Strength Solutions Podcast S2 FINAL EPISODE OF THE YEAR - NEW YEAR NEW US

Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep.10  - "Testosterone Trends, Socioeconomic Perspectives, Beauty Ideals, and the Weight of Trauma"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 3/11/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. What's The T?:
   - Why have men been slowly losing testosterone throughout history?

2. Thoughts Of Luxury:
   - Does living in a higher socioeconomic bracket give you a different perspective on social problems?

3. Who Gets The Centerfold:
   - Hunger changes the bodies we find attractive

4. Trauma And Weight Loss:
   - Does weight loss have more to do with willpower or with mental trauma?

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🔬 Research Articles:
   - "Exercise Helps With Going To Bed"
   - "Seven Days Without Food"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:
    Addressing viewer fitness questions!
     - "How To Work Out With A Unpredictable Job"
     - "Keto and Muscle Loss"
     - "Why Can't I Recover?"
     - "Gastric Sleeve Surgery, is it for me?"

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:
   - Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 6 - "Dynamic Health Freedom w/ Heather Bedard, Health Strategist"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 3/7/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Tailoring Exercises to Health Conditions: Strength Training and Yoga for Hashimoto's and Anxiety: 

   - Recommending exercises such as strength training or yoga based on individual health conditions, like Hashimoto's.

   - Emphasizing the importance of exercise in conjunction with diet to address various health issues

2. Heather's Journey: A Mom's Passion for Health and Wellness: 

   - Portrayal of the significant role of motherhood in society, highlighting the importance of family in her life

   - Introduction of Heather, a passionate individual with a focus on health, emphasizing her role as a mom.

3. Gluten-Free Trial: A Three-Week Experiment in Pursuit of Health Answers

   - Traditional medical advice proved inconclusive, prompting a visit to a natural health doctor recommended by Heather's mom.

   - The natural health doctor suggested a gluten-free trial for three weeks to assess the child's condition

4. Nurturing Passion: From Music Teacher to Entrepreneurial Health Coach

   - Heather's background in music education, initially teaching piano full time.

   - Transition to entrepreneurship, enjoying starting businesses and embracing a teacher role.

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📋 Interviewer Information:

- Instagram: @dynamichealthfreedom

- Website: https://www.heatherbedard.com/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherBHealth

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- Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com -

 Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

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Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

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Until next time, live empowered! 🌟

Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep.  - "Unveiling Truths: The Controversy of Fitness Goals, Gendered Brains, Tech Outages, and Blood Pressure Solutions"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 3/4/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Stop Making Fitness Goals!:
   - This might be controversial but stop making fitness goals right now! And we will tell you why!

2. Are Female and Male Brains ACTUALLY Different?:
   - Besides our social and environmental differences and male and female brains really different?

3. AT&T Outage:
   - This past week we had a crazy outage of phone service for AT&T. What happened and what are our opinions?

4. TaiChi Is Better For Blood Pressure Than Cardio?:
   - What's better for blood pressure? Running for long distances or doing some slow movements in the park?

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🔬 Research Articles:
   - "Sleep Deprivation and Weight Loss"
   - "New Target Step Range To Reduce Heart Failure By 26%"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:
    Addressing viewer fitness questions!
     - "How Do You Fix Back Pain Without Mobility?"
     - "What Program Comes Next After Amplify?"
     - "What Have You Guys Changed Your Mind On?"
     - "What Should I Do Leading Up To A Physique Show?"

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:
   - Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!
   - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com

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🏋️ Stay Empowered:
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep.  - "Exploring the Power of Muscle, Understanding Intelligence, and Rethinking Gen Z's Path to Success"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/25/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Muscle If More Than Just For Looks!:
   - What other benefits exist for building muscle that doesn't just fall in the category of vanity?

2. Why Have Allergies Gotten Worse Through Out The Years?:
   - Is there a tree conspiracy amongst us?

3. What Is Real Intelligence?:
   - How do we value intelligence and what is real v.s fake?

4. Gen Z Shouldn't Go To College:
   - Will the next generation go to college like the one before them or do they have different plans?

