Today is a VERY special episode, Sydney and Lauren are joined by their very first guest, Brooke Rosenbauer! Brooke is a certified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, Les Mills National trainer, Reebok Community Impact leader, and best of all a fellow science nerd! Tune in to learn why weightlifting is great for everybody (especially women) as we debunk the theory that pumping iron makes you "bulky".

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Have you ever wondered if plant-based milks are actually healthier than cow’s milk? In this episode, Sydney and Lauren discuss the nutritional benefits of cow’s milk versus popular milk alternatives like almond, soy and oat milk. Tune in to learn about the differences between them and how that can help you with your personal wellness goals.

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Did you know that there's another variety of cherries called Tart Cherries?  These are not your normal sweet fruit from the grocery store! Tart cherry juice and capsules have gained popularity over the years as as a solution for muscle soreness and insomnia. But how much scientific research has actually been done on these sour supplements? Join Sydney and Lauren as they find out!

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Turmeric isn’t just a yummy ingredient for cooking! It has been used for hundreds of years to reduce inflammation. Join Sydney and Lauren as they go over recent scientific data that describes exactly why turmeric might actually live up to the hype!

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Holy sugar! Do you know how many ingredients humans have discovered and created over the years in order to sweeten our food and drinks? In this episode, Sydney and Lauren dive into the differences between natural sugars, natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols to hopefully give you more tools to decide what's best for you.

*Content Warning: Sugar-free gummy bears might really mess you up down there*

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Do you ever wonder why people are crowding around the jade rollers in the beauty aisle of the internet? Graston Technique, or other forms of muscle scraping, is a common practice in physical therapy sessions to alleviate pain. It also has a fascinating history that dates back to traditional Chinese medicine that is still used today! In this week's episode, Sydney and Lauren share their personal experiences with muscle scraping along with real research on it.

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In this episode, Sydney and Lauren prove that no topic is off limits. That's right, folks, it's time to talk about your pelvic floor! EVERYONE has one, so why aren't we talking about it more? Pelvic floor disfunction affects more people than you might think, but the good news is that it can be totally treatable, and you're not alone out there. Listen in to learn about this amazing group of muscles and how you can help it be as strong as possible.

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There are a lot of mixed opinions about Tom Brady, but what we can all agree on is how infamous the GOAT's diet has become. From food combining to the alkaline diet, Sydney and Lauren dive into the science behind his mixed methodologies to uncover...well...is there any science behind them at all?? Listen in to find out!

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Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) are a new protein supplement fad that is sweeping the nutrition space. Do you actually need them? Are you getting enough of them to get those sick gains? Join Sydney and Lauren as they share the real science behind these little muscle builders before you add them to your shopping cart.

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Cannabidiol (CBD) is touted as a cure-all for all ailments, from anxiety to pain relief. But how much do we actually know about it? Does it really work for EVERYTHING?? Join Sydney and Lauren as they debunk what's medicine and what's marketing in the realm of CBD.

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