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**The Fat & Broke Podcast**

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

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034 | What Is Now | So Much Blood! | The Pod Squad Reviews Their Recent Lab Results Jul 22, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

What lab panels do we suggest everyone gets checked
Our own blood results
Action items to address lab result deficiencies

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Main Show:

We get right into a great discussion about the various lab panels available, which we suggest you get, and why.

Following that, the team has a good discussion about some of their deficiencies which include:

Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Testosterone

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

None

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

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019 | Kenny F*ng Loggins | Mental Tricks To Do Hard Things

033 | The Tic Tac Fallacy | Sorry, It's Not Good For You! Jul 19, 2021

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Show Summary:

In today’s show, we discuss the Tic Tac fallacy. We use this term when discussing food that people think is good for them, but it is really not.

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Intro:

The show starts with the hosts talking about Peter’s floppy colon and his misguided beliefs around the role gas plays in bowel movements.

Win/Fail:

In our win/fail segment:

Peter started his kids on the Greenlight App, an online bank account/debit card. Check it out here. WIN.

Gary did some DIY to his two cars and saved close to $300. He is now planning to try to replace his own brakes. Uh oh! WIN.

Sarah has not cried this week! She had been crying three times a day but has not this week. WIN.

Main Discussion:

Next, we dive into our topic of the day, “The Tic Tac Fallacy | Sorry, It’s Not Good For You!”

In this show, we talk about foods that we often believe are good for us but that really are not. We also talk about the marketing around these foods that intentionally mislead us.

Here is the complete list of the foods we discussed and those we did not:

Healthy Workout Food

Energy bars
Trail mix
Protein bars/shakes/smoothies
Sports drinks
Smoothies

Low-Calorie Food

Tic Tacs
Salads covered with a dressing, cheese, bacon, etc.
Low-fat yogurt
Reduced-fat anything
Turkey bacon
Frozen yogurt

High-Calorie Food We Think Is Healthy

Granola
Nuts
Dried Fruit

Sugar-Free/Fat-Free Foods

Diet Soda
Energy Drinks
Salad Dressing

Sugar Substitutes

Cane Sugar
Agave Nectar

Other

Multi-Grain Bread
Fruit juice
Veggie chips
Pretzels
Deli meats

We then discuss some of the marketing schemes companies use to get us the buy these products. Some of these include:

“Real Fruit”
“All Natural”
“Natural Flavors”
“No Sugar Added”
“GMO-Free”
“Gluten-Free”
“Women-Owned”
“Organic”
“Light”
“Locally Grown”
Colors that we believe to be healthy (green)
Images of active and healthy people

Fan Feedback:

We have a good text message from Steve asking us about the 4% Rule.

Key Topics:

Healthy Food
Weight Gain/Loss
Calories
Fat
Healthy Eating

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

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What Is Now (W.I.N.) | July 22, 2021

032 | What Is Now | Your Superior Self, Is Seltzer Water Good For Hydration, and Why Peter's Weak Hands Means He Will Die Young. Jul 15, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

Is seltzer water as hydrating as regular water
Peter’s weak hands mean he will die young
Your superior self

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Intro:

We are excited to have Jessica back as a co-host! We get right into the topics at hand.

W.I.N. #1:

Sarah has an article that explores whether or not seltzer water is as hydrating as regular water. The answer is….YES. The negative effects are mostly limited to gas and weakened teeth enamel.

W.I.N. #2:

Gary reviews a study that showed a relationship between grip strength and disease/death. This is especially true as we age. We discuss Peter’s very weak grip hands and how he will die young because of it.

W.I.N. #3:

Peter talks about a podcast he listened to recently that explored how to create a better version of you.

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

Jasmin leaves us a memo about how to pick out quality supplements.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Hidden Brain Podcast

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018 | Tic Tac Fallacy | Sorry, It’s Not Good For You!

031 | Wonder Women | Why Women Should Lift Heavy Things Jul 12, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

On today’s show, we discuss why women should lift heavy things as part of their regular workouts.

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Intro:

The show starts with the hosts talking about forbidden words on our show.

Win/Fail:

In our win/fail segment:

Peter talks about not knowing how to behave on the sideline during his kid’s sporting events. Gary offers him some sage advice. WIN.

Gary has booked a family vacation. This is a big deal for Gary as he has trouble spending money. WIN.

Sarah has not cried this week! She had been crying three times a day but has not this week. WIN.

Main Discussion:

Next, we dive into our topic of the day, “Wonder Women | Why Women Should Lift Heavy Things.”

In this show, we talk about the physical and mental benefits of women lifting heavy things.

