Fire Within Nutrition and Fitness

**Episode Summary:**  In this episode of The Fire Within Podcast, hosts Brandon and Joe dive into the world of high-intensity training as pioneered by Mike Mentzer. They discuss their personal experiences with Mentzer's unique training approach, focusing on the intensity and frequency of workouts. The episode covers a range of topics, from the science behind Mentzer's methods to practical tips on...

Fire Within Nutrition and Fitness Podcast Show Notes Introduction   - Hosts: Brandon and Joe   - Discussion on health, fitness, and nutrition. Cold Plunges   - Trending health topic seen across various social media platforms.   - Brandon has tried it, but Joe has not. Guest Introduction   - Corbett, host of "The Orange Hammer Podcast" which focuses on construction and homeownership.    Corbett's C...

Introduction   - Brandon and Joe discuss a three-part Netflix series featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger.   - The series covers Arnold’s life in three phases: Strength, Movies, and Politics. Main Points   - Arnold Schwarzenegger Series Breakdown     - Part 1: Strength – How Arnold built his physique and became a bodybuilding icon.     - Part 2: Movies – Arnold’s transition from bodybuilder to Hollywoo...

Introduction: Hosts: Brandon and Joe Discussion about the new podcast studio Guest Introduction: Guests: Gabriel and Tia from Half a Barn Farm Overview: Living on a 1.7-acre micro farm and promoting self-sufficiency. About Half a Barn Farm: Location: 4313 Mitchell Mill Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina Services: Teaching people how to grow and raise their food. Offering farm tours and classes. Add...

This episode of The Fire Within Podcast, hosted by Brandon Woolley, brings the inspiring story of Aubhro, a motorcycle enthusiast, YouTuber, and fitness advocate embarking on a cross-country ride. Brandon, his co-host Joe Woolworth, and their special guest, Aubhro. Aubhro shared his upcoming plans for a 7,500+ mile motorcycle ride, which is 8,000 miles, coast to coast, in 18 days. Brandon asked Au...

Emmitt is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Former Division-1 FCS football player, entrepreneur and personal trainer. He holds a degree from Cornell University, where he was a member of the varsity football team and in his time there he was a 3-year starter and 2-Time Wall of Honor Athlete! Discussing individualized nutrition: Different approaches for different people Understanding...

Certified Classical Feng Shui Consultant / Certified Life Coach at Living Your Bliss by Robin Berning This episode's guest is Robin, a classical Fung Shui consultant, spiritual life coach, and Reiki master teacher. Fung Shui is a health modality that uses energy work to create balance in mind, body, and spirit. Fung Shui is often mistaken for interior decorating, but it is more detailed than that...

In this episode: Today, we're diving into the world of Applied Kinesiology, a system of evaluating the strength and weakness of muscles in the body to determine the root cause of health problems. We talk with Dr. Rodney McBride DC, and define Applied Kinesiology and explain its origins. We'll discuss how it's different from other forms of muscle testing, and how it's used in the healthcare field. ...

In this episode: Sleep deprivation is a huge problem in the U.S. and around the world. It’s not just a problem for people who work night shifts or are busy during the day. It’s a problem for everyone. The consequences of sleep deprivation are serious. People who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have health problems, including obesity, heart disease, and stroke. There are lots of ways to g...

Lyndsay Bahn, yogi, mother, energy worker, human behaviorist, trauma healing facilitator, coach and channeler of healing energy, has accumulated over 22,000 hours of teaching experience and over 30,000 hours of training and personal practice in the last 16 years (and counting).  Owner and lead instructor at the Yoga Shala Carrboro, she is a dedicated yoga practitioner and student of classical yoga...

In This Episode:  Liz has lost over 130 lbs since 2015. She tells her story and what motivated her to make some changes, her habit, her diet, what she was drinking, and who she was hanging out with. She said it took over two years for the weight to come off. Liz unpacks how many times a week she exercised and what her workouts were before they led to an overuse injury. We talked about injuries and...

In This Episode:  A lot of people can get Seasonal Affective Disorder fused with regular depression, but there is a difference: Seasonal Affective Disorder goes away, it will completely go away and come back. One of the things that contributes is unrealistic holiday expectations. It may be related to where you live and the climate. Places like Alaska with large amounts of darkness can see increase...

