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We first released this episode almost two years ago. But women are still apologizing for their existence and saying sorry way too often. We are still people pleasing and putting ourselves down when we make a mistake. So we thought you should hear this again. Apologizing is a learned behavior and being able to recognize it is the first step towards improving your self confidence. If you feel the need to make other people more comfortable, listen to some things to say instead of sorry. Because you deserve to take up space. In this episode, we help you identify when and why you are unnecessarily apologetic and help you decide if it was truly worthy of an apology. Your brain is listening. So no more harmful language about yourself. Let’s stop being sorry together.
(00:00:00) Welcome and the woolly mammoth
(00:07:40) What is all this apologizing doing to us?
(00:11:10) Statistically women apologize more
(00:12:00) What to say instead of sorry and the importance of recognition
(00:16:40) Do you put yourself down when you make a mistake at work?
(00:20:00) What throw-away comments do to your brain
(00:25:15) Apologizing to make other people feel more comfortable
(00:28:00) Self proclaimed people pleasers tend to over apologize
(00:32:05) Followup statements to your accomplishments
(00:36:20) A power pose to try
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It’s almost a new year! Can you believe it? Here we GO!! It’s time for the 2025 CVG Movement Calendar. Are you ready? Once again, it’s FREE. In today’s podcast we tell you how to get it and what’s in it. Here are some hints: 30 minutes or under workout challenges, water goals, nutrition challenges, breathwork, goal setting practices, mobility and flexibility, meditation, gratitude, and habit building techniques. There’s also a workout and sleep tracker. And because we are always evolving, it’s not the same as last year. Tune in and find out what’s new this year, how to connect with our amazing community to keep you motivated and accountable, and how to enter to win prizes each week!
(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast. It’s time for The Movement Calendar!
(00:02:05) What The Movement Calendar includes this year
(00:06:43) The workout challenges are so accessible
(00:07:58) Looking for accountability? A community of 80K women are ready to cheer you on
(00:09:20) Want some free leggings? We are doing give aways!
(00:15:40) Nutrition challenges for your unique lifestyle
(00:18:00) We’ve got stretching and mobility work in the calendar
(00:20:54) How to get the calendar
(00:22:00) Review of the steps, the CVG Nation app, and the giveaways
(00:24:46) What Rachael’s most looking forward to
Options to get your calendar:
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You’re at the grocery store. You pick up a package and flip to the back. What are you looking for? Do you know? You are worried about what’s going into your mouth and rightfully so. In today’s episode, we take a closer look at nutrition labels and ingredient lists. We tell you which one is more important and what to look out for.
This episode is our response to those who say, “I ate like that and look at me, I turned out just fine.” Because times have changed and so has food! It’s well known that the US and the EU take different stances when it comes to food safety. Want to know what they are? We want you to leave today’s episode feeling informed and empowered. There’s no reason to throw in the towel. Listen for tips on how to feel good about your food choices when you return home from the grocery store.
(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast and crockpot season!
(00:06:00) It can feel overwhelming but the reality is, times have changed and so has the food.
(00:10:11) Interesting facts and timeline regarding nutrition labels and the FDA
(00:13:05) The differences between ingredient lists and nutrition labels and which is a better place to start
(00:19:00) The ingredient list explained: length, the first 3 ingredients, recognition and organic
(00:33:00) Nutrition labels explained
(00:41:10) What people consumed 40 years ago isn’t even remotely the same as food on the shelves now.
(00:47:37) The FDA and the EU take different stances when it comes to food safety.
(00:49:42) Don’t be afraid of food and how to find balance.
(00:51:10) Brands committed to doing better. And Wasim Syed.
(00:58:53) Quick summary list of tips
Wasim Syed
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December is in full swing and we know you have a lot going on! Do yourself and your loved ones a favor by showing up as your best, healthiest self this holiday season. YOU are a priority! So please make time for yourself. We know it can be hard to get to the gym in December. That’s why in today’s episode, we tell you how it’s possible to get in a whole body workout at home with just dumbbells this month.
TTSL’s Dumbbells in December is holiday themed, will keep you super interested and takes less than one hour per session. Come on, we know you have dumbbells! Take a look at the movements in this episode. And we’ll say it again…DON’T WAIT until the new year. Actually, it started yesterday. So get going! Happy holidays!
TTSL Dumbbells in December
(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast
(00:02:35) Motivation comes from you, not a magic fairy
(00:04:00) Don’t be a martyr. Take care of yourself.
