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Layne Norton & Simon Hill On Why Nutrition Shouldn’t Be THIS Confusing Apr 21, 2022

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Today’s guests are Layne Norton and Simon Hill. Layne Norton (aka Biolayne) is an entrepreneur, physique coach, bodybuilder, and powerlifter from Tampa, Florida. Alongside his success as a competitor, Layne is also an esteemed scientist and doctor; having a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science.

Simon Hill is a nutritionist and physiotherapist with a bachelor degree in science and a master degree in nutrition science on a mission to help people make informed lifestyle choices. With a love for science and the qualifications to translate it properly, he makes health and nutritional information simple and accessible. His podcast, The Proof with Simon Hill, extends beyond nutrition to other crucial lifestyle factors that impact our well-being.

We cover the biggest diet myths that are making people unhealthy, the science behind how some diet plans work and why some don’t, the impact of choosing a diet pattern that one can practice for years, how fad diets offer immediate outcomes but don’t necessarily result in better health, and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:25 Let’s get to know Simon and Layne
07:06 The biggest diet myth that’s making people unhealthy
15:40 Dietary patterns that aren’t too restrictive
24:45 Go for quality or calories first?
34:51 Why are many people finding success in the keto diet?
46:45 Risk factors when it comes to developing disease
01:05:53 Which is better, animal protein or plant protein?
01:13:36 Balanced essential amino acids

Episode Resources:

Simon Hill | Instagram, Twitter, Website
The Proof Podcast
Layne Norton | Website, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook

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Andrew East On Transforming Failure Into Optimism & How To Support Your Partner During Adversity Apr 18, 2022

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Today, we welcome the other half of the East family, former NFL athlete, Andrew East. I know many of you enjoyed the episode with his wife, Shawn Johnson and I think you will love this episode too. Andrew gained visibility through the YouTube channel that he and Shawn created together which now has over 215 million views. His Top 90 podcast that focuses on those like him have had interesting career pivots. The experience he has gained through his time in the digital space has led to coaching and consulting on behalf of Google for Fortune 500 Companies for how to create engaging content.

We talk about why it’s okay not to excel in something you want to do, how important it is to adapt to changes and career shifts, finding new passion and thriving in it, the importance of being a support pillar to your partner in difficult moments, and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
00:42 Meeting Shawn for the first time
03:15 Achieving my goals with a different timeline
07:48 Having the right perspective
11:13 Realizing that it wasn’t just about you
14:57 Non-negotiable traits of being a supportive partner
19:17 Understanding that you have a purpose
23:32 Staying connected to the inner circle of your life
30:39 Was there any level of comparison?
35:02 The things we can and can’t control
38:58 An indicator that you’re closer to your purpose
42:42 Managing the family business
46:34 Figuring out what to prioritize
50:08 It’s hard to shift to a new focus right away
54:33 Write down your core values

Episode Resources:

Andrew East | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Website
The East Family
Couple Things Podcast

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Dr. Becca Levy On The Psychology of Aging & Common Misconceptions About Getting Older Apr 14, 2022

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Today’s guest is Dr. Becca Levy. Dr. Levy, the leading authority on how beliefs about aging influence aging health, is Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health and Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her path finding studies have changed the way we think about aging and have received awards from the American Psychological Association, the Gerontological Society of America, and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. She serves as a scientific advisor to the World Health Organization’s Campaign to Combat Ageism.

We talk about the most common perception on aging and the limitations that come with it, the misconception around age related depression, the importance of continuous mind stimulation, the benefits of developing an age belief portfolio, and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
00:32 Is age really just a number?
02:20 The misconception around ‘senior moment’
04:14 How do we enjoy “getting old”?
11:09 Age beliefs and longevity
16:50 Getting comfortable about death
17:42 The big misconception about depression
20:30 Do older people have better mental health?
25:28 Digital divide is strong in older people
29:26 Is staying in the same routine positive or negative?
31:37 The importance of continuous mind stimulation
35:10 On discounts and different pricing structures for seniors
38:48 Develop an age belief portfolio
40:50 Find a community that is free of ageism
43:18 Psychological vs biological age

Episode Resources:

Becca Levy | Website
Breaking the Age Code

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Max Lugavere On Why Personal Choice Matters When It Comes To Your Health Apr 11, 2022

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Today, we welcome Max Lugavere. Max is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast, The Genius Life.

