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EFR 619: How to Train Your Mind to Lose Fat, Make Healthier Choices, Love Your Body, and Enjoy Life with Natalie Newhart Jul 13, 2022

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Whether you're struggling to lose weight, burn fat, gain muscle, or improve your health in any way, there's one thing that's almost guaranteed to be in your way… your mind.

Natalie Newhart is the Founder of Fit Addicted Nutrition, where she specializes in female-specific fat loss, as well as a mindset coach for those who want to master their mind and body. She believes that in order to master your body, you have to train your mind… but what does that mean and how do you start to train the mind?

Natalie and Chase talk about what it means to train the mind while breaking down the 4-phase training approach she uses to maintain her health and create the life she wants to live. Natalie shares her thoughts on why mindset is more important than diet and exercise and how your mental health and mindset could be preventing you from losing excess fat.

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Key Highlights

Natalie shares the meaning behind her motto/mindset: "Train your mind. Love your body. Become your best self." and how she has used that to overcome disordered eating and exercise habits.
The 4 phases of training Natalie uses are focus (training thoughts), emotions (training the nervous system), vision (painting a picture of the life you want to create), and intuition (bridging the gap from where you are to where you want to be).
Most people struggle to take the first step of retraining the mind because of fear of uncertainty. You've got to have faith and trust that this process can work. Once Nat saw other people living a healthy, free life, she started to shift her focus from the version of herself she thought she had to be to the version of herself she wanted to be.
Ultimately, awareness is key in shifting thought and behavior patterns. The mind thinks there's some type of benefit to overeating, restricting, or whatever action that's not serving you. But when you become aware of that, you have the power to shift your thoughts and behaviors to healthier ones.
Natalie sheds light on her relationship with gratitude, how gratitude and stillness play a major role in her health and wellness journey, and what she does when gratitude doesn't come easy to her.
Natalie also talks about how she discovered the impact of mental and emotional stress on the body, specifically women's bodies, and the research she's done on stress, health, and weight gain/loss.

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EFR 618: Higher Self Behaviors, Living on Brand, and the Vivid Spectrum of Psychedelic Healing with Emily Duncan Jul 11, 2022

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Being a human means you're going to experience difficult emotions, traumas, and hardships… but being a human also means that you have the ability to heal, connect with your Higher Self, and make an impact in the world.

Meet Emily Duncan, CEO of Emily Duncan Fitness, a science-based and human-centric fitness coaching company. Emily is not only passionate about transforming bodies and minds through health and fitness, she's also passionate about the impacts of spirituality, mindfulness, and psychedelics on the human experience.

In this discussion, Chase and Emily have a cozy conversation about psychedelics and microdosing, connecting with your Higher Self through Higher Self Behaviors, what it means to live on brand, and how she helps others find health and wholeness through fitness coaching.

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Key Highlights

Emily describes (for the first time publicly) her experience during a psychedelic trip that initiated healing from deeply rooted traumas. She speaks on the existential crisis that blossomed out of that experience, how she overcame that, and the lessons she learned along the way.
Living on brand, having conviction in who you are now and how you might change tomorrow, is immensely powerful. "To really solidify who your people are, to become more aware of the growth you've had, just to really connect with other human beings in a totally different way happens so much more significantly when you can look at a person and it's just like, you are fully fucking you," Chase says.
Can we experience life-changing realizations on our own volition, without psychedelics? Listen in as Emily and Chase share their candid thoughts on how to reach a psychedelic state of mind without taking psychedelics.
One of the biggest joys Emily has experienced in life is the opportunity to learn about herself and understanding why she has functioned the way she has. This is also what she helps her coaching clients do. We are not static creatures, so taking risks, believing in yourself, and trusting the Universe seems to be the root of all joy and growth.
Emily breaks down how she integrates behavior change, emotional awareness, and other teachings into her coaching practice.
What does a day in the life of your Higher Self look like? What is your Higher Self's brand? When you break down your Higher Self Behaviors (HSBs), especially the small details and moments, pick one of the easiest things you can start doing right now. Then, continue doing that and see how your life and mindset shift. Emily believes you'll start seeing that you're not as far away from who you want to be as you might think…

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EFR 617: Make No Small Plans - Lessons on Thinking Big, Chasing Dreams, and Building Community with Jeff Rosenthal Jul 06, 2022

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You've heard people speak about the power of community in healing, making change, and even living longer, but did you know that community has been the single driving force of many leaders' and companies' success?

Revolutionary tech founders, presidents, and world-renowned artists have one thing in common… they know how to build and leverage communal thinking and collaboration.

