see why social media teams are ditching the tool chaos. Take back control of your business today. Open a Found account for FREE at Found.com. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Join hundreds of thousands who've already streamlined their finances with Found. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com #The brotherhood manifesto #TripleCsurvivor 2. Poor Sleep and Chronic Stress Disrupted sleep and elevated cortisol (stress hormone) are major saboteurs. Poor sleep increases hunger hormones (ghrelin), decreases fullness signals (leptin), and promotes fat storage—especially around the midsection. High stress from work, life demands, or overtraining triggers emotional or comfort eating and makes the body hold onto fat as a survival response. Many men underestimate how much "just pushing through" with less sleep or high-pressure jobs undermines results. Not to mention poor sleep causes poor eating habits which can cause inactivity which is muscle loss, which increases visceral fat. How to address it: Prioritize 7–9 hours of quality sleep nightly. Manage stress with short daily practices (walks, meditation, or hobbies). Avoid late-night screens and over-caffeine. Have a sound machine, a fan, a night mask that blacks out all light, cut out late snacking and caffeine… whatever it takes sleep is king!
How much lifting is too much vs. too little? What about cardio? And how hard does your body fight back when you try to out-exercise your diet?Exercise physiologist and clinical nutrition expert Ben Brown breaks down why exercise is often a weak tool for weight loss, even when you are lifting weights and doing everything “right.” We unpack metabolic compensation, how stress after 40 changes your results, and why nutrition and fitness habits like protein, recovery, and smarter programming matter more than chasing calorie burn. We also cover GLP-1s, muscle building, hormone health, and how to use cardio strategically for longevity instead of relying on it to build muscle or lose fat.Get Fitness Lab (20% off for listeners), the #1 coaching app that adapts to YOUR recovery, YOUR schedule, and YOUR body. Build muscle, lose fat, and get stronger with daily personalized guidance.Timestamps:0:00 - Why more exercise backfires2:14 - What exercise is really for5:24 - Why calories out misleads8:38 - How metabolic compensation happens11:56 - Cardio as a strategic lever17:34 - Stress after 40 changes everything24:26 - GLP-1s, weight loss, muscle32:00 - Tapering GLP-1s and recovery36:24 - Cardio for longevity and healthEpisode resources:Body Systems Coaching on Instagram: @bodysystemscoaching 30-Day Fat Loss Reset: bodysystems.com/30-day-reset
We've spent decades trying to reduce, manage, and protect ourselves from stress. But what if that entire strategy is backwards? In this episode, Michael and Megan sit down with Stanford health psychologist and bestselling author Kelly McGonigal to challenge the most common assumptions about what stress is and how we should respond. If you're ready to stop chasing the fantasy of a stress-free life and start living with greater resilience and joy, this conversation will show you where to begin.Memorable Quotes“Stress, from a scientific point of view, is the biological capacity to adapt and to learn from experience. So every time you have a stress response, it's your brain and your body recognizing this is a moment that matters.”“It's a fantasy to believe that there's a version of your life that's not stressful, and that if you were doing life ‘right,' you wouldn't experience stress. Research is pretty clear that people who have meaningful lives have very stressful lives.”“We know that when stress or distress is met with action or connection with other people, it doesn't have the same toxic effects.”“The number one cause of stress generation is people trying to avoid stress. So they procrastinate. They put off a difficult conversation…They make choices in the moment that allow them to avoid some discomfort or avoid some pressure, but then things start spiraling.”“I think we should try to be human beings who contribute to less suffering in the world. And that is different from trying to construct a life where you yourself experience less stress, or you try to parent in a way that your kids experience less stress, or you try to manage a team in a way where your team is never stressed.”“As soon as you stop fearing what your body does in moments of stress, when you understand it as an attempt to help you, your nervous system response starts to change… All of a sudden your stress response is healthier.”“In moments when you're starting to feel overwhelmed by stress, that is not a sign that you can't handle this, and it's not a sign that there's no hope. It's your brain and body's wisdom or intuition telling you that you should look for support in your life, whether it's looking for information, emotional support.”