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Podcast: Download (Duration: 27:36 — 18.9MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 26:17) In this show we discuss  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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Podcast: Download (Duration: 32:58 — 22.6MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 32:57) In this show, we explore some expert opinions from the mainstream about the ills of carbs, which indicate that the high-carb/low-fat diet dogma is starting to be dispelled. Yet the notion that there are “good” and “bad” carbs still persists, such as whole grains (allegedly good) and …

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Podcast: Download (Duration: 35:00 — 24.0MB)Subscribe: RSS(duration 35:00) In this second half of our discussion of the role insulin plays in fat storage, we cover the last two posts on the weightology.net blog that dispute insulin’s role. Guest Stephanie Murphy again joins us to explore some more of the biochemistry involved, including cell glucose channels …