(00:11:30) Rachael’s favorite thing about December
(00:13:45) Why you should start now not Jan and what you can do with just dumbbells
(00:16:18) The best thing Kelsea loves about dumbbells
(00:20:30) Why squat cleaning with dumbbells is perfection in a movement
(00:24:30) First of five movements with dumbbells
(00:27:00) Second of five movements
(00:30:40) 4th movement
(00:33:46) 5th movement
(00:35:55) Muscle is your armour. Prepare it. Be a force.
(00:36:50) Each session costs less than a cup of coffee.
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It can be challenging to keep that thankful glow about you when confronted about your relationship status, your lifestyle, or the myriad of other things you’d rather not discuss with someone you see once a year and who is more interested in the spectacle of it, as you gobble your turkey.
In today’s episode we address some of the toxic language and unsolicited advice that you might hear around the holiday. Go in prepared this year and set some healthy boundaries, so you don’t find yourself on the spot again. Avoid waking up in the middle of the night with the perfect comeback, 12 hours too late. Your holiday experience is under your control. YOU set the guidelines, the boundaries, and the expectations. Listen for tips on how to make this Thanksgiving go exactly the way you envision it, and even have some fun!
(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast and the holidays
(00:02:08) What is “unsurity” and how it leads to taking more sh*t
(00:04:40) You are not the CEO of someone else’s life
(00:12:17) Funny clapbacks for comments on relationship status
(00:15:40) Funny body shaming, diet culture clapbacks
(00:16:24) Clapbacks for parenting comments
(00:19:00) Tip #1 for dealing with difficult family members: radical acceptance
(00:22:10) Tip #2: How to manage your expectations
(00:23:53) Tip #3: Set a time limit
(00:26:48) Tip #4: Plan some games
(00:29:50) Tip #5: Go easy on the booze
(00:30:56) Tip #6: How to create clear boundaries
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The holidays are coming! Let’s face it. It doesn’t always feel like the most wonderful time of the year. So let’s make it happen, starting now. In today’s episode we talk about some of our favorite holiday clapbacks, how to not feel like sh*t during the holidays and how to deal with and be prepared for toxic language floating around the family gatherings.
Please remember, there’s no need to leave your old life behind and start a new one on January 1st. Your habits will come knocking and you will answer, because you’ve practiced them for the past year. Listen for tips on how to be consistent and how to have it all this holiday season. Eat your figgy pudding without shame! And forget about working it off the next day, because that’s not how it works. We don’t want you to just “get through” the holidays. This season can be the best one yet!
(00:00:00) Welcome to another podcast and another holiday season
(00:09:10) 3 things to focus on to empower you this holiday season
(00:12:24) Thing 1: Be prepared with practiced responses at gatherings
(00:16:42) Thing 2: Don’t make an excuse to stop moving and start again in the new year
(00:23:55) Thing 3: Food is for fuel and enjoyment, and not associated with punishment
(00:35:07) Want help with your workouts?
(00:42:20) Stay tuned for more holiday tips and clapbacks
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Brianna Battles, the Founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism, specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes and educating coaching professionals. She is a remarkable advocate and resource for women who want training during and after pregnancy. Because postpartum spans a lifetime! She’s here to tell you that your growth as an athlete is exponential. It is not over when you become a mom.
No one wants to be left asking in postpartum, “Why didn’t anyone tell me this could happen?” You may feel out of control with your body during this season and there’s a lot more body awareness that needs to come into play. In today’ episode we discuss predispositions, pelvic floor health, diastasis, fascia, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and postpartum rehab. It’s so hard to not be committed to one version of yourself. Listen and learn how to make peace with your real motivations behind training. You don’t have to feel sidelined. “Athleticism does not end when motherhood begins” - Brianna Battles
Brianna’s Links:
Brianna's Website
Brianna's IG
Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism on IG
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(00:00:00) Welcome Brianna Battles, Founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism(00:02:00) Brianna's background and what led her to this side of fitness
(00:10:52) When your doctor doesn't understand the type of fitness you’re doing and who to look to for coaching and advice when it comes to athletics and training
(00:13:12) Some of the core and pelvic floor symptoms common in pregnancy
(00:25:16) Framing pregnancy as an opportunity for athletic maturity
(00:29:55) Advice for mothers on the other side of postpartum reflecting with undue shame about their experience and what to do now
(00:32:00) What we should be doing every day for pelvic floor health
(00:36:25) Breathing through movements and how to leverage your pelvic floor muscles to improve performance
(00:41:20) Why should we be cautious about advice we see and hear from fitness influencers and what worked for them?
