The Growth Kit

By Brian Comly

The Growth Kit is where science and practical advice intersect to help you live a better life. It's my mission to give you the knowledge and tools to enhance your physical health, mental health, and p... more

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How many episodes does The Growth Kit have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.

The Growth Kit episodes:

May 23, 2024E26 · Kids Nutrition: Why You Need To Establish Healthy Eating Habits Early
Childhood is a critical period for growth and development, which is why it’s important to establish healthy eating habits early. A nutritious diet significantly influences cardiovascular disease risk, obesity, metabolic function, and cognitive development. Recognizing factors such as parental role modeling, peer influence, and food accessibility is a good start.

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Kids Nutrition: The Importance Of Establishing Healthy Eating Habits Early

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11min
May 09, 2024E25 · 12 Daily Non-Negotiables
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12 Daily Non-Negotiables

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12min
April 25, 2024E26 · The Coddling Of The American Mind: 3 Takeaways
In 2014, Greg Lukianoff sought Jonathan Haidt's help to unravel a mystery: a shift from college administrators initiating campus censorship to students demanding it. This led to their collaboration on the widely popular Atlantic article, "The Coddling of the American Mind," exploring the rise of "safe spaces" and heightened sensitivity on campuses. The duo further expanded their insights into a book, "The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure," offering actionable takeaways beyond parenting, making it a highly recommended read.

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The Coddling of the American Mind: 3 Takeaways

Things Mentioned:
The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure.

iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us.

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13min
April 11, 2024E23 · 6 Signs That Your Child Needs Vision Therapy
A child's first 12 years heavily rely on visual abilities, constituting 80% of their learning. Vision deficits often underlie behavioral, learning, or mood disorders, affecting a significant number of children. Beyond routine eye exams, interventions like vision therapy, collaboratively conducted by occupational therapists, optometrists, and vision therapists, offer non-invasive solutions for various visual challenges and related impairments. Identifying signs early enables proactive steps to support a child's visual development and overall well-being.

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8 Signs That Your Child Needs Vision Therapy

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9min
March 28, 2024E22 · Annoying Things Kids Do That Are Actually SIgns Of Healthy Growth
Kids do annoying things (lying, pushing boundaries, tantrumming) but these are not only developmentally appropriate but they may be a sign of health and intelligence.

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Annoying Things Kids Do (That Are Signs Of Healthy Growth)
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11min
March 14, 2024E21 · 3 Of THe Healthiest Cooking Oils (That Aren't Vegetable Oils)
Learn why vegetable oils (also called seed oils) are bad and what the best replacement oils are.
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3 Of The Safest Cooking Oils (That Aren't Vegetable Oils)

Things Mentioned:
Primal Kitchen’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (use promo code: MindBodyDad for 10% off)

Primal Kitchen’s Avocado Oil and Avocado Oil Spray (use promo code: MindBodyDad for 10% off)

Viva Naturals Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Ghee: maybe my favorite oil. It's like the taste of butter on steroids but it's on the pricier side. Recommendation here.

Walnut oil: unique taste; also expensive. Recommendation here.

Grass-fed butter. While not technically an oil, butter is a great medium for heat. Recommendation here. Learn why it's important to go grass-fed over conventional butter here.

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12min
March 07, 2024 Bonus: Neurodiversity Interview With The OT Butterfly & My Nephew Flynn
Welcome to a special bonus episode of The Growth Kit! Today's episode is brought to you by a very special guest, my 6-year-old nephew Flynn.

Flynn and my sister have been on quite a journey, learning and growing alongside Laura Petix, also known as the OT Butterfly. Laura is an occupational therapist specializing in the field of neurodiversity, and she's the author of the insightful book "A Kid's Book About Neurodiversity." Flynn himself falls under the umbrella of neurodiversity, and as the biggest fan of my MindBodyDad blog and this podcast, he had a great idea to interview Laura himself. So, without further ado, I present to you Flynn's interview with Laura Petix.
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17min
February 29, 2024E20 · 12 Science-Backed Ways To Lower Your Body Fat (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a 2-part series on ways to lower your body fat percentage.

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⁠The 12 Best Tips To Lower Body Fat⁠
Things Mentioned (Part 1 & 2):
See the ⁠American Council on Exercise⁠ (ACE), for general body fat percentage ranges based on gender.

Measure body fat with:

Skinfold Calipers: This method involves measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat at various points on the body, such as the triceps, biceps, and thighs, using calipers. Simply buy a pair of ⁠inexpensive calipers⁠ and plug in the numbers to the ⁠ACE Percent Body Fat Calculator⁠.

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA): This is the method used in ⁠bathroom scales⁠.

While body mass index (BMI) may be the easiest way to determine how healthy your weight is, it's ⁠flawed and falling out of favor⁠.

⁠The Guardian⁠ has a good table (below) that provides basic measurements according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Use an app such as ⁠cronometer⁠ to provide good insight into the basic caloric content of food, what a serving size is, and how these minute differences in what you thought was the caloric content are very far from the true content.

I recommend a clean protein powder like ⁠Levels Protein⁠ which has 25g of whey protein per serving with 5.6g of BCAAs and all the essential amino acids. It also has no artificial flavors, sweeteners, artificial additives, or fillers and its non-GMO comes from grass-fed cows. (Use MBD20 for 20% off).

Consider ⁠mouth taping⁠ for better quality sleep.

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15min
February 15, 2024E19 · 12 Science-Backed Ways To Lower Body Fat (Plus, What Is A Good Body Fat Number, & How To Measure It) -- Part 1
Learn what a good body fat percentage is, why keeping your body weight in a healthy range is important, and the 13 best fat loss tips to do this. The first six tips are the most effective while all of them may influence your scale. Most importantly, prioritize adherence. Do what makes you healthy and happy for sustainability.

Read The Article:
The 12 Best Tips To Lower Body Fat
Things Mentioned (Part 1 & 2):
See the American Council on Exercise (ACE), for general body fat percentage ranges based on gender.

Measure body fat with:

Skinfold Calipers: This method involves measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat at various points on the body, such as the triceps, biceps, and thighs, using calipers. Simply buy a pair of inexpensive calipers and plug in the numbers to the ACE Percent Body Fat Calculator.

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA): This is the method used in bathroom scales.

While body mass index (BMI) may be the easiest way to determine how healthy your weight is, it's flawed and falling out of favor.

The Guardian has a good table (below) that provides basic measurements according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Use an app such as cronometer to provide good insight into the basic caloric content of food, what a serving size is, and how these minute differences in what you thought was the caloric content are very far from the true content.

I recommend a clean protein powder like Levels Protein which has 25g of whey protein per serving with 5.6g of BCAAs and all the essential amino acids. It also has no artificial flavors, sweeteners, artificial additives, or fillers and its non-GMO comes from grass-fed cows. (Use MBD20 for 20% off).

Consider mouth taping for better quality sleep.

Connect With MindBodyDad (The Growth Kit HQ):
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12min
February 01, 2024E18 · The 4 Types Of Parenting Styles
Every parent fits into one of these 4 parenting styles but only one is considered the gold standard. What are the 4 styles of parenting?

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What are the 4 Types of Parenting Styles?

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FAQs about The Growth Kit:

How many episodes does The Growth Kit have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.