In this episode of Beyond the Fit, host Holly Cotton discusses April's Sexual Assault Awareness with Lt Merrell Merricks of the New Orleans Sexual Crime Investigation Department. They define different sexual assaults, how to prevent assault and the process of reporting assault as well as populations affected.

Part of going Beyond the Fit is bringing awareness to different topics that others may be dealing with or may encounter that can cause them mental health concerns leading to unhealthy lifestyle practices.

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Host-Holly Cotton

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In this episode of Beyond the Fit, host Holly Cotton covers the "Ebony Fit Weekend" traveling event live. Listen to interviews from the organizers, the Mayor of Houston, and trainers/class hosts of the event. She discusses the importance of having a strong fitness community to keep us motivated and disciplined!

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In this episode of Beyond the Fit, host Holly Cotton discusses April's Autism Acceptance Awareness campaign. She defines what autism is, risk factors, populations affected, and coping techniques for autistic individuals. She also discusses the importance of having a strong fitness community to keep us motivated and disciplined!

She also gives a sneak peak into next episode's topic where she covered Ebony Fit Weekend live!

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In this episode of Beyond the Fit host, Holly Cotton, discusses the effects of mental clarity on your life. Lack of focus, memory loss, sleep disorders, reduced motivation, depression, weight gain...these is related to a cluttered mind. This episode includes how to identify signs and recommendations to get your mind back so you can increase your productivity and performance at whatever it is you want to do.

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Join Beyond the Fit host, Holly Cotton, as we discuss deciphering nutritional labels, how to determine your % daily values, and portion control to help you start or maintain your current fitness goals. Whether it be choosing today to be your "Day 1" or you needing help with staying motivated, this episode will help you maneuver and understand the nutrition labels on your favorite foods. 

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Join Beyond the Fit host, Holly Cotton, as we discuss common women's health topics and issues. We are joined by Dr. Alicia Sanders, gynecologist, and obstetrician, to get answers to these questions!

Holly and Dr. Sanders discuss topics such as sexual health, hormone abnormalities, incontinence, weight gain, endometriosis, and fibroids.

Getting older doesn't have to affect your sex life or fitness status, you just need maintenance to keep performing at your optimal level of health and wellness.

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Dr. Alicia Sanders

*Website: https://katywomens.com

*Office location:

23920 Katy Freeway

Suite #440

Katy, TX 77494

P: 281-392-2266

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In this episode of Beyond the Fit host Holly Cotton discusses inflammatory response in the body.

Is your lifestyle making you sick? Are your dietary choices causing fatigue, bloating, or joint pain? In this episode, we examine commonly misdiagnosed symptoms of inflammation and how not making changes can lead to chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease, various cancers, amongst other things. We explain what inflammation is, how to identify signs, treatment options, and lifestyle recommendations as well as discuss some nutrition topics to ensure you are at your optimal health.

We also discuss converting to a plant-based diet with Personal Trainer, Cassius Graham, who gives recommendations to implement a vegan/plant based diet and lifestyle into your life.

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Host-Holly Cotton

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IG: cassius30

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website: https://www.cassiusfit.com/

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oin Beyond the Fit host, Holly Cotton, as we discuss common questions and issues men face. We are joined by Dr. Paul Gittens a leading sexual medicine specialist and urologist to get answers to these questions! Holly and Dr. Gittens discuss topics such as testosterone, prostate abnormalities, erectile difficulties, and recommendations for treatment options. Getting older doesn't change how you live, you just need maintenance to keep performing at your optimal level in health and wellness.

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Host-Holly Cotton

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Dr Paul Gittens

*IG: drgittens

*Website: https://centersforsexualmedicine.com/

*Office locations:

-15 Presidential Blvd, Suite 103

Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia), PA 19004

610-668-8300

-295 Madison Ave Suite 407

New York, NY 10017

917-924-4445

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Join Beyond the Fit host, Holly Cotton, as we discuss common barriers to getting in shape. Some of the topics covered are time restraint, being self-conscious, how to reduce fitness boredom and a bunch of other stuff in between!

Whether it be starting, revamping and refocusing, or just trying to get active...this show has the tools you need to reach your fitness goals this year!

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Join Beyond the Fit host, Holly Cotton, as we discuss having optimal sexual health as we age. We explore various issues men and women can encounter and recommendations to help with these issues, in addition to seeking medical help.

In this show, we discuss erectile dysfunction and endometriosis, and we touch on testosterone and estrogen levels and how they change over the life span.

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