Podcasts about Lifting

Weightlifting Shoes. An unhealthy obsession with being healthy. Fitness Freedom. Lifting or Cardio…pick only one! Why are push-ups so hard? Mobility work into the accessory work? The best coach I ever had. Introducing a friend to fitness.

Apply to be in my next Learning Leader Circle - https://learningleader.com/leadership-circles/ This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader Notes: Key Learnings The Mad Scientist Emotional Profile – High achievers typically have both high positive and high negative affect. "Hustlers, hard workers, strivers, entrepreneurs, ambitious people, they're in that quadrant of high positive, high negative affect." This creates intensity but requires management of negative emotions. Dangerous Negative Affect Management – People try to manage high negative affect through alcohol, excessive internet use/pornography, and workaholism. "The isms, the addictions, they're almost all negative affect management techniques." Two Best Ways to Manage Negative Affect: Faith, Spirituality, Philosophy - "Every day, go deep" into transcendent practices Physical Exercise - "Go pick up heavy things" - resistance training moderates negative emotions Arthur's 4:30 AM Protocol – Wakes at 4:30, works out 4:45-5:45, attends mass 6:30-7:00, then has high-protein breakfast with dark coffee at 7:45 for 4 hours of peak creative focus. "I get four hours of creative concentration with maximum dopamine." Exercise Reduces Unhappiness, Doesn't Create Happiness – "Working out hard... moderates negative affect. It makes you less unhappy" rather than directly increasing positive emotions. The Failure Journal Method – Write down failures/disappointments, return after 3 weeks to note learnings, return after 2 more months to identify good things that resulted. This installs learning in the prefrontal cortex rather than letting it "float around limbically." Early Success Can Be Dangerous – Scholars rejected for early research grants outperformed those with early success. "Much better is when you do the work and build yourself up... be a wholesaler before you become a retailer." Management Doesn't Provide Flow – "There's one kind of job where you don't get flow, and that's management... you're getting jerked from thing to thing to thing." Being CEO was "satisfying, but not enjoyable." Intelligence Must Serve Others – "Intelligence is just another gift... whether or not it makes you happier depends on whether or not you're using it to make other people happier." Denigrating others for lower intelligence indicates misusing your gift. The Arrival Fallacy – Olympic gold medalists often experience depression after winning because positive emotion comes from progress toward goals, not achieving them. "Your positive emotion doesn't exist to give you a permanent good day." Two Midlife Crisis Solutions: Focus on what age gives you rather than takes away Choose subtraction over addition - appreciate what you no longer have to do Making Changes Stick Requires Three Elements: Understand the science - Know why something works Change your habits - Actually implement different behaviors Teach it - Explain it to others to cement learning in the prefrontal cortex The Happiness Formula – "Use things, love people, worship the divine" instead of the natural impulses to "love things, use people, and worship yourself." Multi-generational Living Benefits – Arthur lives with adult children and grandchildren: "The research is clear that the closer you are to your grandchildren... the better it is for everybody." Quotes: "I get four hours of creative concentration with maximum dopamine in my prefrontal cortex... ordinarily I would get an hour and a half, two hours of real clarity." "The isms, the addictions, they're almost all negative affect management techniques." "Working out hard... makes you less unhappy. The research is very clear." "Being the boss isn't that fun. It just isn't." "I have carefully accounted for all of my days of happiness. They add up to 14." (Emir of Cordoba) "What's first prize in a pie eating contest? The answer is pie. So I hope you like pie." "Beware the corner office boys. Beware the corner office." "Use things, love people, worship the divine." "Watch one, do one, teach one." (Harvard Medical School) "Don't trust your impulses. Your impulses are to love things, use people, and worship yourself." Life Lessons Develop Daily Discipline Early - A Consistent morning routine with exercise and spiritual practice creates optimal brain chemistry for peak performance throughout the day. Manage High Achievement Personality - If you're a driven person, recognize you likely have high negative affect that needs healthy management through exercise and transcendent practices. Reframe Career Setbacks - Early failures often build stronger foundations than early successes. Use disappointments as learning opportunities through systematic reflection. Question Management Ambitions - Consider whether you enjoy management or just want the status/money. Management roles inherently provide less flow and enjoyment. Use Intelligence to Serve Others - Your cognitive gifts should lift others up, not put them down. Intelligence without service leads to unhappiness. Focus on Progress, Not Arrival - Derive satisfaction from forward momentum in meaningful work rather than achieving specific goals that won't provide lasting happiness. Embrace What Age Gives - In life transitions, focus on new capabilities and freedoms rather than what you're losing or leaving behind. Teach What You Learn - The most effective way to cement new habits and insights is to explain them to others. Teaching accelerates your own learning. Choose Subtraction - Happiness often comes from eliminating negative elements (bad meetings, toxic relationships) rather than adding more positive ones. Build Multi-Generational Relationships - Prioritize time with family across generations. The research strongly supports benefits for all parties. Exercise for Mental Health - View physical training as medication for negative emotions rather than just physical fitness. Cultivate Transcendent Practices - Whether religious, philosophical, or spiritual, daily engagement with something larger than yourself moderates negative emotions and provides meaning. Time Stamps: 00:10 Arthur's Fitness and Health Routine 02:01 Link Between Fitness and Happiness 04:03 Managing Negative Emotions 06:23 Morning Routines 13:24 The Importance of Failure 22:26 The Reality of Promotions and Leadership 27:56 The Power of Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword 28:28 Using Gifts to Spread Happiness 29:20 The Impact of Helping Others 33:28 Avoiding the Arrival Fallacy 36:36 Redefining Retirement and Midlife 47:39 The Importance of Teaching and Learning 51:28 Life Advice 53:01 EOPC (End of the Podcast Club)