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🔬 Research Articles:
   - "Weight loss surgery is the most effective for long-term weight control"
   - "Physical activity alone is not enough to counteract cardiovascular risk associated with sugary beverages!"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:
    Addressing viewer fitness questions!
     - "Strict vs. Cheat Curls, what's the answer?!"
     - "What diet is proven to work the best?"
     - "What's causing my shoulder pain? Range of motion or something else?"
     - "How do I build a better lifestyle around food?"

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:
   - Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!
   - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com

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🏋️ Stay Empowered:
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 5 - "Pelvic Floor Therapist w/ Aidee Rosado OTR, MOT, PCES" 

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/22/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Balancing Medicine: Embracing Holistic Perspectives and Exploring Diverse Paths:

   - Personal experience working in a physical therapy clinic and pursuing studies in physical therapy, yet expressing a desire to explore other paths.

   - Acknowledgment of the value of Western medicine's advanced technology but a caution against excluding alternative approaches.

2.  Preventing Burnout: Maximizing Routines with Mindful Consideration:

   - Occupational therapists are viewed as real-life coaches with a focus on function and consideration of individuals' neurodivergent traits.

   - Caution about avoiding burnout by maximizing routines based on personal habits and roles, taking into account mental health aspects like ADHD and anxiety.

3.  Seizing Daily Opportunities: Integrating Movement for Better Health:

   - Discussion on the benefits of intentional movement in daily life, emphasizing the possibility of spending quality time with family, improving digestion, and avoiding the need for a gym setting.

   - Emphasis on integrating movement into daily activities, highlighting missed opportunities for corrective actions.

4. The Hip Hinge Chronicles: Unlocking Movement Significance:

   - Highlighting the significance of hip hinge movements in daily activities, emphasizing their constant presence.

   - Encouraging the correction of movements during daily tasks as missed opportunities for improvement, contrasting intentional gym workouts with the often neglected aspect of routine movements.

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📋 Interviewer Information:    

   - Instagram: aidee.pelvic.ot
   - Website: https://lotusrehab.janeapp.com/
   - TikTok: crescentpelvichealth

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:    

Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    

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Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, live empowered! 🌟

Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 4 - "Bodybuilder Lew Pabon" 

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/19/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Navigating Jiu-Jitsu Challenges, Balancing Bodybuilding, and Personal Training Transitions:

   - Balancing bodybuilding and Jiu-Jitsu presents challenges due to recovery demands and distinct cardio requirements.

   - Transition from personal training to bodybuilding discussed, touching on the beginning, work with Nathaniel, and personal training preferences.

2.  Cultivating Education through Music: Jazz Drumming and Real-World Insights:

   - Discussion about past experiences in teaching band, performing, and engaging with parents for real-world insights.

   - Appreciation for the educational aspect, tracing back to teaching high school band and playing the drums.

3.  From Grappling Roots to the Cage: Lew's Evolution in Martial Arts and Love:

   - Introduction of Lew and exploration of his entry into the fitness space, rooted in grappling, wrestling, and later jujitsu.

   - Progression from jujitsu to mixed martial arts, including amateur bouts, and the shared passion with his wife, a purple belt, whom he met in high school.

4. Navigating Alzheimer's Risk in Menopausal Women: Apo E4 Genotype, Surgery, and Hormone Therapy:

   - Link between Apo E4 genotype and increased risk of Alzheimer's discussed, particularly in the context of menopausal women.

   - Impact of postmenopausal surgery on estrogen levels and glucose metabolism, contributing to accelerated Alzheimer's development in Apo E4 individuals.

   - The use of hormone replacement therapy, specifically estrogen, as a strategy to mitigate Alzheimer's risk in postmenopausal women.

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📋 Interviewer Information:    

   - Instagram: @lm_pabon
   - For a discount at GASP or BetterBodies use code BB15 

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:    

Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    

   - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com    

   - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

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🏋️ Stay Empowered:    

Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

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   - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

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Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, live empowered! 🌟

Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 7 - "Love, Life, and Leverage"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/12/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Valentine's Day Tips:
   - How to spend the day with your partner but still while incorporating fun fitness!

2. Nice Guys Finish When?:
   - What causes nice guys to get run over, and how to avoid it?

3. Baby Math:
   - What happens ifthe timeline doesn't match up with what you thought?

4. 3x The Obesity: 
   - In just one generation obesity has tripled!

