The Pillars of Health Podcast

Wade Lightheart is the president of BiOptimizers, a digestive health supplement company that aims to transform people's relationship with their digestive health. In this episode Wade discusses the role of enzymes and probiotics in digestive health as well as the following topics:

* The role of digestion* Digestion and depression* The importance of enzymes and probiotics* The cumulative effect of relationships* Digestive lessons* 3 steps to fixing digestive health* Wade's vegan experience* Supplements and where to start* The AWESOME health philosophy* Technology & Health

Show Notes

BiOptimizers.com

http://bioptimizers.com/Pillars - Free sign up link to the AWESOME HEALTH COURSE ($297 value). In this 12 week program, you will discover how to achieve AWESOME health and double your energy with natural, fully tested and scientific strategies.

https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/ - BiOptimizers Facebook Page

Book: Homo Desus by Yuval Noah Harari

Ali Gilbert is a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional and helps men optimize their testosterone and nutrition by working alongside industry leading medical professionals to create a network that fully understands what is necessary for men to feel their best. In this episode Ali and Jon discuss:

* What are optimal testosterone levels?* Testosterone serum, free testosterone, SHBG & estradiol* Side effects of low testosterone* Endocrine disrupting chemicals* Viagra & cialis* TRT & fertility* Doctor resistance to TRT* The different forms of TRT* Injection frequency* TRT side effects* Gynecomastia * Stress management & hormones* The importance of low intensity training* Electrolyte replenishment

Check out Ali's website: ali-gilbert.com

Ali Gilbert on Instagram: @thealigilbert

Ali Gilbert on Twitter: @thealigilbert

7 Ways to Boost Testosterone Naturally

In part two of my interview with Michael Bingham we discuss his training and preparation for the Beijing Olympics, working with Michale Johnson as well as his hopes and dreams for the future when it comes to family, business and personal ambition.

Michael Bingham competed in the 4 x 400 mens relay at the Beijing Olympics and won bronze with Great Britain. He previously attended Wake Forest University as a student athlete and competed in multiple track and field events before deciding to focus on sprinting. To this day Michael holds the school record in the 200m, 300m & 400m. Currently, Michael co-owns and runs Alamance Academy, a behavioral health company that specializes in mental health assessments and therapy for adolescents and adults in North Carolina.

In part one of a two part interview Michael and Jon discuss:

* Pre race songs* Growing up in North Carolina* Imposter syndrome* The evolution of a sprinter* Hyperfocus* Family* Competing in the Olympics* The story behind the 3rd place finish* Doping in sports* Caster Semenya* PED's

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Eirinn Carroll is an integrative strength coach at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this episode Eirinn and Jon break down whether or not juice cleanses/detox diets are beneficial and some better alternatives to incorporate. They also discuss "muscle confusion", strength training for runners as well as switching training programs in order to try and cure back pain.

Eirinn Carroll is an integrative strength coach at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, North Carolina. The main topic of this episode is based around strength training and some of the false narratives that come up especially when it comes to women and strength training. Talking points include:

* Strength training & women* Weight loss versus fat loss* Chasing numbers on a scale* Creating goals based on your wants not what you feel you need to be to satisfy others* You can not out train a bad diet* The discovery of true strength training* The High Intensity Mindset* Body neutrality* The company you keep

Show Notes

Phil Mickelson weight loss article

Precision Nutrition: All About Fat Loss

Precision Nutrition: All About Strength Training

Precision Nutrition: The Cost of Getting Lean

Joe Cannon has an MS in Exercise Science and a BS degree in Biology and Chemistry. Joe is a strength coach and coaches other trainers as well as writing books on many topics including rhabdomyolysis, supplements, personal training and nutrition. In this episode Joe and Jon discuss rhadbo in depth and a best practice guide when it comes to supplements.

* Rhabdo, what exactly is it?* The different type of rhabdo* DOMS versus Rhabdo* Rhabdo symptoms* Genetics and their role in rhabdo* Common rhabdo myths* Supplement overview* Science versus Advertising claims* Supplement brand recommendations* Watchful consumerism

Show Notes

Joe's website: joe-cannon.com

Joe's Supplement website: supplementclarity.com

Joe Cannon on Instagram: @joecannonms

Supplement Book: Nutritional Supplements: What Works & Why

Rhabdo Book: Rhabdo: The Scary Side of Exercise You Need To Know About

Diana Matuszak is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and has also gained a Masters in Transformational Mindset Coaching. Diana works with people to help them find their best health, confidence and happiness in all aspects of their life to help them achieve their goals. In this episode we discuss:

* Diana's childhood* Insulin Resistance Syndrome* Body positivity* What is healthy?* Negative body messages* A holistic health approach* New client intake process* Sunday Success Checklist* Grocery Guide

Show Notes:

Sunday Success Checklist

Grocery Guide

E-course: Thrive: Food + Fitness + Life

Diana's Book: To Kale & Back

Website: dianamatuszak.com

Instagram: @to.kale.and.back

Dr. David Waldman is a natural healer certified in The Wahls Protocol. He blends functional medicine, exercise and nutrition in order to help his patients find lasting solutions naturally. In 2005 Dr. Waldman experienced bouts of lower back and leg stiffness which drastically effected his ability to walk or run. This was followed by tingling in his hands and double vision. Soon after this, his doctor referred him to a neurologist as he feared Multiple Sclerosis might be at play. After taking action himself through non traditional methods, Dr. Waldman found the Wahls Protocol. This in turn put him in contact with a supportive community and an exchange of ideas and experiences that have helped Dr. Waldman improve his day to day experience while living with MS. This led to the creation of The Healthy Detour which Dr. Waldman set up so he can educate and help more people as to how functional medicine can positively impact their health compared to a traditional western medicine approach. Topics discussed on the podcast include:

* What is multiple sclerosis?* Functional medicine versus western medicine* Cholesterol & vitamin D* Sugar & sugar substitutes* Insulin and growth hormone* The food pyramid* Diabetes & dementia* Dairy & osteoporosis

Show Notes

Milk & Osteoporosis Study

E-Book: 7 Tips to Sleep Great & Wake Up Happy

Book: "You are the Placebo"

Book: "The Wahls Protocol"

Ted Talk: Mind Your Mitochondria

Tara Davis is a Relationship and Intimacy Expert. In this episode Tara discusses the best strategies to go about improving communication with your partner, integrating internal work, creating boundaries, identifying triggers and navigating gender issues.

Tara's website: therelationshipplaybookformarriage.com

Tara on Instagram: @taradavis.me

Tara Davis on Facebook: @taradavis.me