Register for the Live Q&A with Zora on September 23, only in Physique U. Use this special link to join and get a free 6-month transformation plan: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan--Could menopause be closer than you think? What if it's already starting in your 30s without you knowing?I bring on gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou, host of Hack My Age, to reveal the hidden hormonal shifts most women miss. Zora shares why progesterone quietly dips in your mid-30s, how strength and mobility become your best defense, and why baseline lab tests are game-changers before symptoms kick in. We also talk about practical biohacks that help you build energy, confidence, and resilience now and for decades to come. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, or already approaching perimenopause, this conversation will show you how to prepare early so you don't just get through menopause, you thrive.Today, you'll learn all about:0:00 – Intro1:03 – Meet expert guest Zora Benhamou3:08 – Why most women aren't informed5:11 – Common myths about modern menopause7:42 – Hormone timeline across the decades10:13 – Early signs of progesterone decline12:30 – Labs every woman should consider24:32 – Lifting weights for hormone support33:39 – Biohacks for your 20s and 30s42:06 – Flexibility, mobility, and healthy aging49:18 – Blood sugar hacks that workEpisode resources:Website: hackmyage.com Facebook: @HackMyAge Instagram: @HackMyAgeYoutube: @hackmyage Support the show

Being in “good shape” doesn't just mean changing your diet in pursuit of unrealistic standards of thinness; it means challenging your body to be more capable today than it was yesterday. In recent years, weight lifting has been catching on as a primary exercise focus for both men and women who are trying to live healthier lifestyles. This week, Adam sits with Casey Johnston, author of A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting, to talk about the gains that can be made by breaking out of diet culture and lifting instead. Find Casey's book at factuallypod.com/books--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you putting in the work at the gym but still not seeing the shape or muscle tone you've been chasing? You're not alone. In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, we're breaking down the three biggest reasons women over 40 struggle to “look like they lift” even when they're training hard. From understanding how your hormones impact results to the way you approach strength training (and why intensity matters more than you think), I'm giving you the real talk you need to stop spinning your wheels. Whether your glutes won't grow, your arms don't have that muscle pop, or you just feel like nothing is changing, this episode is going to help you see what's missing! #womenover40fitness #strengthtrainingforwomen #fitness   ✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS:  00:00 Kicking things off 00:28 Real talk on struggles women over 40 face 02:25 Why hormones matter more than you think 07:28 Lifting smart and getting the most out of strength training 18:05 Cardio - finding the sweet spot 22:09 How your nutrition shapes the results you see 33:17 Wrapping it up and a sneak peek at what's coming next   Links Mentioned:  We're starting the Healthy & Hot Challenge on September 22! Grab your spot and details here →https://www.bossbitchradio.com/healthy-hot-challenge Join the Iconic Coaching Academy! Limited 1:1 spots available - https://www.bossbitchradio.com/iconic-coaching  I'm loving this Cathy Heller's program is packed with gems. Check it out here! https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/thisabundantlifebycathyheller/kLZu9Gj7RIEtBF2Q Hey! Have you heard of ClassPass? They're giving an exclusive free trial (with 20 bonus credits!) only available to friends of mine. https://classpass.com/refer/U37R31GQ30   Connect with Diane: Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Join the Boss Bitch Besties Fitness Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianefloresifbbpro    Freebies: Lower Body Blueprint: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/lower-body-blueprint  Protein Snack List: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/protein-snack-guide  Full Body Training Program: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/full-body-gym-program  Fit Girl Gift Guide: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/fit-girl-gift-guide  My Favorite Supplements: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/myfavoritesupplements 

Topics discussed:(00:09) - The flex of working out for 25 years (11:16) - My friend just started training - why can she lift the same as me? (18:14) - How do I know what weight to start at? (25:33) - What does hitting failure mean? (40:48) - I have children that have different needs around food Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!Click HERE to sign up!

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Dan. They dive right into great topics like authentic mexican food, pay phones, logs & home gym equipment, wrestling, and coaching. Links Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab (https://www.massenomics.com/shop/unpaid-underrated-tee) Get Your Own Keith Head (https://www.unpaidinternpodcast.com/articles/keith-head) Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast (https://www.instagram.com/unpaid.underrated.podcast/) Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com (https://www.unpaidinternpodcast.com/) On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast) Our Guest On Instagram @danbalderdashmercer (https://www.instagram.com/dan_balderdash_mercer/) Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 (https://www.instagram.com/keithhoneycutt73/) or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar (https://www.instagram.com/thenowhinecellar/) @joey_mleczko (https://www.instagram.com/joey_mleczko/) Special Guest: Big Dan.

Think sweating more = better results? Or that lifting will make you “too bulky”? You're not alone. If you've ever felt like your body's either “too much” or “not enough,” or struggled to balance training for aesthetics with training for strength, this episode is a must-listen.I sat down with Emily Duncan, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and host of EmBody Radio, to talk about what women are really up against when it comes to body image, fitness trends, and self-trust.We unpack why “bulky” is one of the biggest myths in fitness, how to separate discipline from obsession, and why balance is overrated (and harmony is where the real results happen). We also talk about why motivation is never enough on its own, and the systems we can use to stay consistent without burning out.Emily Duncan is a fitness coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host who has been creating online for over 12 years. Starting her journey in competitive bodybuilding, she now helps women move beyond quick fixes and body trends to build lasting strength, confidence, and self-trust.We Also Discuss:00:00 – Body Image, Ballet to Bodybuilding: Emily's Evolution08:09 – Beyond Trends: Redefining Balance and Harmony17:53 – Why Women Compete (and How to Truly Support Each Other)22:03 – Strength, Curves, and Owning Your Power31:37 – Discipline vs. Obsession: Building Resilience That Lasts39:54 – Coaching That Goes Deeper Than Reps & Macros46:21 – Motivation Is Overrated: Build Systems That Stick56:00 – Joy, Self-Care, and Finding Confidence Outside the GymThank You to Our Sponsors:Broads 1:1 – Ready to ditch the bullshit and start feeling good in your body? Choose your level and let's do this together. Apply for BroadsCOACH or BroadsCHAMPION today at broads.appFind more from Tara: Website: https://www.broads.app/Instagram: @broads.podcast @broads.appFind more from Emily Duncan:Instagram: www.instagram.com/em_duncInstagram: www.instagram.com/embodyradio

