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Employee engagement and workplace cultures took a bashing during and post the Pandemic.  Many employees today are far less tolerant of outdated, uncaring, and inauthentic practices, attitudes, and behaviours. We know this because they are voting with their feet.  So how can you fortify your culture and set your business and the people that power it up for success?   Andy Goram talks to Shaara Roman, author of the book "The Conscious Workplace" about what it takes to build a sustainably enabling culture, where you hold on to more of your talent, who succeed and thrive. ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Shaara Roman on LinkedIn here Find Shaara's Website here Find The Conscious Workplace book here Follow The Silverene Group on LinkedIn here Find the story about King Arthur Flour and Employee Ownership here Find out more about Employee Stock Ownership Plans here Find out more about the Leesa Mattress story  Find the Vital Friends book here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

Close to 20,000 brands use Shogun to build beautiful and totally customized pages for the ecommerce sites. Brands like K-Swiss, Timbuk2, MVMT Watches, Chubbies Shorts, Leesa Mattress, and so many more.  A lot of those same brands also leverage the speed and flexibility of a headless front-end. Recently Shogun launched Shogun Frontend, which is a Progressive Web App (PWA) tool that allows stores to build a LIGHTNING FAST headless front end that loads in sub-second speeds.  In this episode we dive into exactly what a PWA is, why stores should consider it, and how it works within a headless architecture.  If you're a scaling ecommerce brand, this is an episode you won't want to miss!    Some of the topics we discuss are: How a Progressive Web App works as an ultra fast headless front end. Why do so many stores see 70% of traffic on mobile, but 70% of sales on desktop, and how might this be a massive opportunity for you.  What is the difference between Shogun Page Builder and Shogun Front-End What does Finbarr think of Headless commerce? It's pros, cons, and who should consider it. How can a PWA front-end help a brand. What brands should consider a headless PWA front end. Which should not. About Finbarr:  Finbarr is the CEO & Co-Founder of Shogun and former software engineer at Y Combinator. He's a Scottish guy living in California and one of the first results on Google for Finbarr! Previously he's built two businesses, Shogun (a CMS and Headless PWA with thousands of paying customers) and a web development business he started when he was 18. He loves finding creative coding solutions, and has written code to process millions of dollars worth of orders at companies like Pebble, Groupon and Exec. Links / Resources  Shogun Page Builder  Shogun Front End  Nomad Goods

In episode 12 of Unstack's Zero to a Million, CEO Grant Deken and VP of Sales and Marketing Zach Rego talk with the CEO of Privy, Ben Jabbawy, about how to scale using marketplace listings.Privy is the leader in e-commerce marketing for small and growing brands. Used by 500,000+ online stores in 180 countries, entrepreneurs have used Privy to drive $4B in e-commerce sales. Ben has worked directly with leading brands like Leesa Mattress, FIGS, The Ellen Show, and thousands more.Ben also hosts the Ecommerce Marketing School podcast and is the co-author of The Ecommerce Marketing Handbook.Connect with Ben on LinkedIn and Twitter.This episode is brought to you by Unstack.

We stepped on the scale and (1:34) it doesn't take long for Tom to make quinn feel bad. (2:26) Quinn & Tom discuss their current weight & what each man's goal weight is. (5:50) Keto is bullshit.  (8:05) Quinn harrassed a DJ on Instagram & (8:50) we're pretty sure Tommy has never listened to rap music.  Finally, (11:29) the  penalty for losing the weight loss challenge is presented via Billy the producer. (14:55) Our heroes are dicks and we're glad they didn't have Twitter. (16:40)  Quinn & Tommy attempt to tell the listeners how they know one another, but end up going off on ageism, the top 5 people they don't like, and how Quinn can definitely beat up Spiderman. (20:20) Quinn actually succeeds in telling the story of how he and Tommy met. (21:49) Stories from the caddy yard. (25:15) How Quinn made it out to LA. (28:58) Tommy is too tall for normal life & Quinn shames him for it. (31:30) Ad read for our brand new sponsor, Leesa Mattress.

JD narrates you through an interactive Survivor BrantSteele simulation with various celebrities facing off against the products they endorse! Featuring tailored narration, call-in shows, stock watch, and a few extra surprises! Visit http://brantsteele.wombatwater.com for the video! Co-hosted by Karen from Canada. Moderated by Jess Sterling. Stock Watch managed by Preston C. Produced by Corey B. Song by Michael J. Clark. Thanks to all the participants who joined us live for the stock watch or call-in segments!

Micah's Mailbag returns. This time, Micah shares his favorite and least favorite places in Austin. Share this episode with a friend who's coming to visit. Support our sponsor and save big on a Leesa Mattress: leesa.com/micah

Ben Jabbawy is the founder and CEO of Privy.com, the leading website conversion platform for ecommerce merchants and one of Inc Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing companies! Over 250,000 ecommerce merchants, like Leesa Mattress, FIGS, The Beatles and more, use Privy to grow their email lists, reduce cart abandonment and drive repeat sales. On our podcast today, we talk about how email marketing is the foundation of a successful ecommerce business, some tips and tricks for email marketing, and how to develop a good mindset for success and failure. To learn more, visit: http://honestecommerce.co Resources: Learn more at privy.com Privy’s beginner and advanced conversion training webinars privy.com/training

My guest on today’s episode is Ben Jabbawy, the founder and CEO of Privy, a marketing platform that is used by over 300,000+ Shopify businesses.If you’ve not heard of this solution and why so brands choose Privy, then this podcast episode is definitely for you...Privy is helping to power the explosive growth of merchants like Leesa Mattress, Hubble Contacts, Dormify, Keene Footwear, Boosted Boards, and many others. Simply put, they help Shopify merchants to convert more site traffic and reduce abandonment.What You Will Learn Today…Building your audience from day 0 to own your customer relationship.Targeting and triggers designed to get people to join your list and buy from your store.Launch targeted pop ups and flyouts with exit intent and special discounts to close the sale before people go away. Send automated abandoned cart emails, autoresponders, coupon reminders, and welcome series that drive people back to your site to make a purchase. Links And Resources Mentioned In This EpisodePrivy - eCommerce Fastlane listeners get 20% off the first 3 months of a paid subscription to Privy Growth with the code FASTLANEPrivy Shopify AppPrivy Cart SaverPrivy Live - September 24th, 2019 - Boston, MAThank You For ListeningI really appreciate you choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.I would also be so grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. They’re extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and I read each and every one personally!New Strategies Each Week To Help You Build And Scale Lifetime Customer Loyalty. SUBSCRIBE HERE!Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning. All it would take is a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform to be the next thing you need to drive more revenue and lifetime loyalty for your Shopify store. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. Don’t miss a single episode!Episode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by ShopMessage, an incredibly powerful Shopify App.Do you want to know the secret marketing channel that Fashion Nova, Puravida Bracelets, and MVMT Watches use to drive millions in revenue?The answer is Facebook Messenger, and it’s powered by ShopMessage, the leading conversational marketing platform.Try ShopMessage for free for 30 days. Being a listener of eCommerce Fastlane has many benefits including this free offer from ShopMessage. Test their platform with your brand (for free) for 30-days and prove it to yourself the ROI and significant revenue lift you will achieve.Go to ShopMessage.me/fastlane and get started today! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's White Claw Summer, and it may never end. Micah talks about how Claws have changed the way we drink poolside forever. Support our sponsor and save big on a Leesa Mattress: leesa.com/micah Read it here: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/08/why-summer-white-claw/596920/

On today's show, the boys try to solve many of the world’s problems as they tackle subjects such as finding the perfect recliner, drool stains, dry cleaners, ironing, boot camp for kids, whether or not the Raiders are going to be good this year, Skyline Chili, Hibachi Grills, sushi, UFO’s, The new Rambo trailer, Top Gun, Steven Spielberg's net worth, and a couple Jeopardy questions in honor of Pat's recent interview with Jeopardy James Holzhauer. Per usual, the guys each send in a song for Friday Bangerz to try and help launch you into the weekend. It's a fun one, come and have a good time with us! This episode features @toddmccomas, @PatMcAfeeShow, @Digz, @nickmaraldo, @tyschmit, @HeyGorman, @VivalaZito, and @evanfoxy. Episode sponsors and discounts: Leesa Mattress - get 15% off any mattress and 2 free pillows when you use the promo URL leesa.com/HEARTLAND and enter promo code HEARTLAND at checkout. Roman Swipes - use the promo URL getroman.com/HEARTLAND and get free 2-day shipping. Quip - use promo URL getquip.com/HEARTLAND and get your first refill pack for free. Omaha Steaks - go to OmahaSteaks.com and enter promo code HEARTLAND in the search bar and get Father’s Day Steak Fix gift package (valued at $235) for only $59.99.