We talk about how the quality of food we eat affects our health, the different diet approaches and how effective they can be, activities we can learn and engage in to stay fit, and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
00:50 Look at the quality of food you’re eating
05:36 Our foods have become nutrient depleted
11:26 Take the precautionary principle approach
15:55 “People think that I'm some big carnivore or something…”
23:41 Varied conversations about different diet programs
26:49 There’s no one size fits all diet
28:58 Different activities to keep you fit
37:08 How to take care of yourself while traveling
41:00 Surround yourself with people who share your values
43:13 “She’s absolutely my WHY.”

Episode Resources:

Max Lugavere | Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Books
The Genius Life Podcast
Genius Kitchen

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Sarah and Ellie Zeiler REVEAL What it’s REALLY Like Being Famous on TikTok & How It Impacts Mental Health, Family Dynamics, Parenting & Addiction Apr 07, 2022

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Today’s guest is digital creator and TikTok star, Ellie Zeiler, who has over 10 million followers on TikTok. And we also have her mom, Sarah Zeiler (who also has a platform of her own) on the podcast, and today is going to be a deep dive behind the scenes. And it's not going to be about creating content, so to speak, but we're going to get deep. We're going to get real. We're going to talk about mental health. We're going to talk about how it impacts family dynamics. We're going to talk about how it impacts parenting. We're going to talk about how to deal with bullying. We're going to talk about addiction. We're going to talk about boundaries. We're going to talk about what it's like getting famous as a teenager and so much more!

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BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:47 Biggest misconception about the digital creative space
06:45 Treating TikTok fame as a full time job
10:58 Best practices in handling online hate
17:19 Sticking to your passion on the creative side
26:53 A mix of random videos and dance trends
29:46 Has there been a mentor?
31:42 Getting addicted to the hustle of social media
38:38 Boundaries set around gadget use
42:27 Handling fame in a way that’s healthy
46:06 Taking care of your mental health
52:19 Familial support
57:52 Going down other paths but staying consistent with what you do
58:53 Be vulnerable with your kids

Episode Resources:

Ellie Zeiler | TikTok, YouTube, Instagram
Sarah Zeiler | Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok

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Dr. Aliza Pressman On Understanding How Children Process Their Emotions & How to Genuinely Connect with Them Apr 04, 2022

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Today, we welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman. She is a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with families. Aliza co-founded SeedlingsGroup and the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and hosts the highly popular, Raising Good Humans Podcast, to empower and educate parents on the latest research and evidence-based practices regarding child development and parenting.

We talk about the challenges of parenting, why adults and children alike can’t be happy all the time, how to gradually but skillfully build connections with our children, why being curious about what your child does can help deepen relationships, the incredible power of physical activity for our mental health, and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:19 Recent mistake made as a parent
04:14 Humas and children can’t always be happy
10:25 Kids want to talk but it isn’t natural for them
14:19 Difference between temperament and struggle
18:34 There’s nothing more powerful than curiosity
24:15 Building connection with family through little rituals
27:33 The power of physical movement for mental health
31:19 The three established parenting style
34:59 Encouraging your child to change a bad habit
39:37 Divorce is a stressor for kids

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Aliza Pressman | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn
Raising Good Humans Podcast | Twitter, Instagram

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Anjelah Johnson On Using Anxiety, Anger and Fear To Your Advantage + How To Heal From Unhealthy Relationships Mar 31, 2022

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Today’s guest is internet sensation and comedian, Anjelah Johnson Reyes. Anjelah is widely known for her viral Nail Salon bit and her role as Bon Qui Qui, as well as her three hit comedy specials. She recently also starred in The Real Dirty Dancing on Fox and penned her first book, Who Do I Think I Am.

