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Chasing Energy: Boosting Health through Mindset, Nutrition, and Training with Alex Neist

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In this episode of Chasing Energy, the host interviews Alex Nice, founder of Hostage Tape, discussing various strategies for optimizing health, including mindset, nutrition, and training. Key topics include the importance of having a purpose, the impact of sleep on joy and energy, nasal breathing, and a unique routine involving red light therapy, cold plunges, and limited eating. They explore the value of stoicism, insights from authors like Chris Voss and Simon Sinek, and the branding strategy behind Hostage Tape. Alex shares his personal fitness regimen and the role of Hostage Tape in improving sleep quality, highlighting its success and upcoming expansion into retailers like Sobeys in Canada and potentially Walmart.

00:00 Morning Reflections and Purpose
00:58 Introduction to the Guest: Alex, Founder of Hostage Tape
03:27 The Importance of Sleep and Overcoming Challenges
08:08 Daily Routine and Fitness Insights
12:08 Diet and Nutrition Strategies
21:36 The Core of Stoicism: Controlling Reactions
25:29 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Chris Voss
27:45 Balancing Critique and Affirmation in Relationships
30:22 Scaling Business with Traction
33:14 The Success of Hostage Tape
39:55 Future Plans and Retail Expansion
41:08 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Alex's Webpage
https://hostagetape.com/

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Sustainable Fitness STRATEGIES for Women Over 40
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In this episode of 'Chasing Energy,' host Daniel welcomes fitness coach Tiana Daly to discuss women's health, particularly for those in their late 30s and 40s. They cover the struggles many women face with aggressive diets and excessive training, especially post-children and as they age. The conversation shifts to sustainable, long-term health strategies, emphasizing consistency over intensity, and the importance of strength training and proper nutrition. Tiana explains how she helps her clients build habits for maintaining health well into their later years, incorporating strength training, balanced diets, and active recovery practices such as walking, sauna sessions, and protein prioritization. They also touch on managing fitness and well-being during perimenopause and the significance of morning routines and planning for effective health management.

00:00 Introduction: The Struggles of Aging and Fitness
00:29 Reflecting on Long-Term Health
00:44 The Importance of Consistency in Fitness
02:58 Promoting Sustainable Fat Loss
07:13 Perimenopause: Adjusting Diet and Exercise
10:14 Active Recovery and Additional Tips
14:21 Building a Consistent Fitness Routine
18:48 Mindset and Motivation for Fitness
25:02 Conclusion: Setting Yourself Up for Aging Better

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In Episode 50 of the Chasing Energy podcast, the hosts delve into the world of sprouting, highlighting the health benefits of fresh sprouts and addressing common challenges associated with traditional sprouting methods. The inventor of Sprout Spout joins the conversation to discuss the practicalities and advantages of this innovative product, designed to simplify home sprouting. They touch on the nutritional advantages of sprouts like broccoli and mung beans, sharing personal anecdotes and tips for successful sprouting at home. Additionally, the episode explores the broader impacts of healthy eating habits, sustainability, and the advantages of homegrown food. The guest also offers insights into staying healthy with practices like power yoga, fasting, and supplementing with products from USA Medical.

00:00 Introduction to Episode 50

00:04 Challenges of Sprouting at Home

01:00 Podcast Updates and Listener Engagement

01:47 Interview with Jake: Health and Wellness

03:55 Sprouting Experiences and Insights

07:07 The Benefits of Broccoli and Mung Bean Sprouts

12:30 Nutritional Insights and Health Benefits

22:08 Understanding CBD Absorption

23:14 The Benefits of Ashwagandha

25:21 Exploring Fenugreek Sprouts

30:17 Challenges in Sprouting and Commercialization

35:00 The Importance of Homegrown Food

37:49 Cultural Differences in Meal Preparation

40:30 Sprouting Tips and Final Thoughts

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Renewed Commitment: The Return and Evolution of 'Chasing Energy'