(00:48:50) Brianna’s ebook: “The No Pee Cheat Sheet” and advice if your insurance won’t cover pelvic floor PT
(00:50:49) Some of the biggest mistakes you still see from women that you wish you could shout from the rooftops
(00:53:57) Where to find and hear more from Brianna Battles
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Is relying on your willpower to get things done not working for you? Want to stop arguing with yourself about your to-do list? Sorry, there’s no life hack for doing it ALL, but there’s a formula for getting your basic needs met on a daily basis. Want to know how to develop routines that become habits, and have days that you are proud of?
We juggle SO MUCH every day. And the things on our list all vie to be in the number one spot. What’s important to you? Professional success? Being a good mom? Wearing clean underwear? It can feel impossible to get to it all. Setting routines and habits can help. In today’s episode we give you our favorites. Take what you need! Then, create your own. You got this!
(00:00:00) Welcome and what we call “essentials”
(00:05:30) The importance of setting routines and habits in place
(00:07:35) What’s the baseline of your needs? How to create your own list.
(00:09:10) How does a routine eventually become a habit? What is a routine?
(00:11:30) What are the three Ws and how do they impact your routines?
(00:16:35) 1st of Rachael’s top 5 favorite daily routines and habits
(00:25:25) No. 2 on Kelsea’s top 5 daily routines and habits list.
(00:35:30) No. 3 on Rachael’s list
(00:40:00) No. 4 on Kelsea’s list
(00:41:24) No 5 on Rachael’s list
(00:48:00) Kelsea’s personal list items and non-negotiables for every day
(00:00:00) Rachael’s personal and non-negotiables for every day
(00:50:28) Your basic needs and the importance of keeping it simple
References:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00270647
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3517179/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28792457/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31502930/
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We all have more layers than a wedding cake and are capable of overcomplicating things pretty easily these days, including our fitness. It can be challenging when the fitness industry wants to sell you things and you forget why you are working out in the first place. And then life happens and shame comes to the party and you are no longer working out.
Today we look at 3 different ways you could be overcomplicating your fitness and how to move past them even when you think you are too tired, too stressed, or have too much other stuff to do. We talk about how to meet yourself where you are and find the best movement for you today, because exercise is vital to your health. Want to know how to live longer and with freedom of movement? Show up for yourself today. Listen for some ready made responses to doubt and shame to keep you moving. It’s a win every single day you get to move. It doesn’t matter where you are starting from. Start back up today.
(00:00:00) Welcome and generational commentary
(00:04:57) How does Kelsea stay motivated and get to the gym?
(00:08:40) Why we are making fitness so much harder than it actually needs to be
(00:09:46) The fitness industry’s role in overcomplicating fitness
(00:15:40) How to recognize the overcomplications and shame
(00:20:00) The first of three different ways you could be overcomplicating your fitness
(00:27:51) The second of three ways
(00:36:30) The third of three ways
(00:44:53) Different responses for how to stop overcomplicating and shaming
(00:51:58) Ask yourself: Would you live for your kids?
(00:57:00) Please start today. Don’t wait. Some ideas for you.
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SOURCES10-Year Weight Gain in 13,802 US Adults: The Role of Age, Sex, and Race
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9106499/
Exercise therapy to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10436316/
Long-term health benefits of physical activity – a systematic review of longitudinal studies
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/1471-2458-13-813.pdf
Impact of Physical Inactivity on the World’s Major Non-Communicable Diseases
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3645500/
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Hormones are chemical messengers that coordinate the functioning of our bodies. We send a lot of messages these days and we all know what can happen when we forget to hit send or it goes to the wrong place. And we aren’t all doctors and hormonal health can feel mysterious and unmanageable. The one thing we all seem to intuitively know is when something feels off. Scientists know of more than 50 hormones in the body but today we are looking at estrogen across a lifespan.
Our guest is Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, a women’s health internist and a certified menopause practitioner. She is the past president of the Menopause Society and an expert in the area of women’s hormonal health. Listen to what Dr. Shufelt has to say about a reversible condition that results in irregular or absent periods, called functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, that can put your heart health at risk. Do you feel undereducated when it comes to the loss of estrogen during perimenopause and menopause? Dr. Shufelt has some advice for you, because dealing with hormonal issues can feel like being on a roller coaster ride. But you are not alone.
menopause.org
Mayo Clinic Menopause Program
Missed Menstrual Periods Research Study
Missed Menstrual Periods Registry(00:00:00) Introducing Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, women’s health expert
(00:03:37) Dr. Shufelt’s path to women’s hormonal health
(00:06:13) Advice for people ages 10 to 25, when it comes to low estrogen levels
(00:14:03) What is FHA and the potential harm that may come with it?
(00:17:40) 1 in 3 women with FHA have endothelial dysfunction, a heart health concern
(00:20:30) Kelsea’s personal experience with FHA, a common condition
(00:22:25) Do you have FHA? Join the online international registry. Don’t have a diagnosis? How to get one.
(00:25:18) How nutrition affects hormone health and the role weight loss drugs play
(00:33:45) Advice for women entering perimenopause who feel undereducated.
(00:42:44) Advice for women experiencing body composition changes during peri and menopause.
(00:47:24) Dr. Shufelt’s favorite homeopathic and pharmaceutical remedies to alleviate hormonal issues.
(00:51:48) Where to find and hear more from Dr. Shufelt.
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Have you heard of IV Therapy? It’s the new it thing. It’s not as immediately gratifying as massage therapy but it goes deeper than any hands can reach. In case you were wondering if an IV drip bar is a place you’d like to hang out, Kelsea and Rachael tried it for you! Kelsea ordered an IV Drip and Rachael got the NAD+ IM Shot in the derriere and an IV Drip.
Why would they poke and prod themselves in the name of wellness? Listen and learn about the science behind these injections and decide if it’s for you. Tune in to hear about their experience, the cost, and the results. Is an IV Drip a wellness cocktail you are willing to try? Listen and find out.
(00:00:00) Kelsea and Rachael try IV therapy for the first time
(00:09:54) What Kelsea got and why: The New Meyers IV Drip
(00:12:35) What it cost Kelsea, how long it took, her experience and the claims
(00:18:44) What Rachael got and why: NAD+ 125mg IM shot and IV Drip w/L Carnitine and B12
(00:23:02) The cost and how Rachael slept afterwards
(00:25:00) Where they went for the therapy: Restore Hyper Wellness
(00:26:39) Did it affect Kelsea’s sleep, her cold, or her energy in the first 24 hrs?
(00:30:50) Rachael’s hydration expectations and effects on muscle recovery
(00:35:08) Rachael’s immediate reaction after getting the NAD shot and the science behind the claims
(00:39:42) Accessibility, affordability, gatekeeping health and preventative wellness
(00:45:34) Deficiencies, absorption, supplementation and how to get what you need
(00:50:00) A FREE way to increase your NAD levels naturally
(00:57:34) What the vast majority of people would benefit from
Sources:
Journal of Neuroinflammation Article
Cell Metabolism Article
NIH Study on NAD
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Do you love running? Or do you cringe at the thought? This episode is for runners and non-runners alike. But before you lace up your shoes for the first run of fall, ask yourself…am I doing this right? We suggest taking a good look at your running form and breaking it down into 3 areas: pushing, pulling and falling. You thought running was a no-brainer? Think again.
Yes, there is a right way to run and yes, we can teach it to you. The way to get better at running is NOT just about logging more miles. Do you feel like a bobblehead when you run? If you want to get back into running without injury and maximize your capacity and longevity, listen to this podcast. We have the formula for what a good run looks like. So get out there! And if you want to take it even further, the TTSL Running Cycle is starting on October 21st.
https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/pages/ttsl-daily-lander-with-member-login(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast and to the fall running season.
(00:13:08) How to limit injury when getting back into running at any age.
(00:15:40) Our answer to the question: Is there a wrong way to run?
(00:20:19) Running technique 1: How ideal positioning affects efficiency and power output.
(00:33:05) Running technique 2: pulling (how to pull your foot off the ground)
(00:37:37) Running technique 3: falling (and catching yourself)
(00:47:48) Faults with the “run more” mentality and how to supplement your running
(00:56:30) All those helpful tips we just gave you? We have drills for those: TTSL Run Cycle on Oct 21st
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What’s all the buzz about? Today, Donna Brooks joins us. She is a master somatic movement educator and therapist, a certified yoga therapist, and an all around attentive, thoughtful teacher of the healing arts. As she describes the process and ideas behind this practice, she can’t help but slip into her soothing hypnotic voice that washes over and carries us into the moment. She’ll bring you deep inside your body before you even know what’s happening. Sit back, relax, and listen to Donna explain how to be self reverential and how to access your inner puppy. Learn to reconnect with the rhythm of your body to access the inner wisdom that is already there and knows what to do. It’s good for your nervous system, and can help with pain, stress, pelvic floor issues, trauma and grief, among other things. Do you know how your body works and what it needs? Experience this episode for yourself!
(00:00:00) Welcome and introduction to today’s topic:somatic movement and yoga
(00:02:16) Donna Brooks talks about her background and what led her into this field
(00:07:39) What is the difference between somatic yoga and regular yoga?
(00:18:50) How is external movement different from internal movement?
(00:24:50) Somatic yoga is known to address and heal trauma. Does it elicit a massive emotional experience?
(00:33:05) What is and how can somatic embodiment strengthen our mind-body connection?
(00:41:17) Can somatic movement affect our ability to tolerate and process chronic pain, fears, or anxiety?
(00:49:50) Where to learn more from Donna Brooks
What to do BEFOre Trying Yoga to Relieve Back Pain
Donna's Website: Original Body Wisdom
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Today we are talking about a therapeutic technique called opposite action. It’s like one of those choose your own adventure gamebooks but the choice you make is opposite from the kind of choice you would normally make. And you face the choice when an emotion causes you to struggle. Have you heard the saying?: All feelings are valid, All behaviors are not. How do you behave when emotions are high? Does it serve you? If not, let’s change that.
Today we we have a workout for you. Let’s call it a kind of resistance training, for your brain. Here’s the idea…Basically, whatever your knee jerk reaction to an emotion is - you try to do the opposite. No, this isn’t an exercise in denying emotions. We are talking about changing behaviors. Listen and learn how to put this into practice and strengthen the area of your brain responsible for resilience and perseverance.
Research:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7381101/
(00:00:00) Welcome and personal feelings about life changes.
(00:07:32) What is the therapeutic technique called opposite action
(00:12:25) Doing what you’ve always done and when it is time to adjust
(00:18:55) How opposite action is used in DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
(00:20:00) This is NOT an emotion suppressing technique
(00:27:07) How to strengthen the anterior midcingulate cortex aMCC in your brain
(00:33:50) Why Kelsea is passionate about DBT as a form of action based therapy
(00:39:00) Putting opposite action into practice: the steps
(00:48:46) The importance of being flexible and explaining what you are doing to your people (00:53:00) Fear of failure and small steps to making a plan of action
(00:58:10) Sadness and its opposite action
(01:04:30) The theme of the episode
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When did static stretches get the boot? In today’s episode, we welcome them back. Because who doesn’t love a good stretch? Some studies have found that static stretching pre-workout may decrease muscle power output for one to three minutes before going back to normal. Is that a reason to give up on static stretching? We say, NO, especially because stretching in the long term has been shown to increase muscle power output!
We invite you to improve your flexibility and strength, reduce inflammation, have freedom of movement, and feel relaxed with us! We not only talk about when to stretch and the benefits of static stretches, coaches Kelsea, Rachael, Isley and Chelsy show you the stretches! Did you know you can watch this podcast on Spotify and YouTube? Tune in!
(00:00:00) Welcome and Rachael’s embarrassing story(00:09:40) Intro to topic: stretching is imperative for your health
(00:14:35) The controversy surrounding static stretching
(00:19:45) The difference between static and dynamic stretching
(00:20:50) Clarifying the results found on static stretching studies
(00:22:24) How to Increase flexibility to prevent injury
(00:26:43) How to reduce inflammation
(00:30:05) How to improve strength
(00:31:28) How to gain freedom of movement
(00:32:20) Intentional movement for relaxation and mental wellbeing
(00:33:20) How to aid digestion
(00:34:20) How to watch and stretch with us on Spotify and YouTube right now
(00:34:50) What to do before you start stretching
(00:36:19) Stretch with us!
(00:50:53) Rachael’s myofascial release she does every day for her feet
(00:52:20) Kelsea’s foam roller: a game changer every day for back relief
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It’s no secret that we are big advocates of listening to our bodies and taking control of our health. Today we are taking a look at the Ayurvedic lifestyle and how it can help you do just that. It’s a different approach to health and another tool for your toolbox that is rooted in nature. It’s been called a preventive lifestyle and a path to peace and vitality. If you are looking for balance and alignment, wanting to feel whole again, or want to build a hearty immune system, take a look at Ayurveda.
