Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 4 - "Bodybuilder Lew Pabon" 

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/19/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Navigating Jiu-Jitsu Challenges, Balancing Bodybuilding, and Personal Training Transitions:

   - Balancing bodybuilding and Jiu-Jitsu presents challenges due to recovery demands and distinct cardio requirements.

   - Transition from personal training to bodybuilding discussed, touching on the beginning, work with Nathaniel, and personal training preferences.

2.  Cultivating Education through Music: Jazz Drumming and Real-World Insights:

   - Discussion about past experiences in teaching band, performing, and engaging with parents for real-world insights.

   - Appreciation for the educational aspect, tracing back to teaching high school band and playing the drums.

3.  From Grappling Roots to the Cage: Lew's Evolution in Martial Arts and Love:

   - Introduction of Lew and exploration of his entry into the fitness space, rooted in grappling, wrestling, and later jujitsu.

   - Progression from jujitsu to mixed martial arts, including amateur bouts, and the shared passion with his wife, a purple belt, whom he met in high school.

4. Navigating Alzheimer's Risk in Menopausal Women: Apo E4 Genotype, Surgery, and Hormone Therapy:

   - Link between Apo E4 genotype and increased risk of Alzheimer's discussed, particularly in the context of menopausal women.

   - Impact of postmenopausal surgery on estrogen levels and glucose metabolism, contributing to accelerated Alzheimer's development in Apo E4 individuals.

   - The use of hormone replacement therapy, specifically estrogen, as a strategy to mitigate Alzheimer's risk in postmenopausal women.

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📋 Interviewer Information:    

   - Instagram: @lm_pabon    - For a discount at GASP or BetterBodies use code BB15 

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 7 - "Love, Life, and Leverage"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/12/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Valentine's Day Tips:    - How to spend the day with your partner but still while incorporating fun fitness!

2. Nice Guys Finish When?:    - What causes nice guys to get run over, and how to avoid it?

3. Baby Math:    - What happens ifthe timeline doesn't match up with what you thought?

4. 3x The Obesity:     - In just one generation obesity has tripled!

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🔬 Research Articles:    - "Strength Training v.s. Cardio For Glycemic Control"    - "When Your Life Is Perceived As A Threat Your Body Suffers"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:     Addressing viewer fitness questions!      - "How Do I Get Of Diabetes Medication?"      - "How Do I Reverse Diet Without Getting On The Scale?"      - "How To Restore Hip Mobility"      - "How To Get Rid Of My Pesky Stomach Pouch?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 2 - "Pro-Care Medical Center w/ Bryan Acosta, DC" 

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/8/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Chiropractic: Recovery, X-rays, and Spinal Education:

   - Recognition of diverse roles in the fitness realm, highlighting the place of various approaches, including CrossFit.

   - We focus on the spine's constant need for movement and the impact of pressure, with the chiropractor using visual aids to educate clients on their body's condition and the importance of addressing locked-up segments.

2. Overcoming Exercise Challenges and Integrating Everyday Movements:   

   - Sometimes exercise is hindered due to pain and lack of understanding.

   - Even seemingly unrelated activities, like picking up a bag, can be considered part of a workout.

3. Building Fitness Foundations: Personalized Approaches and Holistic Health Hints:    

   - Start with foundational movements before progressing to advanced exercises.

   - Brief discussion on the impact of body weight on spinal health, hinting at the influence of nutrition and exercise on overall well-being.

4. ProCare Medical Center: Holistic Healthcare and Personalized Chiropractic Services:    

   - ProCare Medical Center provides a comprehensive approach to healthcare, focusing on personal injury cases like car accidents and individual chiropractic services.

   - Bryan emphasizes understanding patients' histories and daily activities to tailor adjustments and explain their relevance to everyday life.

   - The center boasts a well-equipped facility with various tools and therapy modalities, and specialists are available for referrals if needed.

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📋 Interviewer Information:    

   - Website: https://www.procaremedcenter.com/team/bryan-acosta-dc/

   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procaremedical/

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 6 - "Pain, Perception, and Progress"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/4/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. 6 Catagories Of Pain Management:    - What are the best ways to manage pain and what are the options?

