An often overlooked topic when it comes to health and fitness is the area of joint pain and its potential causes and considerations. In today's episode, we'll look at this area from a training perspective, cover Osteoarthritis, potential supplementation avenues, gut health considerations, and more. Topics include:   - Joint Pain Issues - Resistance Training and Recovery Considerations - Frequency, Intensity, and Volume of Workouts - Osteoarthritis - Omega 3’s, Vitamin D, and Other Supplemental Considerations - Autoimmune and Gut Health Considerations - The FNMS Program - Please Share, Rat ..read more

A popular topic right now in the overall health realm but more specifically the mental health space is the role of trauma and our overall health. How does trauma affect the body and overall health? What are the mechanisms going on as coaches that we should be aware of? We'll dive into specifics around this topic including discuss PTSD, the fight or flight response, gut health considerations, and more. Topics include:   - Trauma and Health - Starting With PTSD - Spectrum of Intensity and Severity - Trauma’s Effects On The Body - Deeper Physiology - Fight or Flight Mode - Aerobic and Resist ..read more

Is it possible to improve IBS symptoms without going straight to nutrition and following an elimination diet? In this episode, I'm going to explain how that is possible without any drug intervention either. We'll take a look at the role stress plays with IBS, the benefits of CBT and brain interventions, recent studies on the effectiveness of CBT, and more. Topics include:   - Improving IBS Without Elimination - Risk Factors For IBS and Gut Health Issues - Stress As a Key Consideration - CBT and Brain Interventions - Review Studies on CBT - 4 Part Gut Health Series - FNMS Program - My Book ..read more

If you want a long sustainable career as a coach, investing in skills for your future self is a must. In today's episode, I want to explain what happens to most coaches after they pass their initial certification, get a few clients, then come across a few more advanced client cases that can lead to self doubt and imposter syndrome trying to solve them. Candidly, this why the FNMS program exists and we'll discuss some specific examples in this episode as well. Topics include:   - Coaching Skills Of The Future - Initial Success To Shaky Conversation and Self Doubt - Rise of Imposter Syndrom ..read more

You've probably heard of GLP-1 agnostics (Ozempic) when it comes to weight loss and weight management but emerging research could point to an additional use for this class of drugs. In today's episode, we're going to look at GLP-1 use for neurodegenerative disease and it's potential treatment effects. I'll also discuss my history around this topic, the potential risks of using these drugs, and more. Topics include:   - GLP-1 For Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment? - Alzheimer’s and Type 3 Diabetes - Insulin Sensitivity - 2022 Study - Personal History With This Topic - Risks of GLP-1’s ..read more

Two of the most popular and efficacious dieting styles for fat loss and body composition are argued to be the Mediterranean Diet and a high protein diet but is one better than the other? What if we combined the best of each? In today's episode, we're going to examine a recent female focused study looking at the differences between these two dieting styles and glucose control. We'll also discuss how to ideally marry the two. Topics include:   - Mediterranean Diet vs High Protein Diet For Fat Loss - Pro’s of Both Styles of Dieting - Study on Mediterranean Diet vs High Protein Diet For Gluco ..read more

A recent poster presentation has sparked some controversy around social media and the implications around intermittent fasting and cardiovascular disease risk. Is there cause for concern? I'll end the suspense: no. In today's episode, I'll explain why these conclusions are highly skeptical, reasons the data shows what it did, who I believe intermittent fasting could be useful for and who it's not, and more. Topics include:   - Intermittent Fasting and Cardiovascular Disease Risk - Poster Presentation At a Conference - Reliability of This Information - Breakfast Skippers and Quality Food C ..read more

I wanted to bring back a oldie but goodie when it comes to segments on this show and that is overrated or underrated and I wanted to specifically talk about one test in particular and that is A1C. Helping students troubleshoot this blood marker in Metabolism School, there are a few considerations I want you to understand when it comes to this number potentially being falsely elevated. We'll talk about why this marker is important and stick around till the end to find out my answer. Topics include:   - Overrated or Underrated? - A1C Marker - Quick Explanation Of This Marker - Please Subscr ..read more

A popular topic over the past few years is the impact of natural and artificial sweeteners on many of our bodily functions and goals and which sweetener is best for our overall health. In today's episode, we'll be looking at a recent 2024 study looking at Stevia specifically and it's surprising impact and results. Topics include:   - Artificial Sweeteners and Our Microbiome - Recent 2024 Study on Stevia - Enhancing Flavor Profiles - Our Youtube Channel - Study Details and Results - Neutral and Positive Effects - Please Share, Rate, and Review ----------  Subscribe to My New Youtube C ..read more

With the increasing popularity of CGM's as consumer products, tracking and awareness around blood sugar regulation has increased tremendously in popularity as well and while it's helpful to understand, it can easily be taken too far. In today's episode, we'll look at the flatline blood glucose myth when it comes to fat loss and whether or not this is necessary for sustained fat loss. Topics include:   - Blood Sugar and Fat Loss - Breaking Down The Flatline Myth - Reading Example - Effects On Your Mood - How Are You Feeling After A Meal and Biofeedback - FNMS Program - My Book Metabolism M ..read more