Ayurveda has been using powerful plant based medicines from nature’s pharmacy for more than five thousand years, to prevent health issues like inflammation before they become problematic. Dr. Shivani Gupta is here to share some ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with us. Tune in to hear a discussion on circadian rhythm, gut health, and detoxing from an Ayurvedic perspective. Ever wondered about your Dosha, a yogic diet or what super spices are? After the episode, take Dr. Gupta’s quiz to find your Dosha. We did and it was enlightening!
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(00:00:00) Welcome Shivani Gupta, CEO, Fusionary Formulas, TV Show Host, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Public Speaker, Author, Teacher
(00:02:08) How Dr. Gupta became an industry leader in alternative medicines and Ayurveda as a preventive medicine, a new approach to health for western society
(00:09:02) Ayurveda and the methodology behind it
(00:13:32) What a Dosha is and how to know yours
(00:21:40) Inflammation levels and how knowing your Dosha can help
(00:28:12) Signs to look for that point to higher levels of inflammation
(00:34:31) Powerful plant based medicines and how we could be using them
(00:40:30) A highly recommended supplement from “nature’s pharmacy”
(00:44:33) The recommended way to get that supplement into our bodies
(00:50:50) Why Circadian Rhythm is so important
(00:56:17) Where to hear more from Dr. Shivani Gupta
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In the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games, a 3.5 mile run followed by an 800m swim, athlete Lazar Dukic drowned approximately 100m from the finish line. He was 28 years old. He was an experienced swimmer and a highly accomplished crossfit athlete competing in the games alongside his younger brother.
This tragedy brought up a lot of feelings from the community for the loss of a friend and for the safety of the athletes at the Games. Today we talk about the decisions that were made by HQ and how the athletes and the PFAA responded. We take a look at the data and at athlete safety on the list of priorities in sporting events, especially swimming portions of athletic competitions. We discuss the level of secrecy involved in “the test”. We’ve been a part of this tight knit community for a very long time and our hearts are broken.
GoFundMe for Lazar’s Family
(00:07:00) What happened to Lazar Dukic at the 2024 Crossfit games.
(00:12:59) Response to people asking if CrossFitters should be in the water.
(00:17:51) Was this preventable?
(00:25:51) Previous warning signs and personal experience.
(00:29:28) The PFAA, HQ and “the test”.
(00:34:20) The decision to continue the games and athlete responses.
(00:39:10) Behind the resentment for HQ.
(00:44:16) A closer look at a third party investigation.
(00:47:06) The unknown cause of death, negligence and the need for precautions onsite.
(00:50:56) A look at the data and misinformation when it comes to swimming events in sports.
(0056:32) The advisory committee’s role at HQ and the need for checks and balances.
(01:06:43) CrossFit is an incredible community that we love.
(01:11:29) GoFundMe for Lazar Dukic.
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Teresa LaMasters, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS, a highly qualified professional with expertise in the medical management of obesity, joins us today to answer your questions about weight loss surgery and weight loss medicine. Among her many accolades, she is the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at UnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss Specialists in West Des Moines, Iowa and has performed over 4000 bariatric surgeries in the past 17+ years.
How do we talk about body positivity, health at all sizes and obesity as a disease in the same sentence? In this episode we address the stigma surrounding weight loss surgery and emphasize that obesity is a life threatening medical condition that can and should be treated, and as early as possible. Did you know obesity is a brain disease? Understanding obesity is so important, not only for those struggling with it, but for everyone, because it is so prevalent. Today, Dr. LaMasters opens our eyes to this misunderstood health condition and leaves us with some tools and hope for the future.
Dr. LaMasters Links:
UnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss
Dr. LaMasters: [email protected]
Obesity Action Coalition
ASMBS
Active Bariatric Nutrition
Obesity Medicine Association
(00:00:00) Introducing Teresa LaMasters
(00:02:43) Teresa LaMasters’ personal story and what led her into this field.
(00:05:54) The stigma associated with the disease. It’s not a willpower problem.
(00:09:40) Walking the line between body positivity, health at all sizes, and obesity as a disease.
(00:11:03) Obesity is complex, there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment, and the role genetics play.
