What if the most powerful mental health tool isn’t another app, supplement, or productivity hack, but movement? In this episode, we sit down with world-renowned researcher and clinical physiotherapist Dr. Brendon Stubbs to explore the science behind exercise as prevention, treatment, and recovery support for mental health.
As the head scientist of the Amazon Prime documentary Mind Games: The Experiment, Dr. Stubbs explains how physical training sharpened the brightest minds at the top of their games.
In this episode, we unpack why exercise helps depression even when motivation is low, how just 15 minutes of movement can change brain function, and why the fitness industry has failed people with its obsession over aesthetics. This is a powerful, compassionate conversation about identity, self-efficacy, and using movement as a mental health tool. If you’ve ever felt “too tired,” “too depressed,” or “too busy” to move, this episode is for you.
Links:
https://www.drbrendonstubbs.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbrendonstubbs
(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast
(00:03:10) Dr. Stubbs’ path into mental health research
(00:08:37) Movement for feeling better vs. aesthetic goals
(00:12:55) Inside Mind Games: The Experiment
(00:17:55) Problem solving metrics measured in the Experiment
(00:21:00) What surprised the participants and researchers most
(00:23:50) What exercise actually changes in the brain
(00:34:33) How do we get started moving when we are depressed?
(00:39:30) The minimum effective dose of movement as medicine
(00:44:00) Lifestyle behaviors like sleep and nutrition in the context of mental health
(00:46:59) How to start to today and what to do tomorrow
(00:50:53) Where to find Dr. Stubbs
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Why do New Year’s resolutions feel so motivating in January and completely fall apart by February?
In this episode we break down why “New Year, New You” doesn’t work, and what actually does.
We dive into the neuroscience of shame, motivation, and habit-building, explaining why extreme diets, punishment workouts, and all-or-nothing goals fail long-term. You’ll learn why motivation isn’t the problem, how shame shuts down the brain’s ability to change, and how to build sustainable health and fitness habits that work with your real life.
This episode is for anyone who’s tired of starting over every January and wants a compassionate, science-backed approach to movement, nutrition, and personal growth, without crash diets, guilt, or trying to become someone you’re not.
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why don’t my resolutions stick?” or “Why do I feel like I fail every New Year?”, this conversation will change how you approach health, fitness, and goal setting.
(00:01:00) The power of self-talk going into January
(00:06:15) New Year rituals, burning the old energy, and intentions(
00:13:36) The biggest mistake people make with resolutions
(00:18:00) “New Year, same you” and why that matters
(00:20:35) The cycle of shame-based weight loss goals
(00:27:33) Stop clinging to a past version of yourself(
00:33:37) Science time: why shame blocks habit formation
(00:41:20) Study of women who kept up with their long term fitness goals
(00:48:24) Run it through the “do I hate this?” filter
(00:54:15) Crash diets, cortisol spikes & hormone chaos
(01:02:18) The 2026 Movement Calendar
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Why are you unhappy, even when everything in your life looks “fine” from the outside?
In this episode, happiness expert and bestselling author Gretchen Rubin breaks down the real reasons people feel unhappy, unfulfilled, or stuck, and why traditional advice about happiness often fails. We talk about the hidden causes of unhappiness, the habits that quietly drain joy, and the practical changes that actually lead to lasting happiness.
You’ll learn why happiness is not a personality trait, why chasing happiness can make you feel worse, and how to build a happier life in a realistic, sustainable way, without toxic positivity or pressure to “just be grateful.”
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I unhappy?” or “Why don’t I feel happy even though my life is good?”, this conversation will change how you think about happiness.
In this episode:
Why people feel unhappy even when life is going well
Common happiness myths that make people feel worse
The habits that quietly reduce happiness
How to increase happiness in everyday life
Practical advice from Gretchen Rubin’s research
About Gretchen Rubin:
Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author, Founder of The Happiness Project, and one of today’s leading experts on happiness, habits, and human nature. Her books include The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, The Four Tendencies and Outer Order, Inner Calm and more.
Gretchen’s links:
Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast
(00:01:02) Welcome Gretchen Rubin to the podcast.
(00:05:00) Gretchen’s beginnings and journey from law student to happiness expert.
(00:09:27) What IS happiness anyways? Can we define it?
(00:14:50) Can you control our own happiness? What if bad stuff happens?
(00:19:40) Gretchen bestsellers: “Better Than Before” and “The Four Tendencies”
(00:27:10) Why you shouldn’t fight your fundamental natural tendency.
