Episodes
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We are joined by Blake Mistretta, marathon runner, HYROX champion, and MOXI3 co-founder to discuss the ins and outs of marathon training, what it takes to be a great leader, and the role that fitness plays in overall well-being. Blake shares what he has learned from long-distance training, finding sobriety, and leading teams and explains how all of these things lend themselves to one another in his own life.
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Welcome back to Friends with Health Benefits! In this episode, Kate and Jac are thrilled to unveil the exciting details of their brand-new venture - a communal wellness space located in Costa Mesa! Imagine a haven where you can experience cold plunges, saunas, and soothing massage therapies, all under one roof. But there's more to it than just relaxation; our wellness spa is also rooted in community and will house a co-working space designed to ignite your creativity and productivity. Join us for an exclusive sneak peek into our plans for the space and the stories behind its origin. Stay tuned as the girls take you through the process and development of their new business in real time. Don't miss it!
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In this week’s episode, Kate and Jac get pretty personal regarding diet culture, body image, and disordered eating. Despite pouring a ton of focus and intention into caring for their health through nutrition and exercise, they have both struggled with the pressures of body trends and societal expectations. One of the goals in this episode was to openly discuss both their personal experiences with body image and the intricacies surrounding the topic in general. By being vulnerable, Kate and Jac hope to reinforce that no one is alone in what they may go through during their own body image journey. The girls also explore the true meaning behind intuitive eating, and give tangible tips to implement that practice in everyday life.
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In this episode, Kate and Jac explore the topics of healthy drinking water and the history of glyphosate. Kate educates us on the origins of the tap water in our homes, and shares the dangers of consuming contaminated water. She then teaches us what to look for when investing in healthy drinking water. Jac guides us through the history of glyphosate and how it infiltrated the American agriculture industry. She informs us of the repercussions of spraying crops with this pesticide, and then gives tips on how to avoid it. Enjoy the episode!
Follow us: @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Jolie Shower Head
Citizen Water Co
Puronics
AquraTru Filter
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In this episode, Kate and Jac round up their 2022 favorites. Their personal lists range from the Summer Fridays Lip Balm all the way to Sam Harris’ Waking Up meditation app. They recount the products and services that helped shape the previous year (all favorites are linked below!) Later in the episode, the girls explore their goals for the New Year. Going into 2023, Kate and Jac are starting the “75 Hard” challenge, and plan to implement new routines to carry throughout the coming months. Enjoy!
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Kate’s Favorites:
Summer Fridays Lip Balm
Alphalete Leggings
Malk Almond Milk
Bone Broth Protein Powder
Curling Custard
Sprunch Mousse
Skinbetter Retinol
Infrared Sauna
Jac’s Favorites:
Waking Up by Sam Harris
LMNT Electrolytes
Huberman Lab Podcast
Hatch Alarm Clock
Dyson Airwrap
Stanley Water Bottle
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Welcome back to season two of Friends with Health Benefits! On this week's episode, Kate and Jac catch up on their travels that took place over the break. They share the many revelations they both discovered while abroad. Kate noticed how different she physically felt eating the food in Africa, and Jac observed how living in America has altered her perception of beauty. To close out the episode, the girls share embarrassing travel tales from past trips with significant others. Enjoy!
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On this week’s episode, Jac and Kate sit down solo to discuss important facts and reminders that will positively impact our mental and physical health. Kate discusses the vital role of skeletal muscle and how protein consumption impacts our overall health. Jac shares interesting statistics and studies regarding humans and their connection to their cell phones. To close out the episode, the girls share a bit of their personal backgrounds to give more context as to how this podcast was created. This will be the final episode of season one, stay tuned for the season two premiere! Enjoy!
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Products Mentioned:
Hatch Alarm Clock
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We are joined by Shelby Torrese, who is a holistic nutrition coach. She teaches women about ingredients and foods that increase energy, improve mood, and reduce bloat. The impetus of her business started back in elementary school with chronic stomach aches. In attempts to remedy this problem, she experienced first hand how much food affects overall health. Throughout our interview, she breaks down what her process looks like when working with women one on one to equip them with the tools to thrive. Not only does Shelby divulge tips for achieving a healthy life, she also shares business advice for health coaches who want to create successful platforms. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Follow Shelby at @shelbytorrese and join her Clean Eating Course at https://clean-living.teachable.com/p/clean-eating-course-info
Follow us at @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Amazon Storefront
Deodorant
Code SHELBY: Red Light
Hairy Little Things (Eyebrows)
Iron Lion Soap
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We are joined by Avi Ruben from Iron Lion Soap. Avi started making hygiene products when he was sixteen, and became the local soap dealer for his community. In 2008, he officially founded Iron Lion Soap from the necessity of wanting a better soap for his family and friends. Today, Avi employs a team of eight people dedicated to creating the highest quality shower experience. He divulges how he authentically meshes his personal values with his brands’ ethos. Both Avi and Iron Lion’s core value is “people over everything”, and that is shown through everything they do. He teaches us the fundamentals of skin health, toxic chemicals in the hygiene industry, and how to keep life clean.
