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Have you ever struggled with lower back pain or injured your back before? As a strength coach and personal trainer, I've also gone through my own journey of dealing with and recovering from lower back pain, as well as managing it through injury prevention techniques. Lower back pain is a common concern that many people worry about when they start their fitness journey, but there are often misunderstandings about it. That's why I've brought in a top-notch expert to help us break it down.
In today's episode, I'm joined by someone I've collaborated with before, Dr. Ross Gentry, the founder of Be Ready PT (Performance Therapy) and a highly respected physical therapy expert in Nashville. With an impressive background, including a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont University, as well as certifications as a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, and in Dry Needling, Dr. Gentry brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.
During this episode, we explore the world of lower back pain as Dr. Gentry explains its key factors. We also touch on how stress and emotions can affect it and clear up some common misconceptions.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The usual causes of lower back pain and the myths surrounding itPractical tips for preventing injuriesThe impact of stress and emotions on physical painHelpful tricks to relieve lower back pain symptomsWhen to see a Physical Therapy vs Chiropractic Care for Lower Back PainWork with BeReadyPT
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Hollon is not just your everyday yoga teacher – she's a creative powerhouse behind Hunni Baby Creative and founder of a confidence movement class called Goddess Flow. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the juiciest tips on overcoming social anxiety by embracing your fears, opens up about the impact of her badass mentor and how she helped her find her confidence. Hollon's journey and expertise offer a compelling guide to transcending limitations, stepping into your authenticity, and embarking on a transformative path towards empowerment and self-love.
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In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Cait Hoyler, a certified NASM Macro Coach, Certified Fitness Nutritionist, and Precision Nutrition Coach, with a previous background as a Registered Nurse. Cait shares her inspiring journey of transforming lives by coaching over 500 women and helping them discover their untapped potential. Alongside her expertise in fitness and nutrition, Cait opens up about her recent diagnosis of the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto's, shedding light on the unexpected link between extreme anxiety and her health issues.
Today You’ll Learn:
The breakdown of Macros: How macros are an empowering game-changer for your physique, health & fitness goalsHow to determine the ideal protein, fat, and carb ratio for specific objectives.How to have a healthy relationship with eating food while mindful of your macrosThe impact of food on your mental health and autoimmune disordersTune in to this informing and thought-provoking episode to unlock the transformative potential of nutrition and gain valuable knowledge from Cait Hoyler's expertise and inspiring journey. Get ready to make positive changes in your life and see yourself in a whole new light.
To Work With Cait visit: www.coachedbycait.com/
Follow on IG: @coach.cait.hoyler
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Blake Harris is a Nashville native, owner of Music City Muscle gym, State Strongman Chair, and former D1 football player at TSU. Together, we explore the transformative power of embracing our individual paths in life and finding common ground through vulnerability. We emphasize the importance of cultivating a safe and inclusive setting within the gym, where everyone can feel welcomed and celebrated regardless of their fitness goals, body types, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other factors.
Throughout the episode, we highlight the value of building a community culture that embraces and uplifts individuals, enabling them to fully embrace their uniqueness and thrive in their fitness journeys. Blake shares insights and practical strategies for creating an environment where every individual, regardless of their fitness level, can feel supported and encouraged.
Join us as we explore the incredible impact that an inclusive gym culture can have on fostering personal growth, connection, and empowerment. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how misfits truly matter in creating a gym culture where everyone can own their fitness journey.
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[PART 2! Go back & listen to PART 1] Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tara Koch,, a Personal Trainer, Model, and Creator who has overcome a tumultuous childhood filled with divorce and addiction. Tara shares her journey of reclaiming control of her life through the transformative power of strength training, sparked by a pivotal moment with her military brother.
Through vulnerability and openness, Tara delves into the profound impact of movement on her healing process, revealing how it helped her to find inner strength and empowerment. We also explore the significance of setting boundaries and learning to ask for what you need, particularly in a culture that glorifies hustle and productivity at the cost of personal well-being.
[PART 2]
If you loved this episode, please leave a review!
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Host IG: @thebubbly_badass
www.jessiewallacefitness.com
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Tune in to this compelling episode as we embark on an empowering conversation about living with celiac disease. Special guest, Megan Scarcello, opens up about her diagnosis and process of navigating the lifestyle changes.
Megan's journey of living with celiac disease has been transformative, and she shares how this diagnosis has changed her life for the better. From adopting a more mindful approach to food choices to embracing self-care practices, she has cultivated a newfound appreciation for holistic wellness. Her story inspires and motivates, reminding us that every setback can be a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment.
Takeaways:
Understand Celiac Disease vs Gluten Sensitivity.
How to Navigate the Diagnosis Process.
Tips for Living with an Autoimmune Disease.
Favorite Gluten-Free Brands and Swaps.
Transformation and Empowerment.
