My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Dr. Melina Roberts. Dr. Melina Roberts is a Naturopathic Doctor, Author of Building a Healthy Child, TEDx speaker and Founder/Medical Director of Advanced Naturopathic Medical Centre in Calgary, Canada. She is recognized as one of the top Biological Medicine practitioners in North America.

Check out the episode to learn more about The top 3 foods to optimize your gut microbiome, how important movement is to rid ourselves of disease, how to optimize our body's electricity, how long Mom's should breastfeed, how to raise healthy children who have a good relationship with food, and so much more.

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In this episode:

04:09 When did you first feel like you knew how you could treat people for cancer using your method?  

06:55 What is really important for setting our bodies up for success other than a healthy digestive tract?  

10:46 What do you mean by electricity in our bodies?  

11:24 How does being out in nature ensure that our electrical functions are being optimized?  

12:59 When you say our bodies lose our charge, what exactly does that mean?  

15:00 What are some of the things that we need to do to ensure that our liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system are functioning optimally?  

21:28 How can we optimize our gut microbiome?

24:53 If you had to pick 3 foods that could help optimize your gut microbiome, what would they be?  

30:39 Why are protein and fats important for the gut microbiome?

33:28 What are some things that new parents need to know in order to build a healthy child?  

36:56 Why are you a big proponent of breastfeeding and how long should a mother breastfeed her child?  

38:46 How have you approached teaching your kids the proper viewpoint towards food?  

44:28 How should you approach raising a child who is a picky eater?  

47:55 Dr. Melina's 3 keys to getting closer to her best self

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Melina’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to Her Best Self:

1. Realize that Health is always a work in progress

2. Don't get stuck doing the same thing every single day

3. Do less scrolling on the phone

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Website: http://advancednaturopathic.com

Instagram: @drmelinaroberts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedNaturopathic/

Twitter: @drmelinaroberts

Youtube: @drmelinaroberts

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Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I discuss part 1 of the 3-part series about how to form habits that stick. I focus on the first step to forming habits that stick, which is to make sure that you don’t do too much too soon. I give several examples from some of my clients who have implemented this philosophy during their 10 week transformations. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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For the very special 500th episode, I take a look back at some of my favorite interviews of the Best You Podcast. I share short clips from 6 different past episodes with some of my favorite guests I’ve had on the show. 

The first guest is Derrick Billups, who was the guest on the very first episode of Best You and was one of the people who helped me get started as a fitness trainer in Nashville. 

Next is Chris Fowler, who was the host of College GameDay, a show that I grew up watching and loving. 

Then you’ll hear from DeMarco Murray, who was offensive player of the year in the NFL and I worked for him at Tilt Cycle.

Next is Dr. Melissa Davis, one of the top experts on health and fitness optimization at Renaissance Periodization. 

Next you’ll hear from Ellen Latham, the founder of Orange Theory fitness where I coached for my first 7 years in the fitness industry. 

Finally, you’ll hear from Chris McChesney, the author of the book, The Four Disciplines of Execution, which inspired me to create the 10-Week Transformation.

Check out the episode to learn more about how to hustle with intention, how Chris Fowler started and grew College GameDay to what it is today, how to become the best NFL running back in the entire league, how to optimize your health, how Ellen Latham went from starting Orange Theory Fitness to growing it to over 1 million members, and how to execute on your wildly important goal and so much more.

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In this episode:

 05:35 How to Hustle with Intention with Derrick Billups

11:07 How Chris Fowler started and grew College GameDay to what it is today  

18:30 How to become the best NFL running back in the entire league with DeMarco Murray

25:24 How to optimize your health through building habits with Dr. Melissa Davis  

30:18 How Ellen Latham went from starting Orange Theory Fitness to growing it to over 1 million members

34:18 How to execute on your wildly important goal with Chris Fowler

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Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I talk about the amount of weight that you should use when you’re strength training. I teach you multiple ways you should be calculating both the amount of weight you should lift and the amount of reps you should do depending on your strength training goals. These will help you if you’re looking to build strength/increase your one-rep max, build muscle, or increase your muscular endurance. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Julie Wilkes. Born with a heart condition so severe, the doctor's pronounced her dead at birth, Julie Wilkes has overcome all of her life expectancy predictions and now dedicates her life to paying forward on the second chance at life by helping others to find light in their life. She is an entrepreneur, yoga/fitness studio concept owner, retail boutique owner, published author, motivational speaker, certified life coach, aromatherapy line creator, and fitness/yoga presenter. 

Check out the episode to learn more about how she created her dream job within the company she already worked for, the importance of listening to your heart and your passion, how the worst case scenario isn't usually as bad as we think, how she built a health and fitness program for a massive corporation, how to prioritize time for your health and fitness when there is seemingly none of it and so much more.

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In this episode:

03:33 What made you realize that there was a void at your company that you wanted to fill and how did that transition to becoming your full time role? 

08:23 Did you stay with Accenture when you went to get your master's degree? 

12:00 How did you maintain your confidence in the face of so many employees while you were building the program that you built?

22:00 How did your program open people's eyes to prioritizing health and fitness?

28:02 What has kept people the most engaged with your health and fitness program?