(00:36:27) Why we need to know ourselves for better communication and how not to judge others but see them.
(00:42:25) Change is hard. And what to do when lonely.
(00:51:38) Is being unhappy a default human setting?
(00:59:39) Do we need hobbies to be happy?
(01:08:06) Where to find and hear more from Gretchen Rubin.
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Ever wondered how much control you actually have over your brain’s future? Dr. Jonathan Rosand, Co-founder of the Global Brain Care Coalition joins us to share the groundbreaking research showing that up to 45% of dementia, 75% of strokes, and 35% of depression can be prevented through everyday lifestyle choices, not complicated regimens, expensive treatments, or perfect genetics. Just simple, doable, human changes.
In this conversation, we unpack the Brain Care Score, neuroplasticity at every age, why social connection matters as much as blood pressure, and how to take back control of your long-term health starting today. No shame, no fear, no overwhelming lists, just clear, evidence-based hope that your daily actions really can stack the deck in your favor. We cannot wait for you to feel the relief and inspiration when you hear what Dr. Rosand is doing to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in brain disease.
(00:01:00) Welcome Dr. Rosand to the podcast
(00:02:44) What ICU patients taught Dr. Rosand
(00:07:50) “Take care of your brain and your body will follow” explained
(00:13:16) The staggering percentage of dementia & stroke we can prevent and what the Brain Care Score is.
(00:19:50) Clarification of brain health and brain care and genetics
(00:25:50) Who should take the Brain Care Score?
(00:32:00) Prepping for the quiz and social-emotional health
(00:38:36) Neuroplasticity and learning new skills at any age
(00:49:16) The #1 thing Dr. Rosand would change for the world’s brain health today
(00:54:35) How to get involved in the Global Brain Care Coalition
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Do you silence yourself to the point of not knowing who you are anymore? This self abandonment has got to stop and Dr. Amanda Hanson, The Midlife Muse, is here to tell you how. In this vitally important episode, she breaks down the systems that shrink women and teaches us how to reclaim the intuition, self-trust, and emotional hygiene we have been conditioned to ignore. From childhood gaslighting to postpartum self-doubt, to the impossible beauty standards that keep women forever seeking and buying, Dr. Amanda shows us exactly how to return to ourselves and tap into our queen energy.
This episode is your roadmap away from the good-girl conditioning you’ve absorbed for too long and straight into the next evolution of your life, one where you’re rooted, sovereign, and impossible to shake.
Dr. Amanda’s Links:
Podcast: Things Your Mother Never Told You
(00:1:11) Introducing Dr. Amanda Hanson, The Midlife Muse
(00:02:40) Why Dr. Amanda’s curiosity was considered “too much”
(00:7:30) How society quietly erases women
(00:12:30) What is emotional hygiene?
(00:15:55) Is taking care of yourself selfish?
(00:25:09) The subtle ways we abandon ourselves
(00:30:05) Body image, worth, and escaping the beauty trap
(00:38:50) Princess vs. Queen energy
(00:43:28) The jealousy wound between women
(00:49:55) Stopping body objectification talk in families
(00:56:55) self love is a skill
(01:01:00) Reclaiming midlife as a spiritual awakening
(01:10:00) The one truth every woman needs to know
(01:11:16) Where to find more of Dr. Amanda Hanson
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What if one of the most common women’s health issues was also one of the most ignored? In this episode, Rachael sits down with Professor Jenny Rohn, a leader in UTI research and a full-blown warrior in the fight for women’s pain to finally be taken seriously. Together they unravel why UTIs remain stuck in the medical dark ages, why antibiotics still fail millions of women, and how outdated diagnostics keep so many sufferers dismissed and untreated. Jenny breaks down the real science behind recurrent infections, sneaky bacteria, and why women’s anatomy and hormones make the UTI landscape so wildly unfair. But this episode isn’t all doom. There’s hope yet! If you’ve ever had a UTI or know someone who has, you’ll want to listen.
Jenny’s links:
(00:01:06) Why every woman should be angry about this
(00:07:30) Why UTIs are far more common in women
(00:09:06) Genetics, triggers & why some women get recurring infections
(00:11:30) How bacteria hide, burrow, and bounce back
(00:16:10) Are we making things worse by using the same antibiotics multiple times a year?
