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How to Lose 100 Pounds and Keep it Off with Rich Bracken Apr 13, 2021

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Rich Bracken is a keynote speaker, podcaster, television personality and author. We connected years ago over social media and met in person the summer of 2017 when I was visiting Kansas City for the summer. We became fast friends and have stayed connected ever since supporting one another. While Rich looks like the vision of health today, that wasn't always the case. In this episode he describes what he did to lose 100 pounds over 20 years ago, and keep it off. For those of you familiar with my podcast, you may be surprised to hear that no macros were involved. And guess what!? They don't need to be. Simple lifestyle changes can help you reach your weight loss goals as long as you are consistent.

What's the Deal with Hashimoto's with Ali Damron Apr 06, 2021

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When I started nutrition coaching 5 years ago, I had not clue what Hashimoto's was and I didn't work with any Hashimoto's clients. Fast forward to today and now in each round of Lift to Get Lean, I can always count on a handful of clients dealing with this autoimmune disease. From the Mayo Clinic: Hashimoto's is a condition in which your immune system attacks your thyroid, a small gland at the base of your neck below your Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of your body's functions. Symptoms include: Constipation Always cold Weight gain or stubborn weight loss Thinning hair Joint pain Fatigue Heavy or irregular periods In this episode, Ali explains not only what we should be looking for, but also how can heal from the disease, what our nutrition needs to look like and should one try to lose weight while dealing with Hashimoto's. The take home message is, gut health is extremely important and lifestyle factors play a huge role in how you look and feel. Find Ali online in the following places: Website: https://www.alidamron.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alidamron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliDamron.Wellness.Services

Mindset Matters Mar 22, 2021

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Short episode talking about my most favorite subject: mindset. Listen and discover why your mindset is so important, then learn how to adjust as needed. Look for more episodes on mindset as this is my most favorite topic!

Fat Loss Simplified, Not Sugar-Coated with Aram Grigorian Feb 23, 2021

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Aram Grigorian is a fellow nutrition coach who serves up the best no-nonsense advice. You will get that same advice in this episode where we cover what it really takes to achieve fat loss, where you can start if you feel you have a lot of work to do, and how you should periodize your nutrition. We also serve up some real-talk reminding you that if you are a grown adult, it is your responsibility to take care of yourself. Aesthetics aside, you should be doing a handful of basic things to make sure you are healthy. You will end this podcast with actionable items that you can put in place today to get started, or keep going on your journey. You can find Aram here: https://www.4weeks2thebeach.com Instagram

Pelvic Floor Health is More Than Kegels Feb 18, 2021

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Amanda Fisher and Morgan Clark are pelvic floor physical therapists with Empower Your Pelvis, a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic in Kansas City, Missouri. They both enjoy educating people about pelvic health issues and helping them achieve their goals.

In this episode we start by asking, "Who needs pelvic floor PT?" Spoiler alert: most people.

If you experience pain with sex, peeing your pants or prolapse, you should definitely see a pelvic floor PT. We need to take the stigma out of talking about pelvic floor health, help clients know what is common, but not normal so they get back to life without pain.

We also talk about what to expect at pelvic floor PT. Sharing is caring and nothing is TMI.

As with any therapy, it takes time to make changes. You need to give it 8 - 12 weeks and consistently do your homework like internal stretching in your pelvic floor. News flash: there are trigger points in your vagina! My mind was blown!

Other questions I had for Amanda and Morgan:
Why is peeing your pants a thing? It's not just something that happens to women! It can be helped with finding pelvic floor muscle, changing how they breath, they can improve this condition.

What changes with perimenopause and menopause? Look at yourself down there. Be aware so you can pass that info on to your providers. As estrogen changes, so does the environment in your vagina.

What are the best things we can do to understand what's going on with our pelvic floor?

Finally, because I love talking to fellow entrepreneurs, Amanda shares how she juggles running a PT practice, being a mom to three young boys as well as take care of her own health and well-being.

Connect with Amanda and Morgan here:
Empower Your Pelvis

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Fit at Any Age with Susan Niebergall Feb 10, 2021

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It's never too late! No matter what your age, this is a must listen because we're all getting older, but that doesn't mean we can't be fit and strong and reach our physique goals, even as we go through menopause. Susan Niebergall is a Personal Trainer and Strength Coach. She is 60 and living proof that anything is possible at any age. She has a passion for helping people, specifically helping people attain their fitness goals, and she loves empowering people in the gym and in their life–especially middle-aged women! In this episode we discuss Susan's fitness journey, which really got serious only 6 years ago. She tells us how she was "doing everything right", but thought menopause was holding her back from reaching her goals. As it turns out, that was NOT the issue, she just had to get brutally honest with herself and what she was doing. We also dive into her philosophy when it comes to nutrition. I love how she simplifies it in a way that is doable for everyone. My favorite part of the podcast is when Susan explains that people need to be more focused on the effort they are putting in, rather than the results they want. And also why the generation we work with (40 - 60 year old women) is the hardest group to coach. Other highlights include: How she uses the scale and how her relationship with the scale has changed How she came to be partners with Jordan Syatt Why rest days are so important, especially as we get older What exercises do we need to be doing as we get older (spoiler alert, nothing different) Why it's OK to have physique goals How training in the gym helped her feel better through menopause This episode is a reminder that you are in control of your life, if you simply take complete and extreme ownership. Connect with Susan here: Website: www.susanniebergallfitness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanniebergallfitness/ Her Book: Fit at Any Age: It's Never Too Late Her Podcast: http://susanniebergallfitness.com/podcast/

