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Tips for being a successful athlete Jeremy Hills May 05, 2021

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Team, we are back for another episode of The Epic Table podcast! If this is your first time here, this is a podcast dedicated to inspiring conversations withthe world's most remarkable health experts and thought leaders. Today we are joined by Jeremy Hills, former Texas running back, and top athletic trainer. Jeremy is known best for his work training athletes in the NFL, MLB, and NBA. Jeremy had a dream of making it to the NFL, but after sustaining an injury at the University of Texas, reality kicked in and he had to think about a complete career change. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the odd jobs he took to stay alive after being injured, we learn how Jeremy found his true calling as a trainer upon being let go from his job at a medical sales company, and Jeremy gives insight into his first job as a personal trainer, which came from working with his former high school football team for free. After years of consistency, hard work, and perseverance, an opportunity came to help former Longhorn and All-Pro Earl Thomas recover from injury, which helped catapult Jeremy's career. We also talk about how the path he chose led him to open the Kollective, a training facility devoted to hard work, working out, networking and much more.Specifically, we discuss...Jeremy's experience playing with the Texas Longhornsthe reality of being an elite athleteWhat it takes to learn from the bestHe discusses what it takes to get athletes ready for the NFL CombineThe journey & process of transitioning from medical sales to training high-level athletesThe challenges of figuring out your purpose in a new careerResources...Kollective Website - ( https://thekollective.com/ ).Insatgram - (@Kollective.inc https://www.instagram.com/kollective.inc/?hl=en).(@JHills5 https://www.instagram.com/jhills5/?hl=en).Check out Jeremy's Website - ( https://www.jhills.com/ ).

Drew Harrisberg's five-pillar approach to reverse disease Apr 28, 2021

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Team, today we are joined by Drew Harrisberg, exercise physiologist, sport, and diabetes educator. After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Drew hit rock bottom but after years of resilience and understanding his situation, Drew was able to bounce back happier and healthier than he was in the past. In this episode, we chat all about Drew's experience with Type-1 diabetes, and the mental impact that had on him mentally. Drew talks about the different diets he tried from a young age up until now. We even get insight into his training schedule and how he maintains his blood glucose levels. Drew is an all-around legend with the goal of empowering the masses with the knowledge to defeat autoimmune diseases.Specifically, we discuss...What is Type 1 Diabetes? How does it affect the immune system?What is the Keto diet? Drew's experience with the keto diet.We touch on food and diabetes; Can you reverse diabetes with food?What is insulin? How does it affect the body? What does it mean to be insulin resistant?Resources Drew's Instagram (@Drews.Daily.Dose - https://www.instagram.com/drews.daily.dose/)Check out Drew's website - (https://drewsdailydose.com/)Episodes similar to this oneHow to Reverse Diabetes with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta - (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-reverse-diabetes-robby-barbaro-cyrus-khambatta/id1460410277?i=1000504453394)Eliminate fat, eliminate high blood glucose with Robby Barbaro and Cyrus Khambatta -(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eliminate-fat-eliminate-high-blood-glucose-robby-barbaro/id1460410277?i=1000506741601)

Dan recaps on Fueling for performance, Improving diet through sleep and Poop Pure! Apr 21, 2021

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Hey team, Welcome back to the Epic Table Podcast! Today I reflect on Fueling for performance in a previous episode with Nick Bare Founder and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition. He breaks down how counting calories can have a harsh effect on your mental bandwidth. We also go over maximizing your gut health with Megan Rossi Ph.D., RD, APD. Megan also breaks down what poop anxiety looks like and how to minimize the smell of poop with poop pure. Lastly, we dive deep into how improving sleep quality can better your diet and overall well-being with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee.If you want to listen to the episodes mentioned click the links below!Rangan Chatterjee, M.D.'s Mindfulness, Mindset and Movement tips to feel better - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rangan-chatterjee-m-d-s-mindfulness-mindset-movement/id1460410277?i=1000514416150How Ironman athletes better their relationships with food, Nick Bare - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-ironman-athletes-better-their-relationships-food/id1460410277?i=1000516353495A Guide to Maximizing Your Gut Health with The Gut Health Doctor Megan Rossi-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guide-to-maximizing-your-gut-health-gut-health-doctor/id1460410277?i=1000515252315Thanks, Team!