(00:20:40) Hiprex, long-term treatments & what actually works
(00:23:37) Cranberry, D-mannose & prevention myths
(00:26:46) Vaccines on the horizon and promising studies
(00:28:37) Menopause, hormones & bladder health
(00:31:15) Triggers and what we should be doing as best practices
(00:38:47) Why tests come back negative when you KNOW it’s a UTI
(00:42:18) Real hope: vaccines, probiotics, phage therapy and advocacy
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Gratitude is a real thing. It’s not a mystical practice or reserved for highly functioning people who are killin’ it in life. We are talking about the kind that exists right alongside chaos, exhaustion, grief, and pie. In this episode we unpack why gratitude isn’t a personality trait but a skill you build like a muscle… preferably without punching anyone who tells you to “be thankful!” We reveal the science behind why gratitude rewires your mindset, calms your stress, and shifts your default reaction from doom-spiraling to grounded optimism, even when life is throwing all the plot twists at you. And we had to keep with tradition and tell you to “eat the damn pie” so do it!
(00:01:14) Welcome and why gratitude feels hard
(00: 04:26) What we’re grateful for this year
(00:12:00) What we’re “unsubscribing” from forever
(00: 19:00) Messy gratitude around the holiday
(00:22:48) The science behind gratitude
(00: 28:00) How to practice gratitude when it feels impossible
(00:31:14) Gratitude when it comes to your workouts
(00:33:10) how to make your brain work for you
(00: 38:01) Motivation, resilience and surprising moments
(00: 48:57) Thanksgiving without food morality or shame
(00: 55:03) Gratitude doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine
(00:58:55) Hot takes: turkey, football, stuffing & more
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If your warm-up looks like a sad 10-minute treadmill shuffle and a hamstring stretch you’ve been doing since high school gym class, this episode is your intervention. We break down why your first set feels like garbage, why soreness keeps hijacking your week, and why your warm-up might be the real villain in your fitness story.
Say hello to the RAMP Method, a simple, efficient, game-changing way to warm up without wasting time or energy. Learn how to prime your nervous system, fire up stabilizers, mobilize your joints, and practice your movement patterns so you stop leaving gains on the table. Listen and learn how to get into the flow zone.
(00:00) Over-caffeinated chaos & baby sleep miracles
(00:01:08) Earwax cams, blackheads & oddly soothing algorithms
(00:10:15) Why true crime “relaxers” scare us
(00:17:30) Your warm-up sucks and we’re calling you out
(00:20:20) Why the treadmill and hamstring stretch isn’t a warm-up
(00:22:05) What’s actually happening inside your muscles
(00:28:03) Priming your body and nervous system activation
(00:31:03) Why you need a longer warm up for shorter work out
(00:39:44) Introducing the RAMP Method
(00:50:50) Why you can’t save energy by skipping warm-ups
(00:54:51) Signs your warm-up isn’t cutting it
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Want your vision to last a lifetime? Well if your eyes feel dry, tired, or gritty by 3 p.m., this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Pam Theriot, an optometrist and TEDx speaker, joins us to uncover what your eyes have been trying to tell you about screen strain and those makeup wipes you are using. We dig into how nutrition, hydration, and even your nightly skincare routine affects your vision, plus simple hacks to make your eyes happy. Discover the prepare, perform, and preserve method, why you should blink more than you think, and how the right omega-3s could be your eyes’ new best friend. Your vision deserves more than neglect. Now’s the time.
Dr. Theriot’s Links:
TEDx: https://youtu.be/YuJnZgdW5Hs
(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast. Meet Dr. Pam Theriot
(00:02:00) Training for a marathon with dry eyes
(00:04:30) The omega-3 connection to eye comfort
(00:07:15) How screens are aging your eyes
(00:10:30) The 3-step eye plan
(00:15:30) Why you need an eye doctor and not just drops
(00:19:45) Toxic ingredients hiding in your makeup
(00:25:30) Nutrition, vitamin A, and anti-inflammatory support
(00:33:30) Blue light, sleep, and your circadian rhythm
(00:36:00) The biggest mistake most people make
(00:37:39) Where to find Dr. Pam and her guides
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In this episode, pro climber and guide Kelly Fields joins us to explore how fear, discomfort, and confidence are built one deliberate step at a time. She’s slept on cliff faces, skied across sea ice, and still swears the toughest climb is mastering your own mind.
What if the very things you’re avoiding: the fear, the struggle, the unknown, are actually the keys to your freedom? In this episode Kelly proves that discomfort isn’t punishment, it’s growth in disguise. From Arctic expeditions to everyday confidence battles, we unpack how getting uncomfortable builds grit, self-trust, and joy you can’t find in the comfort zone.
