This week we're talking about the migraine brain with Dr. Ira Turner who is one of the founding partners of Island Neurological Associates and former Chief of the Division of Neurology at Plainview Hospital in New York. Ira has done extensive work specializing in Migraines including research for episodic and chronic migraine conditions and disability associated with these conditions. He has also done work on the use of botox for treating migraines. 

This week we teamed up with Ira to talk about what migraines are, how they're treated, different types of migraines and why they're difficult to treat, and some diet and lifestyle factors to consider when suffering from migraines.

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This week we talk about the top five reasons you're not building muscle and some of the changes you might need to make in order to achieve your goals. We talk all about protein, calories, insulin resistance, and more. We also get a taste of how Nicole really feels about the recent changes to myfitnesspal and food journaling in general. If you've been struggling to build muscle, this episode is for you.

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This week we talked to Mike Bledsoe all about his journey from the Navy to CrossFit to Barbell Shrugged and beyond. Mike has had a ton of success in the fitness industry as a coach and business owner and is currently operating a business called The Strong Coach which helps develop fitness coaches both personally and professionally.

In this episode we talked to Mike about the evolution of fitness through CrossFit as well as what it means to create a vision of the future that is different from today. This is not an easy task but is crucial to success in fitness and in business. Mike also talked to us about identifying your values and how to quickly gauge what someone values the most. There is a ton we can learn from Mike's own personal experiences and this episode is just that. It's a conversation with Mike about his journey and some of the lessons he's learned along the way.

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This week we discuss shiny new penny syndrome as it pertains to your health and wellness program. Just because it's shiny, doesn't mean it's worth more. In fact, some old pennies are collectibles and actually worth more than the new ones. These old pennies are the tried and true. The methods that we know will always be the staples. Things like energy balance (CICO), adequate resistance training, building habits, and long term sustainability. If you've been struggling with trying and failing and you feel like you've tried everything, this episode is for you.

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This week we teamed up with Rhi Reynolds who is a board certified athletic trainer, Health and Human Performance PhD candidate, and national champion olympic weightlifter. In this episode Rhi talks about the importance of recovery and some of the ways to measure recovery including heart rate variability. We discuss some of the current wearable technology that measures heart rate variability as well as the factors that affect recovery and readiness to workout. 

This week we're joined once again with Dr. Bill Campbell who studies physique science at the University of South Florida. In this episode we discuss the current research he is working on in his lab and his recent release of the brand new Body By Science research review. His first issue covers protein distribution and consuming a low vs. high protein breakfasts as well as the effect of ultra-processed foods on caloric intake, hunger, and weight. We also discuss the age old question; Is there a maximum threshold of protein intake per meal? Bill breaks down his thoughts on all of this and more in this episode. 

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This week we partnered with Registered Dietitian Dan Feldman to discuss fat loss, long term success, motivational interviewing, and the extreme ends of the diet/anti-diet culture. We also talked to dan about eating disorders and disordered eating and the difference between them. In this episode Dan discusses with us when you should and shouldn't start a weight loss journey. 

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This week we it's all about having a growth mindset. We dive into what a growth mindset is, why it's important, and how to attain it. Some of the topics pertaining to a growth mindset include; finding your why, leaning into discomfort, overcoming imposter syndrome, and becoming solution oriented. We thought this would be a. great addition to our library given how much we've grown in the two years we've been podcasting. We hope you'll join us and grow alongside us as we continue to deliver you the best information from mindset to nutrition and exercise science. 

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This week we teamed up with Dr. Joey Munoz who has a PhD in nutritional sciences to discuss various topics around, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and health. We talked to Joey about some of the research he did during his studies which included working with functional foods to improve health outcomes. We also discussed the heavily debated and "controversial" saturated fat and refined seed oil topic in which Joey gave us some great information about where the research currently stands.

Other topics in this episode include meal patterns, hunger/satiety, protein quantity, protein and kidney health, artificial sweeteners, and some exercise fundamentals.

This episode is jam packed with information and is our longest episode to date so grab a pen and get ready to take some notes!

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This is one of our favorite conversations with one of our favorite guests, Sama Ghorbani. Sama is a no bullshit kind of coach and in this episode we discuss how she is able to be successful in her own journey while overcoming what some may view as obstacles. We also discuss nutrition on the go with someone who knows first hand what it's like to travel a ton and still keep promises to herself to stay on track, while not being hard on herself for not being "perfect". Sama is well traveled and talks about her recent move from Boston Mass to Switzerland and some of the cultural differences around food and nutrition. We also get to explore how Sama uses her own experience to guide others on their journey to success in fitness, health, and life. Sama is a beast in many areas of her life and definitely someone to be admired. If you're looking for some inspiration, look no further.

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