Jeff Rosenthal is no different. Jeff is a Co-Founder of Summit, a forward-thinking organization founded on building relationships, connecting with people, and fostering generosity to build successful and fulfilling businesses. Through a series of invitation-only events, Summit fosters a global community of entrepreneurs, academics, athletes, artists, astronauts, authors, chefs, engineers, explorers, philanthropists, spiritual leaders, scientists, and beyond.

In this discussion, Chase and Jeff talk about the beauty and challenges of launching, growing, and scaling a start-up and building community in the entrepreneurship space. He shares his biggest revelation since starting Summit, the self-care practices that keep him at his peak, and why it's so important to bet on your friends. He also describes the purpose and process behind his new book, Make No Small Plans: Lessons on Thinking Big, Cashing Dreams, and Building Community.

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Key Highlights

Jeff sheds light on the creation and development of Summit, detailing how he and his team worked through failure and defined their meaning of success as a new, growing social impact start-up.
Is it healthy to hustle and grind as an entrepreneur? You'll hear Jeff speak on his belief that the core of entrepreneurship is being afflicted by your ambition to create, along with why you need to believe in yourself irrationally.
There's immense power in community, collaboration, and the exchanging of wisdom between business and thought leaders. You don't need to have an existing community to build community. You just need to find a passion so that when you meet people who share that passion and hold a deeper knowledge of it, you get to exchange wisdom and therefore, build community.
Sometimes, as a business leader, it can feel like people are only building a relationship with you to capitalize on it. Listen in as Jeff shares his best advice for not being a capitalist in your community.
Jeff highlights his opinion on one of the biggest economic and environmental movements of our lifetime, the decarbonization of our economy, and why that's so exciting to him.
Is it possible to create, develop, and build trust virtually? How can you transition from a virtual community to an in-person community post-pandemic? Tune in to hear Jeff's answers!

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EFR 616: Andy Chan on How to Get Stronger, Recover Faster, & Understanding Fascia Using Chinese Medicine Jul 04, 2022

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As the world of health, wellness, and longevity continues to evolve, Eastern and Western philosophies continue to inform and integrate with one another. This means we have a more holistic approach to health, wellness, and longevity than we've ever had before.

Let us introduce you to Andy Chan, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Master Trainer, and educator who blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with his training philosophy to help clients build a more dynamic and balanced body.

His training philosophy was founded on the concept that harmony between all aspects of life is a prerequisite to optimal health and human performance.

In this discussion, Chase and Andy talk about his book, Dynamic Balance, and what it means to be a dynamic human being both in the gym and in life. They discuss the interconnectedness of diet, emotion, and fascia as well as how you can apply the principles of traditional Eastern medicine to strength training and conditioning. This is a fascinating "East meets West" conversation that unveils simple, yet practical strategies for intuitive eating, training, and living.

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Key Highlights

Andy breaks down his understanding of the mind body connection and the philosophical aspect of movement, strength, and resilience. He describes the poetry of the human body along with how you can begin to understand the poetry of your own body.
He details the Eastern approach to health and wellness, including the relationship between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the fluidity of the human experience.
What does it mean to have an imbalance in the body? Andy explains how to find imbalances in your body and mind as well as some key imbalances that are important to address. He also breaks down the ying yang philosophy and relates that to imbalances you may experience in the gym.
Andy and Chase talk about why breathing (yes, breathing) is a vital health and wellness practice. He touches on the role of breath in decreasing stress, regulating the fight or flight response, and even decreasing the rigidity of your muscles. Plus, they explain why right before and after eating is a perfect time to practice breath work.
Embrace the yin. Embrace the rest and recharge period. "We are born to sleep and we are born to recover," Andy says. Rest and recovery is essential if we want to reach the health outcomes we're working towards.
The #1 concept Andy says you can apply to your life today: Live according to how you should be living, meaning eating and living intuitively.
Plus, Andy divulges the strategy he uses with clients for practicing intuitive living and training.

Episode resources:

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EFR 615: Dr. Louis Ignarro and the Discovery of Nitric Oxide, How It Prevents Heart Disease, Erectile Dysfunction, & Why It Is So Important For Our Overall Health Jun 29, 2022

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What do heart health and erectile dysfunction have in common? A tiny molecule called Nitric Oxide (NO)… but we'll let the "Father of Viagra" explain that.

Today's guest, Dr. Louis Ignarro, PhD is a distinguished Professor Emeritus of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology at UCLA and has been a research scientist for over 40 years. Dr. Ignarro is known for his discovery of Nitric Oxide and its many life-critical biological actions in the human body, a discovery that led to winning a Nobel Prize and Viagra.