(00:01:14) Meet Kelly Fields, professional climber leading an all-female guide team.
(00: 06:39) Turning life’s hardest moments into practice for the unknown.
(00:11:28) Women excel at rock climbing.
(00:16:00) Let’s oversell ourselves and do it scared
(00:17:25) The 42-Day Canadian Arctic Expedition and vertical camping.
(00:24:48) Kelly’s advice on the mindset needed to turn difficulties into opportunities.
(00:30:09) Endurance sports and why women get better with age.
(00:37:13) Unplugging and learning to trust your intuition, not the noise.
(00:40:40) The ongoing mental training for exploration and everyday courage.
(00:47:03) Kelly’s realizations about meditation.
(00:50:30) Kelly’s tangible challenge for you to stay grounded and present.
(00:55:00) Tune into yourself and fuel your soul.
(00:59:15) Where to find Kelly.
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Halloween’s got enough monsters. Your relationship with candy shouldn’t be one of them. In this episode, we dive broom first into the sugar fueled chaos of Halloween week to talk about how not to turn candy into a moral crisis. From ditching the “how many burpees for a Snickers” mindset to reclaiming candy as just, well, candy, we are breaking the spell of guilt, shame, and “I’ll start over Monday” energy once and for all. This is your permission slip to enjoy the night, no strings attached. We also share some clever trends in this episode like Switch Witch and the Purple Pumpkin Project. Heard of them? Have a listen.
(00:01:12) Welcome to the podcast and some throwbacks to the early days at CVG HQ.
(00:08:00) Five years later our message hasn’t changed.
(00:16:10) Why candy doesn’t make you “bad,” and how to drop the moral language around food.
(00:18:46) No more “earn your treats” fitness messaging and Kelsea’s pregame plan.
(00:21:45) Rachael’s Halloween math.
(00:25:44) Your body is a tank. You will bounce back after a binge. Lose the guilt.
(00:27:22) Creative solutions like the Switch Witch & candy trade-ins
(00:34:15) What The Purple Pumpkin Project is
(00:41:11) Teens deserve grace too, be extra kind to them.
(00:45:00) Actionable tips and final message: Don’t miss the magic.
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Is your skin trying to tell you something? This episode features skin and nutrition expert Katie Stewart, who helps us understand the true origins of acne, inflammation, and unexpected breakouts. Katie explains why healthy skin starts internally, exploring factors from birth control changes to gut health. It's time to move beyond genetics and take control of our largest organ. Don't miss this crucial discussion on the connection between inflammation, hormones, gut health, and detoxification for healthy skin at any age.
Katie’s Links:
https://katiestewartwellness.com/
(00:01:08) Welcome to the podcast. Meet Katie Stewart, the Skin Guru.
(00:02:44) Katie shares her personal story of battling cystic acne.
(00:05:38) Your skin and bowel movements reveal what’s really going on inside your body.
(00:07:35) Debunking the myth that bad skin runs in the family.
(00:09:54) The huge role nutrition plays in the condition of your skin.
(00:14:14) What’s really happening during puberty and how to support your skin.
(00:17:36) The best advice for breakouts during perimenopause and menopause.
(00:19:15) Hair trace mineral analysis and individualized plans to transform your skin.
(00:23:37) What we need to do at the bare minimum.
(00:29:00) Exfoliation tips for everyone.
(00:32:10) Katie’s top tips for anti-aging.
(00:35:20) What Katie would tell every woman to do starting today.
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Feeling like your energy’s been stolen by life, kids, caffeine, and chaos? You’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Blake, founder of KB Wellness and former chronic illness sufferer turned integrative nutrition expert, to talk about why everyone’s so darn tired, how supplement quick fixes can backfire, and why your minerals, gut, and hormones might be the real culprits behind that endless fatigue. Today we break down the science and the sanity behind getting your energy and your life back. Don’t miss this episode!
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(00:01:00) Welcome to the podcast and meet Kristen Blake.
(00:05:50) Fatigue, burnout, and the hidden biological reasons your energy’s gone missing.
(00:07:55) Is fatigue circumstantial or biological?
(00:10:15) Caffeine and masking fatigue.
(00:14:25) Magnesium mania and the truth about mineral imbalances.
(00:22:15) Spray, liquid, cream or pill? Also, brands, dosages, and oversupplementing.
(00:31:27) Food sensitivities, leaky gut, and allergies.