Physical

Improved body composition vs. scales
Increased metabolism
Increased bone density
Increased strength
Decreased pain
Increased endurance

Mental

Improved confidence
Feel better about appearance
Look good, feel good
More self-reliant
Overall improved mental health

Myths & Barriers

Spot training
Getting toned
Keep the “good” and lose the “bad”
Fearing the other half of the gym
Not wanting to be bulky or manly
Not knowing how

Fan Feedback:

Comment from Denise asking if there are long-term effects from using topical muscle warmers before workouts.
Our fans are calling Peter out about salad being his “favorite” food.

Key Topics:

Strength training
Metabolism
Hormones
Cardio
Body Composition

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

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What Is Now (W.I.N.) | July 15, 2021

030 | What Is Now | Barbaric Weight Loss, Born To Run, & Pinterest Bans Weight Loss Ads...Finally! Jul 08, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

Barbaric Weight-Loss Strategy
Born To Run
Pinterest Bans Weight Loss Ads...Finally!

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Intro:

It’s another rainy holiday weekend in New England. The squad previews the upcoming show and updates our listeners on our T-shirts.

W.I.N. #1:

Sarah discusses Pinterest banning weight-loss ads. The team applies the conversation to our website and other social platforms. We talk about how good it is to see these platforms taking moral stands and factoring in mental health to what they allow to be posted.

W.I.N. #2:

Gary talks about a new weight loss device that magnetically shuts your mouth and only allows you to eat liquids through a straw. We also talk about a new gastric emptying device targeted towards weight loss.

W.I.N. #3:

Peter reviews an article that showed listening to music can improve your performance in running and exercise.

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

Denise leaves us a message asking Gary how he went about picking his B12 vitamin. This leads to a discussion about our gap of knowledge in this area and thanking for Denise helping to make us better every day!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Atomic Habits, James Clear

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017 | Wonder Women | Why Women Should Lift Heavy Things

029 | What Covid Taught Us | Finding Opportunity For Growth In Crisis Jul 05, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

On today’s show, we discuss the lessons we learned from a year of Covid and how there is an opportunity in every crisis.

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Intro:

The show starts with the hosts talking about Peter not taking our own show’s advice and eating a lot of hummus last night. Because of that, his GI system is upset.

Win/Fail:

In our win/fail segment:

Peter talks about showing up at the grocery store the first day that the mask mandate was lifted. He was hoping for some form of confrontation and got NOTHING! FAIL.

Gary is killing it with credit card points by scheduling multiple flights, hotels, and cars without spending any money! WIN.

Sarah has started selling pictures of her feet on some weird websites. Gary and Pete are concerned about some of the odd comments she is getting. WIN?

Main Discussion:

Next, we dive into our topic of the day, “What Covid Taught Us... | Finding Opportunity For Personal Growth In Crisis.”

The point of the show is to talk about what we were able to learn over the past year during the Covid crisis in the following:

Money
Health & Wellness
Work
Relationships
Essentialism

Each pod member talks about their experiences with the above during the year and what changes they will make around each going forward.

Lastly, we talk about what it means to keep only the essential things in your life and how to do that.

Fan Feedback:

Jazzy Jaz has eaten 30 plants this past week as she works on building the best microbiome possible! Jaz was also our guest on episode 15.

Key Topics:

Covid-19
Crisis
Opportunity
Money
Health
Relationships
Essentialism
Gratitude

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

FeetFinder
Essentialism, Greg McKeown

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What Is Now (W.I.N.) | July 8, 2021

028 | What Is Now | Soaring Car Prices, Pineapples, Kids Should Exercise, & Does Coconut Oil Deserve It's Halo? Jul 01, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

Why kids should exercise.
Soaring car prices.
Pineapples.
Does coconut oil deserve its halo?

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Intro:

We are joined by Jasmin on this W.I.N. episode. We jump right into the show.

W.I.N. #1:

Peter discusses the importance of exercise during childhood on cognitive development.

W.I.N. #2:

Gary talks about the supply/demand problem in the new and used car markets and what action items our listeners can take.

W.I.N. #3:

Sarah tells us all the reasons pineapples are great for us!

W.I.N. #4:

Jasmin debunks the food myths around coconut oil and gives good healthy alternatives for cooking.

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

We have another voice memo from Jenny asking our opinion as to why money is the number one cause for divorce/breakups. The team all chime in as to why we think this is and provide some possible solutions.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

Next Show:

016 | What Covid Taught Us | Finding Opportunity For Growth During Crisis

027 | Better Every Day, Or Good Enough? | Jasmin Keramaty Jun 28, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

On today’s show, we have our first guest interview. We welcome Jasmin to the show. She is a friend and regular listener. We asked her to discuss her lifestyle, what drives her, and this fundamental question: is there such a thing as good enough?

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Intro:

We start the show excited about having our first guest. We then introduce Jasmin Keramaty.

Win/Fail:

In our win/fail segment:

Peter talks about drinking too much, staying out late, and missing our last recording session. FAIL.

Gary ran with his shirt off and went swimming. WIN.