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explore how to build muscle and strength without lifting heavy weights. They explain that working muscles to fatigue within a moderate rep range—using lighter loads or bodyweight—can be just as effective to build muscle. The hosts share practical exercise modifications, discuss the importance of reaching muscular failure, and emphasize recovery, nutrition, and consistency. They encourage listeners, especially women and older adults, to prioritize strength training for muscle growth for lifelong optimal health and independence, offering accessible strategies and resources for getting started at home.VivoBarefoot Discount:Support your feet and ankles with VivoBarefoot shoes—with perfect styles for any occasion! Boost foot health through mobility and strength from the ground up. Use code OPTIMAL20 for 20% off. 100-day trial included—return if you're not satisfied!Needed Discount:Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women's health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout!We think you'll love:Strong Healthy Joints CourseJen's InstagramDom's InstagramYouTube ChannelWhat You Will Learn:03:07 Sarcopenia and Muscle Loss with Age06:51 Strength Training for Longevity09:44 Rep Ranges to Build Muscle11:08 Muscular Failure vs. Muscle Burn13:44 Training Frequency for Muscle Growth15:17 Blood Flow Restriction & Joint Sensitivities17:12 Challenging Mindsets About Lifting Heavy19:59 Designing a Low-Load Hypertrophy Workout20:05 Lower Body Exercise Examples22:46 Upper Body Exercise Examples25:32 Shoulder and Overhead Exercises28:25 Nutrition and Recovery for Muscle GrowthFor Full Show Notes and Resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/424