This episode features a very cool conversation with musician and friend of the show Clayton Anderson. Clayton and the boys discuss the country music industry, his personal battles with chasing success and how he overcame thoughts of giving up and regained his passion (0:00-49:44). After the interview the crew has a hilarious conversation about some world events and everyone gets to know Digs a letter better than they did before and we're not sure that's a good thing, and as always the guys each pick a song for Friday Bangerz to help send you into your Memorial Day weekend. Come have a good time with us, and enjoy Memorial Day. This episode features @toddmccomas, @PatMcAfeeShow, @Digz, @nickmaraldo, @tyschmit, @HeyGorman, @VivalaZito, and @evanfoxy Here's a tip for for today's episode - DON"T SKIP THE AD READS! Each one is a heater. Episode sponsors and discounts: Leesa Mattress - get 15% off any mattress and 2 free pillows if you use the URL leesa.com/heartland and then use the promo code HEARTLAND at checkout PostMates - get $100 of free delivery for your first 7 days when you download the app and use the code HEARTLAND PolicyGenius - there's no discount code but policygenius.com is the easiest way to find the right life insurance, home insurance, auto insurance or disability insurance policies for you and your family. Rhone - go to rhone.com/heartland and use promo code heartland to get 20% off your first purchase.

Actor and writer Allen Maldonado (The Last O.G.) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss caller questions about people asking to touch their baby’s hair, enjoying K-Pop music without fetishizing, and much more. This episode is brought to you by Leesa Mattress (www.leesa.com/YO).

Today I sit down on the road with Mike "Cowhead" Calta, Mark Normand, & Shane Torres to talk about fighting, comedy, my European tour, getting robbed, Mark's legal problems and much more!  This episode is brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get 15% off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast and use the promo code “Bertcast” This episode is also brought to you by Cheers Health. Go to www.cheershealth.com and use the promo code “Bertcast” at checkout for 10% off and a free gift for your first order. This episode is also brought to you by Calm. Get 25% off of a Calm premium subscription by going to www.calm.com/bert This episode is also brought to you by Zip Recruiter. Try Zip Recruiter for free today by going to www.ziprecruiter.com/bertcast   This episode is also brought to you by Hims. A one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. Get your first month for just $5 when you go to www.forhims.com/bertcasted The Body Shots Fall Tour is on pre sale now! Use the promo code “Shots” to get tickets at www.bertbertbert.com For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

Today I sit down with Jordan Harbinger to talk about having good social skills, how people read others, dating narcissists, the importance of friends and how to make them, negotiating salary, and I laugh the hardest I've ever laughed on this show! Follow Jordan on Twitter/Instagram: @JordanHarbinger His podcast is called "The Jordan Harbinger show" Go to www.jordanharbinger.com for more This episode is brought to you by Open Fit. Get a free 30 day trial and lose up to 15 pounds by texting “Bert” to 303030 This episode is also brought to you by Zip Recruiter. Try Zip Recruiter for free today by going to www.ziprecruiter.com/bertcast   This episode is also brought to you by Joybird. Get 25% off of your first order by using promo code “Bertcast” at www.joybird.com/Bertcast This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get 15% off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast and use the promo code “Bertcast” This episode is brought to you by Hims. A one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. To get started for just $10 go to www.forhims.com/bertcast This episode is also brought to you by Cheers Health. Go to www.cheershealth.com and use the promo code "Bertcast" at checkout for 10% off and a free gift for your first order. The Body Shots Fall Tour is on pre sale now! Use the promo code "Shots" to get tickets at www.bertbertbert.com For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

Today I sit down with comedian Josh Adam Meyers to talk about starting the Goddamn Comedy Jam, inheriting money and going to Europe for 7 months, drugs, music, Angelo Bowers, and much more! Check out Josh's Podcast "The 500" on iTunes! This episode is brought to you by Hims. A one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. To get started for just $10 go to www.forhims.com/bertcast This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get 15% off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast and use the promo code "Bertcast" This episode is also brought to you by Calm. Get 25% off of a Calm premium subscription by going to www.calm.com/bert This episode is also brought to you by Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping by going to www.brooklinen.com and use promo code "Bertcast" This episode is also brought to you by Shipstation. Try free for 60 days by going to www.shipstation.com. Just click on the microphone at the top of the page and use the promo code "Bert" To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

Stand-up comedian and actress Sherry Cola (Good Trouble) joins Andrew and Tawny to discuss Asian representation on TV, a stepfather who is concerned about his stepdaughter dating a MAGA hat wearer, Peter Pan, and much more. This episode is brought to you by National Network of Abortion Funds, Flatiron School, Podcoin, and Leesa Mattress (www.leesa.com/YO).

Learn the current state of on-site conversions from Privy founder Ben Jabbawy. After capturing over 100 million emails with Privy, Ben Jabbawy reveals: The most effective pop-up campaigns (that you probably aren't running) the dirty secret about checkout abandonment emails and what they're doing with $4.25M in funding Ben is the founder of Privy, the leader in on-site conversions for Shopify stores. Through Ben's leadership, he has helped grow Privy to support over 300,000 marketers in 180 countries. His data-driven approach to lead capture and on-site personalization has helped brands like Leesa Mattress, The Beatles, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and now you. Tune in for more details! Resources Privy's guide to cart abandonment Coupon code UNOFFICIAL gets 20% off any Privy premium plan for 3 months. Valid for new subscriptions only. Share your thoughts Ask a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook Group Share this show on Twitter Never miss an episode Subscribe on iTunes Join Kurt's newsletter Help the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes What's Kurt up to? See our recent work at Ethercycle Take a ride with Kurt on YouTube Grow Your Store in 2018 Apply to work with Kurt to grow your store. Prefer to DIY? Read a free sample chapter of Kurt's book Ecommerce Bootcamp, absolutely free. Tell me where to send your sample at ecommerce-bootcamp.com Learn what's Shopify Plus got that regular Shopify doesn't?” Sponsors Try Bold Product Upsell free for 90 days Save 20% on Turbo, a blazing fast Shopify theme Improve your shop's search engine ranking with Venntov SEO Meta Manager Outsource your Shopify customer service with Simplr

We're breaking out the fancy gin again for our animated double feature extravaganza! CJ and Kate nearly end their friendship over the pronunciation of Gerard Butler's name, but a mutual love of Shakespearean biker adaptations ensures they'll be back for Episode 8. Not sponsored by Leesa Mattress. UglyDolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQggFRc59Cc How To Train Your Dragon 3: https://youtu.be/qLTDtbYmdWM Miss Bala: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-kPf-n4Mto Outlaws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6wmw6EVt6g Piercing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_JPtsWqR7k Rate, review, and subscribe, and be sure to follow us over on Instagram, @trailertrashedpod and Twitter, @ttrashedpod!

