In this episode, host Holly Cotton discuss Melanoma Awareness Month.  She explores warning signs of skin cancer, diagnosing, prevention and being an advocate for your own health. Education of skin cancer in minorities and raising awareness for melanoma is this episode's goals.   

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton discuss Mental Health Awareness with professional basketball player, Marshay Moore and the pressure of maintaining performing at an athletic level in sports. They  explore how to identify warning signs and coping strategies with mental health issues as an athlete and common disparities between men and women athletes.
Identifying and getting support early is crucial for our mental health and knowing that you are not alone and raising awareness is this episode's goals.   

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Guest: Marshay Moore
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In this episode of Beyond the Fit, host Holly Cotton covers the " Pretty Girls Lift" event in Dallas, Texas. She also discusses the importance of having good mental health, early identification of mental health concerns and finding support outlets such as fitness and community events.
Identifying and getting support early is crucial for our mental health and knowing that you are not alone and raising awareness is this episode's goals.  Listen to interviews from the organizers of the event as well as a few panel guests sharing their journey to embrace and deal with their mental health/trauma to have healthy mental statues as well as physical.  We discuss  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 has q&a with Houston's Rare Breeds gym owner, Justin Marlin, regarding following his dream of opening a gym, unexpected expenses and issues as well as balancing a healthy relationship in the fitness industry. 
The goal of going Beyond the Fit is bringing awareness to different topics to push us to pursue life goals, spread awareness and answer questions about health and lifestyle. We are pushing past just looking fit, but being overall fit in mind, body and life in general.   

 
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Justin Marlin
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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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Lt. Merrell Merricks with the New Orleans Sexual Crime Investigation Unit

In this episode of Beyond the Fit, host Holly Cotton covers the "Ebony Fit Weekend" traveling event live. Listen to interviews from the organizers, 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. She defines what autism is, the risk factors, populations affected, coping techniques and things we can be more accepting to 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 affects of mental clarity on your life. Lack of focus, memory loss, sleep disorders, reduced motivation, depression, weight gain...these are 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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Guest info:
Dr. Alicia Sanders
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*Office location:
23920 Katy Freeway
Suite #440
Katy, TX 77494
P: 281-392-2266