34:35 Julie's 3 keys to getting closer to her best self

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Julie’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to Her Best Self:

1. Everyday it's one foot in front of the other

2. Continue to fall in love with yourself

3. Believe in your gifts and use them

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Website: http://www.juliewilkes.com/

Seven Studios: http://www.sevenstudioslive.com/

Instagram: @yogaonthego

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My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Kathryn Gordon. Kathryn Gordon is a wife, mother, businesswoman, movie producer, bestselling author of Relationship GRIT and host of the Kathryn for Real podcast. A graduate of Old Dominion University, Kathryn became a top producer in sales for several companies before deciding to follow her passion as an actress and model. 

After the birth of her children, she focused on raising them and helping operate her husbands growing speaking and consulting business. With her children off to college, she has returned for her second act, investing in real estate and movies, mentoring women, supporting several charities, writing and speaking to audiences about the keys to a great relationship and loves sharing the truth on her podcast Kathryn For Real.

Check out the episode to learn more about how she made her way out of her bad drug habits, the most important habit they had as a family, how quick is too quick when it comes to relationships, what needs to happen in a relationship prior to marriage, how to appropriately communicate with your significant other and the best questions to ask them and so much more.

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In this episode:

03:29 What was the impetus that caused you to turn your life around at 25? 

13:03 How do you appropriately communicate your expectations with your partner? 

18:46 What do you feel like love looks like?

23:07 What conversations should a couple have to ensure they're not rushing into things with each other?

27:24 What are some things that you've done to make sure you're not emotionally going from 0-60 as quickly?

33:07 Kathryn's 3 keys to getting closer to her best self

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Kathryn’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to Her Best Self:

1. Renew her mind

2. Optimize her physical health

3. Have others communicate to you how you've positively impacted them

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Website: kathrynforreal.com

Instagram: @kathryngordon

Facebook: Kathryn Gordon

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Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I talk about how you can build your BYG. Building your BYG is the best way to stay motivated. I discuss what that means and give you 3 steps that will help you start building your BYG. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Chris Ronzio. Chris is the founder and CEO of Trainual, a leading SaaS platform that transforms the way small businesses onboard, train and scale their teams. Chris is the host of the Organize Chaos podcast and the author of the best-selling book The Business Playbook: How to Document and Delegate What You Do So Your Company Can Grow Beyond You

Check out the episode to learn more about How to buy back your time, the importance of having mentors, how he started his first business when he was 14, what tasks you should delegate first, how to appropriately delegate tasks so they get done properly, and so much more.

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In this episode:

04:11 What was it like running your first business while going to college?

08:00 What was a time when you had to figure out how to do something while you were living it out?

09:50 What would you say to someone who is struggling to start something because they're not sure how to solve all the problems that might come up?

12:51 What does "Do, Document, Delegate" mean and how have you applied that to your personal life?

16:28 How can you appropriately pick the right tasks to delegate?  

20:17 How should you appropriately document what you delegate?  

24:06 What lead you to wanting to do the Antarctica Marathon?

26:10 What are some of the biggest things you've learned or re-learned in the pursuit of your goal to run the Antarctic Marathon?

30:48 Chris' 3 keys to getting closer to his best self

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Chris’ 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self:

1. Consistently hit his blood sugar goal

2. Incorporate more strength training when he finishes his marathon

3. Take separate trips with each of his kids

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Website: http://www.trainual.com

Podcast: https://trainual.com/podcast-series/organize-chaos

Instagram: @chrisronzio

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisronzio/

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Welcome back to the Best You Podcast! In this episode, I talk about what it was like starting the 10WT and beginning to create my business. I discuss the risks I took and I use my own story to share with you 3 steps that will help you take risks to get closer to your goals. Following these steps will help you take another step on your journey to better health, and ultimately on your journey to your Best You.

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My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Kevin Scott. Kevin Paul Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin co-founded the leadership consultancy ADDO, which developed the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program, the Baltimore Ravens Leadership Institute, and helps companies attract and develop top talent. Kevin is the author of four books, including his latest Inspired Every Day.

Check out the episode to learn more about The 3 part recipe to lasting inspiration, how to communicate leadership principles in a way so they stick, why 79% of employees are currently disengaged at work, how he's created leadership programming for Chick-Fil-A, the Atlanta Braves, and the Baltimore Ravens, and so much more.

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In this episode:

03:35 What was it like for you starting your own company right after college? 05:47 What does it take to build a program to develop high school leaders and talent?

10:34 What are some of the challenges of working with high school talent and trying to develop them as leaders?

13:03 How have different organizations improved because of your work and how has your work lead them to be more effective, productive, efficient, and have a stronger culture?

18:47 What are some of the things that lead you to identifying those 3 things to being the 3 indispensable ingredients to lasting inspiration?

31:12 Kevin's 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self

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Kevin’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self:

1. Learn to say no more often

2. Take more consistent time alone

3. Take more intentional time with the people he's closest to

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Follow Kevin on Social Media:

Website: http://www.kevinpaulscott.com

Book: InspiredEveryday.com 

Instagram: @KevinPaulScott

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpaulscott/

Twitter:@KevinPaulScott

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