(00:37:57) How our bodies respond to restriction and elimination diets.
(00:41:27) Why to stop eating gluten for a while.
(00:48:50) The top myths to be aware of and trends to avoid right now.
(00:55:03) Why true wellness isn’t measured on a scale.
(00:57:40) Where to find Kristen Blake.
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Feeling burnt out but still pushing harder? You might be fighting the wrong battle. In this week’s episode, Dr. Beth Westie, functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, and bestselling author joins us to talk all things cortisol. From anxiety you don’t realize you have to that 3 a.m. wakeup that’s wrecking your sleep, Beth breaks down how chronic stress hijacks your metabolism, steals your hard-earned muscle, and convinces your brain to reach for sugar like it’s survival fuel.
If you’ve ever been told to “just lower your stress”, this conversation is for you. We dig into how to test cortisol properly, why so many “normal” lab results are useless, and what you can actually do to rebalance your hormones without burning out or giving up coffee. It’s relatable, hopeful, and packed with simple ways to stop feeling like garbage because, we’re not doing that anymore!
(00:01:20) Welcome back tribe favorite, Dr. Beth Westie!
(00:04:15) Cortisol and why working harder and eating less might be making things worse.
(00:06:02) From cysts to clarity, how Beth’s personal health crisis led to a hormone revolution.
(00:12:00) Cortisol 101: understanding what cortisol really does in your body.
(00:18:30) The warning signs and subtle symptoms you’re probably brushing off.
(00:25:25) How stress throws off your other hormones and the connection to inflammation.
(00:34:23) Metabolism and why stress is sabotaging your strength.
(00:43:24) Cortisol, cravings and 3 am wakeups.
(00:50:07) Why “normal” lab tests fail women.
(00:59:02) What is adrenal fatigue?
(01:02:40) Practical fixes for cortisol chaos.
Beth’s Links:
Adrenalbalance Tincture: https://nutritionforyourhormones.com/
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It’s been twenty years since The Biggest Loser first aired. In the last episode, we reflected on what The Biggest Loser taught us about ourselves and how the show shaped the way we view weight loss, health, and body image. In this episode, we focus on the progress we’ve made since then: the shift toward strength training, body composition over the scale, and celebrating sustainable health instead of crash diets. We ask tough questions, share personal experiences, and rethink what health really looks like NOW in 2025. Have you changed with the times? This is a raw, timely conversation for anyone still untangling themselves from the “before and after” mindset.
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(00:00:22) Welcome to the podcast and spooky season
(00:07:08) Fun spooky vibe questions
(00:16:00) Recap of the last episode.
(00:19:34) Why it’s so hard to praise health without praising weight loss.
(00:25:40) Are we still shaking off extreme makeovers and fad diets obsessions?
(00:29:20) Slow and steady wins: shifting away from quick fixes toward sustainable results.
(00:33:40) The rise of strength training: why muscle changed the conversation.
(00:35:10) Taking back the narrative: from reality TV edits to social media.
(00:44:24) Smaller bodies still receive more praise than larger bodies.
(00:49:30) One thing we can take away from the Biggest Loser era.
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Caffeine highs, Netflix binges, and a deep dive into the wild world of weight loss TV—this week we’re unpacking Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser. Whether you were glued to the screen back in the 2000s or only know the show by reputation, you’ll want to hear how this “inspiration” machine actually rewired the way a generation thought about health, bodies, and willpower.
From pizza-for-family bribes to workouts that looked more like punishment than fitness, we’re peeling back the “before and after” edits to talk about what really went down and about how reality TV blurred the line between entertainment and health. Today we revisit one of the most bizarre fitness experiments ever broadcast with hindsight and a little cringing.
(00:00:56) Have you heard of The Biggest Loser?
(00:07:55) Transformation TV vs. true health: what set The Biggest Loser apart
(00:14:33) Contestants begging, “Save my life”—and the dark side of that framing
(00:20:03) Extreme tactics: liquid diets, blood in urine, and collapsing workouts
(00:24:24) The bizarre and humiliating “temptations”
(00:33:03) Aftermath: metabolic damage, and realizing it was never about willpower
(00:38:24) One of the most important things that came out of the documentary
(00:45:45) How TBL portrayed exercise in a damaging light
(00:53:51) Sacrificing health to celebrate thinness
(00:58:37) Where do we go from here?
