The HAPPY HEALTHY STRONG PODCAST

Lauren and Adam sit down and discuss how ALL stress can effort your health, wellness, and performance.  The bottom line, you can only handle so much. And if you overdo it, you might explode. The moral of the story, don't explode. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!

After coming back from deployment with the US Army in 2008, Holiday began his functional fitness career. He sustained an injury to his Achilles in 2011 while training for The Games that diverted his path from athletic self-mastery to one of service in 2011. He explored the teachings of world philosophies, religions, nutrition, and modern sciences and dove head first into coaching and business deve...

Coach Lauren & Coach Adam sit down and discuss what YOUR PERFECT DAY should look like. Here are the Cliff notes:   - Wake up and get out of bed (same time every day!)   - Hydrate and MOVE!   - Protein-focused breakfast   - Stay moving during the workday   - Solid lunch - BIG A$$ salad!   - Workout - 2-5x/week   - Eat dinner...

Coach Lauren details her HAPPY - HEALTHY - STRONG tips of the week! HAPPY - What values do you live by?! HEALTHY - One habit for 30 days?! STRONG - What is your training schedule?!

Lauren and Adam sit down and recap Episode 27 of the Happy-Healthy-Strong Podcast with NY Times Best Selling Author ROBB WOLF! There were so many good takeaways and we want to make sure we emphasize the best parts! We review: - Read The Paleo Solution & Wired to Eat - All the sleep - Starting with protein - Lifting weights is the fountain of youth - Salts - Sodium, potassium, magnesium Thanks...

Robb Wolf, is a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat . He and co-author Diana Rodgers recently released their book, Sacred Cow , which explains why well-raised meat is good for us and good for the planet. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked It...

In this episode, Coach Lauren details 3 major thoughts to help stay HAPPY, HEALTHY, and STRONG. It's simple, but not easy! Enjoy the show!

Question and Answer Episode! Lauren and Adam answer your questions! - How do I lose the pesky last 10-15lbs...and keep it off?! - What do I do if I am consistent but I'm not getting results? - What are creative ways to cook veggies/How can I sneak veggies into my diet? Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!

2020 and 2021 have been challenging for so many of us and our teachers are no exception. Racheal Clark, Deb Otto & Lani Mitchell have been long-time members and even longer-time teachers. Lauren sits down with three of our very own educators to discuss education during a pandemic, the effect on mental and social health, and the necessity of fitness and community to keep them uplifted and charg...

Coach Lauren and Coach Adam answer ALL your questions about fatigue! Why am I so tired? What can I do to be less tired? Is fatigue normal?

Coach Lauren and Coach Adam sit down with Dr. Michael Piller of Lifestyle Chiropractic in Roscoe, IL. Dr. Piller is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and has been practicing for 16+ years.  The principles of health that were so heavily ingrained in Dr. Mike throughout his life, guide and allow him to teach and inspire others. Dr. Piller strives to give every patient the very best a...

Today on the show, Lauren and Adam answer your questions! What happens physically in my body with high rep vs low rep? How to build muscle while losing fat? How do I address digestive issues? Gas, bloating, stomach pain, etc. Enjoy the show!

Coach Lauren and Coach Adam sit down with Jim McIlory.  Jim is the CEO and founder at Food 4 Fuel and is a staple in the health & fitness community in the 815. Jim is very strong in his family and faith and keeps him rooted in his WHY. This is a fun podcast. You will enjoy it.

Check out Lauren Hyser of @lauren.rxtn in Episode 019 of the #HappyHealthyStrong Podcast! Lauren and Adam dive deep into personality-based nutrition from Mike Milner’s “Personality Diet.” Take your own Personality Nutrition assessment at neurotypetrainong.com!

On this week's episode, Andrew sits down with the Strength Squad (Lauren and Adam) to discuss his departure. There's plenty of banter, but there's some quality content in there (somewhere, we promise).  Please enjoy and remember: Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Strong.

On this week's episode, Andrew and Lauren sit down with former gym member Heather Baier to discuss her journey with fitness, health, and nutrition. We cover a lot of serious topics (eating disorders, body image, nutrition) as well as some not so serious topics (being late to the gym, morning routine, and spirit animal).  Please enjoy and remember: Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Strong.

On this week's episode, Andrew and Coach Matt sit down to with Battalion Chief James Hart and Captain Jake Leclaire of Loves Park Fire to discuss their training program at Oak Strength, the demands of being a Firefighter, and how this partnership has improved the health and wellness of the fire department. We are proud to be able to provide this support to Loves Park Fire and our community. P...

On this week's episode, Andrew and Lauren sit down with Karen Radtke of Integral Health Solutions to discuss chronic disease (Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, and Heart Disease) and how it can be reversed through nutrition and education. Be sure to check out Karen's livestream event on lowering blood sugar on March 23rd and 24th; find information in her Facebook Group (Integral Health Solutions Club)....

On this week's episode, Strength Squad (Andrew, Adam, and Lauren) sit down to discuss a simpler way to approach mindset with regards to nutrition. If you struggle with sticking to a plan and need some simple advice on how to frame your approach to nutrition, then this is the podcast for you.  Please enjoy and remember: Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Strong.

On  this week's episode, Andrew and Lauren sit down with Elliot Ganet, President of Rockford Barbell, a non-profit organization offering a free, after school program designed to improve social and emotion wellness of kids aged 10-18 through physical activity, specifically weightlifting. We discuss their mission, goals, and impact they are having on the Rockford area. If you'd like to learn mo...

On this week's episode, Strength Squad (Andrew, Lauren, and Adam) sit down for a friendly chat around the namesake of this podcast and what each aspect of "Happy Healthy Strong" means to them. Stick around for plenty of laughs, a few stories, as well as some helpful information to guide your health and wellness journey.  Please enjoy and remember: Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Strong.

On this week's episode, Strength Squad (Andrew, Lauren, and Adam) sit down with Jarrod Hennis of Rockford Art Deli. We discuss screen printing and its environmental impact, small business support through RAD's "Here for Good" fundraising campaign, Jarrod's interest in "All The Things" when it comes to training, recovery, and supplements, including a dive deep into ice baths and cold therapy. ...

On this week's episode, Andrew and Lauren sit down with two of Oak Strength's OG Members, Sally Swanson and Rachel Clark. We discuss the good old days, why they've kept coming back to Oak for 8+ years, and share a few funny gym mishap stories. Please enjoy and remember: Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Strong.

On this week's episode, the Crew (Andrew, Lauren, and Adam) sit down to discuss supplements, when/why we'd need to include them in our routine. We go into some depth on two of the most commonly asked about supplements for a healthy lifestyle: caffeine and protein.  Please enjoy and remember: Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Strong.

On this week's episode, we sit down with Pastor Tim. We discuss his faith, his history in martial arts, and the beauty when multiple worlds intersect. Please enjoy and remember: Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Strong.