Today I sit down in the mancave with my nutritionist Cynthia Sass. We talk about my diet, my bender on the tour tour, healthy eating, how Cynthia got started as a nutritionist, intermittent fasting, and much more! For more information you can go to Cynthia's website www.Cynthiasass.com Twitter: @CynthiaSass Instagram: Cyn_Sass This episode is brought to you by Hims. A one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. To get started for just $5 go to www.forhims.com/bertcasted This episode is also brought to you by Policy Genius. Compare life insurance policies and more in just 5 min at www.policygenius.com  This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $160 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast  This episode is also brought to you by My Bookie. Join now and My Bookie will match your deposit dollar for dollar. Use promo code "Bertcast" to activate your offer. www.mybookie.com  For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

My Special “Secret Time” is available on Netflix August 24th! Today I sit down with Jim Florentine to talk about crazy sex stories, how Jim started in comedy, how Jim met Andrew Dice Clay, Jim Norton, Crank Yankers, Bert's Dan Marino story, Jim's Eminem stories, and much more!  This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Get your first 3 meals free at www.blueapron.com/bertcast  This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $160 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast  This episode is also brought to you by Beach Body. For your free trial membership text Bert to 303030   For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

I sit down with Dave Williamson and Ryan Dalton live at The Gundo Comedy Festival!   This episode is brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $160 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast  This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Get your first 3 meals free at www.blueapron.com/bertcast    For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

Today's guest is on a mission to save some of the most endangered animals on the planet one step at a time...literally. Inspired by his time in Borneo, Dom Desmond started Critically Endangered Socks - a social enterprise that partners with animal charities to make a difference. Dom witnessed first hand the devastation and destruction that palm oil is causing to the rainforest and the animals that live there, and this has inspired him into action. Critically Endangered socks now help 5 different endangered animals and have just purchased their first piece of rainforest to protect it. In this inspiring interview we discuss the power of travel, sustainable palm oil and how education is key to saving these amazing animals.   Find out more about Critically Endangered Socks here: https://www.criticallyendangeredsocks.com/ Follow them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/criticallyendangeredsocks/   Today's episode is brought to you by the Leesa Mattress: a better place to sleep. You can receive £80 off a Leesa mattress with the code ETHICALHOUR Go to https://www.leesa.co.uk/ and enter this code to receive £80 off your purchase. If you're interested in starting or growing a business with purpose, you can access tailored training, advice and support inside the #EthicalHour community: https://ethicalhour.co.uk/our-community/

Charlotte Holroyd left the corporate agency world to start an indie design agency in line with her own ethical values and inspired by the principles behind the minimalist lifestyle. In today's episode she joins me to discuss branding, finding your values and so much more - from supporting small businesses to overcoming entrepreneurial loneliness and smashing the myths behind success. She shows us that it's possible to redefine success and start living on your own terms, and in today's episode she shares practical tips to show us how. Find out more about Creative Wilderness here: https://www.creativewilderness.co.uk/   Today's episode is brought to you by the Leesa Mattress: a better place to sleep. You can receive £80 off a Leesa mattress with the code ETHICALHOUR Go to https://www.leesa.co.uk/ and enter this code to receive £80 off your purchase.   Join our free Facebook community to connect with like-minded people and learn more: www.facebook.com/groups/1807868079472084/

Today I sit down with comedian Jessa Reed to talk about Meth Pee, Jessa's near death experience, The owl story, getting married at 16, and much more! Check out her Podcast "The Mormon and the Meth head"  Follow Jessa @JessaReedComedy or go to jessareed.com for tour dates and more! This episode is brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $125 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast  This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Get your first 3 meals free at www.blueapron.com/bertcast  For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

“Being Ethical for me, means proactively thinking about the impact my behaviour has on other people. It’s not always easy to do the ‘right’ thing but having clear values acts as my moral compass and it helps guide me towards making better decisions. “ - Roberta Lee   Today we talk all things ethical fashion, living your values and escaping the fast fashion trap with our guest Roberta Lee, founder of Roberta Style Lee and the Ethical Brand Directory. In 2015 Roberta made the conscious decision to step away from full-time corporate contracting and set up her own business. Roberta Style Lee is more than just speaking, coaching and styling. It’s about inspiring true confidence and empowering you to be the best version of yourself from the inside out – and doing it in a responsible way. It’s where ethics, sustainability, conscious consumerism, confidence and personal style all come together! Roberta has made the journey herself from fast fashion addict to sustainable living and in 2018 she organised the Going Green 2018 Online Summit to encourage people to make small swaps in their everyday lives to live greener. She believes it is possible to live life and do business ethically and sustainably without causing harm to other people, animals or the planet and today she shares her story. To take your Going Green in 2018 pledge and meet like-minded conscious consumers, you can join Roberta's Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConsciousConsumersClub/ Find out more about Roberta and work with her here: https://robertastylelee.co.uk/ You can register for tickets to the Ethical Brand Directory First Birthday Party here: http://ethicalbranddirectory.com/events/ebds-1st-birthday-party-collab-futureplanet/ There is also a discount for all members of the Ethical Brand Directory mailing list or facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConsciousConsumersClub/   Sign up for alerts and discounts here: http://ethicalbranddirectory.com/alerts/   Today's episode is brought to you by the Leesa Mattress: a better place to sleep. You can receive £80 off a Leesa mattress with the code ETHICALHOUR Go to https://www.leesa.co.uk/ and enter this code to receive £80 off your purchase. If you're interested in starting or growing a business with purpose, you can access tailored training, advice and support inside the #EthicalHour community: https://ethicalhour.co.uk/our-community/

In this episode, Sian welcomes Richard Tucker to the podcast. Richard is Managing Director at Leesa, an innovative US company that is revolutionising sleep and social impact. The Leesa Mattress is available exclusively online and is delivered to your door, compressed in a box. With a 100 night risk free trial, Leesa is designed to eliminate the awkward, time consuming bed shopping experiences. As a company they are driven by a strong social mission to tackle homelessness. For every 10 mattresses sold 1 is donated to charity and they recently hit a major donation milestone. Leesa are a certified BCorp organisation committed to the triple bottom line of People, Planet and Profit. Richard joins us to discuss what BCorp status means and how businesses can build impact into their DNA from the beginning, as well as the struggles involved when balancing profit and purpose. To find out more about Leesa, visit their website. You can find out more about the BCorp movement here. If you're interested in starting or growing a business with purpose, you can access tailored training, advice and support inside the #EthicalHour community: https://ethicalhour.co.uk/our-community/

I sit down with Jamie Kilstein to talk about Aids, Jui Jitsu, social media, comedy, the Joe Rogan incident, divorce, and much more!  Check out his podcast "The Jamie Kilstein Podcast" on iTunes and Stitcher.    This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron. Get your first 3 meals free at www.blueapron.com/bertcast  This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $125 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast    For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer  

On this week’s Puck Podcast, presented by Leesa Mattress, in the first period we’ll recap the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final. In the second period we give you all the news in the NHL over the past week that includes a house cleaning by the Islanders. In the third period we read your e-mails.

I sit down in the mancave with Nate Bargatze and Kyle Kinane to talk about Netflix specials, Kyle being the voice of Comedy Central, comedy on the road, running from cops, and much more! Catch Me, Sal Vulcano, Nate Bargatze, and Kyle Kinane on the tour tour! https://www.ticketmaster.com/Bert-Kreischer-Sal-Vulcano-Nate-Bargatze-tickets/artist/2490399 This episode is brought to you by Zip Recruiter. Try Zip Recruiter for free today by going to www.ziprecruiter.com/bertcast   This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $125 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast  This episode is also brought to you by Hims. A one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. To get started for just $5 go to www.forhims.com/bertcasted For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

I sit down in the mancave with Eddie Bravo and Sam Tripoli and we talk about roller coasters, football, weed, strippers, jiu-jitsu, conspiracy theories, and more! Go see Eddie and Sam live for the "Tin Foil Hat Comedy Shows" June 1st at Cobbs in San Francisco and June 2nd at the Punchline in Sacramento.     This episode is brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $125 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast  This episode is also brought to you by Blue Apron. Get your first 3 meals free at www.blueapron.com/bertcast    For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

I sit down in the mancave with Kevin Brennan and Eddie Ifft to talk about death threats, SNL, late night shows, Kevin's beef with Neal, and much more! Follow Kevin on twitter @KevinBrennan666 Follow Eddie on twitter @eddieifft    There is a link to donate to my daughter Georgia's gofundme to help install refillable water bottle stations at her school at www.wifeotp.com  This episode is brought to you by Hims. A one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. To get started for just $5 go to www.forhims.com/bertcasted This episode is also brought to you by Beach Body. For your free 30 day trial membership text Bert to 303030 This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $125 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast    For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com   To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer   

I sit down in the mancave with Moshe Kasher and we talk about Moshe's book, Moshe's Justin Bieber story, bad sex stories, Moshe's uber story, and much more! Make sure you check out Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero's new stand up special "The Honeymoon Stand Up Special" on Netflix now!   This episode is brought to you by eHarmony. Get one month free by signing up for 3 months at www.eharmony.com and using the code “Bert” at checkout.   This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $125 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast    For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com   To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer   

I sit down in the mancave with comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor and television host Jordan Klepper. We talk about guns, Parkland students, Improv, Tim Allen, working on tv, and much more!  This episode is brought to you by Hims. A one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. To get started for just $5 go to www.forhims.com/bertcasted   This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $125 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast    For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com   To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer 