In this discussion, Chase and Dr. Ignarro talk about his Nobel Prize-winning discovery and how Nitric Oxide plays a critical role in improving cardiovascular health, longevity, and even your sex life. He also shares a few simple and actionable insights on what you can do to naturally boost your heart health and prevent disease. This is truly a discussion you won't want to miss!

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Key Highlights

Dr. Ignarro first breaks down what the free radical Nitric Oxide is and how it affects the human body, particularly in terms of cardiovascular health. Our body produces tiny amounts of NO which has been found to lower blood pressure and prevent harmful blood clots, thus supporting heart health and preventing strokes.
Why is the discovery of Nitric Oxide so important for the human race? Simply put, this enabled the scientific community to discover how we can naturally boost NO in the body to improve heart health: through nutrition and physical activity.
Dr. Ignarro highlights the role of nutrition in NO production and how a quality, balanced diet contributes to heart health. "If you don't eat enough protein, you're not going to make enough NO," he says. Plus, Louis emphasizes the crucial role of antioxidants in heart health and what fruits and vegetables have the highest amounts of antioxidants.
One of the keys to increasing longevity (and quality of life) is increasing cardiovascular health and mental health.
Dr. Ignarro shares his thoughts on the obesity epidemic, the harmful relationship between Nitric Oxide and body fat, and how that's impacting the severity of cardiovascular disease in America.
Why is Dr. Ignarro known as the "Father of Viagra"? How does NO impact erectile dysfunction? Listen in as he shares the story behind his discovery that made the development of Viagra possible.

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EFR 614: Dr. Trish Ferrer on Developing a Healing Mindset, Intimacy and Sexuality, and Embracing Your Divine Masculine and Feminine Energy Jun 27, 2022

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True healing begins with your mindset. Health, wellness, and healing goes beyond the physical experience. There's an esoteric, or spiritual, branch of medicine that's little talked about but majorly impactful. Let's unpack that concept and explore how spirituality might help you heal.

Dr. Trish Ferrer, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor by trade and a Healer by purpose. She is also a speaker, writer, activist and coach that combines healthcare, feminine energetics, and spirituality to sustain your health. Ultimately, she "specializes in people, who they are and the complexity of their humanity".

In this discussion, Chase and Trish discuss the interconnections between modern medicine and esoteric medicine, how to develop the healing mindset, and the powerful relationship between physical, spiritual, and emotional health. She also shares her top advice on men's health, divine intimacy and sexuality, and the benefits of embracing your masculine and feminine energies.

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Key Highlights

Dr. Trish sheds light on how our physical health is connected to our spiritual and emotional health and wellness. So often, people come to Trish struggling with chronic conditions or health issues, having seen several doctors with no success or diagnosis. Trish helps treat their physical ailment, but also helps them look at other areas of their life, like childhood or relationships, to find the root cause of their issue. Once they do that, physical health will be restored.
Trish breaks down her meaning behind spirituality and esoteric medicine and talks about how to develop the mindset that's needed to heal.
Empowerment and education are critical in the healthcare system and medicinal space. The philosophy of healing is really about being present in the moment. Once we are aware, informed, and empowered, we're able to tackle the obstacles to health and wellness. Listen in to hear Trish describe the role of empowerment and education in her naturopathy practice and how this impacts her patients' outcomes.
Trish shares her #1 tip for men's health (and smashing the patriarchy): Let go of "what a man should be". Embrace your masculine AND feminine energies. Connect with your vulnerabilities and sensitivities because those are also your strengths.
Chase and Trish break down the role of "kingship" and "queenship", or the divine masculine and feminine, in sexual health. Plus, Trish shares how you can be strong AND tender at the same time as well as how to make your partner (or potential partner) feel safe around you.

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EFR 613: Robert Sikes Talks Natural Bodybuilding, Keto, Transforming Your Relationship With Food, and Addressing Diet Culture Controversies Jun 22, 2022

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Have you ever considered trying a trendy diet? Not sure if it's right for you? Are you turned off by the controversy surrounding it? What is the best diet for bodybuilding and transforming your body?

Robert Sikes is a natural competitive bodybuilder and entrepreneur who attributes much of his health and wellness to adopting the ketogenic lifestyle. Although this diet isn't for everyone, Robert gives us a valuable perspective on how diet and lifestyle can create a ripple effect of benefits in one's life if done with intention, care, and commitment.

In this discussion, Robert and Chase talk about how the ketogenic diet has transformed Robert's life in many ways, from bodybuilding to his relationships to entrepreneurship and more. He shares his candid thoughts on the controversy around the ketogenic diet, the psychology of eating and dieting, and important things you should know if you're considering adopting a keto diet and lifestyle. Robert also talks about his new book, "Ketogenic Bodybuilding", and where he thinks we have room to grow in the health and fitness industry.

