Are you a woman approaching 50, wondering if this is as good as it gets? Lori Balue is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Adapt-Certified Functional Health Coach who is helping women over 50 lose weight for good and to reclaim the 2nd half of their life to live pain free, stay active, and reverse age beautifully.    She is on a mission to empower women to choose health as their wealth over becoming overweight and having more health issues as they age.

After losing 100lbs herself, reducing her risk for diabetes, ditching asthma, allergies & depression, she also naturally repaired degenerating knees.  With all her functional diagnostic nutrition education and functional health knowledge and lived experience, she developed all of this into her signature "The Holistic Low Carb Method."  This is her Health Adventure Experience that is a "Weight Loss & Diabetes Solution"  for women over 50 to reclaim the 2nd half of their life & decrease the risk of diabetes and other health issues. She is making a huge impact in her field, and it was a pleasure to learn from her. 

What you'll hear: 

• Lori's daily routine, including daily sun walks and plenty of barefoot time to balance her circadian rhythms (1:13)
• The importance of a grounding practice (2:51)
• Her weight loss journey and the challenges of hormonal imbalance and food sensitivities (3:17)
• The role of keto and low-carb diets (7:24)
• the importance of tuning into one's own carb code and using food bridges to manage carb cravings (13:00)
• The challenges of maintaining a low-carb diet and the importance of adequate fat and protein intake (28:20)
• Coping with food sensitivities and the importance of personalized nutrition (28:47)
• Hormone replacement therapy (31:06)
• All about her active lifestyle and the outdoor activities she enjoys (35:34)
• Her health program and client success stories (43:58)
• The role of lab tests in health management (50:49)
• Changing the narrative around aging and the role of a healthy lifestyle in achieving longevity (59:09)

Where to learn more: 

• Lori Balue
• Podcast Special Offer
• FREE Belly Fat Buster Mini Course
• Instagram
• YouTube

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If you're interested in the science beyond detoxing your body of heavy metals and free radicals, this is the episode for you. Dr. Nayan Patel is a sought after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom develop medication for their clients and design a patient specific drug and nutrition regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEO's and physicians themselves.

He recently published his first comprehensive book, "The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy." After 11 years of clinical research on the master antioxidant, glutathione, Dr. Patel finally shares how powerful and essential glutathione is to the body's detox system. He speaks about the various benefits it has with slowing the aging process down, and explains how you can increase your levels naturally. Dr. Patel is a firm believer in providing the body with tools it needs to defend itself and promote a healthy lifestyle that fits the pace of the modern world. This was a very interesting conversation and I'm looking forward to implementing some of the things we talked about.  I'm sure you'll take something from this episode. 

What we discussed: 

• Glutathione and its importance (1:20)
• Which factors contribute to glutathione deficiency (3:04)
• Testing and measuring glutathione levels (5:32)
• A new technology for glutathione delivery (10:41)
• Administration and dosing of topical glutathione (15:30)
• The benefits of topical glutathione (19:36)
• How glutathione can detox the body (25:32)
• The potential for glutathione to improve hormone levels (33:34)
• Dr. Patel's personal motivation for developing glutathione products (49:23)

Where to learn more: 

• Auro Wellness

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Do you practice breathwork techniques? In this episode, Niraj Naik shares his transformative journey from a pharmacist to a breathwork expert, highlighting the health benefits of breath techniques. He discusses his experiences with ulcerative colitis, which led him to explore alternative health methods. Niraj explains the importance of carbon dioxide in oxygen delivery and the effects of nostril dominance on brain function. You will learn about aligning biorhythms with breath practices and launching the Soma Breath app, which aims to enhance well-being. The episode emphasizes actionable items such as collaborative opportunities and resources for practicing breath work, along with unique concepts like intermittent hypoxia and the impact of breathing on emotional and physical health. I learned a lot from this episode and I know you will, too. 