I sit down in the mancave with comedian Dan St. Germain and we talk about what goes into writing for television, OCD, party stories, and more!    Check out Dan's podcast "Total F'n Marks - Another Goddamn Wresting Podcast" Dan's album "No Real Winners Here" comes out May 12th This Episode is brought to you by Spotify. Bertcast is now on Spotify so download the mobile app or go to www.spotify.com to listen now! This episode is also brought to you by Beach Body. For your free 30 day trial membership text Bert to 303030 This episode is also brought to you by Square Space. For a free trial go to www.squarespace.com and use the offer code “Bertcast” and save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain.  This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $100 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast     For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer

I sit down in the mancave with James Michael. James is a hit songwriter, singer, producer, and podcaster. We go through the similarities of the music business vs. the comedy business, how James became successful in the music industry, what it's like for James to write hit songs for big artists, why LA is a soulful city, and much more! Check out his brand new podcast "JAMcast - The James Michael Podcast" on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and YouTube. iTunes: https://goo.gl/N7ek5g   This episode is brought to you by Hims. A one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. My listeners get a trial month of everything you need to keep your hair ? for just $5. Just go to www.forhims.com/bertcast This Episode is also brought to you by Spotify. Bertcast is now on Spotify so download the mobile app or go to www.spotify.com to listen now! This episode is also brought to you by Laughable. Find your favorite podcast guests across all podcasts. Laughable is the number one rated podcast app and it's not just for comedy! Download the Laughable app in the app store today!  This episode is also brought to you by Leesa Mattresses. Try 100 nights risk free and get $100 off of a Leesa Mattress by going to www.leesa.com/bertcast  This episode is also brought to you by Square Space. For a free trial go to www.squarespace.com and use the offer code “Bertcast” and save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain.    For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com   To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer       

I keep tellin ya: it IS possible! I feel like a broken record sometimes but really, we all have it in us to do the “impossible”. Each and every one us has that potential in us. We just need to figure out how to become the best in the world. Simple, right? Well… my guest on podcast #55 is here to share how SHE did it. Caroline Boller started like so many of us. She got into running as a casual recreational activity. An escape… a release from the stresses, pressures, and demands of “real life”. She was able to embrace the outdoors, soak up nature, and just be. Then one day… she saw something that changed things. “…I wonder if I can do that, too….” It started just like that – a curiosity. Caroline Boller, Average Jane American, witnessed the finish line of a 50 mile ultramarathon. And what she saw surprised her. She saw that it looked like any other race finish line. As she saw runners finishing, some totally wiped out and some totally fine... the thought struck her. This looks just like any half-marathon finish line… but it’s 50 miles! Hey… maybe I can do it, too… What happened next was… well… extraordinary. And it's what we get into this episode. For the full blog post / show notes click here!   What's in this episode: Caroline Boller chats with us about going from Average Jane to world record ultra runner... and HOW any one of us could do it. Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Sometimes... an event is... more... Every so often in the course of human existence... something truly beautiful happens. It's not always obvious and you don't always know it's happening. Sometimes, people can pass right through it and be none the wiser. But those who catch a glimpse... and realize what's going on... know they're witnessing, or perhaps understand that they're a part of... something truly special. That, FitFriends, is what has been happening in the small Northern Maine town of Millinocket... "Be kind, do good" When we're little we're taught a lot of very simple rules to live by. Brush your teeth before bed. Don't push, hit, or hurt people. Say please and thank you. So many things, all just like that, which essentially boil down to "be kind, do good". It's simple, core values like this that seem to have taken root in what has fast become a truly impressive, rather transformative weekend each December in sleepy little Millinocket, Maine. For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode: We chronicle our trip to Millinocket, Maine for the 3rd annual Millinocket Marathon & Half We catch part of our drive into town and what we’re excited about We chat with Jen and Trish from the Moose Drop In Have a live podcast with race director Gary Allen And recap our experience afterwards If you were there or you’re thinking about going, you won’t wanna miss this! Episode Resources Podcast Episode #16 - Millinocket & The Golden Road Millinocket Marathon Website Millinocket Live Podcast Facebook Event Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

It's just SHOES... why is this so complicated? You would think buying a pair of running shoes is as easy as finding your size, making sure you like how they look, and paying for them... right? Well, sadly, that has not been my experience. On Episode 67 of the podcast, though... I chat with a man who wants to make it nice and easy to find the shoe that's best for you... and make it easy to buy it, too!  For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. Jens Jakob Andersen is a man on a mission. Jens created RunRepeat.com with a simple mission - make it easy to find your next running shoe. To do this, he's created a pretty solid one-stop-shop for running shoes. On his site you can find boatloads of reviews on shoes, you can find each shoe boiled down to pros and cons given by numerous expert and "normal people" reviews, and you can even buy the shoe via their "deal links". I have to admit... I was pretty impressed not just by the sheer volume of information on RunRepeat... but also by how non-threatening and easy-to-consume it all was. The man has really done it, FitFriends. If you're looking for your next running shoe... you really should check it out. He provides all the info you could need, broken down in helpful, easy-to-understand ways and sorted to show you what is, arguably, the best shoes out there. That said, though... there's one important question left to answer that I HOPE you're asking: How do I know the shoe that's best... for ME? This is the question I posed to him... and while Jens and I may differ on some points... we can both definitely agree on one. Give a listen to our chat to hear the full discussion, and check below to see what, exactly, is in this episode! What's in this episode: Being sick is no fun Millinocket is finally here! A chat with Jens Jakob Andersen of RunRepeat.com Who he is What RunRepeat.com is What YOU need to know about buying running shoes And more Episode Resources Podcast Episode #16 - Millinocket & The Golden Road Millinocket Marathon Website Millinocket Live Podcast Facebook Event Jens Jakob Andersen on Facebook RunRepeat on Facebook Find RunRepeat.com online! Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Cold weather running is rough. You know it, I know it... we all know it. Running outdoors in the cold is roughhhhh. It doesn't have to be, though. What if there were some ways to make it... slightly less painful? Wouldn't that be nice? For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. Let's keep this simple, shall we? This doesn't have to be a complicated endeavor... this winter running thing. It can be just as simple as warm weather jaunts. In the spirit of that... we've covered this topic in a FitBite episode today - a short, bite-sized episode with a short, bite-sized topic. We've got 7 ways for you to win this winter with your cold weather runs - see "what's in this episode" for more. See? Nice and simple, FitFriends.   What's in this episode: It's Winter! Prepping for our trip, the Q & A with Gary Allen... and the COLD! 7 Tips to crush your winter runs The 20 Degree Rule - How To Dress visibility Creative Warm-Up Ground Conditions, and how to approach your run Hydration Dread Not The Treadmill Acceptance "Buy Stuff" Links Nathan Speedmax Plus 22oz Handheld Bottle Nathan VaporKrar 12L Hydration Vest Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

So, you wanna run a marathon, huh? There's a lot of questions to answer when you're getting ready to take on your first marathon or half-marathon. Fortunately, many people have come before you and had the same questions you undoubtedly now are asking. Well, friends - no need to reinvent the wheel here - let's answer some of those questions and get you ready for your next big achievement! For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here.   Some of you are ready, some of you are not. I primarily mean that in terms of attitude, but I suppose it also applies in terms of skill and ability. If you're not sure that you're ready to take on your first marathon or half... THAT'S OK! There's probably a lot of pros and cons you're weighing in your efforts to make the decision. I'm hoping that the questions and answers in this episode will help. For those of you who are totally ready to take the plunge, well, you're gonna need some info and some prep, friend. After all, you don't just run into battle in your undies, right? NO! Of course not! You suit up, get battle ready, and charge into the fray with a plan. So, here we are, in the planning stages. What you'll hear in this episode is a recording of a q & a session I held at Anytime Fitness Attleboro (the club I coach out of). The people who are attending submitted the questions asked and asked some more during the recording. All of these people are regular Joe's and Jane's just like you. And like you... they're either considering or already committed to running their first full or half marathon.  Yes, they are bravely ready to dive in. They'll be taking on the Providence Marathon & Half with me on May 6th, 2018... and I couldn't be prouder or more excited for them! They're going to learn a lot about themselves and what they're really capable of both throughout the process and when it's all said and done. So, like them, I encourage you to be brave, get prepared, and take on YOUR next challenge. I hope this episode helps... and if you've got questions I didn't answer in this episode... email them to me! Podcast@SoTHISIsFitness.com What's in this episode: Recording of a Q & A at Anytime Fitness Attleboro Topics covered -  Distance, Progression, Training Plan & Technique Injury Prevention, Pain & Soreness Running, Fat Loss, & Muscle Gain Race Day Gear, Hydratino & Fuel "Buy Stuff" Links Nathan Speedmax Plus 22oz Handheld Bottle Nathan VaporKrar 12L Hydration Vest Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Not everything is as "legit" as it seems. The internet is an amazing place. Think about it - anything you want to know... you can find it on the internet! Everyone's got a voice on the internet - if you've got an opinion, you can share it with the world! It's a blessing and a curse, though... What if you're trying to figure something out? Do a little research to better yourself or solve a problem? How do you know what information to trust? I've got 10 ways... tips, maybe... to help you tell the difference between the gold and the garbage. For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here.   What's in this episode: Thanksgiving is here! We talk about the OVERabundance of information you can find online and how to weed through it to find the stuff you can actually… mostly… trust. Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