2. Who Gets Slut Shamed The Most:    - Women are often shamed in the spotlight but are men really given a double standard?

3. Does Dating Someone Non-Binary Change Your Sexual Perference:    - A woman in a viral video wants their husband to admit he is gay!

4. Robots In Tokyo:    - How technology is giving jobs to the homebound.

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🔬 Research Articles:    - "Can Self Compassion Help Weight Loss?"    - "Is Heart Disease The Biggest Leading Cause Of Death?"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:     Addressing viewer fitness questions!      - "What are your thoughts on cycle synching workouts?"      - "How can I increase my endurance for swimming?"      - "Is doing mobility in between sets beneficial?"      - "Can I workout everyday? And if I can how do I do it?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 5 - "Beyond the Scale: Decoding Life's Complexities"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/29/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Body Composition v.s. Total Weight:    - Can you really eat more and lose weight or the opposite eat less and gain weight?

2. The Rising Cost Of Rent:    - Are we destined to work for the rest of our lives in order to afford basic life?

3. Healing The Deaf:    - Gene therapy repairs the hearing of a deaf boy.

4. Lost A Scholarship:    - A high schooler tackles a ref after a call on the field, who is at fault here?

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🔬 Research Articles:    - "Stress is linked to metabolic syndrome, how and why?"    - "Half cardio and half strength training, could it be just as good as only cardio for health?"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:     Addressing viewer fitness questions!      - "What's better trap bar or barbell deadlift and which is right for me?"      - "Do I need to warm up doing cardio and flexibility or can I just do some light sets before exercise?"      - "Is soreness a good indicator of a great workout?"      - "How to improve and already high level athlete?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 2 - "Wellnessa w/ Vanessa Vargas, MDS, RDN, LD" 

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/25/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Crushing Diet Myths: Start Small for Big Results!:

   - The importance of starting small with clients struggling with low-calorie intake fears.    

   - Instead of abruptly increasing calories, the approach involves identifying manageable changes, like adding a single meal, to make the process more gradual and comfortable for individuals.

2. Dietitian vs Online Meal Plans: Why Trust Matters:   

   - Positive intentions of individuals offering meal plans online but emphasizes the importance of caution.  

   - Concern about the lack of education and clinical experience in many online plans, the speaker advocates for consulting a registered dietitian for personalized and reliable nutrition guidance.

3. The Confusion of Health Advice: Finding Balance in What We Eat:    

   - Confusion surrounding nutrition advice on social media and across generations, referencing shifts from low-fat, high-carb trends in the eighties to the current emphasis on low-carb, high-protein diets.

   - The challenges people face in determining what to eat, the speaker shares a client-centered approach of encouraging the addition of healthier options rather than strict restrictions, especially for those with a history of a challenging relationship with food.

4. Boost Your Heart Health with These Fiber-Rich Foods:    

   - Dietary strategies to lower cholesterol levels, emphasizing the importance of soluble fiber intake.

   - Advising on the benefits of consuming foods rich in soluble fiber, such as oats, apples, and citrus fruits, the speaker explains how these foods help absorb cholesterol, facilitating its excretion and ultimately reducing cholesterol levels.

   - The mention of oatmeal, known for its high soluble fiber content, serves as a specific example of a beneficial food choice.

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📋 Interviewer Information:    

   - Website: https://www.wellnessanutrition.com/home

   - Instagram: @wellnessa_v

   - TikTok: @wellnessa_v

   - Facebook: wellnessa

   - E-mail: [email protected]

   - Tel: (210) 872-5176

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Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 4 - "Balancing Act: Gym Values, Relationships, and Competition"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/22/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Over V.S. Under Valued:    - What are things we see in the gym that are under or over valued, from equipment to exercises?

2. Women Got A Roster:    - Half of women have a man waiting on the side, what reasons and feelings could prompt this?

3. Funny Dangiling Keys:    - Why is everything a competition espiucally as men, and how does it stop us from being in the moment?

4. Gudies:    - Our guides are coming out and the next one is one that you won't want to miss!

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🔬 Research Articles:    - "Uncovering Hyper Tensions Affect On Clogged Arteries."    - "Low Carb Vegan Diet Results In Weight Loss."