“Joy really asks us to be brave. It asks us to value the things that bring us joy. It asks us to be vulnerable and admit that the things that bring us joy will also cause us pain if we lose them… You are dissolving some of the protective boundaries that you have to other people.”Key TakeawaysA Meaningful Life Is a Stressful One. Research consistently shows that people with more roles, goals, and responsibilities experience more stress because they have more at stake. Trying to engineer a stress-free life often means cutting out the very things that give life meaning.Avoidance Leads to More Stress. "Stress generation" most often starts with procrastination, postponed conversations, or choosing short-term comfort over long-term growth. Trying to avoid stress creates more (and worse) stress.Movement Builds Resilience and Joy. Exercise causes muscles to release chemicals that act like antidepressants—building stress resilience and increasing your sensitivity to connection, meaning, and pleasure at the same time. No other intervention does both.Life Teaches Your Nervous System to Flex. In-the-moment tactics matter less than the cumulative effect of human connection, nature, play, movement, animals, and creative experience over time. These are what actually shape a flexible, healthy nervous system.Joy Is Risky. Joy asks us to value things we could lose, to be vulnerable with others, and to let ourselves be moved. Meeting other people's joy with genuine enthusiasm is one of the most powerful ways to increase the joy in your own life.ResourcesJoy is a Risk Worth Taking by Kelly McGonigalThe Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigalThe Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigalThe Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigalWatch on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJdN5QpP54YThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound
A Classic Rewind w/Stanger flying to interview the great Marlon Morgan, a licensed and clinical therapist and Founder & CEO of the California-based national nonprofit organization, Wellness Together School Mental Health. Marlon is also host of the podcast THIS HELPS with Marlon Morgan. Stanger and Marlon have a great talk about everything, Marlon's backstory, the state of mental health and everything in between. BONUS: Stanger and Marlon grew up together, so you know they are gonna be stories!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 242 NPTEFF Cardiac Output & Blood Pressure: When Exercise Should Stop
Integrative rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen combines conventional rheumatology medications with lifestyle and environmental health approaches to manage autoimmune disease, emphasizing nutrition, sleep, exercise, the gut microbiome, and reducing exposure to synthetic chemicals, pesticides, and contaminated water. They discuss how immunosuppressive drugs can be lifesaving but carry infection risks, and how “risk mitigation” and anti-inflammatory dietary patterns can support resilience. Cohen highlights vitamin D's importance in autoimmunity and COVID outcomes and lists four foundational supplements: a clean multivitamin (including iodine), vitamin D3 guided by blood levels, a quality probiotic, and omega-3 fish oil with adequate EPA+DHA; they also cover cautious use of curcumin, limited enthusiasm for glucosamine/chondroitin, and a measured view of collagen. Cohen promotes her hybrid Smart Human Health Summit on women's health (Saturday, April 25), featuring clinicians speaking on menopause/HRT, dementia, cardiology, endocrinology, GLP-1s, and toxins, with in-person, virtual, and recorded access.
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Integrative rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen.
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697. Most people think "fitness" is just about how you look at the beach or your 5K time. But after two decades of coaching, host Kevin Don has realized that what people actually want isn't bigger biceps—it's to be happy. This week, we look back at an episode from step away from November 2024. We look at the squat rack and into the world of philosophy to answer a bold question: Which mode of exercise will actually increase your happiness the most?Drawing from Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics," Kevin explores the concept of eudaemonia (human flourishing) and why true "fitness" requires exercising your virtues rather than just your muscles. If you've ever felt like a new gym PR or a lower number on the scale didn't provide the fulfillment you expected, this episode explains why.In this episode, we discuss:The Puzzle of Identity: A quick (and nerdy) dive into Bertrand Russell's theory of definite descriptions.Why Fitness Isn't Compartmentalized: Moving toward a "whole" definition of health that permeates every facet of your life.The Greatest Self-Help Book of All Time: An introduction to Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" and its relevance to modern wellness.The Doctrine of the Mean: How finding the balance between deficiency and excess (like courage vs. recklessness) creates a harmonious life.Practical Wisdom (Phronesis): Why knowing what is "good" in theory isn't enough—you have to practice it in real-life situations.The Three Types of Friendship: Why your social circle is a crucial component of your physical and mental flourishing.Get-Fit Guy is a Quick and Dirty podcast. Have a question for Get Fit Guy? Email: getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com.Discover more from Get-Fit Guy!FacebookTwitterNewsletter Transcripts available on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.