We talk about why holding on to so much anger destroys relationships, sticking to your faith especially in the most difficult times, relentlessly pursuing your dreams even when it seems unreachable, why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others, and so much more!

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BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
00:30 Doing things that terrifies the average person
01:32 Setting faith as the foundation for everything
04:58 Growing up with so much anger
09:26 Harnessing negative emotions in a productive way
14:58 Becoming an actress was a huge dream
21:08 Associating Christianity with things
27:38 It is a vulnerable place to be
31:09 Should you compare yourself to others?
34:26 Be the most supportive and encouraging friend
37:01 How can I make somebody laugh?
40:22 Future plans and goals

Episode Resources:

Anjelah Johnson | Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok
Who Do I Think I Am?

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Doug Evans On The Power Of “Sprouts” & Why They Are The Ultimate Superfood Mar 28, 2022

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Today, we welcome Doug Evans. Doug is an early pioneer in the natural food industry in 2012. He co-founded Organic Avenue, one of the first exclusively raw organic and plant-based retail chains in the country. He then created and founded Juicero, the first fresh farm-to-glass automatic cold press juicer with the mission of bringing more fresh produce to the home. Doug has become quite popular recently as he wrote The Sprout Book in efforts to teach people about the power of sprouts and has written a transformative plan for sprouting. He's revolutionizing gardening and growing your own food right in your kitchen in an affordable and accessible way.

His mission in life is to help people learn how to grow and eat the most nutritious food on the planet, sprouts.

We talk about healthy eating, the nutrients and health benefits of regular consumption of sprouts, tips on how to get started on sprouting, the value of making connections and how to strengthen them and so much more!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:39 The power of edible sprouts
03:57 Shift in lifestyle to raw vegan
11:34 The easiest sprouts to grow
17:11 How to start growing broccoli sprouts
20:22 The healthiest sprouts to grow
23:39 Is it expensive to eat sprouts daily?
28:18 Mindset change to walk away from unhealthy eating
30:37 Life is all about the present moment
39:10 Connection is worth more than gold
49:32 Sprouting can be started with things at home
54:02 Start sprouting now…

Episode Resources:

Doug Evans | Twitter, Instagram
The Sprout Book

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Dr. Jennifer Heisz On The Neuroscience of Exercise & Why it’s Necessary For Healing Your Brain & Recovering From Addiction Mar 24, 2022

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Today’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Heisz. Dr. Jennifer Heisz is an expert on brain health. She's an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University and directs a neuro fit lab which has attracted nearly one million dollars to support her research program on the effects of exercise for brain health. Dr. Heisz received her PhD in cognitive neuroscience and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in brain health and aging at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto. Her research examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition in young adults, older adults, and individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

We talk about what happens in your brain when you exercise, the mental and physical benefits of working out, the immediate versus long-term goals of exercising regularly, and so much more!

Thanks to this episode's sponsor:

BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough.

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:14 Why is it hard to exercise regularly?
03:51 The neurological activity during exercise
06:14 Abusive drugs versus exercise on dopamine affect
11:01 Do something challenging when you’re having cravings
15:55 Some abusive drugs take more time to recover from
22:18 Exercises to lower your stress level
26:21 At what time of the day should you exercise?
31:04 Finding your sweet spot when exercising
34:16 The value of short burst of movement
38:01 When working out, don’t focus too much on the goal
42:39 Our moodiness breaks down our body

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Melissa Ambrosini On Healthy Comparison, Parental Guilt, & the 4-Step Process to Deal with Your Inner Critic Mar 21, 2022

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Today, we welcome Melissa Ambrosini. Melissa is a best-selling author of multiple books including Mastering Your Mean Girl and her latest release, Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy. She's a TEDx speaker and host of the wildly popular podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show.

We talk about the burden of feeling guilty for not doing enough for our children, finding within yourself the voice that is focused on your true self, learning how to take control over your inner critic, the difference between healthy and unhealthy comparison and so much more!

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