The Prime Minister has revealed tech-giant Amazon is investing $7.5 billion into New Zealand. Speaking exclusively to Newstalk ZB, Christopher Luxon says Amazon Web Services is scheduled to be announcing the investment. He told Mike Hosking it will create up to a thousand jobs, and make an $11 billion boost to GDP. Luxon says it's probably the largest ever publicly announced technology investment in New Zealand by an international tech firm. Speaking of international investors, the Prime Minister wants foreign investors to feel comfortable here so they invest more. New rules mean Active Investor Plus visa holders can now buy or build one home in New Zealand if it's worth at least $5 million. They'll still need to invest another $5 million separately, as part of the visa's criteria. Luxon told Hosking everything will fall into place for these investors once they have a house here. He says it's not just about the first $5-10 million they're spending, it's what comes after that when they start seeing more investment opportunities. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in! Free or paid subscribers? Join me for my next live video in the app. Gonna be a Trigger Warnings kinda take on old men with their fingers on THE Button. This week…Here's my speaking script from this live performance. Close to a transcript, but I changed a few lines on the fly… some even on purpose.Today I'm talking family, friends, love… not known as autistic “superpowers.” So let's start with a quick blow up of the whole fucking superpower thing.1. After the SecretI have strengths.Not one is my superpower.I have challenges.Not one is my kryptonite.I'm that kid in third gradeDropdropdroppingA mysterious blue crystalInto that test tube—Squealing in delightEvery time it explodes…In purple streams.I love cosplay.But I don't have to flyWear a maskOr sport a capeTo be autistic.Still…I get to be the heroor bald evil geniusof my own life.2. ShamelessFamily is freaking complex. For me? More disappointment, failure to meet expectations. Not being the son… or brother… the family ordered.Live long enoughYa get a lot right,Get a lot wrong.Get to knowWell enoughYa can't be a saintLurking in shadow…Living life perfectlyShameless.Shameless.Oh let me beShameless…No sun setsOn a painless life,So no moon shinesOn a stainless wife.Oh let me be… comeShameless.Scaling Mount MarcyThat night as Elvis died,Got branded a MountebankAs my sister grew colder.Stalking Death ValleySame sister… now dead… to meSame stars… chill my shouldersNow living life perfectlyShameless…Shameless.Oh let me beShameless…No peak capsAn aimless life,And no grave ever filledBy a blameless knife.Oh let me be… comeShameless…No mask hidesThe pain in life,So no words canExplain my fight.So, let me Be… comeShameless.I call this one it burns. I didn't write it about autism. But families face terrible trials. This was my response to one.3. IT BURNSUp your noseOr in your armIt burnsFirst your charmThen your poseIt burnsNo one learnsThe next child will yearnTil It burnsStill burnsOh it burnsIt burns you upIn the mirrorThat dark strangerStares back at youWild-eyed dangerBut you don't fear herIt's youRight on cueShe's seen things you'd never doBut it's youCuz Baby, it's youIt's you nowWhat won't you doBridges burntTowns ashes.Poppa burntMom ashes.BeautyAshes.DutyAshes.HomeAshes.DreamsSmoke…Lovers turn to johnsBurnt.BabiesBurnt.WombBurnt.BrainBurnt.EyesBurnt out…Up your noseOr in your armIt burntFirst your charmThen your poseIt burntNo one learnedYour next child yearnedTil It burntStill burntOh it burntIt burnt you upAte you upNo one homeJust burnt bones....Okay. Hello… family? Friends? I wasn't born to produce. I was born to observe, experience… then overshare.4. A Shooting Star Has No Purposemy autistic life...failing upwardtoward collapse...?succeeding downwardtoward joy...?it's a quantum thing.the answer is simply...yes.I was not put on this planetto produce.I was born to experience.Observe...and over share.our lives' value isnot measuredby clicks.or data mined by AI.a shooting starslashing through darknesshas no purpose.unlessit ignitesa human instant.illuminates, ya know…that ness…this breathand this moment…all we possess.All.I ain't gonna lie. This one's rough. And long. And complex. It may not need a T.S. Eliot pretentious footnote. But I try to intertwine family, control, and religion. And real events from the winter of 97-98. When the Hale-Bopp comet was fading in the Northern New York skies. And the memory of the Heaven's Gate suicide cult was still fresh in the national mind.This is a hybrid piece. In my mind it's a movie. With scenes, background music. Jump cuts. But you guys probably loved Pulp Fiction. So I pray you can follow me.5. sneaking your mother's creepy g-d on highPrelude, December 1997I begin, “There…There's Heaven's Gate.”She fiddles with the binox dials.“Where should I look?”She asks breathless,Trudging bootless.I barely hear herOver the crackling snowBeneath my feet, but say,“There…That smudge in the sky.”I point again.UFO CultChooses Suicide,The TV said.Thirty-nine bodiesIn matching Nikes,The photo read…I close wet eyesTo the hiss & sizzleOf the Northern LightsOver my head,SilenceThen the cold murmurof the cold mother...“That's why they died?”She shrugs.My eyes open… careful, I shrug,“Maybe… they saw a signal from aliens.Or maybe God on high.Who knows what grimdark signThey read that silent night…”Wordless, clueless… a comet sailedRibbons of green and purple light.One cold blue, one hot pink tailFading from history's sight…So we stroll on intoFake New Year's dinnerCuz not everyoneCould schedule inThe Real One.How rare it isA two-tailed comet in the sky,A lover doesn't lie with her eyes,To greet one free man before you die,How rare it isHow rare it isDinner Musicmy mother in a halo of candlesmy mother wrapped in smokemy mother in dark shadowsmeasuring the length of my ropeShe gathers reports from her childrenThis year's fugue & pedal point,Her table a feast of sand.Youngest Mark files his,A new open source project…“I'm really getting seen.”Lifting my glass to himFrom the dark walnut table,I sip vodka… Neat.Martha next, from her foreign outpostA well-received talk given…Vodka. Neat.Second-oldest Luke comments,Wearing a dead father's mantle“So proud of this my familyProgress on nearly every front.John, you seem…Well, better… strangely.”Yeah. Vodka. Neat. And deep.Mary reports a year in faith.Jesus gave her home.Jesus gave her kids.Jesus gave her strength… alone.I close my eyes in frustrationSee only those twin tailsSailing in that dark…No wine, no waferJust vodka. Neat.The broken mother nods,Waves a weary hand at each.Then turns to me,Product of her first postpartum,Eldest stranger at her table.She faintly smiles…, “John?”This last-invited autistDrunk to a numb survivalStarts slow… and slurred,“Ya know…?Never… believed… in heroes.Those guys & their comet?They did.”I hear hands tense,Casual wear shift & rustle,Eyes crinkle & narrow…Familiar, family sounds.My runaway trainpicks up steamplunging on and intoa dark tangential tunnel“A part of me rejects a g-dborn perfect without sin,casually tossing miracleslike candy & coins… sublimefrom a gaudy Mardi Gras floatTo kids playing in the grime…”I gulp a breath.Silencea child, high on a stone altara hand… a knife in mid air…a sacrfice for appearanceslike thirty-nine bodiesin matching Nike pairs…How fair is itJesus and Jim JonesBoth got emails from Beyond,Love rusts tilIt's just one more bond,Your soul's released whenYour last day's dawned,How fair is itHow fair is itInterlude, January 1998Flash CutCouple weeks laterIce Storm of ‘98.A friendly… familyGame of cards.Frozen in time, frozen in mindAunts, uncles and cousinsNo one's got power, trapped…Cabin, cards, liquor… discussions.Killing time… 3 days…Instead of each other.Oh shit. Oh. Shit…There goes that bidI swore I could make.Under my breath… “Damn it to Hell.”Then head down, out loud,“Oh, Shit.”I'm staring at the hand they dealt.So many near-miss combosSo many runs that went nowhere…“My bad. I shoulda played that 9My mind's off wandering againLet me grab that back. This time.”“No…You gotta drink …Ya gotta drink!This time…Every time!”Rinse repeatMistake over mistakeVodka neat, vodka neatVodka…I… wake to… laughter“Uncle Johnny, you're the dudeFrom stuck up cuntTo puking your shoes.Man, can you let go… when you want.”And let go... I did.A distracted juggler drops his satin ballA drunken knife thrower ties assistants to the wall,The smoking fortune teller wheezes, “Doom finds us all,A Ring Master's whip echoes through an emptying hall….Cadenza, for the End of TimeMy catechism askedWhy did that g-d make me?And I askWhy did this unbonded mom have me?To both cluck in disappointment?Over commandmentsI was bornUnable to follow…?To follow a comet into…DesperationDissolutionSuicideAnd the Peace…Of no need for understanding?Ever again?There is no heroNo godNo bodhisattvaThat does not hideThe dazzling ConfusionIn a burning bushOr explains to meLike I'm a five-year oldWhy that twin-tailed cometStill sails across my mindHow rare it isTo find a godDoesn't want moreThan he gave,A lover who can stay…Even while I raveA man who can liveNot caring if he's saved,How rare it is.How rare it is.Okay. Friends? Finally late in life I got friends. And love. And this last is a selfie of what that's like.6. A Swirl of Flesh-Colored Fog“Ya gotta minute?”She takes a quick scan of the aisles. Then toward the eternal sale table near the entrance. Pink and blue signs promising two if you'll just buy one…It's silent. Just me standing in front of her. Bottle of the Coke Zero I'm addicted to in my hand.Dusk. Rural Indiana. I guess the local beef cattlemen, horsey folks, and military munitions testers up at Crane Naval base? They don't hit Dollar General so much around sun down.“Sure. Nobody much comes in around now. S'up… you good?"I take a beat. To use my words… to find my words.“I'm trying to remember all you guys'… um, ya know, everybody's names….”“Oh, no worries. You're good. We really all should have name badges.”I take another beat. To switch appropriate gears.“You know. The autism thing. I have this face and name thing. It's weird… but I can't remember faces.”Awkward, awkward pause.If you're listening, if you're reading…Let me try to take you inside. My being…What's that like? I only see… Well, words fail me.Take a visit to Walmart. Just a sea of faceless ghosts. Folks I greet, “I know I know you… I have this thing. Can you tell me your name?”Embarrassment. Stammering apologies…See, it's like this…A swirl of flesh-colored fogThat's my wife's face in dreamsI only see her walking awayA grey ponytail., tattered jeansLove of my life… can't see her…Not her green eyes… in stage makeup…Just homemade tats… the shape of her hair…Feelings, memories… talking after that breakup…So, I'm talking to that DG clerk.“We don't get out much. You guys? I guess it's a job. But to us? You're… well, friends. It means something to me. To learn your name. To… know you.”“Oh.” Confused, she pauses. “It's really ok. We know you and your wife. We get it.”“You know?” I'm urgent. I want her to get… the weight of it. “It's not for you. It's for me. It means something to me. To remember your names. And put them with your faces. To be friends.”I flash on all those parental commands to “make friends.” Then say, “I just won't get it right away. But I want to enjoy… doing it.”Silence. Awkward. But intimate.I stammer. “Are you… are you, Ari?” When confused, my go-to fallback is details.“No, she's the short blond one.” She waves her right hand about shoulder high.“I know Kensington… cuz well I walked in on her anaphylactic…. Um, allergy attack. Over in the Dollar Aisle."“Yeah. She's the short one with black hair.” She gestures with her right hand, just a hair lower. “And I'm Cyndi.”We laugh. Together. She mentions the name tags again. I make reassuring noises.“That's Windy, right?”“No.” She laughs. “Cyndi… Just with the I and Y reversed.”“Oh, thank god. For a moment I misremembered again. Thought you were named after a sappy 60s song.”She laughs, easy… again. “No. Never. Not that..”We share a wink. A nod.The doors slide. I walk outside.“Cyndi. Just with the I and Y reversed."A swirl of flesh-colored fog. Framed by glasses. And twisted brown hair on her head.About… yay… tall.#AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. Click to receive new postd… free. To support my work, please consider a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/subscribe

