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70 – Getting Skinny with guest Diana Spechler, part 1

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 27:58 — 19.2MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 27:57) This is part one of our two-part interview with author Diana Spechler, author of Skinny, her latest novel. We begin by discussing the nature of body image issues. As we noted a couple shows ago, various psychological patterns can be found on bodyconfession.com, one of Diana’s sites. …

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69 – Sex for health and fitness

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 19:31 — 13.4MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 19:30) In this episode we explore the topic of sex, specifically its health benefits, both physically and mentally. Hormones such as oxytocin and DHEA are fostered in the process. Immune and longevity benefits are also noted. It’s important that sex be integrated with the mental side of things …

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68 – Body image issues

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 27:36 — 18.9MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 26:17) In this show we discussĀ  various psychological patterns in body image issues found on bodyconfession.com, a new site by Diana Spechler, whom we’ll be interviewing in a few weeks about her upcoming novel. Body image is affected adversely by comparison contests in your mind. Self-acceptance–i.e., owning those …

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67 – Low-carb taubes in the land of dr oz

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 32:22 — 22.2MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 32:21)In this episode we explore the nature of the interview with Gary Taubes on The Dr. Oz show, set up on account of Taubes’ latest book, Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It. While Dr. Oz tends to promote the mainstream dogma about diet and …

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66 – Weight loss behaviors and mindset

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 24:12 — 16.6MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 24:12)This show we start out with a discussion of natural movement from my recent hiking experiences, and then we delve into an article by SciAm about behaviors that do and don’t contribute to weight loss. It’s important to find foods that are tasty substitutes for the not-so-healthy foods …

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65 – Promoting change from within

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 24:05 — 16.5MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 24:05) In this show we discuss some of my new experiences in the Land Down Under and then touch on the six pillars of self-esteem by psychologist Nathaniel Branden. We address some of the six pillars, particularly in relation to a listener’s email, which shares her healthy mind …

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64 – HCG diet facts and fictions

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 29:18 — 20.1MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 29:18) In this show we discuss the nature of the HCG diet, why it’s a fad and what the scientific research says. Rather than going the quick-fix route, which in this case entails eating only 500 calories a day, go for what’s really healthy for you in the …

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63 – Sowing the seeds of your own health success

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 28:59 — 19.9MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 28:59) We address the psychological topic of dealing with mental and behavioral changes, especially in relation to those who don’t want to give up their favorite comfort foods, which are typically some form of unhealthy carbs. We explore our newsletter post covering this topic, as well as a …

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62 – Everyday Paleo with guest Sarah Fragoso

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 40:14 — 27.6MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 40:14) In this show we explore the facets of Sarah’s transition to Paleo nutrition, her upcoming book, and her focus on health and fitness while maintaining a busy lifestyle and family with three boys. Motivation is key, especially determining what you’re going for (or what you’re chasing), putting …

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61 – The ills of hospitalization, living long and prospering

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 28:18 — 19.4MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 28:18) In this show, we relate the recent injuries and hospitalization of our close friends and discuss the nature of hospitalization, things to watch out for–such as superbugs–and things to try to avoid, such as CT scans, physical exams, circumcision, C-sections, and antibiotics (unless your life depends on …

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