The "holiday season" can be tough. On any normal day... life is hard enough as it is. Factor in everything that comes with the holidays... and it can be enough to derail anyone. It can be tough to juggle family, food, and travel. The easy option is to give up and stop trying to make nutrition and fitness work. I submit to you: there is a better way. This is my now-yearly pitch... I call it "The Holiday Survival Guide". For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. I get it. Really, I do. Like I said - life is busy as it is. The holidays crank that up to 11. So much shopping, organizing, cooking, cleaning, and coordinating to do it can make your head spin. Work usually gets more difficult, which interferes with home and personal life. Then there's the holidays themselves and all the travel involved... plus the food is a nightmare. How am I supposed to stick to "the plan" with 82 holiday meals? Nobody said it was going to be easy. Do-able doesn't mean simple or easy. It's going to be hard work, just like fitness and nutrition, in general, are hard work. But at the end of the day... It's worth it. How great will it feel to make it to January 1st and to know... "I did it. I made it through and didn't screw it all up". There's a certain sense of victory at stake here, not to mention that whole "your health" thing. I've got some thoughts on how you can do this thing. So, give a listen to Episode 64 and find out what's in The Holiday Survival Guide. What's in this episode: How life has been for me lately What’s coming down the pipeline And how to avoid the cascading failures that tend to come with the holiday season Including keeping your physical fitness and nutrition in line Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Night gathers, and now my rewatch begins. We break down season 1, episode 10 -- "Fire and Blood" -- with insights and observations as show-watchers who are completely caught up on Game of Thrones. To join the Night's Rewatch, you must be completely caught up on the TV show. Hosted by Ross Bolen, Veronica Ruckh and Barrett Dudley. Brought to you by ManOutfitters.com and RowdyGentleman.com as well as Leesa.com/dragon where you'll get $100 off your Leesa Mattress purchase. 866-43-CLAMS Twitter: @ClamsAndCockles Instagram: @OystersClamsCockles Facebook.com/OystersClamsCockles

Waiting doesn't have to be boring. We've answered the question of "now what?"... but that's not the end. "What's next" might not actually START right away. It could be a training plan that starts in a month. It could be any number of scenarios, really. So the question now becomes... what do I do with myself until then? How do I live... exist... in this awkward space between places? For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode: What’s been going on with me lately Thoughts on how to live in the awkward space between places And a quick review of some of my new and favorite gear and things from this year Essential Oils and Aromatherapy NOW Foods & MONQ Nathan Speedmax Plus (hydration handheld) Nathan VaporKrar (hydration vest) Bib Belt Liquid Calories Nuun Episode Resources Episode 53 - Essential Oils 101 (blog/web player) (iTunes/Apple Podcasts link) Buy NOW Foods Diffusers on Amazon My Favorite - Black Metal Touch Diffuser Buy NOW Foods Essential Oil kits on Amazon My first one - Put Some Pep In Your Step Buy NOW Foods Essential Oil blends on Amazon Buy Black Diamond Distance-Z Trekking Poles Buy Nathan Speedmax Plus Buy Nathan VaporKrar Vest Buy FuelBelt Race Number Belt Liquid Calories: Buy Gu Roctane Energy Mix Buy NOW Foods Electro Endurance Buy Nuun Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Night gathers, and now my rewatch begins. We break down season 1, episode 9 -- "Baelor" -- with insights and observations as show-watchers who are completely caught up on Game of Thrones. To join the Night's Rewatch, you must be completely caught up on the TV show. Hosted by Ross Bolen, Veronica Ruckh and Barrett Dudley with special guest Alex Ruckh. Brought to you by ManOutfitters.com and RowdyGentleman.com as well as Leesa.com/dragon where you'll get $100 off your Leesa Mattress purchase. 866-43-CLAMS Twitter: @ClamsAndCockles Instagram: @OystersClamsCockles Facebook.com/OystersClamsCockles

When it's all done... what do we do?  We spend months and months working towards a big goal race. Even more than that - we spend all year running, training, enjoying the weather and our sport. We cross the finish lines and make great achievements. When it's all said and done, though... now what? When we're left with no more races, and no more good running weather... until SPRING... what do we do? How do we deal with the fallout and aftermath of running season and our goal races? For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode: Baby steps toward positive change It’s almost time to go to almost canada And we talk about how to deal with the “aftermath” of race season including Post-race blues Injury What got left by the wayside And answering the question of “now what?” Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

We must keep moving forward. There are so many contexts in which that statement is relevant. I've been saying it a lot lately in the gym, too - If you're not moving forward, you're going backward. This past weekend I learned, definitively, that despite what I thought... I was not moving forward. Despite running, jogging, walking and physically moving forward for 60 miles over the course of 18 hours... I was not moving forward. And in that... I learned something. It took me a few days to get it... but it did hit me. I learned the true gift the Ultramarathon gives to the worthy. For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode: We recap the Ghost Train Rail Trail Race Ultramarathon Talking about the lead-up The race day experience itself And the lessons learned afterward… Including - where do we go from here? Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

The "impossible" is done all the time. People say a thing is "impossible" for many reasons. Often it's because they simply don't fully understand it, can't fathom it, and thus dismiss it. Little do they know... the "impossible" is accomplished all the time. This weekend, I and many like me will go out to do exactly that - the "impossible". To finish a marathon is an incredible thing. For most people out there, a marathon represents a feat of incredible athletic ability. Many people set it as a goal event for themselves, and typically, their friends call them crazy for doing it. Running a marathon is, truly, something remarkable. To train properly for a marathon requires you to work out according to a very serious schedule. You must eat properly to fuel yourself through the runs and workouts. You need to procure the appropriate gear for the task. It takes early mornings, late nights, dedication, and an understanding circle of friends and family. Crossing the finish line of a marathon is a monumental thing. And yet... for some people... this is not enough. There exists a feat BEYOND the marathon. Unbeknownst to most people, there are organized endurance running events longer than a marathon. Those events are called Ultramarathons... and they are not for the faint of heart. Whatever a marathon requires of you, an ultramarathon demands it ten-fold. This is not to say those who complete a marathon are not "good enough" in some way... I simply mean to say that as hard as they worked to rise above the "common runner"... there is a whole level of achievement still waiting for those people. And once again, I'll be taking on this task. This weekend I, and many people like me, will take on the Ghost Train Rail Trail Race. Ghost Train is an ultramarathon which gives you 30 hours to complete as many 15 mile loops of the course as you can. Many come to this event hoping to claim a 100 mile finish, and the prize of a rail spike to commemorate their stunning victory. That's what I took home last year, and it's what I intend to bring home this year as well. But what does it take to run an ultra? Many people find out these incredible, impossible feats exist... and wonder "how?". How exactly does one break the limits of the "common man" and rise up to conquer such a feat? That is exactly what we discuss in Episode 60 of the podcast. What's in this episode: We talk about the busy week I’ve been having Ultramarathons, what they are, and why you’d do one The Ghost Train Rail Trail Race in particular And we get into things YOU need to know to be better prepared including Things to pack Clothing, gear, and fueling considerations A bit about pacers and crew Strategy, risk management And some final thoughts about what this is gonna be like including an answer to the question: Are you ready?  Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Society is ruining everything. Sorry to start off with a downer, but seriously... things are going to hell in a handbasket lately. It seems like nothing is sacred anymore, and the places we used to go to escape the noise are the latest victims being poisoned by the issues of today. Sport is a place that should be good, clean fun... but what I saw the other day tells me we're teetering on a very dangerous ledge. Bad attitudes are viral. All it takes is one bad apple to spoil the bunch - that's the old saying, right? Some days it seems truer than others. This past weekend FitWife Megan and I worked a half marathon and saw someone have a fit about something. Seeing that, and thinking about the deeper meaning and motivation behind it... made me think about things. Made me think about sport, and the innocence and purity it SHOULD have. About how it needs to remain the sacred place it is. So on this FIRST installment of The FitBite... we dive in and tackle it head on. What's in this episode: We finally solve a problem! We broach the topic of how running, and sport in general, needs to remain a fun, innocent getaway... at all costs. Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