Topics discussed:(00:07) - I lied to you (02:16) - My joints aren't what they used to be - what do you suggest?

In this episode of Lifting, Running, and Living, Kelly and JK discuss recent updates in their lives and training routines. Kelly shares her excitement about a recent promotion to Principal Data Analyst and her journey through varied company sizes. She also talks about her ongoing struggle with limiting TikTok usage and the effectiveness of the ClearSpace app in managing her social media time. JK reflects on his latest training block, focusing on full-body workouts, nutrition strategies, and reducing caffeine intake to improve sleep quality. They both share upcoming plans, including races and workout routines, and celebrate their forthcoming birthdays.00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff00:58 Kelly's Exciting Promotion Update06:06 Training Block Recap and Insights15:16 ClearSpace App Experiment22:52 Nutrition Goals and Strategies24:29 Tracking Macros and TDEE26:07 Navigating Nutrition Without a Coach29:33 Caffeine Reduction Journey31:51 Sleep Quality and Eating Habits35:14 Upcoming Training Cycle Goals37:01 Fall Race Plans40:06 Strength Training Routine47:24 Birthday Wishes and Closing RemarksFollow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠liftingrunninglivingpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠⁠@runningklutz ⁠

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training and Pico TechnologyWatch Full Video EpisodeResources: NAMI - https://helplinefaqs.nami.org/article/286-how-can-i-help-my-loved-one-during-a-I am not sick I don't need help - https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/I_am_not_sick_excerpt.pdfThanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingNAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Pinpoint faults in sensors, wiring, and components with unmatched accuracy. Visit PicoAuto.com and revolutionize your diagnostics today! Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel Subscribe & Review: Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyThe Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training and Pico TechnologyWatch Full Video EpisodeResources: NAMI - https://helplinefaqs.nami.org/article/286-how-can-i-help-my-loved-one-during-a-I am not sick I don't need help - https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/I_am_not_sick_excerpt.pdfThanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingNAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Pinpoint faults in sensors, wiring, and components with unmatched accuracy. Visit PicoAuto.com and revolutionize your diagnostics today! Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel Subscribe & Review: Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyThe Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.

Ready to compete? In this episode of our Strength With Purpose series, Barbell Logic coaches Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson break down how to train and prepare for a powerlifting meet—from setting your timeline and peaking properly to managing stress, rules, travel, and equipment. You'll learn how meet prep differs from general strength training, how to avoid common first-time mistakes, and how to approach meet day with clarity and confidence. Whether you're chasing a PR or simply want to step on the platform, this episode is packed with actionable coaching advice for lifters who care about health, strength, longevity, and competing with purpose. ✅ What You'll Learn How to shift from general strength training to powerlifting competition prep Ideal meet prep timelines (why 6 months is best—but 6 weeks can work) How to peak and taper each lift for maximum results What to expect from rules, weigh-ins, and meet-day logistics How to manage life stress, travel, and realistic expectations The role of strategy, openers, handlers, and pacing on meet day ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: caffeine-free Squirt, dead rats, and deadlifts 02:30 – Ready to compete? Why competition training is different 04:00 – Ideal meet prep timelines: 6 months, 6 weeks, or 6 days 08:00 – Peaking and tapering: testing what works for you 11:00 – Niki's meet prep: chasing PRs, real-life planning, and equipment updates 16:00 – Weight class strategy: to cut or not to cut? 20:00 – The importance of heavy singles in competition prep 24:00 – Managing fatigue, volume, and travel while training 30:00 – Meet day 101: weigh-ins, warmups, and avoiding burnout 34:00 – Powerlifting vs. weightlifting meet formats explained 37:00 – Attempt selection strategies: 9-for-9 or PR-focused? 39:00 – Final thoughts and where to get coaching help

Ever wonder if you're lifting enough weight to truly see progress? You're not alone – this is one of the most common questions in the gym, especially among athletic women over 40 who want to keep getting stronger without wasting time on unchallenging workouts. In this episode, you'll learn a simple, almost foolproof way to gauge your lifting intensity – one you've probably never considered before – plus how it stacks up with other methods like RPE, reps in reserve, and bar speed. We'll explore what the science says about how your body (and face) signal effort, why “playing it safe” too long can stall your gains, and how to use these cues to choose the right weight every time. Plus, we'll address the appearance-based fears that sometimes hold lifters back and reframe what really matters for strength, longevity, and performance as we age. What you'll learn in this episode: A surprisingly effective visual cue to know if your weights are challenging enough. How facial expressions connect to effort and fatigue – and what research shows. Other key indicators like bar speed, RPE, and reps in reserve to cross-check your effort. Why small, strategic weight jumps are more effective than big, intimidating increases. The bigger trade-off when fear of wrinkles or “ugly lifting face” prevents pushing yourself. Studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25435786/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30562370/ Enjoyed this episode and want more?  If you want a lifting program that tells you exactly what to do, try 7 days of Strong with Steph here >> https://stephgaudreau.com/workout Share this episode with a friend looking to improve their strength training knowledge. Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite streaming platform for new episodes!