Follow Avi at @ironlionsoap and shop his products at https://ironlionsoap.com/collections/all
Follow us at @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Kate’s favorite ILS products:
Vanilla Oat Skincream
Sweet Orange Liquid Soap
OneOne7 Soap
Watermelon Lemonade Soap
Jac’s favorite ILS products:
Vanilla Oat Skincream
Mojo Soap
Mango Guava Soap
Other products:
Amazon Storefront
Shower Soap Holder
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We are joined by Avi Ruben from Iron Lion Soap. Avi started making hygiene products when he was sixteen, and became the local soap dealer for his community. In 2008, he officially founded Iron Lion Soap from the necessity of wanting a better soap for his family and friends. Today, Avi employs a team of eight people dedicated to creating the highest quality shower experience. He divulges how he authentically meshes his personal values with his brands’ ethos. Both Avi and Iron Lion’s core value is “people over everything”, and that is shown through everything they do. He teaches us the fundamentals of skin health, toxic chemicals in the hygiene industry, and how to keep life clean.
Follow Avi at @ironlionsoap and shop his products at https://ironlionsoap.com/collections/all
Follow us at @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Kate’s favorite ILS products:
Vanilla Oat Skincream
Sweet Orange Liquid Soap
OneOne7 Soap
Watermelon Lemonade Soap
Jac’s favorite ILS products:
Vanilla Oat Skincream
Mojo Soap
Mango Guava Soap
Other products:
Amazon Storefront
Shower Soap Holder
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We are joined by Chris Scott, who is a doctor of physical therapy currently operating out of Moxi3. He recently left a traditional, insurance-based PT clinic to open his own practice, REO. His practice prioritizes arming patients with the tools to maintain a well-oiled machine. Opposed to the traditional health care model, Chris finds the root of his patients’ problems and fixes them. He teaches us that the key to a pain-free life is keeping your body moving. We also learn about the importance of dynamic stretching prior to working out versus static stretching post workout. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Follow Chris @reophysicaltherapy and connect with REO at https://www.reophysicaltherapy.com/
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Products mentioned:
Toe Separators
https://a.co/d/j8CzKiV
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We are joined by the lovely Jenna Rainey again this week. She discusses her health journey and how she manages her autoimmune disorders. Through trials and tribulations with her own health, Jenna has done an abundance of research on which practices suit her life best. She has taken her health into her own hands and shares tips and tricks on balancing your circadian rhythm, finding quality foods, and accessing flow state. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Follow Jenna’s Instagram @jennarainey and YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/JennaRaineyChannel
Follow us at @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
• “Breath” by James Nestor
• Circadian and DMinder App
• “The Body Keeps the Score” Bessel Van Der Kolk MD
• “the Embodied Mind” by Thomas R Verny (the book I couldn’t remember on cellular memory)
• @sustainabledish
• Docs: “The Need to Grow,” “The Biggest Little Farm” and “Soil”
• Dr. jill Bolte Taylor’s “A Stroke of Insight” Ted talk
Other helpful/not mentioned health resources:
• “How to Heal Your Metabolism” by Kate Deering
• Dr. Jack Kruse’s work on quantum health and circadian medicine
• @carriebwellness on IG for quantum health/circadian info
• Bon Charge glasses for blocking artificial light at night
Magnolia Wellness
https://magnoliawellnessoc.com
Lumify Redness Reliever Eye https://a.co/d/igHf1FT
Monday Swimwear
https://mondayswimwear.com
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This week we’re exploring new health hacks, disturbing facts, and routine changes that are top of mind this month. Jac explains the mental benefits of group fitness. She discusses how group fitness enhances the stress reducing benefits of exercise, specifically by increasing calmness after exercising with someone compared with exercising alone. Kate explores the advantages of delaying your caffeine intake in the morning. She walks us through our bodies’ natural cortisol and melatonin cycle, and explains the importance of natural sunlight for our circadian rhythm. We then pick two routine changes we want to implement moving forward. Jac’s is creatine supplementation for cognitive function and Kate’s is forming identity based habits. We hope sharing our journeys teaches you something new. Enjoy!
Follow us @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Hubberman Labs Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JIM6biMG5CQDsSMQFwG3O?si=v0cX46G2TOu0CQ5ohOEgSQ
Creatine
https://thrivemarket.com/p/thorne-creatine?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla_smart&utm_campaign=Shopping_Engagement_Smart_Members&utm_content=693749006350&utm_term=na&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6OWV_q2K-QIVZT2tBh2HRA3hEAQYASABEgIVnPD_BwE
Atomic Habits
https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c2e35f8d/list/141UT5HF3XSHX
Amazon Storefront
https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c2e35f8d?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
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We are joined by Jenna Rainey, who is a successful artist, painter, and creative. She has run her own business for upwards of a decade now, and has experienced the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Today, she employs three team members including her husband, John. In our interview, she shares what working with a spouse looks like and how that has shaped her business. Throughout the past decade she’s learned SEO strategy, how to balance creativity and business, and how to grow an organic following. Not only does Jenna divulge numerous business tips, she also opens up about her trials with mental health and her postpartum journey. We hope you enjoy part one of this episode! Stay tuned next week for part two.