The irony is killing me. These show notes have been in draft form for a couple days now. The episode itself was recorded the day after I wanted to publish it. And here we are. Still just now getting ready to publish. I think it's safe to say... we all land in this boat sometimes, yeah? Nice to be my own best example. I had a whole set of notes typed up and ready to go for this episode. I hunkered down, did my best to focus, and cranked it out. I had a whole, somewhat inspiring thing written about delaying and doing things "tomorrow. I talked about intent, and how we end up in this position. I even called myself out and said "damn it all, we're gonna get this right!". And instead, here we are. It's Sunday afternoon. This podcast episode... #59... was supposed to be published 3 days ago. This past THURSDAY. And yet, here I sit. At 4:30 on Sunday afternoon... retyping the show notes and getting ready to publish it. Again, to be fair, I had MEANT to publish yesterday. I hit "publish" and everything. But my wifi was disconnected and all the copy disappeared. You ever write a paper in school and accidentally close the window without saving? Paragraphs upon paragraphs... maybe even whole PAGES of your document... gone. Yeah... not the sort of thing that gets you amped up. I tried to re-write what I had... but at that point... it's so frustrating you just can't. So I said I'd come back to it later. Welcome to the point of the discussion, FitFriends. Later... Tomorrow... they seem like a really fantastic time, right? Right now I'm so frustrated... or upset... or overwhelmed... or overworked... or WHATEVER. But tomorrow... well, tomorrow I won't feel that way anymore. TOMORROW I can get this thing done!  There's a few problems with that theory, though. Unfortunately, Tomorrow isn't as shiny and infallible as we make it out to be. As a matter of fact, there's quite a few large problems with Tomorrow... not the least of which is the fact that it often doesn't actually come. And this, my friends... is the discussion at hand. The grass isn't always greener on the other side... What's in this episode: We bid a "warm" welcome to Fall We talk big changes coming for Darrell and So THIS Is Fitness We talk about "Tomorrow"... Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

It takes a lot to be a Personal Trainer I'm not just talking about knowing the body or counting reps. I'm not just talking about a great before and after photo to show off to potential clients. If you're thinking about becoming a Personal Trainer, thinking about working with one, or you're ALREADY working with one... you should consider these things I have to share... I feel like I need a dual degree for this... Living my life the way I do now, I often feel like I should've majored in exercise science in college. Of course, that opens up the whole "coulda, woulda, shoulda" conversation, and frankly... If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably do it all the same. In the end, living college the way I did landed me in a position to have that breakdown where I made a change. If that hadn't happened... Well, I wouldn't have found fitness, running, or this career I love. But man, nobody's prepared enough for this. When I said I feel like I need a dual degree for this... the other one would be psychology... or something like it. Idunno... what kind of degree does a therapist get? That's not meant to be an insult in the slightest. I'm dead serious - There's a whole side to this job that a lot of people don't consider - the emotional. If you're gonna be worth your salt as a personal trainer, you HAVE to get to know people. Not just the surface-level, 2 kids and a dog stuff. I'm talking DEEP. I'm talking what makes these people tick, what stops them up, and what's gonna make or break them. The deeper motivations that drive them to success or failure. That information doesn't come cheap. When you get someone's deepest, darkest secrets, you get a whole lot of emotional baggage dumped on you. Sure, you can unpack it for them and lighten the load... But it takes a toll on you. There's a certain emotional currency you have to spend each and every day to do this job. It's almost like in The Green Mile (I only saw the movie) where Michael Clarke Duncan's character takes someone's illness upon himself and expels it out into the ether. It knocks him out for a while... takes a toll on him. Don't mistake my meaning here. This is most certainly a worthwhile venture. What I mean to say by all this... is the job isn't for everyone. I MEAN that if you're considering being a trainer... the emotional side of the job should be a big consideration. Again - this is MOST certainly a worthwhile venture. When you're able to get to the deeper levels of what makes a person who they are... you can find out where they REALLY want to be... and why. Then, you can begin to help them get there. There are other considerations, of course. Time, schedule, and your availability are all major considerations. These all help answer the bigger, and frankly very important question of "can I make a reliable living doing this?". The short answer? "It depends." Not an entirely satisfying answer, I know.   What's in this episode: Darrell's feeling a bit under the weather We share some quick thoughts about seasonal change We talk about 4 things YOU need to consider about being a Personal Trainer Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

We're luckier than we realize. Most of us go through life taking for granted what we've got. I'm not saying we're spoiled... I'm saying we don't know any better. Just like a small child doesn't understand the value of a dollar... maybe we don't realize the value of the gifts we've been given... I've been thinking a lot lately... There's a quote that's been on my mind from Steve Prefontaine - a prolific track and field athlete from the 70's. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." I'm sure he was speaking in terms of professional or collegiate athletes giving their best performance in a competition setting. I think, however, what he said can apply just as easily to the rest of us. Yes, this is applicable to us "normies" in our daily life. More specifically, I think it's applicable to us in our fitness endeavors. We aren't giving it our best. More often than not, anyway, I find this to be true. I know if I look myself in the mirror and ask if I'm giving my best... it's a hard "no". But what does "giving your best" even mean? And what "gifts" are we wasting? What's in this episode: I make some assumptions about you we chat about the gifts we've been given and why not to waste them! Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

We all need a hand now and then. Sometimes its to get where we're going... and sometimes it's to admit our TRUE destination. The fitness industry should be more than just a building full of equipment. It should be about coaches. And genuine care. With that kind of help... you can acknowledge your REAL goal. You know what I'm talking about... There's something you're SECRETLY hoping to achieve. It's that goal that floats in the back of your head. The one that's just beyond what you say out loud. The goal you think is a little too ambitious... so you pretend you don't want it. You're afraid you won't achieve it, and you don't want to set yourself up for a let-down. Well... I've got news for you. You only reach what you pursue. You're never gonna reach that secret goal if you don't start going after it. If you're afraid of failure, you paralyze yourself. When you don't move... don't act... of COURSE you're never gonna get there. At least, if you try, you've got a shot. And if your goal is in the least bit reasonable... who says you can't get there? We are our own worst enemy. I keep saying it, and will CONTINUE to say it... The only limits we TRULY have are the ones we set for ourselves. You've got to GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY, get OUT there, and go get it. You can achieve it. I did, and so can you. Dig in to the podcast episode and see what I mean. What's in this episode: A quick bit about my trip to the Anytime Fitness Annual Conference A thought on Coaches, Personal Trainers, and my new job role And we talk about those next level goals… you know - the one you pretend you doesn’t exist Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Sometimes... you just can't hold it in. Most days I have a lot on my mind. Things bug me, but I don't always take up a whole podcast episode to get it out of my system.. Sometimes, though... I just have to let it out and talk about it. Today is one of those days. I saw something on my way to work the other day that just sent me flying. We're fighting a war. Yes. a war. And today, I'm gonna tell you how to WIN. Today is all about letting you know how to win the war on apathy and ambivalence. Isn't it a little extreme to call this a "war"? Y'know what? No. No, I don't think so. I'm not gonna get all preachy on you... but trying to get people to spend time and money on their fitness... all too often it becomes a battle. And wars are made up of many battles. Follow my logic here? In the end... it's pretty simple. And it's what we get into this episode. For the full blog post / show notes click here!   What's in this episode: We get right to it - a chat about apathy, ambivalence, ignorance and laziness... and how to beat them. Episode Resources "America The Fat" blog post on So THIS Is Fitness Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Sometimes treasure is hiding in plain sight. I don't know everything... nor will I ever claim to. When I find some new information that I feel has benefit not only to me, but to others... I want to share it! In the not-too-distant past I discovered "essential oils". I had seen them in passing but didn't know what they were... and didn't feel the need to investigate. As far as I knew they were just a small army of weird little bottles behind the counter at the natural food/supplement stores. When I went to NOW Foods headquarters in Illinois for a blogger event, though... one of our info workshops was all about essential oils. Boy oh boy... what a game-changer! I was impressed, intrigued, and I had to know more. From there, I totally fell down the rabbit hole, and I feel like everyone should know the benefits of this stuff.  THAT is why I chatted for an hour with Tina, Neil, and Alana from NOW Health Group (NOW Foods) all about "essential oils". This episode serves as a primer on all things "essential oil" - think of it as Essential Oils 101 - What YOU need to know about them. This is also the kick-off to what may end up being a WHOLE YEAR'S WORTH of articles, posts, and recipes. So BUCKLE UP - this is gonna be a good one :D So... how bout the basics? There is a TON of information in this episode, but let's break down some of the most basic basics to give you an idea. -Essential Oils are a liquid. These are oils/liquids that are distilled from a plant of some kind - like lavender, orange, clove, and many others. It's said that they were originally called essential oils because they were believed to hold the very essence of the aroma and the plant itself. There are two main methods used - steam distillation or cold pressing. In the end, sure, what's extracted is likely the very stuff of the plant that makes it smell like what it is. When it's all said and done they come in a little tiny glass bottle, typically amber colored. -Essential Oils are a "volatile aromatic compound". The really simple way to explain this is: "Volatile" means this liquid/oil very easily goes from liquid to gas at a relatively low temperature, like room temperature. Don't forget - when you smell something, it's because itty bitty particles of the thing itself have hit your smell receptors! So when you take the cap off and smell what's in the bottle, that's the liquid turning to gas and going in your nose! It happens that easily, and that's part of what makes essential oils ideal for aromatherapy. -There are a few different ways to use essential oils. The two main ways to use essential oils are topically and via aromatherapy. Topical uses include massage oil, in a bath, a spray mist, a roll-on stick, and many others. Aromatherapy use could be through a room spray or, more commonly, a diffuser. There IS a third way - internally. This method, however, is VERY controversial and can be dangerous. -Essential oils should be treated with caution. Essential oils are typically sold at 100% purity. They are very potent and should ALWAYS be mixed or diluted to prevent irritation, burning, and other adverse reactions. Typically, a 1% to 3% ratio is what is recommended for normal use. There are some essential oils that, in their pure undiluted form, should NEVER come into contact with skin. There are even MORE essential oils that should NEVER be ingested or otherwise taken internally. A good rule of thumb - if it's not the essential oil of a plant or fruit you'd actually eat in real life, you shouldn't consume the oil. The EVEN SAFER option? Simply do not ingest essential oils unless you've got doctor's orders. -There are plenty of benefits, both proven and unproven. Odds are your doctor will never tell you to ingest essential oils. As a matter of fact, they probably won't tell you to use them at all. At present, there's not a whole lot out there in the scientific community that suggests essential oils should be used medicinally. You'll hear many stories, websites, and people telling you that it's great for cuts and bruises, that it's great to calm an upset stomach, etc... but at present the science simply isn't supporting that. There ARE, however, plenty of acknowledged benefits for mood and mental health. I mean, YOU just try and smell some fresh lemon oil without smiling :) There's SO much more to essential oils than just what's right here. Give a listen and see what you think! Then, stay tuned to this site for a ton of articles and recipes about essential oils that are soon to come! For the full blog post / show notes click here!   What's in this episode: We chat with Tina, Neil, and Alana from NOW Foods all about Essential oils, and we cover - What IS an essential oil and how are they made What do they do and how do you use them Safety, quality, do’s and don’ts And how to get started! Get Started With Essential Oils NOW! Buy NOW Foods Diffusers on Amazon My Favorite - Black Metal Touch Diffuser Buy NOW Foods Essential Oil kits on Amazon My first one - Put Some Pep In Your Step Buy NOW Foods Essential Oil blends on Amazon Episode Resources NOW Foods official website NOW Foods Essential Oils info page Podcast Episode #36 - "Doing The Right Thing - NOW Foods" interview w/ CEO Jim Emme Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

I talk a big game sometimes... Going into Anchor Down 24 Hour Ultramarathon... I made a bold statement. I said, just like I did before Ghost Train Rail Trail Race last year, that I was coming for a belt buckle. The only acceptable outcome of the race was a 100 mile finish. I did not finish 100 miles at Anchor Down... and I had to figure something out - how to define success and failure. In recapping the event... I'm pretty sure, at least in this instance, I've managed to map out the gray area and do just that. Anchor Down Ultra is an incredible event. This was my second showing at Anchor Down, and it did not disappoint. With a beautiful course, top notch support, and a supportive atmosphere, it's tough to go wrong with this race. I could go on for days about this race, but the bottom line is... it's simply superb. The course is 2.45 miles through Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island - .95 miles of it is trail while the remaining 1.5 is paved walkways in the park. There's minimal elevation gain and a large chunk of the course overlooks Narragansett Bay - yes, right up along the water. It's a beautiful course that, despite its relatively short length, you will not get tired of looking at. The aid stations are fully stocked and the volunteers & crew are amazingly helpful - even the vendors show up ready to go! Anchor Down provides all of this in 6, 12, and 24 hour flavors, giving runners an excellent opportunity to flex their muscles and see what they're made of. At Anchor Down, you've got one of the best chances you could ask for to succeed. But... what is success here, really?  For the full blog post / show notes click here!   What's in this episode: A recap of my race at Anchor Down 24 Hour Ultra How to define success and failure A roundtable discussion on the overall experience at Anchor Down Ultra, and big Ultra in general, with my crew - FitWife Megan, Mom and Dad Episode Resources www.AnchorDownUltra.com So THIS Is Fitness Podcast #51 - "Why do we run... and what does it take?" (Anchor Down preview & interview with Jay Paganelli) Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

There's more to a race than you think. There's so much that goes into a race, yes, of course, from the participant's side... but from the Race Director, too. I was fortunate enough to have a chat with a buddy of mine, Jay, who is both a runner AND a race director (I find the best ones are) about exactly what's involved. Jay joined us in the studio to chat about runners, both "normal distance" and ultra distance... the differences between the two, and what makes us tick. He also talks about what it takes to be a race director for both crowds (and in general). We talk about Anchor Down 24 hour too... but there's so much more than that... We talk about endurance... the beauty of running... and, really... the human spirit. The deeper you go... the deeper it gets. I'm talking about ALL of it. The deeper you get into this thing, the deeper everything runs. The connections you make with people... the stories you share... the emotion you feel when people succeed and the crushing blow you feel when they fail. You get invested in the journey and the ending to the story. And that's exactly what happens on this episode... and in our chat... and undoubtedly... it's what will happen this weekend at Anchor Down 24 Hour Ultramarathon. What's in this episode: Reflecting as I stare destiny in the face again Jay Paganelli joins us in the studio to talk: The difference between "normal" runners and Ultra runners What it's like to be a Race Director Why we run and what it takes to make a race happen What to expect in a 24 hour ultramarathon, and more specifically - Anchor Down The 10 Commandments of Endurance Connect with Jay Paganelli and his races www.RunTrueNorth.com www.GansettSummer.com www.AnchorDownUltra.com St. Jude's Walk To End Childhood Cancer - Greater Boston Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

Do you REALLY know yourself? Every once in a while... it's important to stop and "check yourself". Are you happy? With work, home life, your relationships? Are you where you thought you were going to be? Have you achieved what you thought you were going to achieve? How did you even get here? Good or bad - you should know. And if you're not happy... perhaps you need to ask the important questions. Who am I? Why am I here? What do I REALLY want? Are you willing to look deep, and get really honest? The first rule to achieving your highest potential, in any field, is to know yourself. Really, pick up any self-help book or even well-respected and famous texts like Sun Tsu's "The Art Of War" - they all agree on this point. Most of us probably think we really do know ourselves... but there's a problem. Most of us go through life more or less going through the motions. We don't typically question our situation, our "lot in life", so to speak. We tend to accept what we're given and be pleased with where we get. We don't stop to think if we really get it, and if we've dug deep enough. What's in this episode: Holy Crap - 50 episodes! What’s new and in development for me, the fitwife, and So THIS Is Fitness And we answer the questions of Who are you… why are you here, and what do you REALLY want? Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