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🔬 Research Articles:
   - "Strength Training v.s. Cardio For Glycemic Control"
   - "When Your Life Is Perceived As A Threat Your Body Suffers"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:
    Addressing viewer fitness questions!
     - "How Do I Get Of Diabetes Medication?"
     - "How Do I Reverse Diet Without Getting On The Scale?"
     - "How To Restore Hip Mobility"
     - "How To Get Rid Of My Pesky Stomach Pouch?"

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:
   - Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!
   - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com

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🏋️ Stay Empowered:
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 2 - "Pro-Care Medical Center w/ Bryan Acosta, DC" 

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/8/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Chiropractic: Recovery, X-rays, and Spinal Education:

   - Recognition of diverse roles in the fitness realm, highlighting the place of various approaches, including CrossFit.

   - We focus on the spine's constant need for movement and the impact of pressure, with the chiropractor using visual aids to educate clients on their body's condition and the importance of addressing locked-up segments.

2. Overcoming Exercise Challenges and Integrating Everyday Movements:   

   - Sometimes exercise is hindered due to pain and lack of understanding.

   - Even seemingly unrelated activities, like picking up a bag, can be considered part of a workout.

3. Building Fitness Foundations: Personalized Approaches and Holistic Health Hints:    

   - Start with foundational movements before progressing to advanced exercises.

   - Brief discussion on the impact of body weight on spinal health, hinting at the influence of nutrition and exercise on overall well-being.

4. ProCare Medical Center: Holistic Healthcare and Personalized Chiropractic Services:    

   - ProCare Medical Center provides a comprehensive approach to healthcare, focusing on personal injury cases like car accidents and individual chiropractic services.

   - Bryan emphasizes understanding patients' histories and daily activities to tailor adjustments and explain their relevance to everyday life.

   - The center boasts a well-equipped facility with various tools and therapy modalities, and specialists are available for referrals if needed.

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📋 Interviewer Information:    

   - Website: https://www.procaremedcenter.com/team/bryan-acosta-dc/

   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procaremedical/

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:    

Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    

   - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com    

   - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

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🏋️ Stay Empowered:    

Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

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Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, live empowered! 🌟

Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 6 - "Pain, Perception, and Progress"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/4/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. 6 Catagories Of Pain Management:
   - What are the best ways to manage pain and what are the options?

2. Who Gets Slut Shamed The Most:
   - Women are often shamed in the spotlight but are men really given a double standard?

3. Does Dating Someone Non-Binary Change Your Sexual Perference:
   - A woman in a viral video wants their husband to admit he is gay!

4. Robots In Tokyo:
   - How technology is giving jobs to the homebound.

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🔬 Research Articles:
   - "Can Self Compassion Help Weight Loss?"
   - "Is Heart Disease The Biggest Leading Cause Of Death?"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:
    Addressing viewer fitness questions!
     - "What are your thoughts on cycle synching workouts?"
     - "How can I increase my endurance for swimming?"
     - "Is doing mobility in between sets beneficial?"
     - "Can I workout everyday? And if I can how do I do it?"

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:
   - Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!
   - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com

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🏋️ Stay Empowered:
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   - Facebook: Strength Solutions

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🎧 How to Listen:

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Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, live empowered! 🌟

Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 5 - "Beyond the Scale: Decoding Life's Complexities"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/29/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Body Composition v.s. Total Weight:
   - Can you really eat more and lose weight or the opposite eat less and gain weight?

2. The Rising Cost Of Rent:
   - Are we destined to work for the rest of our lives in order to afford basic life?

3. Healing The Deaf:
   - Gene therapy repairs the hearing of a deaf boy.

4. Lost A Scholarship:
   - A high schooler tackles a ref after a call on the field, who is at fault here?

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🔬 Research Articles:
   - "Stress is linked to metabolic syndrome, how and why?"
   - "Half cardio and half strength training, could it be just as good as only cardio for health?"

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💪 Fitness Q&A:
    Addressing viewer fitness questions!
     - "What's better trap bar or barbell deadlift and which is right for me?"
     - "Do I need to warm up doing cardio and flexibility or can I just do some light sets before exercise?"
     - "Is soreness a good indicator of a great workout?"
     - "How to improve and already high level athlete?"

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🗣️ Audience Engagement:
   - Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!
   - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com

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🏋️ Stay Empowered:
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   - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

   - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

   - Facebook: Strength Solutions

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🎧 How to Listen:

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Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, live empowered! 🌟