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Buzz (Andrew). They dive right into great topics like wife hacks, hosting podcasts, The Browns, vending machines, shoulders, and reading. Links Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab (https://www.massenomics.com/shop/unpaid-underrated-tee) Get Your Own Keith Head (https://www.unpaidinternpodcast.com/articles/keith-head) Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast (https://www.instagram.com/unpaid.underrated.podcast/) Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com (https://www.unpaidinternpodcast.com/) On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast) Our Guest On Instagram @kidcharlemange (https://www.instagram.com/kidcharlemange/) Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 (https://www.instagram.com/keithhoneycutt73/) or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar (https://www.instagram.com/thenowhinecellar/) @joey_mleczko (https://www.instagram.com/joey_mleczko/) Special Guest: Big Buzz (Andrew).

Weighted vests can be useful, but let's be honest about the benefits.Topics discussed:(00:06) - Who's excited about a weighted vest? (00:48) - Why is Lindsay not jumping on getting a weighted vest? (02:46) - Does it help with bone density? (03:28) - Does it build more muscle and strength? (05:54) - Does it burn more body fat? (13:56) - The nuance of the studies being used to justify weighted vests (21:08) - I love food! (26:43) - I appreciate your words of encouragement Walking alone is not a strong enough stimulus for muscle or bone.Inactive postmenopausal women who walked with or without a vest for 18 months had no significant bone density changes (PMID: 22338922). Full breakdown belowEven wearing a vest for 8 hours/day (PMID: 40540267) or 10 hours/day (PMID: 30095153) showed minimal skeletal benefit.The muscle and bone gains you see in the research?They're mostly in untrained individuals doing loaded exercises like squats, lunges, and jumps with the vest (PMID: 10995045, 9467434, 17724395).In these cases, the vest is just a hands-free way to add weight — not magic. As people progress, they'll need more load than a vest alone can provide.And for fat loss?Calorie burn from vest-walking is only ~10–15% higher than without it. That's 30–50 kcal for an hour walk — about a single untracked bite of food.Long-term fat loss comes from managing intake, not chasing small increases in burn. Your diet is the real game changer.If you lift weights regularly, walk, and are mindful about food, a weighted vest probably isn't a “must-have” for you. it's most effective in the right context.Study Overview: Walking With vs. Without a Weighted Vest  PMID: 22338922Authors & Journal: Tantiwiboonchai N., Kritpet T., Yuktanandana P. in Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, 2011 (EurekaMag).Participants: 48 working women aged 30–60, randomly split into two groups: one walking with a weighted vest, the other walking without, on a treadmill 3×/week for 12 weeks (EurekaMag).Protocol: Vest group started walking without it for the first 2 weeks, then began adding 2% of body weight weekly until reaching 8% by week 6 (EurekaMag).FindingsBone Markers: Both groups showed large decreases in bone resorption (β-CrossLaps)—~19.1% for the vest group vs. ~21.8% for the non-vest group—no significant difference between them (EurekaMag).Physical Fitness: Improvements in leg and arm strength, endurance, and VO₂ max were seen in both groups—again, no significant differences between vest vs. non-vest walkers (EurekaMag).Bottom Line—What This MeansWalking, with or without a weighted vest, helped with fitness and reduced bone resorption—but wearing the vest didn't offer any extra benefit. So if you're thinking the vest is a cheat code for stronger bones or muscles… this study says otherwise.

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Topics discussed:(00:07) - What it's like being married to Alex (06:36) - I have noticed a difference in my arms more than my legs - any suggestions? (13:59) - Should I rest more between sets and have higher rep count? (19:56) - Best quad strengthening exercise without machines? (27:35) - Do I have to do this forever? The new 4x a week and 3x a week training started this past Monday. it's not too late to join us!!Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

In this episode, Derek and I talk about the problems with the new science-based lifting crowd. Has it gone too far? Sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Coaching:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT

Today on the podcast I'm breaking down a hard truth a lot of runners need to hear: Why You're Not Getting Stronger (Even Though You're Lifting). If you've been showing up, moving weight, and still not seeing results, it's not because you're broken—it's because your plan isn't sending a strong enough signal. We'll cover what real intensity feels like, how to progress week after week, why recovery is the secret sauce you keep skipping, and how to choose the right lifts for your goals. You'll leave with a simple, runner-friendly template and clear steps to course-correct fast. Stronger running demands stronger muscles, but strength doesn't happen by accident—it happens by design. Dial in the signal, respect recovery, and watch your numbers climb while your miles feel easier. Let's fix the gaps, build real strength, and make your next eight weeks the most productive you've had in the gym to date. The post 295. Why You're Not Getting Stronger (Even Though You're Lifting) appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.

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Finishing up the listener Q+A with Natalie, Andrea, and Jeremiah00:00 Introduction and Q&A Overview00:42 Intensifiers in Training: Overrated or Underrated?03:27 Becoming Your Coach's Favorite Client07:00 Current Training Phases and Goals09:19 The Fit Model Division in Bodybuilding16:22 Combining CrossFit with Traditional Weightlifting29:09 Defining Optimal Physique Development30:10 Key Components of Meal Planning33:03 Training Phases vs. Deloading37:36 Building, Maintenance, and Diet Phases40:59 Overcoming Ego Lifting44:11 Unhinged Training and Nutrition Practices50:50 Intuitive Eating and Physique GoalsTo Apply For Coaching With Our Team: CLICK HERE

A woman offers forgiveness after an excruciating loss, teens rescue a mom and child drowning nearby and exhibit true humility, Jared Allen's tribute to his wife and daughters brings tears, Kirk Cameron goes to the Library of Congress, and strangers find missing rings! Too good to miss!