We all have monsters to fight. Some things are tougher to deal with than others. We all have our own struggles and battles, and some might seem impossible to win. Even if you've won a battle or two... maybe you can't seem to win the war. What's worse - some of these things we fight... other people can't understand it. To them, it might as well be... some imaginary monster we're fighting. Despite that, you can't give up. There are people that get it... and that are rooting for you. Like us. We've got our own monsters, too. Yes, me and FitWife Megan have monsters we fight... frankly I think hers are a little harder to beat than mine. That's why we're talking about them. Now. On episode 49 of the podcast. We have a conversation that, honestly, was a bit difficult for Megan... but it's important to talk about. Airing some of these things out, saying it out loud, and acknowledging it, whether in private with yourself or in a more public forum like we are can be an important and helpful "swing of the sword" in the fight against your monster.   So, my question to you: What's YOUR monster? Comment and share, or email us at podcast@sothisisfitness.com. If you want to get a hold of FitWife Megan... just use the subject line "To The FitWife". You're not alone. And you can win this fight. What's in this episode: The FitWife Returns! Again! From the news desk: Cheap gyms that don’t care are TAKING OVER! And “not enough sleep could be making you fat!” The FitWife and I catch up about our recent exploits And we have a REAL, tough conversation about fighting your own personal monsters and taking back control of your life Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

You are not alone. It can be easy to think you're all alone, on a little island, whether you're struggling with nutrition, fitness, or specifically running. I'm here to tell you... you're not alone. There is a larger community you are a part of whether you realize it or not, and there are many smaller communities still that you can become a part of intentionally. Ted Spiker joins me on Episode 48 of the podcast to talk about exactly that. You DO belong, and you're doing great! Ted, through his interest in and passion for fitness and running, has created what has become quite the community. He's created a vehicle for people to identify with someone, or many someones, who are dealing with and fighting through the same struggles they are themselves. Maybe, with a little bit of a hand reaching out, we can all make it a little more do-able to achieve our goals and reach that next success... whether it's a sub-30 5k... or something else. What's in this episode: Dealing with a potential injury close to race day EXERCISE MIGHT KILL YOU! Too much of a good thing is bad for you! We chat with Professor Ted Spiker about Writing for health and fitness The Runner’s World Big Guy Blog The Sub-30 Club And the fact that YOU are not alone. Episode Resources Runner's World Big Guy Blog Sub-30 Club on Facebook Ted Spiker's Website Find Ted on Twitter Find Ted on Instagram Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get $100 off your new Leesa Mattress! Sleep better, recover better.

S5 Ep8 - It's the final episode of the series and (thanks to our sponsor - Leesa Mattresses) we've only gone and got The Romford Pele - Ray Parlour! The Arsenal legend has some cracking stories including one about ex-England football manager Kevin Keegan... "like going on holiday to Vegas". And if that wasn't enough, Jimmy gets one over on Beckett and Smithy turns up late.Go to leesa.co.uk/magicsponge and type in the code MagicSponge80 for £80 off your LEESA mattress.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Ray ParlourThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and assistant producer Dorian James See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kat, Jocelyn and special guest Craig Fay chat about Sam Mendes, Skyfall, the James Bond film that's mostly perfect, partially just Home Alone. We discuss the amazingness of Judi Dench, the homoeroticism of Javier Bardem, and offer Ben Whishaw a job on a very particular island. Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.hatelovepodcast.com to get $75 off your order. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Kat, Jocelyn and special guest Ian MacIntyre zoom into a discussion of the Wachowskis' cult hit Speed Racer, touching on everything from Comedy Monkeys to Matthew Fox's barely sublimated rage, and answering important questions like: "Is this film truly an overlooked masterpiece?" (no) and "Will Kat ever forgive Jocelyn for making her watch this?" (never) Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.hatelovepodcast.com to get $75 off your order. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Kat, Jocelyn and special guest Luke Gordon Field face their greatest challenge yet: finding anything nice to say about Netflix's Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life. Cringe along with us as we discuss Rory's terrible storyline (no), Lauren Graham's perpetual tearfulness (why), and the most depressing series finale maybe in television history (head explodes). Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.hatelovepodcast.com to get $75 off your order. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Pull up a truly terrifying quantity of junk food and tune your guitar, cause Kat and Jocelyn are revisiting all seven seasons of the WB's Gilmore Girls! We touch on the show's highs (Lorelai!), lows (Rory!), and everything in between (...Rune?)   Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.hatelovepodcast.com to get $75 off your order. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

We finished all of Netflix's Iron Fist, and we have some things to say! Such as who deserved the Iron Fist, Danny or Davos? Is Colleen Wing the real star of the show? Yes. Also, did Danny really do anything? SPOILER WARNING: Contains Spoilers for the entire season 1 of Iron Fist. This episode is also brought to you by TeePublic. Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee. Psst... they also have nerdy hoodies, sweaters, baseball tees and long sleeves. Check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.fromsuperheroes.com to get $75 off your order. Do you want access to a special secret episode of the podcast every month? Then donate to the show on Patreon. You can gain access to secret podcasts, jokes from the future, and Q&A's. Visit www.patreon.com/fromsuperheroes and become our Patron.

Put on your swishiest dress (and/or pop on a fedora) and join Kat, Jocelyn, and incredible guest Elamin Abdelmahmoud for a discussion of Damien Chazelle's La La Land. We talk about bad choreography, Ryan Gosling's mansplaining, and Jocelyn's chronic inability to remember the title of the movie Whiplash. Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.hatelovepodcast.com to get $75 off your order. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

Lights! Camera! Strange subplots about poisoning people! This week, Kat and Jocelyn tackle NBC's defunct show about showbiz and competing showgirls, Smash. We discuss the glorious Megan Hilty, the decidedly less glorious Ellis, and Carrie:The Musical (it's real, trust us). Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.hatelovepodcast.com to get $75 off your order. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.

The final Defender is here! This week we're talking about the first six episodes of the Netflix original series Iron Fist. We talk plane crashes, magical lands, and other things not in the budget, plus some amazing performances and is there sexual chemistry? SPOILER WARNING: Contains Spoilers for Iron Fist episodes 1 up to and including 6. This episode is also brought to you by TeePublic. Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee. Psst... they also have nerdy hoodies, sweaters, baseball tees and long sleeves. Check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.fromsuperheroes.com to get $75 off your order. Do you want access to a special secret episode of the podcast every month? Then donate to the show on Patreon. You can gain access to secret podcasts, jokes from the future, and Q&A's. Visit www.patreon.com/fromsuperheroes and become our Patron. COME BACK IN 2 WEEKS FOR PART 2 ABOUT IRON FIST EPISODE 7-13.

  In anticipation of the new Power Rangers movie we're revisiting the 1995 Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers The Movie with our friend and return guest Nigel Downer (comedian, actor). We discuss how we all loved this when it came out, and how some of our feelings have changed, but some have stayed the same. We also talk our favorite Rangers, the originals vs the replacements, and that Zordon was apparently in that tube the whole time!? This episode is brought to you by TeePublic. Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee. Psst... they also have nerdy hoodies, sweaters, baseball tees and long sleeves. Check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.fromsuperheroes.com to get $75 off your order. Do you want access to a special secret episode of the podcast every month? Then donate to the show on Patreon. You can gain access to secret podcasts, jokes from the future, and Q&A's. Visit www.patreon.com/fromsuperheroes and become our Patron. Come back in two weeks for our episode on the new Power Rangers movie!  

It's the release of Logan this week and we're saying goodbye to Wolverine with our guest and good friend Ian MacIntyre (comedian, writer, WGC nominee). We all have a different opinion of this movie but talk it all out, from incredible performances, to missing themes, and the wild pre-movie short film. We figure it all out this week. SPOILER WARNING FOR LOGAN! This episode is also brought to you by TeePublic. Check out www.TeePublic.com and discover your next favourite Tee. Psst... they also have nerdy hoodies, sweaters, baseball tees and long sleeves. Check out our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com Brought to you in part by Leesa Mattress, get yourself a new mattress made with premium materials in the U.S. and get a better nights sleep with a 100 night guarantee. Plus visit http://leesa.fromsuperheroes.com to get $75 off your order. Do you want access to a special secret episode of the podcast every month? Then donate to the show on Patreon. You can gain access to secret podcasts, jokes from the future, and Q&A's. Visit www.patreon.com/fromsuperheroes and become our Patron. Come back next week when we'll be talking about the original Power Rangers Movie!