What we discussed: 

• Niraj's journey into breathwork (1:50)
• Discovery and mastery of breathing techniques (5:55)
• The science and benefits of intentional breathing (10:32)
• The detrimental effects of hyperventilation (17:18)
• The importance of rhythmic breathing and breath-holding techniques for reducing stress and improving health (18:07)
• Intermittent hypoxia and its benefits in improving oxygen efficiency and overall health (34:10)
• His daily routine (39:30)
• The importance of reducing breathing breaks throughout the day to recalibrate the nervous system (53:39)
• Mouth breathing and sleep (53:50)

Where to learn more: 

• Soma Breath
• Instagram

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Dan Turner is a former pro-wrestler turned business owner. He spends his time working with people living with two diabetes, helping them to get healthy and fit. Dan totally turned his health around and is in inspiration to those in his community. It was a pleasure to speak with him and I know you'll enjoy this episode.

What you'll hear:

• Dan's background and current ventures (1:13)
• Travel hacks and health routines (3:12)
• His wrestling career and lifestyle (4:14)
• Transition to business owner and his health challenges (13:10)
• His ongoing health journey and weight loss success (17:46)
• Impact of having type two diabetes and becoming a health advocate (18:56)
• Continuous glucose monitoring (26:54)
• Sleep apnea and how it impacts health (33:47)
• The importance of creating a conducive sleep environment and attaining proper rest for recovery and overall health and performance (48:50)
• How he changed his lifestyle and nutrition habits (58:23)
• Dan's future plans for advocacy and change (1:05:15)

Where to follow along:

• Instagram
• Unity Wellness Group

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Miguel Bautista suffered from, and overcame, chronic fatigue syndrome, and has dedicated his life to helping others break free from this debilitating disorder. This was an uplifting and inspiring conversation and I know you'll find it helpful. 

What you'll hear: 

• Miguel's background and handling burnout and anxiety (2:09)
• His diagnosis and medical journey (4:40)
• Understanding the root cause (7:34)
• Symptoms and multiple medical tests (10:04)
• His recovery principles and mindset towards it all (18:09)
• Coping with social isolation (20:57)
• Rewiring the brain for recovery and using analogies  (23:44)
• Personal development and stress management (41:39)
• Future personal and business plans (44:31)
• The importance of not being complacent and always striving for your best (48:56)

Where to learn more: 

• YouTube
• Instagram

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07Andy Triana is a fitness expert, philanthropist, and likely a genius. He has his hands in a little of everything, from exercise physiology to a nonprofit benefitting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I learned so much from this conversation and can't wait to have him back for a follow-up.  I know you'll take something from this episode as well. 

What we discussed: 

• Andy's background and current projects (1:20)
• The importance of versatility in fitness (2:40)
• Natural bodybuilding and longevity (6:09)
• His experience with the Keto Brick (7:48)
• Protein malnourishment and his Protein Patent (10:56)
• Challenges of protein consumption and strategies for improvement (31:14)
• His nonprofit organization and future plans (31:29)
• Andy's approach to training and exercise physiology (31:41)
• The role of social media and communication (40:12)
• Consulting and problem-solving skills (43:12)
• The catalyst for beginning a nonprofit (57:51)

Where to learn more: 

• Instagram
• YouTube

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Have you considered eating Oreo cookies to lower your cholesterol numbers? Nick Norwitz did just that, with success, along with many other metabolic experiments. Nick is an academic, a researcher, and a scientist at heart. It was a lot of fun to do a metabolic deep dive with him and I know you'll also enjoy this episode. 

What we discussed: 

• Nick's background and personal journey with illness and nutrition (2:15)
• His personal experience with the ketogenic diet and his frustration with the criticism (4:13)
• Challenges and misconceptions in nutrition science (7:22)
• The powerful role of personal stories in the nutritional space (11:12)
• Nick's research on lean mass hyper responders (23;24)
• The impact of ketogenic diets on lipid markers (34:08)
• The role of functional data in health decisions (45:12)
• The satiety per calorie model controversy (55:00)
• Nick's egg experiment and social media strategy (1:12:55)
• Future experiments and research interests (1:16:41)

Where to learn more:

• Twitter
• YouTube

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How do you respond to adversity? Morgan Arbez is a distinguished entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary CEO of GRIT Distribution, renowned for her ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. With a proven track record of scaling and exiting businesses, she is deeply committed to empowering others to realize their inherent potential and achieve greatness. She has battled adversity and came back stronger because of it. Morgan and I have a lot in common and it was a very enjoyable conversation that I know you'll enjoy as well. 