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this solo episode I dive deep into Pre Workout Nutrition For Lifting Cardio, The Frame Work I Use With ClientsI share how pre-workout nutrition works in different scenarios such as early morning sessions, lifting vs. cardio, hydration strategies, and why hunger itself can impact your training. I also talk about my personal approach when preparing for sports like hockey.If you've ever wondered what and when to eat before training or if fasted workouts are actually okay, this episode will give you practical clarity.Let's talk about:IntroductionPre-Workout NutritionLiftingCardioHockeyAdditional thoughts & researchFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0 HERENutrition Periodization Masterclass: HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HEREBody Recomp Checklist 2.0: HERE

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Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training and Pico TechnologyWatch Full Video EpisodeIn this episode of Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z, Matt Fanslow takes a detour from his usual pop culture quotes and instead pulls wisdom from an unlikely source: Tom Brady.Brady's recent interview stirred up some debate, but Matt digs into why technicians, shop owners, and service advisors should pay attention. It's not about football stats or Super Bowl rings—it's about preparation, accountability, and being part of a team that wins together.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why Tom Brady's relentless preparation matters just as much in a repair shop as it does on the football field.How great technicians can (and should) take interest in more than just “their bay”—including front-of-house operations, management decisions, and shop profitability.The balance between accountability and respect: holding management and teammates responsible without tearing them down.How effort, process, and adaptability create opportunities for success—and why relying on “luck” isn't enough.The parallel between team sports and auto repair shops: winning requires every player, from the service advisor to the shop foreman to the owner.Matt also isn't afraid to jab at a few colleagues (sorry, Buffalo fans—Tom Brady didn't exactly give Josh Allen the blessing), all while reminding us that success in auto repair is about more than just cranking hours. It's about growth, teamwork, and improving the environment for everyone involved.Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingNAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Pinpoint faults in sensors, wiring, and components with unmatched accuracy. Visit PicoAuto.com and revolutionize your diagnostics today! Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel Subscribe & Review: Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyThe Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training and Pico TechnologyWatch Full Video EpisodeIn this episode of Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z, Matt Fanslow takes a detour from his usual pop culture quotes and instead pulls wisdom from an unlikely source: Tom Brady.Brady's recent interview stirred up some debate, but Matt digs into why technicians, shop owners, and service advisors should pay attention. It's not about football stats or Super Bowl rings—it's about preparation, accountability, and being part of a team that wins together.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why Tom Brady's relentless preparation matters just as much in a repair shop as it does on the football field.How great technicians can (and should) take interest in more than just “their bay”—including front-of-house operations, management decisions, and shop profitability.The balance between accountability and respect: holding management and teammates responsible without tearing them down.How effort, process, and adaptability create opportunities for success—and why relying on “luck” isn't enough.The parallel between team sports and auto repair shops: winning requires every player, from the service advisor to the shop foreman to the owner.Matt also isn't afraid to jab at a few colleagues (sorry, Buffalo fans—Tom Brady didn't exactly give Josh Allen the blessing), all while reminding us that success in auto repair is about more than just cranking hours. It's about growth, teamwork, and improving the environment for everyone involved.Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingNAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Pinpoint faults in sensors, wiring, and components with unmatched accuracy. Visit PicoAuto.com and revolutionize your diagnostics today! Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel Subscribe & Review: Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyThe Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.

In this episode of The Grand Balance, Angela and Sharon kick off a brand new segment called “Don't Get Us Started,” where they share lighthearted takes on the everyday things that confuse and annoy us all. From there, the conversation shifts to something deeper: the juggling balls theory—the idea that in life, some priorities are like glass balls (fragile and precious, such as health and family) while others are like rubber balls (able to bounce back if dropped). Angela and Sharon unpack how to recognize the difference, protect what truly matters, and give yourself permission to let go of the rest. The episode closes with a powerful reminder about the importance of women uplifting women—in the workplace, in friendships, and in life. Because when we support one another, balance becomes easier and everyone rises together.

Lifting the Veil is a meditation that helps you shift your focus away from the pulse of day to day life & towards the presence of animistic entities & other than human intelligences that are all around us.  It works by giving your daily cares a means to manifest that is then easily dismissed, making way for reaching the Otherworldly all around us.Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/waywardwanderer or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwf

Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that changed her relationship to her body and just about everything else. Casey Johnston is the author of Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting, and she writes the substack, She's a Beast. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay  Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Highlights With JenThe different phases of the menstrual cycle and what cycle syncing isFollicular vs ovulatory vs luteal vs menstrual phases and how to support eachWhen to fast and not to fast based on your cycle The best parts of your cycle to go hard in workouts and productivity, plus when to avoid HIIT workouts and when they can stress your cortisol levels Lifting weights is actually the best exercise for women to burn fat, as well as sprintsFasting and women and cycle considerationsHow to be metabolically flexible and how this shifts throughout the cycle The best tech tools, like apps and trackers that can help with cycle syncing What an ideal week and month looks like for women who are cycle-syncingResources MentionedOura RingGlucose monitorJen's Peptides 101 courseHer websiteFollow Dr. Jen on Facebook, on X, Instagram, and YouTube

Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that changed her relationship to her body and just about everything else. Casey Johnston is the author of Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting, and she writes the substack, She's a Beast. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay  Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that changed her relationship to her body and just about everything else. Casey Johnston is the author of Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting, and she writes the substack, She's a Beast. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay  Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have a question? Click here. This episode follows up on last week's discussion about lifting heavy by providing practical strategies to increase workout intensity without purchasing expensive equipment. We'll address the common problem of having lighter weights (typically 10-15 lb dumbbells) but wanting to progress beyond their current capacity. Listen to that first episode hereTopics covered in today's episode: The Cost Reality of Home Weights  Tempo Variations - Slowing Down Movement  Concentric vs Eccentric Motion  Time Under Tension  Range of Motion and Position Changes  Volume Strategies (Supersets)  Creative Alternatives Links Discussed:Get on the waitlist to be notified when Strong and Vibrant is live:https://www.gracedhealth.com/waitlistWhat does “Lifting Heavy” mean for women over 40?Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that changed her relationship to her body and just about everything else. Casey Johnston is the author of Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting, and she writes the substack, She's a Beast. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay  Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that changed her relationship to her body and just about everything else. Casey Johnston is the author of Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting, and she writes the substack, She's a Beast. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay  Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Joey and Keith get to know Big Peter. They dive right into great topics like goblin metal, king-fu, being a vegetarian, beer, strongman, and disco snails. Links Massenomics x Ünpaid and Ünderrated Colab (https://www.massenomics.com/shop/unpaid-underrated-tee) Get Your Own Keith Head (https://www.unpaidinternpodcast.com/articles/keith-head) Follow The Podcast On Instagram @unpaid.underrated.podcast (https://www.instagram.com/unpaid.underrated.podcast/) Online UnpaidInternPodcast.com (https://www.unpaidinternpodcast.com/) On Youtube @Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Unpaid.Underrated.Podcast) Our Guest On Instagram @peterbbrewin (https://www.instagram.com/peterbbrewin/) Our Hosts @keithhoneycutt73 (https://www.instagram.com/keithhoneycutt73/) or his orange gym, @thenowhinecellar (https://www.instagram.com/thenowhinecellar/) @joey_mleczko (https://www.instagram.com/joey_mleczko/) Special Guest: Big Peter.