Body Comments, Diet Culture and Critical Thinking with Joy Parrish Feb 03, 2021

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Joy Parrish of the popular podcast, This is Joy & Claire, formerly Girls Gone WOD, joined me in a conversation about diet culture, body image, and the work we need to do to rise above it all. Please note, there is no quick fix for any of this. It is a constant practice which we are both fully immersed in.

In true Here's the Deal Fashion, we start the episode discussing the importance of therapy. Joy is a therapist by trade and getting her perspective on therapy is enlightening.

We then move into body image, commenting on people's appearance and ask the question, "what is it we are really afraid of?" I think several people (myself included) will benefit from asking themselves that question. Not only what are we afraid of, but also, where are we getting or ideals from? Why are we so fearful of changing our ways? Key point: You will NOT automatically be happier in a smaller body.

Joy tells us about her recent diagnosis of Graves Disease and how it is affecting her life and how she felt guilty for taking her health for granted. And to be clear a thin body is not a healthy body. Health markers have very little to do with your physical appearance.

Finally, one of the best messages in this episode is the reminder to a critical thinker through all of this. Who are you getting your information from? Who are you following on social media? Are you coming from a place of desperation or contentment?

We all have work to do and I want to do it with you. I don't think we'll ever get totally out of it because we are humans in society today, but we can keep striving.
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This is Joy & Claire Podcast

10% Happier Podcast with Evelyn Tribole

Getting Curious About Hunger with Stephanie Mara Fox, Somatic Nutrition Counselor Jan 30, 2021

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I'm pretty sure this is the first of several episodes with Stephanie. We dive deep into hunger, body image and our relationship with food. I can honestly say, anyone who eats food (so, everyone) needs to listen to this episode. Since 2009 Stephanie has supported individuals with weight and body image concerns, emotional eating, binge eating, digestive issues, relationship issues, and creating peace around old wounds. She has her Masters Degree in Body Psychotherapy from Naropa University, is also a certified Health Coach, Mind Body Eating Coach, and Yoga Instructor. We cover so many topics from our broken relationship with food, our judgmental view of our bodies, honoring where we are on this journey and why getting curious can be the path to feeling whole again. Please check out Stephanie and all she has to offer at https://www.stephaniemara.com and also tune into her podcast, Satiated on Spotify.

Leveling Up with Amanda Tress, CEO & Founder of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss Jan 25, 2021

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This episode is so inspiring!! I had the privilege of sitting down with Amanda Tress, CEO and Founder of the FASter Way to Fat Loss. Since its creation in 2016, the FASTer Way has served nearly 200,000 clients and was recently named the #1 fastest-growing digital fitness plus nutrition company in the country by Inc. Magazine.

Amanda and I have a very candid conversation of what the past 5 years have looked like for her own personal growth and the growth of her company, The FASTer Way. One of my favorite Amanda-isms is "you can have control or growth."

We don't just talk about the growth, we also talk about the growing pains and Amanda is very open in sharing some of the hardest parts of the journey. In addition to running her company, she is also a wife and mom to 4 children. She talks about all the support she has so she can focus on doing what is most important to her both in business and in her personal life.

Finally, the main reason I wanted to invite Amanda on the show was so she could talk about her mission to be even more authentic on social media, not only showing the successes (but not holding back from sharing the success), but also the real and hard stuff. Apparently, it is paying off! Of course there's a ton more to listen to, so grab your ear buds and get some steps in. You'll walk away from this episode excited and inspired.

Training and Living with Intent with Bobby Impson Jan 19, 2021

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What does it mean to "train with intent?" Bobby Impson owns and operates Intent Sports Performance. He works with individuals and teams for sport specific training. I met Bobby when he was a coach at a local gym where I was also teaching yoga. I witnessed Bobby's expertise first hand watching him train young athletes. In this episode we dive into what it mean to train with intent and why is it important. Bobby also shares with us how Intent Sports Performance came to be and what his path has looked like so far. From ending his professional athletic career as a ruby player, to finding himself OFF purpose and then what it took to come back to himself and his purpose. This episode is full of helpful nuggets like: Why is adaptation so important. Why who you surround yourself is paramount for success. What makes traditional bodybuilding different from sports performance training. How the nervous system impacts your performance and overall life. How your habits make up your life. The importance of sleep and recovery. One of my favorite quotes from the podcast: "It's not about how hard or how long you go in your training. It's how fast you can you recover?" Finally, Bobby shares some of his favorite books with us: Spark The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey Side Hustle by Chris Guillebeau Laws of Human Nature by Robert Green Live Wired by David Eagleman Breathe by James Nestor

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