What you'll hear: 

• Morgan's backstory and struggle with an athletic injury and eating disorders (2:51)
• Her recovery and mindset shift (4:49)
• Unlearning societal norms about health and nutrition (10:04)
• Modeling a healthy lifestyle for her children (20:56)
• Parenting and nutrition philosophy (21:18)
• Her business ventures and expansion (40:32)
• Project GRIT and her work towards personal growth with herself and her clients (45:36)
• Balancing business and personal life (52:04)
• Her future plans and aspirations (56:23)

Where to learn more about Morgan and GRIT: 

• Morgan Arbez
• Project GRIT

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If you've been following me for a while, you know how strongly I feel about extreme caloric restriction and how important it is to reverse diet. For this episode, we welcome guest Joe Hoye, who knows his way around reverse dieting and how crucial it is to healing from chronic undereating. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast and I know you'll learn something from this episode. 

What we discussed: 

• Joe's journey into fitness and coaching (2:11)
• Challenges and the unexpected success he found in coaching middle-aged women (5;24)
• The importance of reverse dieting (8:46)
• Navigating the nuances of dieting and nutrition (16:01)
• Reverse dieting protocols and encouraging clients to embrace a long-term sustainable approach to health and wellness (22:50)
• The role of regular strength training and exercise (26:26)
• Emphasizing a holistic approach to fitness and considering all aspects of health and well-being (38:23)
• Joe'd business model and client engagement (46:32)
• Strategies to attract new clients and the importance of personal connections and building trust (49:09)
• Generous giveaway offer ((52:56)

Where to learn more: 

• Hoye Fit
• Giveaway

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Nathan Johnson seeks to help the South Asian community create lasting health transformations. A self-proclaimed "fat kid," he became a personal trainer by accidentca and has found his niche with the South Asian population. It was a pleasure talking about fitness and business with him and I know you'll find this episode helpful as well. 

What you'll hear:

• How he niched down to this particular demographic (2:23)
• Challenges with South Asian and Indian cuisine (3:32)
• Dietary habits and cultural influence (5:49)
• Popular diets and nutritional philosophies (8:01)
• Client profiles and his coaching approach (15:47)
• Cultural dynamics and communication strategies (20:10)
• Practical strategies for dietary adherence (29:57)
• Weight training and other physical activity (44:18)
• Nathan's future plans and engagement with the community (52:54)

Where to learn more:

• Instagram
• YouTube

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Bo Eason is a former NFL standout, acclaimed Broadway playwright and performer, and international presence/story coach. He has trained with some of the world's most brilliant performance and movement coaches, logging over 20,000 hours on stage crafting and presenting his personal story. Bo is now dedicated to helping others tap the power of their personal story and become effective, persuasive communicators. (https://boeason.com/) Bo and I discussed the many ways you can bring your best self forward, and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation–I know you will as well. 

What we discussed: 

• The importance of having no plan B, and how having too many options can be a hindrance to success (1:27)
• Bo's career path and personal story (3:40)
• His experience as a playwright and transitioning to that path from being in the NFL (6:54)
• Doing what you know and being the best at that (20:50)
• Life after Broadway and becoming a mindset coach (30:12)
• The power of storytelling and thinking of yourself as your own brand (42:33)
• The role of physicality in performance (42:50)
• The impact of physicality on trust and relationships (56:24)
• The value in sharing personal struggles and building trust (57:29)
• Physicality in leadership (1:00:02)
• What's in the future for Bo and his upcoming event in California (1:03:12)

Where to learn more:

• Personal Story Power Event

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