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Ever get burned out from work or self-work? It's easy to get caught up in hustle culture and trying to sort through all the mixed messages. In today's episode, Jessie Wallace leads a solo episode discussing the importance of rediscovering childlike joy and leaning into what lights your soul on fire. After all, life isn't meant to be all work and no play.
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On this episode, the host sits down with the amazing Casey Samsel, the owner and founder of the Fit Femme Project and the 30-day Alignment System. Casey is a successful IFBB Pro bikini bodybuilder, business owner, and coach. The conversation centers around the foundations of creating a balanced life through fitness, with a particular focus on the importance of checking in on all areas of health, including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and fitness. Listeners will learn how being fit in all aspects of life can lead to a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. Get ready to be inspired!
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@thefitfemmeproject @thealignmentsystem
@official_team_casey
Schedule A Call To Learn More About the Alignment System
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On this episode, we're joined by Haven Nutt, the founder of Heart Haven retreat center. Haven is a fitness and wellness coach who's all about helping people find their way to mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. We talk about the power of gratitude and finding joy in the small things, as well as the importance of movement and fresh, healthy food in nourishing the body. We discuss the challenges of running a business and how to stay balanced and healthy through it all.
Tune in for some inspiring and uplifting insights!
Book your retreat at Heart Haven
Follow Haven Nutt on IG: @heart_haven
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In this solo podcast episode, you'll hear an insightful discussion about optimizing your recovery in the gym. Jessie Wallace, Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Strength Coach of 6+ years, shares valuable knowledge and tips on the various types of recovery, including short-term recovery, long-term recovery, and active recovery.
You'll learn that proper muscle recovery is crucial for building strength and improving performance in the gym. Your host emphasizes that focusing on foundational tools of recovery, such as proper sleep, hydration, and nutrition, is key before looking to external tools for recovery.
Throughout the episode, your host provides practical tips on how to prioritize recovery and ensure that you are giving your body the support it needs to repair and rebuild outside of your workouts. Whether you are new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you optimize your recovery and achieve your fitness goals.
If you loved this episode and found it helpful, please hit the subscribe button, share on social media, or share it with a friend!
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tara Koch, a Personal Trainer, Model, and Creator who has overcome a tumultuous childhood filled with divorce and addiction. Tara shares her journey of reclaiming control of her life through the transformative power of strength training, sparked by a pivotal moment with her military brother.
Through vulnerability and openness, Tara delves into the profound impact of movement on her healing process, revealing how it helped her to find inner strength and empowerment. We also explore the significance of setting boundaries and learning to ask for what you need, particularly in a culture that glorifies hustle and productivity at the cost of personal well-being.
Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that will leave you feeling motivated and inspired to take charge of your own life. [PART 1]
Podcast IG: badassmindandbody
Host IG: @thebubbly_badass
www.jessiewallacefitness.com
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Body Positive Fitness Trainer, Dani D, walks us through her journey as a dancer, Strongman Athlete, and Bodybuilder. From going viral on ESPN for flipping a 500 lb tire to hosting her MoveFit dance class, Dani's high energy, passion and confidence is contagious! She stands by her slogan, "Fight For What You Want" and today we dive more into her newest mantra, "Love Your Body Throughout"
In this episode we discuss:
- The story behind building Dani D. Fitness
- Misconceptions of men and women in a "larger body"
- The social and mental challenges of choosing to go after your fitness goals
- The social challenges of living alcohol-free
The self-reflection question of this episode, "What your favorite thing you love about your body?"
More About Dani D. Fitness
www.danidfitness.com IG: danidfitness1
Dani's Podcast: loveyourbodynashville.
FIGHT Energy Booster
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Constantly suffer from a mid-day crash? Tried everything to hit your health goals, get rid of your bloat, or lose weight— but it's not working? Functional Nutritionist, Megan Crozier, shares the foundational tips to support your blood sugar, metabolism, hormones, and gut health as they all work together as one system.
Free Metabolism & Diet Assessment
Free Metabolism & Hormone Workshop
Want to see more educational information from Megan? Follow @megcrozierntp
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As a world champion powerlifter, Meghan Scanlon opens up about training as a competitive athlete to becoming a mama of twins and transitioning her training during prenatal and postpartum. Her pregnancy was not a walk in the park but she opens up about some of her complications and how she still found ways to move during pregnancy. Two years postpartum, Meghan surprised herself by taking on the platform again competition and breaking some of her own personal records and another world record!
Meghan Scanlon is a world champion powerlifter, breaking 6 World Records, 12 American Records (and counting). Coming from an active family and a gymnastics background, Meghan first completed 3 Ironmans and 10 marathons before she found powerlifting. Today she shares more about her journey and biggest lessons of powerlifting but we mostly dive into her top tips of working out prenatal and postpartum.
Train with Meghan Scanlon @megscanlift
Join our Powerlifting 101 and 102 programs.
Just had a baby? Check out Meghan's Postpartum Group Program!