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Key Highlights

Robert sheds light on his history with dieting and disordered eating and how that has affected his mental health and OCD. He also shares about his discovery of the ketogenic diet and how that had positive effects on his mental and physical health, productivity, and his relationship with food.
Since there's immense controversy surrounding the keto diet, Robert talks about the various uses of the keto diet and how that has evolved over the years. "I think in 2017-2018 is when it really spiked… and since then, there's been a massive influx of products and just marketing around the ketogenic diet, paling it as this miracle weight loss diet. There's some truth to some of that marketing but a lot of it has been overly hyped for sure," Robert says.
Robert details his improvements in various health markers after going keto, as well as the power of combining research on diets and health trends with personal experimentation to come to your own conclusion.
Want to test out the keto diet for yourself? Robert gives you this advice: Get some baseline panels done, take initial progress photos and measurements, get a composition scan done, and then try the keto diet for 3-6 months before making any conclusions. He also highlights the importance of tracking your progress and details how he maintains the keto lifestyle year-round.
When you find a diet/lifestyle that makes you feel great mentally and physically (and is sustainable), you're going to see tremendous changes in other areas of your life, like work/business and family life.

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EFR 612: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Plant Protein Versus Animal Protein and How to Prevent Disease and Promote Longevity Using Muscle Centric Medicine Jun 20, 2022

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Animal protein, according to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, is the key to preventing disease and promoting longevity. Plant protein can be one's alternative choice but it may be missing the mark for you in terms of total wellness potential. And what about body composition, chronic disease and illness? The common conception is that obesity is the root cause of most diseases. The reality is we don't have a body fat problem, we're just under-muscled… That's the concept that drives the work of this week's guest.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, DO is a physician who founded the concept and the Institute of Muscle Centric Medicine®.

In this discussion, Chase and Dr. Gabrielle Lyon have a transparent conversation about the history of food and nutritional science, the power of Muscle Centric Medicine®, and the non-negotiable science behind controversial health topics, including protein and RDAs. This is an info-packed episode that will either leave you speechless or running to share the news with your loved ones!

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Key Highlights

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon defines Muscle Centric Medicine® as the concept that muscle is the organ of longevity that determines everything about how we age.
"If we are muscle centric, we can change the trajectory of how we age," Dr. Gabrielle says.
The primary drivers of disease are insulin resistance and skeletal muscle. Listen in as Dr. Gabrielle breaks down the definition of insulin resistance and explains the role of glucose, blood sugar, and skeletal muscle in maintaining health and longevity.
Humans' relationship with and understanding of food is rooted in religion and emotion, not just science. Many things have influenced what we eat and the way we eat it. Dr. Gabrielle details the history of food and nutritional science over the last 100+ years and what that means for us today.
She shares the hard science you need to know behind controversial topics in nutrition including protein and the quality of protein, recommended dietary allowances (RDAs), and longevity.
Should I go plant-based? What's the difference between animal protein and plant protein? How many grams of protein should I be eating in a meal/day? What supplements should I take as a vegetarian/vegan? Tune in to hear Dr. Gabrielle's science-backed answers!

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EFR 611: May Yazdi Chewning on Perception, Connection, and Reflection in Your Relationship Jun 15, 2022

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Welcome to your June 2022 relationship health episode with Chase and his wife, May! Today, the two discuss the importance of perception, connection, and reflection. In particular, they draw cards from the game We're Not Really Strangers, a deck that offers engaging conversation starters for couples to strengthen your relationship, romance, trust and openness.

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EFR 610: Dr. Jacey Folkers and Josh Whalen on Busting Myths and Misconceptions About Unique Men's Health Needs and Testosterone Replacement Therapy Jun 13, 2022

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Myths, lies, and half-truths run rampant when it comes to men's health, especially when it comes to testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy (a.k.a. TRT).

Did you know that men are 25% less likely to see a physician? When it comes to health and wellness, men are often told to "man up"… but at the cost of what? Our cognition, sex drive, strength, stamina, the list goes on. That's why this week, we're focusing on all things men's health.

Today, we speak with Dr. Jacey Folkers, Doctor of Functional Medicine and Owner of Rise to Wellness, along with Josh Whalen, Founder and CEO of Blokes, a modern men's healthcare company. These guys are making huge strides in the field of men's health and they're here to share their wealth of knowledge and experience on everything from electrolytes to hormones.

In this discussion, they address the myths and misconceptions about male hormones and TRT, the do's and don'ts of TRT, and the role of peptides in men's health. They also speak not only on the physical aspects of hormone replacement and support therapies, but also the emotional and mental aspects of it which are just as important.

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