(00:16:04) Judgment, frustration, shame and blame for those with the disease.
(00:17:40) Why obesity is a “brain disease” and how it feels unfair.
(00:24:29) The importance of getting treatment asap, your body’s idea of normal and trying to get to perfection.
(00:30:45) BMI calculation is a useful tool but isn’t always an accurate measure of obesity for athletes, and other measures to employ.
(00:38:10) Getting nutritional needs met after surgery and myths about calorie intake, specifically for athletes. The importance of what you eat and when, and navigating bad advice.
(00:45:15) Post bariatric patients can be athletes and what to expect realistically.
(00:47:28) Macros and any type of diet that supports muscle growth after surgery, and dieticians that specialize in bariatric athletes.
(00:52:36) Thoughts on Ozempic and similar drugs, food noise, and the support needed when taking the medication.
(01:15:30) How to get in touch with Dr. LaMasters and helpful resources
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Do you feel overstimulated and underwhelmed at the same time? Like there’s so much coming at you, but you still feel empty somehow? Overstimulation can be like trying to nap on a trampoline in the middle of a birthday party. There are SO many ways in our somewhat comfy, modern world to become overstimulated. In today’s episode we take a look at why and how we experience overstimulation, the neuroscience, and our behaviors that feed into it. What does overstimulation have to do with a lack of motivation or creativity, feeling distracted, lonely or bored?
Let’s redefine downtime. Listen and learn to recognize when we are looking for empty calorie dopamine hits and how to self-regulate. Leave with tips on how to find real connections that align with your core values and feel more balanced in this modern world.
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(00:00:00) Introduction: feeling overstimulated at the end of summer.
(00:03:22) What using a device on a “break” or downtown does to your brain.
(00:06:19) Multitasking is an overstimulation trap.
(00:10:53) What to do when you are feeling lonely instead of looking to the internet.
(00:18:43) How to recognize behaviors in yourself that are looking for dopamine hits.
(00:22:46) Anxiety, depression, ADHD and environmental ADHD.
(00:29:00) What dopamine is, and why getting it from clicking doesn’t really fuel your confidence or enable you to do hard things.
(00:37:00) How self-regulation now can affect your future, addiction, the need for balance, and the continuous cycle of stress.
(00:45:10) Get yourself in check. Set an example. Your kids are watching.
(00:48:25) 10K context switches while scrolling IG or TikTok and what that does to your brain and behavior.
(00:53:10) A look at online relationships, validation, being self-absorbed and how to find real connection.
(00:57:53) Suggestions and habits that are good for your brain and balance in an overstimulated modern world.
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You asked us: Everyone says to love your body, but how? We invited Rachel Rifkin, LMHC, CEDS, and Associate Director of Support Groups for the National Alliance for Eating Disorders to the podcast to answer your questions and explain what BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) is and talk openly about eating disorders. Rachel is a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in eating disorders within the LGBTQ+ community with lived eating disorder experience.
In this episode, Rachel talks about what BDD and eating disorders look like, explains how they manifest, and gives us advice on what to do if you or a loved one are struggling. Rachel tells us how to use attainable language surrounding our bodies, like body tolerance, and body disconnect when looking to get to a place of acceptance. She has advice on how to acknowledge and respect our bodies realistically and avoid traps. How do you support a loved one with BDD? Please know that you are not alone. There is help!:
The Alliance
Free HelpLine 866-662-1235
findEDhelp Database
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(00:00:00) Introducing Rachel Rifkin, LMHC, CEDS, Associate Director of Support Groups for The Alliance.(00:04:20) How Rachel Rifkin’s eating disorder started her on this career path.
(00:13:40) What does an eating disorder look like?
(00:19:16) A basic definition of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) to start the conversation.
(00:25:45) Signs that might indicate a struggle with BDD on ANY level and muscle dysmorphia.
(00:31:10) BDD is not an eating disorder but it can be connected to one.
(00:33:48) How life events that bring body changes or emotional responses can cause BDD to manifest.
(00:40:40) TTSL Community question: Everyone says to love your body, but how?
(00:46:40) Small steps to take towards neutrality when hating your body.
(00:56:10) TTSL Community question: how can we support our loved ones who have body dysmorphia without invalidating their feelings?
(01:08:04) Value not connected to appearance and how meaningful compliments can disrupt and change thought patterns.
(01:16:32) Where to find and connect with Rachel Rifkin and/or look for resources.
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