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**The Fat & Broke Podcast**

Helping ourselves and others achieve better physical, mental, and financial health.

Latest Episodes:

074 | Win or Fail Mastermind Group | Resentment, Kindness, & Bloodwork Nov 03, 2021

Show notes

Intro:

We open the show by welcoming Sarah back to the show. She is mainly feeling better and is ready to go!

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Win or Fail Mastermind Group Session:

Peter:

Peter has spoken before on the show about his traumatic upbringing. He discusses how he has chosen not to resent his past, which has allowed him to move forward with his life. The conversation focuses on how some people can do this and others can not.

Gary:

Gary gives an update on his current bloodwork. He has a few wins and many fails. We discuss what went wrong and what his plan will be going forward to optimize his blood levels. The conversation concludes with the team discussing the importance of regular blood work.

Sarah:

Sarah shares a story about how kindness made a bad situation must better. In a scenario we have all been in, she chose to be kind, and as a result, other people went out of their way to help her. Had she decided to be angry, the outcome would likely have been much different.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

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073 | Better Today | A Listener Health and Wellness Makeover | Amie Lake | Part 1 Nov 01, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we work 1 on 1 with a listener Amie Lake, to help answer her health and wellness questions and give her a customized action plan.

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Intro:

We start the show by getting to know Amie a little bit and talking about why she is on the show today. We also discuss Sarah’s recent back injury.

Main Discussion:

We have a great conversation with Amie about her past and current struggles with weight, body image, exercise, and more. We take a deep look into her current state and start establishing some goals for her that we will then turn into an action plan in Part 2.

Action Items:

Set realistic goals.
Celebrate little wins.
Be honest with yourself.
Love yourself.

Key Topics:

Weight
Body Fat
Exercise
Food
Habits
Triggers
Kids
Women
Pregnancy
Hypoglycemia
Weight Loss
Barriers
Love Yourself
Yet
1% Better
Keto
Intermittent Fasting
Menstrual Cycle
A1C

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

072 | What Is Now | Winter Is Coming, Concussions In Kids, Foregoing Free Money, & More School Shootings? Oct 29, 2021

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Show Summary:

In today’s WIN, we discuss winter is coming, concussions in kids, leaving free money on the table, and more school shootings?

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Introduction:

We talk about Sarah’s absence and preview our first listener makeover episode.

Main Show:

Sarah’s W.I.N’s:

None. Sarah is still injured.

Peter’s W.I.N’s:

Peter starts a conversation about the frequency and sadness of school shootings. We discuss some of the reasons this may be happening and how as parents we are dealing with it in our own households.

Concussions in youth sports are a major problem. We discuss what sports they are most prevalent in, some of the causes, and how to “prevent” them. We also talk about some of the garbage marketing that goes on around helmets.

Gary’s W.I.N’s:

Gary talks about the rising cost of energy and how expensive it’s going to be to heat our homes this winter. We discuss the many reasons why gas and oil prices are rising. We also detail some ways we can proactively reduce our heating expenses this winter.

A large number of American’s do not use their 401K’s and work and amongst those that do, many do not contribute enough to get their employers matching contribution. This is an important part of your compensation package and if you are not getting the match you are leaving “free” money on the table and in your employer's pocket.

Fan Feedback:

None

Resources:

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071 | Win or Fail Mastermind Group | So Tired & An Offer You Can't Refuse Oct 27, 2021

Show notes

Intro:

As we open the show, we talk about missing Sarah and how we batch record our shows. Our version of “Behind The Podcast.”

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Win or Fail Mastermind Group Session:

Peter:

Peter received an offer from his solar company to take a lump-sum payment for his SRECs vs. receiving his credits over a 10 year period. We run the numbers and analyze the psychology behind a decision like this. We also bring up a few considerations that Peter had not thought of.

Gary:

Gary has been very tired lately. After some mindfulness around this matter, Gary points to a change in schedule with his kids, poor diet, increase stress, water intake, and less sleep. The fellas discuss possible solutions to this problem.

Sarah:

None

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

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070 | How to Eat for Health | A Path To Optimize Health Through Nutrition Oct 25, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we start our How to eat for series. In part 1, we discuss optimizing our health through nutrition.

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Intro:

We start the show by talking about how many people we know that listen to the show. Gary thinks he has become a celebrity.

Main Discussion:

Today’s discussion takes a deep dive into optimizing health through nutrition. We have touched on this in previous episodes but never to this depth. We make Peter not be boring! This show is not about weight loss, it’s about being healthy.

Action Items:

Eat a whole foods diet following Peter’s 90/10 (or 80/20) principle. 90% whole foods and 10% other.
Avoid processed foods as much as possible.
Diets do not last forever. Learn to eat for a lifetime.
Learn the basics of cooking food at home.
Pay attention to what your plate looks like.
When you eat does not matter. What and how much you eat does.
Eat when you are hungry but only eat until you are 80% full.
Don’t drink your calories.

Key Topics:

Health
Nutrition
Weight Loss
Processed Food
Diet
Atkins Diet
Keto Diet
Intermittent Fasting
Food Pyramid
Balance Diet
Intuitive Eating

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069 | What Is Now | The Day Facebook Died, Captain Kirk Goes To Space, Find Mass Money, Is Exercise the Key to Fighting Cancer? Oct 22, 2021

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Show Summary:

In today’s WIN, we discuss the day facebook died, Captain Kirk finally goes to space, find mass money, and is exercise the key to fighting cancer?