Nick Bare on How Ironman Athletes Improve Their Relationship with Food Apr 08, 2021

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Hey team, welcome to the Epic Table podcast! If this is your first time here, this is a podcast dedicated to bringing on the world's most remarkable health experts and thought leaders to inspire you. Today we are joined by Nick Bare, Founder, and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, former army officer, host of The Bare Performance podcast, and YouTuber. Nick is also the author of “25 Hours a Day”.
In today’s episode, We learn about Nick’s beginnings as a military officer and how he built a seven-figure business whilst on active duty! Nick touches on his experience being diagnosed with an eating disorder at a young age, and how that sparked his interest in fitness and nutrition. We also dive into Nick’s experience competing in the Austin marathon and the IronMan triathlon, and what motivated him to run a sub-3-hour marathon.
Specifically, we discuss:

The leadership skills Nick took away from being in the military
What does it take to be an entrepreneur?
How Nick built his business from the ground up whilst in the military
How and why Nick started a YouTube channel
What is Intuitive Eating?
The mental toll diet tracking can have
How long is an ironman?
How Nick ran an 11-hour Ironman
We learn about Nick’s relationship with food today
And what it means to have a healthy relationship with food

Links:

Nick’s Instagram
Bare Performance Nutrition Instagram
Check out Nick’s Book “25 Hours a day”
BPN Website

Thanks, Team!

A Guide to Maximizing Your Gut Health with The Gut Health Doctor Megan Rossi Mar 31, 2021

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Team, today we are joined by Megan Rossi! Megan is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a PhD in gut health from the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Queensland, Australia. Megan is also a leading research fellow at King's College London where she is exploring nutrition-based therapies in gut health, these include prebiotics and probiotics, dietary fiber and food additives. Megan is also the author of the book "Eat Yourself Healthy" and her latest book, "Love Your Gut". Today we chat all about the gut-brain connection, Megan's early years, and what galvanized her into demystifying the the gut. We also touch on how to observe your stool using the Bristol stool chart and more!Specifically we talk about...How gut bacteria influences the severity of COVID-19Why dietary fiber is needStool samples! What can stool samples tell us about an individuals gut health?We look at the Bristol stool chart and learn about 6 types of poop textures!What does unhealthy poop look like?What is the gut brain connection? What are three ways the gut communicates with the brain?Is gut health connected to mental health?How preservatives affect gut bacteriaWhy the frequency with which you poop matters.Poop PurèWhy is our poop brown?Resources....Check out Megan's website - ( https://www.theguthealthdoctor.com )Instagram (@TheGuthealthdoctor https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthdoctor/?hl=en )Pick up Megan's latest Book, "Love your gut" - ( https://www.theguthealthdoctor.com/books/)

Rangan Chatterjee, M.D.'s Mindfulness, Mindset and Movement tips to feel better Mar 25, 2021

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Team, we are back with another episode of the Epic Table podcast. Today we are joined by Rangan Chatterjee, M.D. , British physician, author of 3 #1 Sunday Times bestselling books and Host of the Feel Better Live More podcast! Today’s episode is all about human emotion and the affects of stress on diet, Dr. Chatterjee also touches on why he practices medicine and why he want to help 100 million people, we also focus on the topic of Vitamin D deficiency and how to fix it. If you or someone you know struggles with diet or is looking for mental clarity, this is the episode for you!We also discuss…Time restrictive eating, can intermittent fasting improve mood? The symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency, How to correct a vitamin deficiency. Importance of routine, why is routine important? Rangan, M.D suggests practicing Mindfulness, Movement and Mindset exercises to improve the quality of your wellbeing. Why we eat? How does stress affects eating habits? The affects of sleep on eating habitsResources…Dr. Chatterjee’s website - https://drchatterjee.com/about/Listen to the Feel Better Live More podcast - https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/Check out Dr. Chatterjee’s titles including, “FeelGreat Lose Weight: Long Term, Simple habits for lasting and sustainable weight loss” - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADr+Rangan+Chatterjee&s=relevancerank&text=Dr+Rangan+Chatterjee&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Dr. ChatterJee’s Instagram - (@DrChatterjee https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/)Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDnwlb3IQDPJtFysPUJbDFQ?sub_confirmation=1Thanks Team!

Secrets to a healthy gut 2.0! Histamine intolerance and how to fix it, Dr Will Bulsiewicz Mar 17, 2021

