BroBots: AI, Technology & Being a Better Human

Don't lie, you know you avoid conflict. Conflicts in our closest relationships are scary because so much is at stake—if the conflict doesn't end well, we could lose our marriage, our family, or our job.  Most common guidance on conflict resolution focuses on resolving the conflict while overlooking the dynamic of the relationship that created it.  But that common guidance doesn't work, because tha...

"If we can cultivate not taking things for granted now, we are going to be so grateful when this is over because we will bring such joy to the other things in life." - Kristi Nelson Feeling grateful for life, your home, family, and friends may not come easily this year. But in the new book -  Wake Up Grateful  - author Kristi Nelson gives insight into what it truly means to be grateful. Rather tha...

Whatever has happened to you, it does not have to define you...it is not who you are. The world may know Chris Duffin as "The Mad Scientist of Strength," but you wouldn't have ever guessed that if you saw the scrawny kid skinning rattlesnakes and chasing dragonflies in the early '80s. The story of his unconventional life will take you from gripping tales of murder, trauma, heartbreak, and survival...

Yoga isn't for everybody. But if you listen to experts and yoga gurus, often, you'll hear them say that it's something everybody should try for themselves. But why? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Annie Appleby speaks about her own experience with yoga, how yoga changed her life, what yoga's primary purpose is, why you should definitely give it a try, and the story behind how she patented and tra...

Emotional eating and obesity root deeper than what's easily visible. But because it's always just about the food and weight, the solutions we come up with are typically only focused on the symptoms and not the deep-rooted causes. For those who battle food dependence, this becomes the point to stop and settle. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Tricia Nelson talks about her proven steps to battling e...

Looking back at your own milestone can reveal things about where you started and what took you to where you are now that you might've already forgotten. The glory moments, losses, and sometimes even the old pain . If 'your pain is your superpower' is true, then where do we start? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Jill McAbe speaks about the great opportunity in hurting, how to reverse-engineer succ...

The word 'biohacking' doesn't sound simple at all. A lot can agree to that. But did you know that biohacking is also done in so many simple ways? Although the real question now is, will it really help? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Mads Friis talks about the power of curiosity, why common sense is not common practice, the pros and cons of neurofeedback, and biohacking: the complicated and easy...

We all know that diet takes up more of the pie than work-out when it comes to building our ideal physique and health. But with the amount of complexity and misinformation we constantly face when it comes to managing the food we consume, how efficient can we be when taking our diet seriously? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Award-Winning Chemical Engineer, Three-Time Champion Fitness Competitor, C...

Since the invention of the light bulb, human beings have been spending more and more time indoors. We're increasingly locked inside, staring at screens, surrounded by artificial light. As a result, we are hidden from natural light sources that can improve our mood and make us much healthier and more resilient to diseases. That's why our guest this week has worked with engineers to develop devices...

It is alarming how easy body-shaming becomes a topic for teasing and bullying to little kids. With peer pressure, its effects can be more damaging to the mind of someone innocent. But how can we adults protect them from this if we struggle with it? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Emily Lauren Dick talks about her book Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body and what it tells us about body posi...

The path to wellness can't be achieved through just one thing . It can't be done by just working out, and it can't be done by just meditating. Being healthy is about doing many different things for your physique, health, and especially your mind. Today, we are joined by someone who did all those. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Coach Kayla Marie talks about the role of 'confidence' in body develo...

What do you feel when you think about your favorite relaxing music, when someone calms you with touch, or when you receive a warm hug? It's soooothing , right? Well, what would you think about having something that you can wear, and does all of the mentioned above? Interesting! In this episode of The Fit Mess, Dr. David Rabin talks everything that you should know about Apollo Neuro – the stress-so...

Every individual carries a level of intuition. In fact, it can even be measured scientifically. But how can your intuition, or sensitivity and such, play a role in your life? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Courtney Marchesani talks about the book she authored entitled Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive , the four types of highly sensitive people, how sensitives can channel their sensitivity, and...

Wearable fitness trackers. Everyone's got one these days…or maybe more than one. You can use them to keep tabs on everything from calories to steps to the amount of water you drink. But are you keeping track of your sleep? Not just how much, but how efficient your sleep is to help you recover and be ready for the challenges of the day ahead. That's the promise of the Oura Ring . It's been around f...

In this episode, we talk with the very energetic owner and founder of ENERGYBits , Catharine Arnston. She started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and was advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her recover. We explore how Catharine's desire to help and her keen research skills helped her discover the powerful potential of algae and what it may be the...

KETO, South Beach, Atkins, Paleo, Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian…f iguring out which diet is right for you is enough to drive you insane. You've likely tried 1 or more of them with varying results. Our guest this week says all of them have some aspects that will work for some people but not others...and that all of them are often missing a key ingredient that could help you achieve your fitness...

Our guest is Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. She is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist and author of : Whole-Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life . In this episode, she explains why we have much more power over what is going on inside of our brains than we have ever been taught. When we understand our Four Characters we gain the power to choose who and...

There's a famous scene from Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade where, in his quest for the holy grail, he must make a leap of faith by stepping out onto what turns out to be an invisible bridge to cross a bottomless pit. He clearly has his doubts and knows if he's wrong it will cost him everything. But if he trusts his faith the reward will be immeasurable.  He takes that first most important step...

Eating healthy meals and getting proper nutrition and exercise can be overwhelming. Too often we grab the nearest packaged snack from the pantry or skip a workout because we're just too busy or unmotivated. So, what do you do? For answers to these common difficulties, we turn to our guest this week, Karina LaMarr . She is a Chef Nutritionist, and Culinary Educator, a Master Herbalist, and is certi...

You don't have to be a world-class athlete like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, or Chris Paul to experience the benefits of a plant-based diet. But the example they set sure makes a compelling case that it might be worth trying if you want to improve your physical performance and recovery. That's the assertion made by our guests this week. Matt Frazier is the founder of No Meat Athlete and author of T...

Hallie Bateman is is an illust-writer based in Los Angeles. She is the author of "DIRECTIONS: Really Good Advice for Getting from Here to There." In this episode, we talk with her about following your intuition, overcoming doubt, and what it means to truly be alive. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you should follow your intuition How art can help you heal and connect with others Why overcoming...

Greg Everett is a national champion weightlifting coach, a documentary filmmaker, and the author of " Tough : Building True Mental, Physical & Emotional Toughness for Success & Fulfillment." We talk with him this week about what being tough truly means, and why it matters. He shares practical tools and advice that will help to build confidence and create disciplined habits to support your...

Our guests this week are Peg Donahue and Madeline Gerwick. In their new book, " Money is an Energy Game " they argue that money IS energy, and your bank account is a reflection of your energetic money imprint. These two women are experts at "playing the energy game" in their own lives and advising others. Madeline Gerwick is renowned internationally for her annual Good Timing Guides , advising bus...

Kelsey Darragh is a comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker who you've probably seen producing hundreds of videos on the internet. While she built a massive following and fanbase online, Darragh was quietly dealing with major depressive disorder, panic attacks, and chronic pain.  In this episode, she shares her struggles with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the shit they don't tell you in therapy a...

"Jane The Virgin" star Justin Baldoni explains how his new book, "Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity," helps readers think outside of the traditional definition of masculinity.   Baldoni's ultimate goal is to share the connection and joy that can be found for anyone who identifies as male on the journey away from "enough." A journey instead to masculinity that is undefined, complex, sensitive,...