Live a Larger Life

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James is solo from here on out, a short conversation on current readings and expressions.

Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Dickson, and Georgia Smith discuss what’s caught their attention this week, including living forever, the latest food as medicine initiative, TikTok surpassing Netflix, and how to approach fitness from a seasonal perspective. 00:26 Welcome and introduction to the episode 9:15 Carl Hardwick’s radar on living forever and aging as a disease 37:15 Georgia...

Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith take on popular culture this week, including idolatry in the form of the Liver King, the rise of technology in the wellness space, vaping, and, as ever, living large. 00:26 Welcome and introduction to the episode 10:10 Kandace Hudspeth’s radar on smart homes and the continued boom of the wellness market 27:45 Carl Hardwick’...

Reunited after the holidays, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss Lab-Grown Chicken, the rise of woke culture in Hockey, and a recent study on the role of weight loss strategies in managing weight control and type 2 diabetes. 00:26 Welcome and intro 08:40 James FitzGerald reflects on his recent trip home to Canada and woke ideology in hockey 37:20 Geor...

With his co-hosts away for Thanksgiving, James FitzGerald flies solo, sharing what he’s been reading and listening to, making a case for always looking at both sides of any story. 00:26 Introduction to the episode 06:00 All American Award 10:18 The podcasts James hosts 12:45 James’ fitness update including the podcasts he’s been listening to 38:15 What James has been reading 46:48 How we can creat...

After a busy week in US news, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss what’s been on their radar including recent research into the global decline in sperm count, Disney’s latest offering, and new findings on how exercise defeats cancer. 00:00 Opening titles 00:28 Introduction to episode 09:00 James Fitzgerald’s radar on his All American for the week, Abr...

With the holidays almost upon us, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss a common topic this time of year—how to never fall off the exercise wagon again by life proofing your movement. 00:00 Opening titles 00:28 Introduction to episode - Life Proof Your Movement 01:30 James FitzGerald’s Radar on what he’s reading this week 05:45 Kandace Hudspeth’s Radar...

Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss how movement, nutrition, and learning evolve as we progress through the stages of life, from growing to peaking to resisting. 00:00 Opening titles 00:28 Introduction to episode 01:25 James FitzGerald’s Radar including the All American Award 06:30 Kandace Hudspeth’s Radar on the role of physical activity in appetite...

Live from the 2022 OPEX Coaches Summit! Hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith share one thing they've changed their mind on over their years in fitness. Then, we opened it up to the audience for live Q&A. 00:00 Opening titles 00:28 Introduction to episode 02:25 What James FitzGerald has changed his mind on 09:08 What Georgia Smith has changed her mind on 16...

Do men and women need entirely different approaches to exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle? In this week's show, hosts Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith talk through the biological difference between men and women and how these do and don't play out in exercise prescriptions. They also dig into masculine and feminine personality traits and why these may be even more important to co...

What’s the best way to start (without getting hurt) after 35? How can a coach teach their clients the vitality model? Where does sport fit into someone’s exercise program? What ONE practice will have the most impact on health if every American started doing it today? In this week's show hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith took on these audience questions and...

Want the secrets to a long, healthy, and vital life? In this week's show hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith walk through the first iteration of the OPEX Vitality Model. This is our take on the simple behaviors that we know will solve the health crisis facing Americans (and anyone seeking vitality). 00:00 Intro sequence 00:28 The Radar - James’ week, men &amp...

Let's get physical! In this week's show hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith discuss the history of physical education, the access to PE that currently exists, and the PE adults need for great health and vitality. 00:00 - Intro sequence 00:25 - Radar 31:15 - History of Physical Education 48:15 - Definition of adult PE 1:22:04 - What should adult PE be? 1:41:50...

With an increasing number of Americans failing to meet physical standards for the US Army and a projected failure of the Army to meet its enlistment target, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith take on the question: “Why are Americans unfit to serve?” 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - The Radar: TRT, men in crisis, "wellness" bodybuilding division & what James is lear...

In episode two of the Live a Larger Life show, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith take on the controversial question: "can you be obese and healthy?" 00:00 - Intro sequence 00:25 - The Radar (birth control, the elections, the UGC creator, and rising costs of college) 17:15 - What is health? 18:30 - #bodypositivity origins 46:15 - The science on obesity 01:12...

In episode one of the Live a Larger Life show, hosts James FitzGerald, Carl Hardwick, Kandace Hudspeth, and Georgia Smith take on the big question: "what does it mean to live a larger life?" 00.00.00 - Intro sequence 00.00.25 - Meet the hosts 00.03.45 - The Radar 00.18.30 - The origins of Live a Larger Life 00.26.35 - Where does vitality fit into Live a Larger Life? 00.36.50 - What role do intenti...