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Legends, today we have Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and New York Times best selling author of Fiber Fueled. Last time on the podcast, we talked all about gut health as it pertains to inflammatory foods, good vs. bad bacteria, and gut health-boosting foods vs. supplements. Today we discuss how to mold your gut to be the best it can be, we chat all about the gut-brain connection, and Dr. B schools us on histamines and how they affect the gut. Today’s episode is packed full of information, so make sure to share with a loved one and take plenty of notes!Specifically we discuss…Which foods are highest in histamine? What are the symptoms of histamine intolerance? What are histamines? Origins of histamine.Prebiotics + Probiotic = PostbioticsShould you take Probiotics? What's the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Is apple cider vinegar a probiotic or prebiotic?What is the gut-brain connection? What are signs of an unhealthy gut?Genetics and Epigenetic of Celiac disease Resources....The Plant Fed Gut Online Course - https://theplantfedgut.com/course/Dr. B’s Instagram ( @TheGutHealthMd https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/?hl=en ).Check out his website ( https://theplantfedgut.com/about/ ).Check out Part 1 with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-to-a-healthy-gut-with-dr-will-busiewicz/id1460410277?i=1000479409527)

How navy seals adapt the bulletproof mindset, with Rich Diviney Mar 10, 2021

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Team, welcome back to another episode of The Epic Table podcast! We have a very special episode featuring ex-navy seal and author Rich Diviney. Rich has over 20+ years of experience completing over 13 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, he acquired many leadership roles such as Commanding Officer of a Navy Seal command. After his retirement in 2016, Rich spends his time working with Chapman & Co Leadership Institute, a company dedicated to creating outstanding leaders. Rich also works with Simon Sinek, inspiring leaders of corporate organizations to create a healthy environment where workers can explore their potential and feel valued. Rich is also the author of the book "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance," a book dedicated to understanding how people can successfully function during times of stress.Specifically we discuss...How do navy seals become mentally tough?High-performance teams and how to build themWhat it's like to be a navy seal?Skills vs. Attributes and developing attributesFear vs. anxietyResources....Simon Sinek - https://simonsinek.com/optimist/rich-diviney/ Chapman & Co - https://www.ccoleadership.com/team/rich-diviney/Instagram (@Rich_Diviney) - https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/"The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance" https://theattributes.com/buy/

How Punk Rock, Plant-Based Ironman John Joseph completed 12x Ironman Triathlons! Mar 04, 2021

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Team, we are back for another exciting episode of The Epic Table podcast! We are joined by John Joseph, Musician, author, Ironman Triathlete, and New Yorker. John is best known for his lead singing role in his band the Crowd-Mags in the 1980-2000s. Most importantly, John is a plant based athlete, and has crushed 12 Iron Man triathlons! John is an outstanding storyteller, detailing his early years growing up in the Lower East Side of New York City, the trauma he faced, and how he turned his life around. This episode of the podcast is explicit, so if you're surrounded by kids or easily offended this episode might not be for you.Specifically, we discuss… What do plant-based athletes eat? How did John get into the plant-based lifestyle? What is the Iron Man? How many kilometers/miles are in an Iron Man Triathlon?Who are the Brains? How did John meet the Bad Brains? How did the Bad Brains influence John?Why is John plant-based?Why did John become a Hare Krishna? What do Hare Krishnas eat?To learn more about John…- Check out John's booksThe PMA Effect - https://www.amazon.com/PMA-Effect-John-Joseph/dp/0998344745Meat is for Pussies - https://www.amazon.com/Meat-Pussies-How-Guide-Dudes/dp/0062320327The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon - https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Cro-Magnon-John-Joseph/dp/0980065704- Youtube “Hard Truth with John Joseph” - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGy-7a2mGbzfZYMNjOk-gRQ- Instagram (@JohnJosephCromag) - https://www.instagram.com/johnjosephcromag/

A guide to intermittent fasting for women with Gin Stephens Feb 24, 2021

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Hey Team! Today we are joined by Gin stephens, intermittent faster and host of the Intermittent Fasting Stories podcast. Gin is also the author of #1 Amazon best-seller Delay, Don't Deny, and her book Feast Without Fear. Today we talk all about intermittent Fasting! Gin tells her experience with fasting, how she influences other women to safely fast, and we dive into the different stages of fasting.Specifically we talk about…What is Fasting? How Gin Fasts throughout the dayHow to make fasting work for youWhat is Autophagy? Is autophagy good or bad? what are the different stages of fasting? How should women intermittent fast?What to avoid when fastingIs fasting safe during pregnancy?Can you drink coffee with cream whilst fasting?Listening to your bodyIf you want to know more about Gin, you can check out…The Intermittent Fasting Podcast - https://ifpodcast.comIntermittent Fasting Stories - https://www.intermittentfastingstories.comDelay Don't Deny - https://www.amazon.com/Delay-Dont-Deny-Intermittent-Lifestyle/dp/1541325842/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1585169011&sr=8-2Feast Without Fear - https://www.amazon.com/Feast-Without-Fear-Delay-Lifestyle/dp/1977820182/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1585169011&sr=8-6Gin’s Website - https://www.ginstephens.com

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