Follow Jenna at @jennarainey and her YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/JennaRaineyChannel
Follow us at @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Helpful tools for SEO
• Google Analytics (tracking site visitor behavior on your site)
• SemRush or UberSuggest (keyword research tools)
Super 73
https://super73.com
American Flyer E-Bike
https://americanflyerbikes.com/electric-bikes
Amazon Storefront
https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c2e35f8d?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
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We are joined by Reuben Brooks who has a B.S. in Exercise Science, is a certified Life Coach, certified NLP Coach, and certified Business Executive Coach. Through his years as an entrepreneur and fitness coach, Reuben has mastered and now teaches how to build a business and scale it. He owns and operates The Fit Boss Blueprint and a fitness coaching platform specializing in body recomposition. He shares the knowledge he’s found with the masses to hopefully make other peoples’ lives easier. Although he pours much of his time and energy into his businesses, Reuben strikes balance in all that he does. He believes that discipline breads freedom, and that is seen in his balanced lifestyle. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Follow Reuben @ApprovedbyBrooks and visit his businesses at https://linktr.ee/approvedbybrooks
Follow us @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Love Island https://www.hulu.com/series/e3b93210-7e03-471f-8270-0e17161809a8
Stevia Celsius https://a.co/d/4qg0qOh
Hatch Alarm Clock https://www.hatch.co/restore
Trainerize App https://www.trainerize.com/
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We are joined by Joanna Huckins and Jacquelyn Fisher who comprise Sweat & Tell. They share key takeaways on creating work life balance in an ever evolving realm such as social media. We discuss how they set boundaries between what content is shared online versus what is kept private for them to enjoy with their inner circles. Jo and Jacqs are major proponents of goal setting (specifically SMART goals), and share how they use these tactics to achieve monthly, attainable goals. They lift the curtain to show what the life of full time content creators truly looks like, and it is much different than many assume. Whether you learn about boundaries, goal setting, or content creation, we hope you thoroughly enjoy this episode!
Follow Jo and Jacqs @SweatandTell
Follow us @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Bala bangles
https://www.shopbala.com/products/bala-bangles
Athletic Greens
https://athleticgreens.com/en
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We are joined by creative director of Palm Place Creative, Alex Paz. In our conversation, we dive into what it takes to build a brand, what the creative process looks like from start to finish, and the dedication necessary to see a product to its final stages. He is no stranger to adversity, and he shares what his journey looked like to accomplish all that he has today. He has created content for brands like Los Sundays Tequila, Guillotine Vodka, Slate Swim, and Soundboks. Alex explains how he manages absorbing other people’s perception of his work and self to protect his mental peace. We hope you enjoy it!
Follow Alex on Instagram @PazAlez_ and check out his businesses: @PalmPlaceCreative and @WelcometoCakeWorld
Follow us @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Co-Star Astrology
https://www.costarastrology.com
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We’re diving into some of the health hacks, disturbing facts, and routine changes that are top of mind this month. This episode focuses on the gut-brain connection, the dangers of seed oils, and the benefits of both breathwork and the sauna. Listen to hear how we navigate the toxic maze that is the American food, pharmaceutical, & healthcare system. Although we’re not doctors, we strive to live the healthiest lives possible while implementing balance in everything we do. We hope sharing our journeys teaches you something new. Enjoy!
Follow us @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Magnolia Wellness
https://www.magnoliawellnessoc.com/
Shilajit
https://cymbiotika.com/collections/all-products-collection/products/shilajit-normal-jar
Skims Lounge Dress
https://skims.com/products/soft-lounge-long-slip-dress-onyx
Moxi3 sauna
https://moxi3.com/infrared-sauna/
Breathwork class
https://moxi3.com/schedule/costa-mesa/
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We are joined by serial entrepreneur Marc Paz, and he’s sharing the journey of starting his own business in the fifth grade, dropping out of college, and building an empire of his own. We’re discussing the challenges of working with your friends and how that affects the trajectory of one’s career. He opens up about the struggles of starting his own business, and shares the captivating adventures he’s taken to achieve the life he’s always dreamed of leading. Marc’s a proponent of supporting people’s tries and not fearing the failure that accompanies taking risks. Enjoy!
Follow Marc on Instagram @MarcAnthothyPaz and check out his businesses: @PalmPlaceCreative, @WelcometoCakeWorld, and @SuperDuperEnergy
Follow us @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta
Products mentioned:
Hue Women's Mini Crew Sock 6-Pack https://a.co/d/3F4cGGK
Mother Denim
https://www.motherdenim.com
Booty, Core, + Cardio
https://moxi3.com/schedule/
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On Friends with Health Benefits, we’ll be interviewing business owners, brand developers, health nuts, artists, and more to find out how they got where they are and who inspired them along the way. Friends with Health Benefits is about the people in our lives that inspire us simply by living life as their true selves, pursuing their dreams, and being our friends.
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