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In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and serving up the hard truths—the kind that might sting a little, but only because they’re exactly what you need to hear. From why supplements will never outshine sleep, to the myth of out-training a poor diet, to the reality check on sacrificing muscle for weight loss—we’re not sugarcoating a thing. Add in some late-night baby antics, forgotten grocery bags, and a fuzzy little mic making its podcast debut, and you’ve got equal parts laughs and life lessons.Tune in, laugh with us, maybe wince once or twice—and walk away with truths you’ll actually thank us for later.
(00:01:13) Welcome and fuzzy mic debut – A new “team member” joins the show.
(00:03:35) Kelsea’s sleepless nights and eating rice with your hands.
(00:08:07) Object permanence and forgotten groceries in the backseat.
(00:11:52) Reframing hard seasons – Don’t let people gaslight you.
(00:21:00) We are coming from a place of love.
(00:23:46) Hard Truth #1: Sleep and supplements.
(00:29:31) Hard Truth #2: Your nutrition reality check.
(00:41:11) Hard Truth #3: When you sacrifice muscle in the name of weight loss.
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How do YOU see the world? In this episode, award-winning behavioral scientist Dr. Emily Balcetis explores the link between perception and goal achievement. She explains that while we share the same reality, our individual interpretations differ significantly. Drawing on behavioral and vision science, Dr. Balcetis reveals how our brains interpret information, influenced by past experiences, even before we consciously "see" it.
Did you know you are walking around seeing two different images of the world at all times that your brain stitches together to create one experience? This episode is full of mind blowing insight about how we see the world, self-talk, and how we perform. Don’t miss it!
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(00:01:12) Welcome Emily Balcetis to the podcast.
(00:03:00) Remember the gold dress/blue dress viral video?
(00:08:08) How does the brain decide what to fill in?
(00:11:08) Is everything we see influenced by our past?
(00:14:41) What we focus on when we have anxiety.
(00:20:35) Can we change the way we see food and exercise?
(00:27:37) Keep your eyes on the prize and change your self-talk.
(00:36:00) Habits make it easier to use these strategies.
(00:44:33) How do successful people see the world differently?
(00:48:22) How to become our own accountants.
(00:54:02) Is there such a thing as the truth?
(00:55:55) Where to hear more from Emily.
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Ever wonder why your teeth fall out in dreams, or why you can't scream? Perhaps you think you don't dream at all. The truth is, everyone dreams, even if they don't remember it. As dream expert Layne Dalfen explains, dreaming is simply thinking. Layne is here to help us understand their meaning through her psychological approach to analysis. Fluent in the language of metaphor, Layne truly "speaks dream."
Are you ready to listen to the nightly solutions presented to your troubles? What if you could find the answer to your dreams by taking the dream's story into your waking life, solving the puzzle there, and then returning to the dream? Wild, right? Join Layne and Kelsea in this episode as they delve into the reasons behind our dreams, their messages, and how to unearth their true meaning. This fascinating and lovely exchange between two dreamers is not to be missed.
(00:01:06) Welcome Layne Dalfen to the podcast
(00:07:22) It’s all about what happened yesterday
(00:12:48) Where to start digging
(00:16:44) The 6 points of entry
(00:23:47) Trying to do something but you can’t
(00:30:40) Puns and plays on words
(00:38:00) Putting up the wallpaper
(00:47:28) Bad dreams and misconceptions
(00:57:57) How to go deeper
(01:06:07) If you don’t remember a dream and want to
Layne’s Links:
The Dream Analyst on YouTube
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Ok movement and fitness is never a mistake. But if we want to maximize our time and efforts, we can all do it a little better right? Today we are looking at what’s holding you back, because we want to help you stay consistent with fitness throughout your life. We are revisiting the biggest fitness blunders we’ve made, so that when life happens and you find yourself starting again, you don’t crash and burn.
Today Kelsea and Rachael chat about how to fit workouts into your routine, avoid overdoing it, the importance of planning, and getting expert help. Want to crush your fitness goals? Have a listen and leave this episode knowing how to have a balanced fitness plan that addresses your whole body.
(00:00:25) Welcome to the podcast
(00:06:12) The challenges of finding balance and the importance of re-evaluation
(00:11:20) Taking inventory of your life
(00:16:13) Doing too much too often
(00:23:01) Don’t go to the gym without a plan
(00:30:48) Find a professional you trust and what to do if you diy
(00:34:00) Don’t limit yourself to isolation movements
(00:41:51) TMC: too much cardio
(00:46:56) Workout intensity and weight or resistance training
(00:56:38) The journey vs. the destination
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