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Key Takeaways Peak performance training just isn’t sustainable. Sooner or later, something is going to give. Instead of just pushing their physical limits to the breaking point, strength training in an optimal way will help establish actual healthy results and heal a career of injury.   Many of us work, play, and train at full throttle. But when we overdo it, we create problems whose solutions go...

Key Takeaways For many people, it isn’t necessary to spend a big chunk of your day at the gym. Exercising periodically throughout the day, even for a few minutes at a time, is a practical solution for staying fit while staying home. Interval training can benefit nearly anyone. The science shows that when appropriately adapted it can help elite athletes as well as people with chronic health conditi...

Key Takeaways There is a host of potential health problems associated with mold exposure. Since these are often similar to the symptoms of other common diseases, they can be hard to diagnose.  The design of your home greatly impacts the potential for mold growth. Breathable building materials and dehumidifiers will help a lot. However, you need to stay vigilant because mold can creep up nearly any...

Most training programs focus on simply building strength. That’s an important part, but it ignores crucial parts of the human condition. We don’t naturally move the way we often train. But what if we trained based on how we move? That would lead to more balanced strength and reduce the likelihood of common injuries.   About Rocky Snyder With nearly thirty years of experience as a trainer, Rocky Sn...

Getting your health back after a Hashimoto’s diagnosis is a frustrating process. You can do all the common recommendations and still run up against a wall. I know. I’ve been there myself. Today I’m speaking directly to the millions of women with Hashimoto’s. We’re talking about the most two common struggles that come up over and over again -- fatigue and weight gain.  If Hashimoto’s has caused you...

Many people think that a workout should leave you feeling like a puddle of sweat on the floor every day. That’s just not sustainable and could leave you with some nasty injuries. Instead, a well-balanced and carefully crafted exercise routine will help you reach your long-term goals without negatively impacting other parts of your life. Holly and Arryn are a strength coaching duo from Portland, Or...

For all the women with Hashimoto’s, this is one is for you. The gyms are closed, but that doesn’t mean you can stop working out. Today, I’m talking about how you can stay active to prevent all the gains you made in the gym from being lost even if you don’t have any equipment at home. I’m glad you’re staying home and staying safe. But it’s not time to forget about your muscles. All that glucose fro...

With brick and mortar gyms shut down because of COVID-19, training for many has shifted online. This presents all sorts of new challenges but also opportunities. It is so important that we continue our workouts at home. This is especially true for all the new and expectant mothers out there. Not only is this crucial to maintain sanity, but you also don’t want to lose the gains you worked so hard t...

Infertility can be a heartbreaking situation. What makes it even more difficult is the uncertainty that often lies behind its cause. There are many factors that can lead to infertility. Hypothyroidism is one of them. Today’s guest supports couples struggling with hypothyroidism overcome their issues with infertility. Jennifer Zucconi is a functional dietician who believes that every woman is uniqu...

Addressing gut health is often the key to clearing up your skin. But what if your child is showing signs of skin irritation? Luckily, I’ve brought someone on today who specializes in just that. Jennifer Caryn Brand is a clinical nutritionist who works in the unique niche of helping children with skin and gut conditions. She believes that we are all in charge of our own health. That’s why Jennifer...

I don’t want to scare you, but in many places, it’s not a matter of if you get Lyme disease, but when. This disease is as complex as it is common. To create a clearer picture of Lyme and its treatments, I’ve brought in someone with an intimate knowledge of this disease. Dr. Tom Moorcroft considers himself a medical detective as well as a doctor of osteopathic medicine. He thrives when presented wi...

Many of us connect our sense of self-worth to our work. But the current global pandemic has impacted many people’s idea of their value. The tools to cope with these feelings are within everyone. Today’s guest is going to tell you how to harness this inner power. Tallia Deljou is a positive psychology expert and personal development coach. As such, she helps people make space for positive change. R...