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Introduction:

Gary and Peter are left alone as Sarah is out with a back injury. Can the boys carry the show?

Main Show:

Sarah’s W.I.N’s:

None

Peter’s W.I.N’s:

Exercise is good for many things, but it may also be good in the fight against cancer. We discuss the importance of exercise, sleep, and nutrition to put your body in the best position to fight illness.

William Shatner went to space in a phallic-shaped rocket built by Jeff Bezos. We have a broader discussion about privatizing space.

Gary’s W.I.N’s:

Facebook went down for 6 hours and the world went crazy. Gary & Peter discuss how sad this is.

Gary is called out by a listener for having unclaimed property. In response, Gary provides useful information for our listeners to find their own lost money through government-based websites.

Fan Feedback:

Denise call in again to support Sarah and her missed journal entries. We have a quick discussion about habit formation in response to the voicemail.

Resources:

Find Mass Money

Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport

Deep Work, Cal Newport

068 | Win or Fail Mastermind Group | Sharpen The Saw, Karma, & Exercise Oct 20, 2021

Show notes

Intro:

As we open the show, we talk about youth soccer and why hockey teams do not use really large people to play goalie.

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Win or Fail Mastermind Group Session:

Peter:

Peter learned how to sharpen the saw! He has had a leaky sink for months that worsened to the point where his wife got angry. It took him 1 total hour and got it fixed even though he made it takes months due to procrastination.

Gary:

Gary talks about karma and the value of treating other people well. He has had numerous people helping his family lately and he discusses how by being a good person and doing things for other people without any expectation for something in return pays huge dividends.

Sarah:

Sarah talks about how physical exercise has changed the quality of her life. Prior to doing this, Sarah was in a lot of pain. She has also gained a lot of confidence and has learned tu push beyond self-imposed boundaries.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

The Fat & Broke Podcast: Better Everyday Group

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey

067 | Supersized Lies | Robert J. Davis, PhD (aka The Healthy Skeptic) Oct 18, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we talk to author Robert J. Davis, PhD (aka The Healthy Skeptic) about his new book Supersized Lies: How Myths About Weight Loss Are Keeping Us Fat – and the Truth About What Really Works.

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Intro:

We start the show with a quick hello to Dr. Davis and by giving our audience his bio and contact information:

Robert J. Davis, PhD, a.k.a. The Healthy Skeptic, is an award-winning health journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, PBS, WebMD, and The Wall Street Journal. The author of three previous books on health, he hosts the “Healthy Skeptic” video series, which dissects the science behind popular health claims. Davis holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a master’s degree in public health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, and a PhD in health policy from Brandeis University, where he was Pew Foundation Fellow.

Readers can connect with Robert J. Davis on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobertDavisHealthySkeptic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyskept/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4725364.Robert_J_Davis

Main Discussion:

We have a great discussion with Dr. Davis about what he covers in his book and much, much, more.

Action Items:

Focus on the long term
Whole food balanced diet
Minimize highly processed food
Eat treats in moderation
Moving your body to maintain a healthy weight
Sleep is crucial
Manage your stress
Track what you eat with a food journal

Key Topics:

Obesity
BMI
Blood Work
Calories In/Calories Out
Sleep
Exercise
Hormones
Glucose-Insulin Model
Processed Foods
Habits
Will-Power
Cortisol
Stress

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Supersized Lies, Robert J. Davis, PhD

066 | What is Now | Are Protein Powder and Pre-Workout Supplements Bad For Kids? Oct 15, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s WIN, we deviate from our normal format and respond to some listener questions about the use of protein powder and pre-workout supplements by adolescents.

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Introduction:

We start the show by enjoying the fact that we can change our show format whenever we want. Today, we allow this episode of our WIN to be driven by listener questions. This is truly a crowd-sourced show. Enjoy!

Main Show:

We spend the entire show taking a deep dive into the use of protein powder and pre-workout supplements by adolescent athletes.

Our discussion covers what these products are, what they are used for, whether or not they are good or bad, and if they should be used or not.

We finish the show by giving our recommendations for young athletes and their parents.

065 | Win or Fail Mastermind Group | Entrepreneurship, Money Fail, & Check Your Receipt Oct 13, 2021

Show notes

Intro:

As we open the show, we discuss updates from prior mastermind sessions.

Peter is enjoying watching his kids play soccer more.
Sarah is failing at writing in her journal every day.
Gary has decided to hold off on buying a used/new car due to the crazy market. He has done some DIY fixes and will have a mechanic check it for safety.

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Win or Fail Mastermind Group Session:

Peter:

Peter is brainstorming an idea in which he will start a group exercise class as a side hustle. Sarah and Gary help him ask the right questions to see if this is feasible. The end result is that Peter will determine the lowest viable product to see if it works for him.

Gary:

Gary had another money fail. A perfect storm of a lot of big bills hit at once resulting in a depletion of savings and a lot of stress. In order to fix this, he is going through a full money reset.

Sarah:

Sarah had a $26 grocery store win by checking her receipt and noticing that she was charged for the wrong item. Little wins like this add up over time!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

The Fat & Broke Podcast: Better Everyday Group