Feeling confused about what “lifting heavy” really means?Social media is full of advice — one post says women in midlife must lift heavy. The next warns us not to. So… what's the truth?In this episode, I get personal and real about a question I hear all the time: How heavy do I actually need to lift?I walk you through the three biggest factors that influence how much weight you should be using — and spoiler: it's not about keeping up with what you see on Instagram.You'll hear:Why it's not useful to compare your strength to someone else's (including mine!)The difference your background and history with strength training can makeThe role of genetics, body fat percentage, and lifestyle choices in how your results show upMy recommendation for when to go up in weightsEnjoy the show!Send me your thoughts

Why “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains Exercise is nuanced: don't discount the experience of people who have been doing it for a long time. (1:10) 7 Reasons “Science-Based” Lifting Is Killing Your Gains #1 - The people in the studies aren't like you. (6:32) #2 – Studies aren't run “forever.” (8:55) #3 - They don't consider human psychology. (13:54) #4 - Great science-based programming may be inappropriate for you. (17:06) #5 - The “winning” formula doesn't tell the whole story. (19:43) #6 - They don't know what to test. (21:16) #7 - They aren't testing everything. (23:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** Special Promotion: Buy MAPS Anabolic, Get MAPS Old Time Strength for FREE! 60% Off Retail! (Ends Sunday August 24th) Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump #2015: How to Apply Advanced Training Techniques to Build More Muscle Mind Pump #2656: Machines Vs. Free Weight… The Final Debate! & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram  

I recently held a Q&A on my Instagram and there were more questions than I got time to answer. I'll be answering more of them here on the podcast with Alex joining me.Topics discussed:(00:07) - Caffeine is cheap (06:01) - Do your children show interest in working out? (13:04) - Does Creatine help all women? (25:30) - Does creatine help with perimenopause symptoms? (28:17) - Can you build muscle doing crossfit? (35:43) - What do you focus on during seasons of high stress? New Training Starts TODAY!!!! 3x & 4x a week training!Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsThe latest revelations in the Trump-Russia mess increasingly point toward severe systematic abuses, indicative of a true police stateNarrated by Jared Moore

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In this episode of the Weights & Plates Podcast, Robert Santana takes a Q&A-style approach to tackle some of the most common training and nutrition challenges. He explains why hydration is more than just drinking water, breaking down the role of electrolytes, sugar, and sodium in performance—especially in extreme heat or for early morning lifters. Robert also covers why training fasted can hurt your lifts, how to fuel properly before a workout, and why post-meal blood sugar spikes are normal for healthy people despite what continuous glucose monitors might suggest. He also dives into the truth about carbs, keto, and fueling for high-intensity strength work, clears up myths about protein intake and kidney health, and emphasizes the importance of proper technique to prevent injury. Whether you're a competitive lifter or just looking to get stronger and perform better in the gym, this episode is packed with straightforward, actionable advice you can put into practice immediately. If you're ready to build muscle, build status, and build options — this episode is for you. https://weightsandplates.com/online-coaching/ Follow Weights & Plates YouTube: https://youtube.com/@weights_and_plates?si=ebAS8sRtzsPmFQf- Instagram: @the_robert_santana Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/weightsandplates Web: https://weightsandplates.com

Season 6, Episode 8 Guest: Telesa Via, VP, Luxury & Leisure Sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)What does leadership look like when women confidently own their seat, use their voice and bring others with them as they rise? Telesa Via, vice president of luxury and leisure sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International, shares how mastering negotiation, leading with purpose and lifting other women along the way can create lasting impact in the hospitality industry and beyond.

Have a question? Click here. Do you keep hearing "you've got to lift heavy!"?What does this even mean?Today I'm covering what 'lifting heavy' truly means, explaining the varying levels of exertion, the methods for safely incorporating strength training, and the benefits of such practices for muscle and bone health. We discuss:Defining Lifting Heavy: Relative Effort and RPE ScaleThe OPT Model: A Structured Approach to Strength TrainingDifferent Types of Resistance TrainingBenefits of Lifting Heavy for Women in MenopausePractical Tips for Lifting Heavy Recovery and Adaptation: Listening to Your BodyEpisodes Discussed:Protein series Seasons of Strength: Adapt Your Workouts Through Summer and BeyondHow to Protect Your Vulnerable Areas with Strength TrainingThe Bone Battle No One Is Talking About: How Strength Changes EverythingThe resistance bands I use and recommendProtect Your Four Most Vulnerable Areas (free download)Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

Topics discussed:(00:07) - Welcome (02:01) - Everything in life is just practice (04:16) - My experience hiring a coach (16:10) - Thinking about arriving too much (18:34) - Using the practice framework (22:29) - Having certain thoughts doesn't equal failure (27:18) - Disrupted systems practice (31:28) - Internal awareness practice New Training Starting August 18th! We have 3x, 4x,5x a week training with home alternatives!Come train with me! Click HERE to sign up!Membership gives you access to….Training App with dozens of programs to choose from.MEAL PLANS w/ Yummy recipes!Courses :Learn Step Away from Tracking and Mindfully EatHow to set up a Fat Loss planSetting up your Muscle building phase.Community & Support with specific groups that share you same goals$500 worth in give aways monthlyMonthly Themes and Challenges to increase your learning and help you BECOME the person you want to be.bi Weekly Lives where I help you get your nutrition plan or answer questionsUpload videos of exercises for form reviews done by me!