Ground Zero

Can emotions affect our health? We know it isn't good to be stressed or anxious, but what about being angry or sad? In this episode we go over strategies for regulating emotions and why that is important for our health and well-being.

In this episode, we unpack the often invisible yet heavy burden of mental load — the ongoing, behind-the-scenes task of managing households, relationships, work, and responsibilities. From remembering appointments to planning meals and anticipating needs, mental load disproportionately affects women and caregivers. We’ll explore what mental load is, why it matters, and how it impacts emotional wel...

This episode is the second part of making a fitness program for yourself. Part one explained the concepts, but in this episode you get to hear from Johnny and Chase about how they actually apply those concepts to structure their workouts for both results, and ease. As always, send questions to our Instagram at groundzero_healthpodcast.

I'm sure you have heard the phrase "you should go to the gym". It may have been to be more fit, feel healthier, improve mental health, or even as an excuse to get out of the house for a bit. No matter why you were told or decided to go to the gym, once you get there you may have had the feeling of "now what?". This episode of the Ground Zero Podcast is part one of programming your exercise session...

In this Episode Johnny and I look at Emotional Freedom Techniques, which is a technique some people use to decrease stress. Do they work, are they right for you? Learn more on this episode of Ground Zero, where health starts.

Welcome to another episode of the Ground Zero Podcast, where health starts. This episode of the Ground Zero podcast covers some of the most popular FAD diets and how they can be helpful or hurtful. Don't forget to check out our Instagram GroundZero_HealthPodcast or our website groundzeropodcast.podbean.com.

This episode focuses on a hot topic in the nutrition and fitness world: Macronutrients. It seems like everyone has an opinion on how to structure your macros and they all contradict each other. So how should we structure our diets? Does it even matter? The short answer is it depends. For the long answer listen to another wonderful episode on the Ground Zero podcast!

There is a growing movement advocating for a carnivore diet based on meat. For a while there has also been a movement that promotes vegetarian or vegan lifestyles. Some motives for these are moral and some are grounded in pursuit of living healthier. Is it healthier to cut out meat? Or is it worse for you? In this episode we explore the answers to those questions.

This episode covers a landmark study in the prevention of Diabetes. And no, it is not about taking a ton of medications. Whether you are concerned about getting diabetes or not, or you currently have it, there are a number of things we can do to prevent this negatively impactful chronic condition. Stay healthy and stay motivated.

This episode evaluates the benefits of a new piece of equipment in fitness and discusses what we can learn from its exercise strategy even if you don't have access to it.

BCAA's are used by many people to increase exercise performance and recovery. We delve into a meta-analysis to determine what benefits are truly seen from BCAA's and how we can use them to be healthier human beings.

In this episode we dive into a meta-analysis on creatine, taking the information found and using it to benefit our lifestyle goals and increase our knowledge. Creatine is an additional tool to becoming the kind of person we want to be.

People struggle with two things. Decided what to work towards, and how to work towards it. In this episode we dive into the process of forming and following through with the goal process. When applied correctly, these concepts can lead to you feeling healthier, more motivated, making more money, and living a life more like the one you envision. Citations Berkman E. T. (2018). The Neuroscience of G...

Habits can either be our best friend or our worst enemy. Believe it or not, the little things you do every day subconsciously have a huge impact on how your future turns out. Whether it be personal goals, financial goals, or health goals; I can guarantee that one of the best ways to make sure they happen is to develop good habits. Learn how habits work and, more importantly, how you can use them t...

This episode jumps into how and why people sleep, and how to have a better nights rest. Full of tips and science to help you fight morning grogginess, this is a must listen to really understand your sleep.

They say health starts in the kitchen. I say it starts in the grocery store with what you buy to fill your kitchen. While this special mini episode doesn't cover everything about nutrition, it covers a few of the fundamentals that help us understand how to make better choices about what we eat. So tune in and learn the first steps of a smarter diet that leads to living an elevated life!

Over 80% of the world drinks caffeine everyday. It helps us wake up, be more productive, and improve our mood. In today's episode we cover how caffeine works, what benefits it can provide, and recommendations for use. So grab your coffee or soda, have a sip, and tune in to another great episode on the Elevated Living Podcast.   Citations Chia, J. S., Barrett, L. A., Chow, J. Y., & Burns, S. F....

Loneliness is something everyone has experienced at some point. Social connection is fundamental to being human, yet it looks different from person to person. We explore why loneliness is so common, why it is important for our health and well-being, and what we can do to live a more socially connected life. References Adams, K. B., Sanders, S., & Auth, E. A. (2004). Loneliness and depression i...

Welcome to the Elevated Living Podcast where we discuss health and wellness topics including physical health, mental health, sleep, socialization, and anything else that can help us live happier, healthier, and elevated lives. Allow us to introduce ourselves, and we are excited to learn together!