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Meet this special gem, Erika Cordle, as she sprinkles her seeds of knowledge and opens up about her experience overcoming adversities from childhood and breaking generational trauma. As a licensed social worker, Erika worked at Renewal House, a women's non-profit rehab facility in Nashville TN and currently works in a Behavioral Health In-Patient Facility in Nashville, TN.
Today You'll Learn:
- The Risks of taking Delta 8/9 and the increased chances of psychosis
- The power of how mentors & school faculty can change the trajectory of a child's life
- Misconceptions of the Addiction as a disease
- The social & economic gap in our mental health care
- Tips of how to help a friend or loved one if they're struggling with their mental health
- Erika's experience growing up as half-black & opening the dialogue
- 4 Health Habits For Your Mental Fitness
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***If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health in the state of TN Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) or call 988 for the national suicide and crisis line*
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How do you choose to respond in a moment of chaos? Does chaos feel like your baseline? It is easy to fall into overwhelm when we are constantly constantly stimulated, distracted, and called to wear many hat and juggle many roles in modern day society. Stressful and overwhelming situations used to crush me, but over the years I added some tools to my tool box, focusing on building my mental fitness and resiliency in chaotic situations in a healthier way.
Today You’ll Learn:
- What is chaos and how does it affect us in a physiological way
- Simple practices we can implement in a moment of overwhelm to find our inner calm
- Ways to prevent ourselves from falling to a chaotic mindset & lifestyle
How the Parasympathetic Nervous System Can Lower Stress, HSS
Stress Effects On The Body, American Psychological Association
How to Survive the Chaos That's Killing Us, Alzheimers Prevention Foundation
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PART 2: Jennifer Palevo, RD from Horizon Nutrition. Grab a notebook & pen for this one!
We dive into the unrealistic expectations of beauty in society and challenge listeners to look within for their own definition of "beautiful" within ourselves and others! Then we close the episode by with MYTH vs FACTS, busting nutritional myths that may surprise you!
TODAY YOU'LL LEARN:
- How to rewire your brain to build a better relationship with your body image
- Prompts to challenge your identity and outside of physical appearance
- Why your "why" is important to adhering to your movement routine
- Find out if you should eat the whole egg vs egg whites
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Today I sit down with Registered Dietitian & Eating Disorder Specialist, Jennifer Palevo from Horizon Nutrition, to discuss the difference between a positive vs a negative relationship with food and the not-so-subtle signs of an eating disorders. This episode is valuable for other trainers, gym-goers, and fad-dieters to learn how to re-frame your internal dialogue to see food as fuel rather than a form of reward or punishment.
*TRIGGER WARNING: DISCUSSION OF EATING DISORDERS*
DISCUSSION RECAP:
2 min- Journey of Jennifer Palevo becoming an ED Dietitian & her relationship with food
15 min- Behaviors and Physical Signs of Eating Disorders and Over Exercising
21.30 min- Learning how to address and confront a loved one that may have an eating disorder
32 min- Different kinds of Eating Disorders (not all signs are physical, many are subtle behaviors)
35.30 min- Good Food vs Bad Food
48 min - Physiological Negative effects of Skipping Meals
52 min - Breaking stigma of men struggling with eating behaviors
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From a Punk Rock Touring Drummer to now Co-Owner of HOTBOX Fitness Nashville, Kyle Mims dives into his journey from performing on stage to running the show at the hottest kickboxing & strength studio in Nashville, TN (soon to be-- the world).
Kyle opens up about his highest moments and lowest lows that changed his approach, not only to how he manages the gym, but manages his work-life balance. Learn why he started to wake up at 2-3 AM everyday and Kyle's ultimate vision for HOTBOX Fitness in the long run
Expect entertainment with some serious seeds of wisdom in the mix.[No questions were off the table in this conversation today!]
Today You'll Learn:
- (13 min) The value of setting work-life boundaries
- (18 min) The power of creating a safe space to listen to others
- (28 min) The beauty and curse of waking up at 2-3AM everyday
- (50 min) - Kyle's ultimate vision of HOTBOX.
- (53 min) Power of your own inherent coolness & self confidence
IG: thebubbly_badass
@badassmindandbody
@hotboxfitnessnashville
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Are you read to accomplish your goals and build an architect mindset? Meet James Moore, Nashville based Personal Trainer, Strength Instructor at Hotbox Fitness, and founder of One Moore Rep Fitness. Before going into the Army, James experienced an injury at a young age that challenged him to build resiliency and sparked the evolution of his approach to fitness. After completing Enlifted Mindset Coach training Level 1 & 2, James learned how to unlock results with words, stories and breath. In the last 3 years, James exponentially grew his business and took charge of his life by changing from the inside out.
Today you'll learn:
- The Importance of building resiliency through discomfort
- How to CREATE a life with an architect mentality
- Why measuring your growth can change the course of your life
- James's first step -and best hack- on how to accomplish your goals
Find James: @onemoorerep
Find Jessie: @thebubbly_badass
@badassmindandbodypodcast
www.jessiewallacefitness.com
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