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💪 Fitness Q&A:     Addressing viewer fitness questions!      - "How do I complete a deload week, and is it important for gains?"      - "Is 30mins enough to reach my goals?"      - "How to overcome knee pain."      - "How to raise your testosterone naturally."

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 3 - "Navigating the Chaos: Big Calves, Katt Williams, and Plaque From Sleeping Late"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/15/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. The Crazy Start To 2024:    - From Earthquakes, to Katt Williams, to The Epstein List 2024 is up to a crazy start

2. New Vegan Documentaries:    - Game Changers and You Are What You Eat whats new in vegan propaganda documentaries

3. Are Degrees Really Needed:    - More jobs are not requiring degrees begging the question if they will even be needed in the future.

4. Load Tolerance:    - What is your body able to tolerate and what is right for you in terms of lifting?

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🔬 Research Articles:    - "Eating Less Fat Should Be One Of Your New Years Resolutions"    - "Artery Calcification More Common In Night Owls"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:     Addressing viewer fitness questions!      - "Can You Work Out When You Have Breast Implants?"      - "If You Had A Full Year To Train Like A Body Builder How Would You Prepare?"      - "What's The Most Important Thing When Getting Fitness Results?"      - "How To Grow The Biggest Calves!"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 1 - "Renew Wellness w/ Dawn Thornhill, MSN FNP-C" 

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/11/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Breaking Free from Conventional Paths and Finding Success in Taking Risks:    

   - Personal struggles with intense self-imposed pressure, leading to exhaustion, stress, and a loss of motivation.    

   - Witnessing a transformative journey, including the positive impact of hormone therapy on Dawn's husband, inspiring a career shift towards personal training and entrepreneurship, the significance of dedication, and the yin-yang dynamic between anxiety and a relaxed approach.

2. Unlocking the Truth About HRT: Taking Control of Your Health:    

   - The risks associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the importance of proper monitoring and optimization based on individual factors.    

   - The need for a healthcare provider who is attentive, willing to understand the patient, and explains lab results comprehensively, addressing the common issue of hormone-related concerns overlooked by other healthcare professionals.

3. The Hidden Dangers in Our Everyday Products: Protecting Our Health:    

   - The pervasive impact of various environmental factors, from food choices to everyday products, on the endocrine system and overall health.

   - The concern about the lack of societal changes to address these issues and the need for education to inform people about potential risks.

4. Unlock Your Best Self: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Health:    

   - The importance of addressing hormone changes to enhance overall well-being and reduce the risk of chronic conditions associated with aging.

   - Individualized approach to hormone optimization, recognizing that the optimal balance varies for each person.

   - Accessibility of hormone panel testing, reasonable cost, and the potential for insurance coverage to make it more affordable for individuals

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📋 Interviewer Information:    

   - Website: https://www.renewwellnesstx.com/

   - Instagram: @renewwellness_tx

   - TikTok: @renewwellnesstexas

   - Facebook: Rnewwellnessaesthetics

   - Tel: 1-800-465-2190

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Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 2 - "Busting Fitness Myths and Navigating Life's Curves"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/8/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Introduction Fitness Mythology:    - What Myths To Unlearn This Year    - Hear Our Top 5!

2. Ozempic Withdrawl:    - Do People Bounce Back To Their Original Weight After Stopping Ozempic    - How Can You Make Sure You Don't?

3. Eat Less and Move More:    - Does This Actually Work For The Population Or Is It Just Another False Trend?

4. My Husband Is Just Part Of My Children:    - What Happens When One Person In A Marriage Starts Picking Up After The Other?

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🔬 Research Articles:    - "Your Breathing Impacts Your Memory!"    - "Breastfeeding Alters Infant Gut In Ways That Boost Brain Devlopment!"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:     Addressing viewer fitness questions!      - "Im 23 Starting My Journey, What's Y'alls Advice?"      - "What Nutrition Tips Will Make Me Gain Muscle And Lose Fat?"      - "I'm 35F I Want To Work Out But Don't Want To Get Bulky!"      - "What's Causing My Knee Pain When I'm Squatting?"

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:    - Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    - Email: [email protected]

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