In these weird and uncertain times, it’s so important to get a handle on anxiety. A lot of us are making the transition to working from home. This presents a whole bunch of new challenges we may not have faced before. Today, I’m sharing some tools that I’ve found helpful for calming whatever anxieties might come up as we deal with this new reality. The root of anxiety is the unknown. Right now, th...

In this high-stress time of COVID-19, our expectations of normalcy have gone out the window. We’re feeling anxious and powerless. This takes a toll on our mental health and wellbeing. Today’s guest made it his practice to share useful and actionable techniques for regaining your sense of balance and control through meditation. With a twenty-year career in the entertainment industry, including Broa...

As the coronavirus completely alters all aspects of life, it’s a good time to talk about the birth process. Expecting parents all over are finding that their plans have changed. This is an uncertain process in the best of times. It is less clear than ever now. Tanya Wills is a homebirth midwife and lactation consultant. Her business, Manhattan Birth , runs doula training and parent preparation cla...

Navigating the conflicting information out there about good nutrition is exhausting and confusing. Add to this all the stress of trying to stay healthy and maintain a modern lifestyle and it’s no wonder people are suffering. Today’s guest is going to tell you how she deals with all this uncertainty with confidence.  Esther Blum is an integrative dietician, high-performance coach, and author of fou...

No two patients are the same. Everyone who walks into a practitioner’s office brings with them unique biomechanical, as well as social and psychological, factors. Being able to understand each patient’s individual conditions and background is what sets great practitioners apart.  Dr. Stu McGill is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 32 years. His laboratory a...

You’ve likely seen CBD products in all sorts of places. If you suffer from pain or anxiety or really anything else, you may have considered using it. For today’s episode, I’ve brought in someone who truly understands how this compound can be used to help and what you should look for when using it. Brooke Alpert, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., is a nationally recognized nutrition expert and author. She is the...

Lab work is often very confusing to read and understand. It’s tough to know if your doctor is even ordering the right lab work and if that work is telling you the complete story of your health. Wouldn’t it be great if you could take more direct ownership of getting the health information that you need by ordering and completing these tests yourself? Dr. Alan Hopkins is an emergency room doctor in...

A Hashimoto’s diagnosis often means frustration. Typical workouts and treatments may not work and feeling defeated is a common consequence. Living with Hashimoto’s means making adjustments. This is particularly true when it comes to your workout. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three important changes you absolutely must make to finally lose that weight, wake up pain-free, and get your life back. ...

While treating a lot of women at my clinic, I’ve encountered many auto-immune conditions, including Hashimoto’s. Everyone has a story. However, it’s normal to feel like your story doesn’t get heard, that people can’t understand. Because it is important to share our stories and let everyone know that they have a voice, I’m sharing my own journey with Hashimoto’s with you this week. After having my...

Today I’d like to talk about knee pain as it relates to Hashimoto’s Disease. It’s not uncommon for me to see women with autoimmune conditions who also suffer from knee pain. Since they don’t remember injuring it, they often wonder why their knee hurts. When there’s no clear mechanism of injury present, that’s a big clue that an autoimmune condition could be the culprit. I discuss some of the commo...

Have you found that you have trouble reaching up with one of your arms? Maybe this happens when you go to comb your hair or put on a jacket. This is something often called frozen shoulder, aka adhesive capsulitis. In today’s solo episode, I’m talking about this condition that I’ve seen in many women with Hashimoto’s disease.  Frozen shoulder is a vicious cycle of joint problems and I’ve seen it ti...

It is becoming increasingly apparent that building a good relationship is a crucial part of helping people rehabilitate. Healing and recovery cannot truly happen unless coaches and trainers are able to listen, assess, communicate, and create the proper environment. Today’s guest understands this undeniable importance and is here to share how we all can do it too. Dr. Craig Liebenson is the Founder...

Diets are tough. If you’ve ever bounced from one fad diet to the next, given up and had to restart, or just been overwhelmed by the discipline involved, you’re not alone. The key though is understanding that a diet is just one of many tools for wellness. With that mindset, eating can become fun once again and healthy results can follow.  Alison Marras is a nutritional therapy practitioner and mind...