Sarah spent fathers day with ALL of her family, which rarely happens. WIN

Jasmin overcame fear with the help of her son and experienced something she otherwise would have missed. WIN

Main Discussion:

Next, we dive into our topic of the day, “Better Every Day, Or Good Enough? | Jasmin Keramaty.”

In this episode, we talk to Jasmin about:

Is there such a thing as being content?
Can you get better every day?
Is striving for constant improvement exhausting?
Does wanting to be better mean that you are not good enough?
How did she learn to embrace failure and still be kind to herself?
Why is it important to be physically strong?
Why did she become a vegan?

Fan Feedback:

Faith writes in to thank us for recommending the MINT app. She has been using it to track her spending, which has resulted in positive changes for her.
Denise commented on Peter’s post about food prepping. She loves the idea of food prepping but her family doesn’t like leftovers.

Key Topics:

Better Every Day
Content
Strong
Vegan
Burnout
Plant-Based
Kind
Soundtracks
Failure

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Soundtracks, Jon Acuff
Food For Thought Podcast

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What Is Now (W.I.N.) | July 1, 2021

026 | What Is Now | Sacrificing For Retirement, Money Advice For New Grads, & Peter Gives Us "The Talk." Jun 24, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

Sacrificing For Retirement
Peter Gives Us “The Talk”
Money Advice For New Grads

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Intro:

The team starts with a new intro as we work on being more professional. Gary talks about his trip to Chicago for his son’s hockey tournament. Peter just returned from Connecticut and has bad poison ivy. Sarah went to Cape Cod to celebrate Father’s Day with her family. She has taken tanning to a whole new level. Everyone is happy to be back traveling again.

W.I.N. #1:

Sarah talks about 19 things we may need to sacrifice in order to retire. This leads to a discussion about spending on what we value and the idea of starting with the end in mind. The word sacrifice can lead to a scarcity mindset and we do not believe in that. We talk about how to enjoy life now while also planning for your future.

W.I.N. #2:

Peter talks about how to communicate with your kids about “the birds and the bees.” This leads to a good conversation about communicating with kids about food, money, and all other things. The conversation also takes some awkward twists and turns.

W.I.N. #3:

Gary and the team give money advice to new grads. Some of the advice given is:

Start your 401K immediately
Live at home as long as possible
Buy a used car
Pay off your loans ASAP
Start saving 40% or more of your income right away
Don’t try and keep up with your friends
Learn to say no to going out and lifestyle inflation

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

Our first message is from a listener who wants to know if sleeping with a fan is good or bad. She also wants Peter to learn to enjoy spending money eating out.

Voice Memo # 2:

Our second message is from a listener who likes our mouth taping and suggests a surgical procedure called MIST (Minimally Invasive Sinus Technique) that can help people breathe and sleep better. It also helps with making out!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Afford Anything Podcast/Blog

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015 | Better Every Day, Or Good Enough | Jasmin Keramaty

025 | Mamma Always Said | Our Money Personalities & Journeys Jun 21, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we discuss what we learned about money as kids and how that has shaped our money journeys.

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Intro:

Its been raining for 3 days at the time we start the show. It has ruined memorial day weekend for all of us. The good news is that we got a chance to podcast today since all of our plans have been canceled.

Win/Fail:

In our win/fail segment:

The team celebrates a TEAM win of achieving 2000+ downloads!

Peter celebrated his 20th anniversary with his wife. He had a great weekend with just his wife. WIN.

Gary recalls being called out by a patient for not going to the doctor yet. He immediately scheduled the visit and lab work. Gary is thankful for the patient and the show for holding us accountable. WIN.

Sarah talks about canceling numerous subscriptions that she no longer uses. WIN.

Main Discussion:

Next, we dive into our topic of the day, “My Mamma Always Said! | Our Money Personalities & Journeys”

We start the show by talking about the 7 money personalities as listed by Ken Honda. Each pod member identifies as one of the seven. Gary and Peter identify as Compulsive Savers and Sarah is a Saver/Splurger.

We then move on to discuss what we learned as kids about money as it pertains to money, saving, spending, investing, budgeting, and more. Each team member recalls how money made them feel when they were kids and what money was like in their homes growing up.

Following our childhood stories, we talk about what our personalities are now, how they have evolved, and what we still need to improve going forward. Gary and Peter were spenders when they were younger and morphed over time into savers. Sarah has recently started making some changes towards being more of a saver and less of a spender. Gary and Pete talk about many mistakes they made when they were younger. Hopefully, Sarah avoids these same mistakes!

Lastly, we talk about how money makes us feel. Sarah feels stress around money but feels like she is making progress with learning more about money. Peter attempts to be indifferent to money by automating as much as he can. Gary is working hard to let some of his money go and worry less about spending.

Action Item:

Sit down and think about your money journey to this point and are you happy where you are? If not, make some changes. Gary suggests finding a money mentor and getting better educated around money.

Fan Feedback: