I Needed That

Today’s show recaps our lululemon10k race! Tune in to find out all of the details!

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Today’s show features an interview with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. This episode is all about: MENOPAUSE! This is a conversation that needs to be had, both male and female listeners should understand this process. What happens when women go through menopause? Listen and learn during this fabulous episode!

Also in this episode:

• Chris brings questions from his followers to Dr. Haver

Connect with Dr. Mary Claire Haver here:

• https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire

Resources that were mentioned by Dr. Mary Claire found here:

• https://www.menopause.org/

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

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• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features an interview with Bruce Pitcher. Bruce was one of the contestants of the show: Extreme Weight Loss with Chris as his trainer. Bruce walks us through his timeline, from the moment he joined the show until now. Bruce endured abuse and struggled with depression as well as emotional eating. This interview is vulnerable, raw, and full of emotion. Bruce walks us through how Chris empowered him to become a coach himself. Mathew, Chris, and Mathew connect on fatherhood.

Also in this episode:

• Chris and Mathew talk about their 10k training in preparation for the @lululemon10k happening on November 12th in Scottsdale

Connect with Bruce Pitcher here:

• https://www.instagram.com/brucepitcher

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

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• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features Chris and Mathew chatting about LIFE! Some of the topics they cover: Mathew turning 50, the show’s shift into TRANSFORMATION themes and topics, addiction and recovery.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew asks Chris: How has your life changed since starting this podcast? Both Chris and Mathew share their answers

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

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• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features an interview with Professor Marion Nestle. Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor, of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley, and has been awarded honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky and from the City University of New York’s Macaulay Honors College. Marion talks to Chris and Mathew about dieting, portion sizes, snacking, and food politics.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune

Connect with Marion Nestle here:

• https://www.foodpolitics.com/

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

**Trigger Warning: Suicide is discussed in this episode

Today’s show features an interview with Baj. Baj shares his powerful transformation story with us. Baj started his journey at 14 years old. Baj has gone from weighing almost 300 pounds to becoming a leader and an inspiration to the health and fitness community. Mathew asks Baj his relationship with the word: fat. Baj shares how self-compassion has been instrumental to his transformation – you can’t be a bully to yourself and make progress. Baj openly shares the loss of his brother and how it affected him. Baj talks about his suicide attempt.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris invite Baj to play a round of: Name That Tune

Connect with Baj here

• https://www.instagram.com/largebaj/

If you need mental health assistance immediately, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline #988. HELP IS AVAILABLE.

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

BONUS EPISODE!

Today's show features a LIVE recording of the I Needed That Podcast at the lululemon store in Scottsdale's Fashion Square Mall. We partnered with lululemon to promote and chat about the upcoming #lululemon10k - happening in Scottsdale on November 12th. We set up our recording studio at lululemon and it was so much fun! 

• Mathew and Chris interview Stephen J. Baines, Founder & CEO Fulfillment In Training (F.I.T.), Jason Harris, current lululemon ambassador and Rachel Paul (she comes back with an update on her transformation!)

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features an interview with Brianna. Brianna is an online personal trainer, nutrition coach and accountability mentor. Brianna has an empowering and inspiring transformation story. To Brianna, falling in love with the process has been essential to staying on the path of transformation. During the conversation she has with Chris and Mathew, she walks us through her journey and inspires us with her vulnerability and authenticity. Mathew asks Brianna if she experienced any mom-guilt when she started putting herself first. Brianna shares how this transformation is more than just weight loss, it’s a lifestyle change. Chris and Brianna touch on divorce and co-parenting.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris invite Brianna to play a round of: Name That Tune

Connect with Brianna here:

• https://briannabernardfitness.com/

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features an interview with Bishoi. Bishoi describes himself as: “just a regular dude who spent the last 2 years working on his health and lost over 160 pounds, 120 of which was in a year.” He started at just over 350 lbs and he is currently sitting at 187 lbs at 10.9% body fat. Bishoi has achieved things he couldn't even imagine were possible and he knows he is just starting to scratch the surface. Get ready to listen to a powerful and inspiring transformation story.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris invite Bishoi to play a round of: Name That Tune

Connect with Bishoi here:

• www.instagram.com/bishoikhella

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast 

Today’s show features an interview with Nicole Vignola. Nicole Vignola is a neuroscientist, corporate consultant, author and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangible for the masses. Nicole works with organizations and individuals to teach them how to better understand their unique physiology, providing them with practical tools and science-backed methods to improve their mental health, optimize reflexes and reach peak mental performance, enhancing their daily lives and careers. The conversation between Chris, Mathew and Nicole is super insightful and inspiring. We can all change our minds, we can all rewire our brain. Chris asks Nicole her thoughts on starting new habits.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris invite Nicole to play a round of: Name That Tune

Connect with Nicole Vignola HERE

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

• Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

You can join our community by:

• Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast