Have you ever spent 10 full minutes in complete silence, no music, no journaling, no TV, no computer/phone, no humming, no talking, no... anything? I don't know if I have. Today's guest, Shane Heath, spent a full 10 DAYS in total silence at a recent retreat. While Shane is better known for being the owner and founder of MUDWTR, a coffee alternative consisting of organic ingredients lauded by cultures old and young for their health and performance benefits, today's conversation centered around Sh...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min
**DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE AND IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.** Get ready to get nerdy on today's episode. For today's show, we're talking with Dr. Casey Means from Levels Health. We're doing a deep dive into how blood sugar is a key component of all things related to cellular and metabolic health, disease prevention, and body composition. Proper blood sugar control isn't just for diabetics and pre-diabetics, it's for anyone trying to live a longer, hea...
Jul 28, 2021•56 min
**DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE AND IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT CONSUME ANY DRUG WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL** On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kelsey Ramsden of MINDCURE. Kelsey is a cancer survivor, and what we could call a lifelong entrepreneur, starting in the construction and real estate industries, who then moved into the world of psychedelics, where she helped find MINDCURE. In today's episode, we ta...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Oh wow. We're back for round 2 of the Em & Em podcast adventures. We're back with one of my best friends, Emily Cossin, for another episode on sex, love, relationships, and everything in between. We opened up a Q&A box on Instagram for you all to ask whatever you want, and guess what: 99.9% of all questions were pertaining to sex and relationships. So, we're talking about sex and relationships. Here's what's on the menu: -period sex (really starting off strong here) -how to (should you?)...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Today we're bringing a repeat guest back on the show for a very different episode than our first interview. Alyssa Olenick, aka the Honey Badger Mountain Goat, is one of my favorite internet humans. A brilliant PhD student, an incredible content creator, and just a really cool human, today's conversation with Lyss gets... really real. We talk all about experiencing large growth on social media in one of the toughest years to be a human at all, aka 2020. We talk growth, we talk the realities of "...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 43 min
You all are in for a TREAT today... First thing's first: today's conversation is definitely more adult in nature, so not the best for listening around little ones, at work, etc. Probably best with headphones OR listening with your gal pals if we're being honest. Today, I chatted with one of my best friends, Emily Cossin. What we covered: -how we met by dating the same guy (it's a good story) -letting Emily roast me and my dating life -learning to deal with rejection and how it's not always "ther...
Mar 11, 2021•57 min
Today's guest on EMBody Radio is the author of one of the most powerful health books I've ever read. James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Scientific American, Outside, The New York Times, and more. His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art , was released May 26, 2020 by Riverhead/Penguin Random House and was an instant New York Times and London Sunday Times bestseller. Breath explores how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly--and how to ...
Mar 04, 2021•51 min
Welcome back to EMBody Radio! Today we have a rockstar of a guest on the show. If you're a long time listener, you'll recognize the radio-ready voice of none other than Chase Chewning of Ever Forward Radio. He's back for another episode that's sure to help you on your own journey towards living in your conscious truth. In our chat today, we talk about: -Moving from DC to LA -The moment he knew he needed to leave online coaching behind and go into podcasting full-force -Realizing his identity was...
Feb 11, 2021•59 min
Today’s episode is going to be all about productivity. 2020 was a year where more of us transitioned to a work from home structure, and that transition was one of the things I was asked about the most. I’ve worked from home from my computer as an online fitness coach since December 2015, and I also did a good chunk of my degree online when I moved out of state. So, needless to say I’ve gotten pretty decent at being productive from home and from a computer. Whether you’re a work-from-home-er or y...
Feb 04, 2021•17 min
It's a new year, which often means new year's fitness resolutions. I wanted to take some time in today's episode to talk about why continuing to under eat chronically may be making it harder, or actually impossible, for you to reach your fat loss goals. From the physiological to psychological, chronic under-feeding can thwart your fat loss efforts and start to have negative effects on your health. Episode 101 is here to distill the nerdy stuff into an easy to digest episode so that you can be a ...
Jan 28, 2021•26 min
Now more than ever with lockdowns happening worldwide, many people are spending more time alone than they normally do. For some people, this is really uncomfortable and scary. I wanted to record today's episode to talk through some of my own pivotal periods of solitude within my life that ultimately led to me becoming the woman I am today, who loves herself, who is herself, and who ENJOYS time with herself. I'm hoping this show today can help you lean into your alone time and use it to grow in k...
Jan 14, 2021•33 min
I've talked about morning routines for, quite literally, years now. And every time I do, I get a zillion questions about mine, how to start one, what to do, etc. So, here it is: your guide to the Mind/Body/Soul morning, my personal method for starting every day on the best note possible. We're boosting your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, whether you have 5 minutes or a full hour. I've got your back! Dive into today's show to learn some tangible takeaways to create a morning routine t...
Jan 07, 2021•30 min
Welcome back to episode 98 of EMBody Radio! Today we're celebrating over 1,000,000 downloads of the show. Can you believe it?! In honor of hitting a big milestone, I wanted to give back to the community that built this show by hosting a giveaway with two of my favorite brands that have supported the show as well: Cured Nutrition and Legion Athletics. One listener will be winning a prize pack from Cured Nutrition of their CBD gel caps, a CBD tincture of your choice, and their adaptogenic sleep su...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Ironic how I talk about dudes ghosting me in this episode since I clearly ghost the podcast on a regular basis... karma? Not sure. BUT HEY. We're here now and we're happy to be here. This description is gonna be short and sweet: we're doing a full 2020 recap. I put up a question box on IG for topics for this return-cast, and so many of you sweet souls just asked, "Really, how are you?" So, I thought we could go through and talk about one of the wildest years in human existence. I'm cracking open...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 40 min
I get asked all the time "how I'm so confident in being myself." It honestly makes me sad that this is a common question, because isn't that what we all should be confident in being? Today's show was inspired by a conversation with a friend about standing strong in yourself, and it turned into an episode about some of my story and how I developed self confidence. TOPICS: -The conversation with a friend that inspired this episode -Why we are biologically programmed to want and need acceptance fro...
Jul 09, 2020•38 min
A lot has happened in the US and in the world since we last connected on the show. The tragic death of George Floyd (and of others like Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others) brought about a turning point in history and social justice. Black lives matter, and we’re here today to pass/share the mic with an amazing black woman in fitness and in academia, Dr. Brittany Mastellar. Dr. Britt holds her PhD in kinesiology, is a fitness coach, a university professor, a mom, and just an all ...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 27 min
I am back (kinda) with an episode that I think you'll really like, especially at this time. I was recently on my good friends Erin and Jordan's podcast, the Flow State of Mind podcast, where we talked about literally everything. These are some of my favorite conversations to have and I hope you enjoy it too. Topics include: - How We ALL Are Right Now - Why Jordan and Emily Suck at Texting - Technology Fatigue - Content Creation Right Now - The Importance of Friends - No Escape from Home - The Qu...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Returning guest and close personal friend Austin Current ( austincurrent_ ) is back to discuss what the maintenance phase of contest prep truly looks like. There are a lot of misconceptions about a maintenance phase and it doesn't get the credit it deserves. We also get super deep in this conversation, talking about the evolution of prep and what Austin's life has been like outside of prep and fitness. Topics include: - Psychosocial Ramifications - Looks vs Mindset - Life Outside of Competing - ...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 18 min
I am back and today I have my prep coach Jason Theobald better known as ScoobyPrep to talk all things thyroid. This can be a confusing topic and Jason has been coaching for 14 years with a level of knowledge that is pretty unrivaled in the competition space. We talk about not only what some common thyroid dysfunction symptoms are but the importance of understanding labwork and the role of T3 plays within thyroid health. Topics include: - Who is Jason? - What is the Thyroid Gland? - How to Detect...
Mar 24, 2020•57 min
Time for some tough love ya'll. You know this comes from a place of love and knowing I want the best for you. I want to share the top 5 mistakes I see beginners and newbies making (some I also made when I first started too) so you can avoid those mistakes and save time and frustration with your fitness and nutrition progress. Topics include: - Biggest Mistakes - Who is Emily? - Cutting Calories Too Soon - Solid Foundation of Nutritional Habits - Doing Too Much Volume - Basic Recovery Principles ...
Feb 27, 2020•37 min
Solo episode again today covering a topic near and dear to my heart. I am in the middle of my prep and getting messages and DM's saying that you potentially want to compete at some point as well, I needed to give it to you straight. I want you equipped with the knowledge and reality of what it takes to compete and place where you want to. There's a lot more that goes into prep than most talk about. This is your guide to your first bodybuilding show, the real shit. Topics included: - Jacked and N...
Feb 20, 2020•42 min
Sue B and Em D spilling tea back for another episode together! Last episode was all about training and this one is all about nutrition. From Peri-workout to stress to a NEAT explanation... of NEAT. You will absolutely love this episode. Topics covered include: - What is “Good Nutrition?” - Sue’s Dietary Structure Goal - Metabolism Overview - NEAT Explanation - Fluctuating Calories vs Fixed Calorie Explanation - Peri-Workout Nutrition - Stress and Nutrition Strategies - Peri-workout Nutrition and...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 39 min
If this episode were to be summed up in three words, it would be "grow that ass." Sue Bush, wife of Alex Bush and close personal friend, is here today to discuss all about those glutes. Not only that but we cover quad work, using momentum wisely, and common misconceptions within training. Needless to say, as you can see by the length of the episode, this episode is definitely on brand of #jackedandnerdy. Topics covered include: - Burping and Hoolahooping - Who is Sue Bush - How Sue Got Into Fitn...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Just me ridin solo on this episode taking your questions all surrounding relationships. Understand before you press play that my answers are just that: mine. I speak from my 24-year-old woman perspective so take it with a grain of salt. With that being said, I got a lot of really great questions I was excited to talk about and dive into. Questions include: - Books on Relationships - Online Dating - Being the Only Single Friend - #Onlyherface? What to do When Someone Doesn’t Like Your Body but Li...
Jan 30, 2020•52 min
Paul Revelia is back for another jam-packed episode and you guys are going to love the level of detail Paul went into on today's show. Paul is the Owner of Pro Physique, exclusively training natural competitors at this stage of his career and co-hosts Redefine Healthy Radio with Laurin Conlin. A lot of contest prep discussion but we also discuss advice for aspiring competitors as well. Topics include: - Who is Paul - Paul’s Start with Fitness - From Layne to Training Competitors - Advice to Aspi...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr
As ya'll know or should, I am in the middle of prep so I thought it would be dope to sit down with my good friend Alex Bush, co-founder of Physique Development, to discuss all things pre-prep, prep, and post-prep along with answering some questions from you all. If you've ever considered doing a contest prep, I deem this a can't miss episode for you. Topics and questions include: - Sorry not Sorry for Teasing You Last Week - Legion Athletics - Who is Alex Bush? - Prep Before the Prep Process - W...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 46 min
I'm back! After a lengthy absence, I'm back on my podcast game and have a tremendous show for you today! On my way to Miami for Nationals, I stopped by the University of South Flordia to interview Dr. Bill Campbell, an Exercise Science Professor and the Director of the Performance and Physique Enhancement Laboratory. Dr. Campbell recently finished a study looking at diet refeeds and was named the "weekday" diet. For my nerd community, you're going to love this one. Topics include: - First Off, A...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Online coaching is arguably one of the fastest growing fields in the health and wellness space. With that comes a lot of good, a lot of bad, and a lot of questions. I've been coaching for almost 4 years now, so I've been around the bend for a few years. I've stumbled and fell along the way, but I've learned SO much, and I want to use that to help future professionals. Today I'm taking the reins on a solo episode to help current and aspiring coaches in their process! I'm going over: -my story and...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 6 min
One word to describe this episode - Fire. Both in quality and absolute energy from my guest today Alyssa Olenick. Alyssa is a PhD student and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to exercise physiology among her other passions in life. This is a classic Jacked and Nerdy episode that I know you will enjoy. Topics covered include: - Alyssa’s Story - The Importance of Exercise Physiology - Alyssa’s Current Studies - Metabolic Flexibility and Exercise - Burning More Fat at Rest and Burning More Carbs...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Today, I have my good friend Hana on the podcast and she kicks ass in both the competing world and the e-commerce marketing world so no longer can you use the excuse that you don't have time. All kidding aside, Hana is very open and honest about her competing as we dive into PED's among so many other topics and I think you'll find this episode both entertaining and valuable. Topics covered include: - Who Hana is - How Hana Got Into Competing - Competition Frustration - Hana’s Trip to Spain - Nut...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 2 min