In This Episode:  Joe describes his new mixed drink, the "breakfast boubon." How does alcohol fit into a healthy lifestyle? Give your liver a break and space out the times you drink responsibly.  A red wine made the top of the list for the healthiest type of alcohol.  We talk about the properties of red wine that have health benefits, types of grapes, etc.  Another best practice with alcohol is to...

In This Episode:  We talk about all the choices partners have during childbirth, what you can opt out of, and what you can opt into. There's a lot to cover. Alexis tells us about what a doula is, some history, and what they can provide for mothers during the birthing process. One of the benefits of having you as our doula is you were able to walk people through all the decisions and the pros and c...

In This Episode:  If you're having pelvic floor issues that can look like, bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, peeing when you jump, vaginismus, or general hip issues. When Alexis got into her practice she thought most of her cases would be due to pelvic floor weakness after childbirth, but at least half of her cases were with women who experience pain with sex, a lot of young women specifical...

In This Episode:   Pretty much everyone at some point in their life will experience some back pain. We talk about the different types of back pain that can afflict someone. A muscular pain is most likely from some form of lifting. To prevent this focus on some of the simple mechanics we break down in this episode: Get your center of gravity as close to the object as you can and keep the object as...

In This Episode:   Dr. Marc Funderlich specializes in Functional Neurology, which focuses on correcting the integration and function of the brain in all ages.  Dr. Funderlich uses a comprehensive approach to neurological development and restoration by employing blood work, lifestyle change, physical rehabilitation, and passive therapies.  His time-intensive approach has proved invaluable in his pa...

In This Episode:   We talk about how the intent in which we use music affects how music affects our body and mood. For example, if you use music to relax versus using music to escape and not deal with a situation, for example. We also discuss the studies highlighting the benefits of playing a musical instrument for reducing stress, depression, and anxiety. Is listening to music heart healthy? Does...

In This Episode:   We talk about the new Thor Movie: Love and Thunder . In today's episode we talk about one of the most popular and most clinically studied supplements: That's right, we're talking about creatine.  Creatine is an organic compound with the nominal formula CNCH₂CO₂H. It exists in various modifications in solution. Creatine is found in vertebrates where it facilitates recycling of ad...

In This Episode:   Brandon's approach is sustainable, he believes your diet should be the way you eat and not a fad diet filled with restrictions.  With so much conflicting information about what to eat, it isn’t easy to find reliable science-based strategies that work for a lifetime. Learn the sustainable way to approach food, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. The yo-yo diets stop here. The new F...

In This Episode:  Brandon and Joe tell stories about their dogs having food allergies and how correcting the issue really helped. Isn't it funny how we are quick to diagnose and correct food allergies in our pets but many people don't know what their own food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities are. What if we could run more optimally if we addressed this issue for our health? We discuss fo...

In This Episode:  If your only goal is to move more weight, you may be missing out on some other key benefits of strength training. We talk about the importance of time under tension when it comes to strength training. There is a free unlocked course on strength training available now on the Fire Within App. You can still get the progressive overload and the strength benefit by using some of the t...

In This Episode:  What are some of the symptoms of dehydration? Hunger Cramping Headaches or migraine Fuzzy thinking or brain fog Dry skin Darkly colored urine 1% dehydration is enough to increase blood pressure and increase your risk of cardiovascular health concerns. We talk about electrolyte packets, the pros and cons. What tips that help people remember to drink water throughout the day? What...

In This Episode:  This documentary, What the Health , is pro veganism, the stance of this podcast is not anti-vegan. NPR posted a study that said that 90% of the studies that are funded by the food industry come up with outcomes that favor the sponsor's interest. One claim in the film that is completely wrong is that meat and animal products cause cancer. Another claim: Eating processed meat is as...

In This Episode:  Lance works with Compass Realty and is a behavior and wellness specialist. At Compass, he works to help people get out of their own way and change their mindset as the head of agent strategy and success. In a previous position at Apple, he worked with Apple core, which was to help their employees explain technology to consumers.  Lance and Brandon share about their health transfo...