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Daniel, the host of 'Chasing Energy,' returns after a hiatus to discuss the challenges and reasons behind the break, including the lack of traction and feedback on his podcast. Daniel shares his renewed motivation, driven by audience questions, personal research, and the evolution of AI tools that simplify the editing process. He announces a shift in format, focusing more on solo episodes rather than guest interviews. Daniel also reveals his work on the 'Sprout Spout,' a health product he's developed, and his upcoming pitch in Las Vegas to industry experts. He emphasizes his mission to make a positive impact on the world and encourages listeners to leave reviews and reach out with questions.

00:00 Introduction and Hiatus Explanation
00:51 Reasons for Returning to Podcasting
03:00 New Approach to Podcasting
04:31 Current Projects and Updates
05:40 The Sprout Spout Journey
07:44 Hero's Journey and Personal Growth
11:38 Conclusion and Call to Action

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1. The journey towards health starts with a good attitude
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3. How people often miss the boat on GUT health
   1. Plugging a hole with someone else’s solution
   2. Be systematic
      1. Vs copy a paste a segment or solution
   3. E.g. Using probiotics can worsen some issues
4. If you are going to do a detox, ensure that your drainage systems are open
5. Cheksie’s removal process for inflammation
6. Stage 1 - Remove these from your diet
   1. Grain
   2. Milk
   3. SUGAR!
7. Stage 2 - Proteolytic enzymes
   1. Attack Inflammation
   2. Amazon.com: Designs for Health Nattokinase with Serrapeptidase - Natto-Serrazime + Proteolytic Enzymes - Designed to Support a Healthy Circulatory System + Immune Health - Non-GMO Supplement (120 Capsules) : Health & Household
8. Pathogen Purge
   1. Biofilm Breakdown
   2. A Binder (E.g. Bentonite Clay)
9. Gut bugs live off certain foods
   1. Whole foods diet will help drive cravings for healthy foods
10. Craving dessert may be a sign that your meals are not well balanced
11. Chelsie’s top 3 supplements
    1. Medical foods - Custom Protein shakes
       1. “these are protein shakes with very specific nutrients in them to support these body systems. So some people may take 'em for life, some people may take 'em for a period of time for healing, but they're, they're very powerful and they're, they're something I use with every client”
    2. Stomach acid developers - Hydrochloric Acid
       1. Beatine HCL
       2. Amazon.com: Nutricost Betaine HCl + Pepsin 790mg, 240 Capsules - Gluten Free & Non-GMO : Health & Household
       3. Ideally Mid Meal w/the largest meal
    3. Reshi mushrooms!!
       1. Chelsie claims it ended her coffee reflux
       2. You can take the spores if you prefer it separate from 
       3. Studies on reishi
       4. Reishi — Health benefits, dosage, safety, side-effects, and more | Supplements - Examine
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The Website / Newsletter 

1. https://chasing.energy/

Better part of a decade of IF

1. With any injury ive suffered, ive tried to put a positive spin / implementation on it
   1. Or at least just ensure I learn something
2. How I started
3. Pro’s of  IF 
   1. running…
   2. Almost Never needing to fuel prior to a run
   3. Great way to lose some weight of stay lean
   4. Rarely suffered from any type of blood sugar issue and generally avoided spikes 
   5. Some would argue insulin resistance is disproportionate to distance runners who focused on simple carbs, I have not seen data on this
   6. Credit to UCAN - sonoma 50 miler
   7. More time in AM
   8. Autophagy
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5. Cons
   1. I would not recommend combining IF with Low Carb for endurance athletes
   2. When it made sense to fuel prior to an event I couldnt risk it
      1. My stomach was just not ready 
   3. Reflux issues - seemed to be greatly exacerbated by running
      1. Some combo of the jostling motion?
      2. If I had to guess some part of this was due to the amount of fat in my diet
      3. Coffee didn’t help, 
   4. Simple Sugar intake during events has haunted me
   5. Missing out on speed and muscle gains

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2. For managing my life now, It works well…. Mostly…
   1. Peter attia “It will take you between 1 - 2 years to adapt”
   2. I never sweat about # of hours anymore
   3. My # of hours awake impacts my appetite
   4. If i wake up / get up around 4:30, I’m generally hungry between 9 - 10 am
   5. If I am going to lift hard after 10am I’ll generally have a light breakfast prior
   6. I rarely wait till I’m famished to begin eating
   7. Mostly I’m drawn to food when I’m a bit bored.  Having basic rules helps
   8. I try to focus on getting a light brunch or slightly early lunch with @ least 20 grams of protein
3. I generally do 2, 2 course meals a day
   1. I call this the 2x2 approach

The Study I mentioned

1. Does time-restricted eating impair muscle protein synthesis?Original paper
2. January 31 2023
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5. https://examine.com/summaries/study/dGV6K9/
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The Be Do Have IG

https://www.instagram.com/bedohavemovement/

The Website with the self discovery quiz

https://www.bedohavemovement.com/start

1. San Diego is expensive but worth it (great weather)
2. Jacklyn’s journey from Marketing Agency to Be Do Have
3. Learning via experience
4. “we've partnered up and now we help business owners, salespeople, ambitious professionals, go from stuck to successful. And a lot of the times, as much as people come. External support in their business. It's just as much mindset and life that comes into play to getting that external reward at the”.
5. Jacklyn - Her main daily driver is the level of impact that she creates on peoples lives.
6. They leverage the DISC profile for optimizing communication
7. They switched from traditional goal setting towards incorporating more ‘being’
   1. E.g. “how are you showing up right now? And really incorporating that piece into how they're setting their goals, how they're showing up on a daily basis.”
8. Personal shifts she made recently
   1. Being a business owner
   2. Being a personal Coach
   3. Being a creator (online marketing)
9. Jacklyn on how her and her Dad approach their work and tasks in a way 
   1. “We also have different things that we focus on from a business perspective. Um, on in terms of he's the I personality and the D, so he's fantastic with the sales component. That's his background. I do a lot of our operating and marketing backend of things. And in terms of client calls, we just have different approaches.I sometimes have, not to say a softer approach, but sometimes it's a little bit more. And that resonates a little bit more with people depending on how that person ticks“
10. The DO element is more focused on Habits
11. I digress on the origins of Maslow's Hierarchy
12. The 5 star morning formula
    1. NoPhone
    2. Drink water
    3. Learn something
    4. A Form of reflection
    5. Meditation
       1. Can be sitting in silence or guided
13. Evening Routines have been impactful
    1. 5 Gratitudes
    2. Next Day Prep / Create the To Do list for the next day

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Fitz’s IG

https://www.instagram.com/fitzness/

Her Website

Fitzness.com – Live Better, Live Longer with Fitzness

The Audiobook we discuss

My Noisy Cancer Comeback by Fitz Koehler - Audiobook - Audible.com

Fitz ‘Abhors’ the idea of garnering pity

Top things you shouldn’t tell people with Cancer

1. “I know someone who recently died of cancer”
2. “When your hair grows back it may be very different”

Be aggressive with offering support to someone going through cancer

The importance of practicing empathy + integrity

Fitz’s fingernails rotted during chemo

Using landmarks as benchmarks for your recovery.

1. Last year I could get this far without stopping
2. Last month I could get this far without stopping
3. Today I climbed the entire hill

The upcoming race announcing schedule

“Coast Guard Marathon, Los Angeles Marathon, San Diego, half Marathon, big Sur Marathon,, Savannah Women's Half Marathon. Fargo Marathon, Buffalo Marathon. You name it. I have an incredible race schedule coming up. There's something for everybody, and when I say marathon, know that all of my marathon weekends have a half marathon.

Many of them have 10 Ks, five Ks, which is only 3.1 mile. Some of them even have one mile, um, races, kid races, baby races, dog races. So marathon weekends are diverse and there's something for everybody.”

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1. Anna’s IG
   1. https://www.instagram.com/annahindellpsychotherapy/
2. Anna’s interview / article referenced 
   1. https://medium.com/authority-magazine/women-in-wellness-anna-hindell-on-the-five-lifestyle-tweaks-that-will-help-support-peoples-cd9822128a67
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3. Help people connect whats going on in their bodies with what's going on in their minds
4. The pro’s and perils of dealing with New Yorkers
5. Connecting with the body as the tool to come into the present
   1. Body Scans
6. Avg person is unaware of messages from their body
   1. E.g. Noticing the breath
   2. Awareness prior to change
   3. Holding breath when under pressure
   4. E.g.’s Include a client w/ social anxiety.
7. How can we leverage curiosity
   1. Why do I need to be curious if I just need to know if I should stay in my job.
   2. Being curious helps you to confront your ‘inner judge’
8. Imposter syndrome : Correlation w/social media
   1. Business decisions
9. I elaborate on lesions from Boundaries
   1. It helps to leverage a sense of accountability when one feels tension with boundaries
10. Pick your friends, Love your family
11. Making peace with ‘needing people’, especially those who accept us as we are
12. The importance of ‘candid friends’ and making important life decisions
13. Clean out the closet before you sort it out

My five “lifestyle tweaks” are as follows:

Develop a relationship with your body that includes movement that is fun, convenient, and affordable so you can do it for life. I see the all-or-nothing mentality cycle with movement and exercise. The body we have is the one we’ve got and movement is vital for feeling balanced, energized, and creative.

Take time throughout the day to check in with your body and listen to what it is telling you. These qualities can serve you well, and then pay attention to the messages your body tells you about your needs and wants.

Cultivate curiosity. You can apply this anywhere and you likely won’t be bored. And if you are bored, stay curious about the feeling!

Surround yourself with people you love and who accept you unconditionally. This is vital as we are such goal-oriented people, especially as professionals and hardworking people in New York City. If you get into the striving-to-improve mentality, you can forget about the person on the way to their goals. Sometimes you need the people who love you to remind you how great you are.

Don’t give up on yourself and don’t think you need to go it alone: keep working on your own personal development even through challenging and scary times. Find a therapist or mentor to help you along your way as we all need support.

We have lost the art of curiosity and presence while being with other people. From this communication comes empathy, understanding, and connection — the opposite of loneliness and isolation. I would start a movement designed to build connection between people

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Justin’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/justinmainaofficial/

The 3 P’s

Justin is the host of the show ‘Fear Hunter’.  He launched after this podcast recording just as he said he would.

Purpose: Justin wants to help others conquer their fear.

Positivity: Be willing to pivot

Productivity: 

2022 Biggest changes in diet and health: the more I work out, the more aware I am of the impact of my diet.

Using a novelty approach towards training.

Start looking for the root of what is causing the pain.

My thoughts and long history with voice journaling

My approach to dealing with my partner:  Do you want me to ‘listen, coach or solve’?

How I deal with “Flashes of Shame”.  What's in and out of your ‘locus of control’

The locus of control is a psychological concept that refers to the extent to which individuals believe that they have control over the events that affect their lives. An internal locus of control refers to the belief that one's own actions and personal characteristics are responsible for the outcomes they experience, while an external locus of control refers to the belief that external factors such as luck or fate are primarily responsible for the outcomes they experience. Research has shown that individuals with an internal locus of control tend to be more successful and satisfied with their lives than those with an external locus of control.

“time plan to be wasted is not wasted time” 

How I do checklists for the week on Sunday

Yo-yo dieting for your brain - In pursuit of a ‘completed’ list of all tasks

‘Feeding’ your relationship with your friends