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    Strength Solutions Podcast

    🏋️‍♂️ Unleash the Power Within with the Strength Solutions Podcast! 🎙️ Get ready for a fitness journey like no other, where the truth about health and strength is delivered without boundaries. 💪 🚀 Join us as we break through the conventional barriers and dive into the unfiltered world of fitness, empowering you to live life to the fullest! At Strength Solutions, we believe in delivering the unvarnished truth, arming you with the knowledge and information you need to become the absolute best version of yourself. 🌟 No restrictions, no sugar-coating – just raw, authentic insights that will propel you towards a healthier, stronger, and more empowered life. Our mission is clear: to provide you with the education and guidance that transforms your fitness journey into a relentless pursuit of excellence. 🔥 Tune in to the Strength Solutions Podcast on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts, and discover a world where fitness meets empowerment. From expert interviews to evidence-based advice, we're here to debunk myths, challenge norms, and ignite the flame of knowledge within you. 💡 It's time to shatter limitations, redefine your understanding of fitness, and embark on a transformative adventure towards your best self. Subscribe now and let Strength Solutions be your compass on the path to a more powerful, healthier, and enlightened you! 🎧 Elevate your fitness game, break free from the ordinary, and embark on a journey to greatness with Strength Solutions Podcast! 💥 #StrengthUnleashed #FitnessRevolution #EmpowerYourself 🚀
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    Episodes (100)

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

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

    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!
       - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com

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    🏋️ Stay Empowered:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Facebook: Strength Solutions

       - Check out our programs at: www.ssempowered.com

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    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 6 - Dynamic Health Freedom w/ Heather Bedard, Health Strategist

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 6 - Dynamic Health Freedom w/ Heather Bedard, Health Strategist

    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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    🗣️ 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

    - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

    - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

    - Check out our programs at www.ssempowered.com

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    🎧 How to Listen:

    - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks for tuning in!

     

    Until next time, live empowered! 🌟

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 9 - Unveiling Truths: The Controversy of Fitness Goals, Gendered Brains, Tech Outages, and Blood Pressure Solutions

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 9 - Unveiling Truths: The Controversy of Fitness Goals, Gendered Brains, Tech Outages, and Blood Pressure Solutions

    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:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Facebook: Strength Solutions

       - Check out our programs at: www.ssempowered.com

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    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 8 - Exploring the Power of Muscle, Understanding Intelligence, and Rethinking Gen Z's Path to Success

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 8 - Exploring the Power of Muscle, Understanding Intelligence, and Rethinking Gen Z's Path to Success

    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:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Facebook: Strength Solutions

       - Check out our programs at: www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enFebruary 26, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 5 - Pelvic Floor Therapist w/ Aidee Rosado OTR, MOT, PCES

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 5 - Pelvic Floor Therapist w/ Aidee Rosado OTR, MOT, PCES

    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!    

       - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com    

       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

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    🏋️ Stay Empowered:    

    Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Check out our programs at www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:  

       - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

       - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enFebruary 22, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 4 - Bodybuilder Lew Pabon

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 4 - Bodybuilder Lew Pabon

    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

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:    

    Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Check out our programs at www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:  

       - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

       - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enFebruary 19, 2024

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

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

    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?"

    ---

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

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Facebook: Strength Solutions

       - Check out our programs at: www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enFebruary 12, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 3 - Pro-Care Medical Center w/ Bryan Acosta, DC

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 3 - Pro-Care Medical Center w/ Bryan Acosta, DC

    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/

    ---

    🗣️ Audience Engagement:    

    Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    

       - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com    

       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:    

    Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Check out our programs at www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:  

       - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

       - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enFebruary 08, 2024

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

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

    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.

    ---

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

    ---

    💪 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?"

    ---

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

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Facebook: Strength Solutions

       - Check out our programs at: www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enFebruary 05, 2024

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

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

    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?"

    ---

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

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Facebook: Strength Solutions

       - Check out our programs at: www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enJanuary 29, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 2 - Wellnessa w/ Vanessa Vargas, MDS, RDN, LD

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 2 - Wellnessa w/ Vanessa Vargas, MDS, RDN, LD

    Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 2 - "Wellnessa w/ Vanessa Vargas, MDS, RDN, LD" 

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

    📅 Release Date: 1/25/24

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    🚀 Episode Highlights:

    1. Crushing Diet Myths: Start Small for Big Results!:

       - The importance of starting small with clients struggling with low-calorie intake fears.    

       - Instead of abruptly increasing calories, the approach involves identifying manageable changes, like adding a single meal, to make the process more gradual and comfortable for individuals.

    2. Dietitian vs Online Meal Plans: Why Trust Matters:   

       - Positive intentions of individuals offering meal plans online but emphasizes the importance of caution.  

       - Concern about the lack of education and clinical experience in many online plans, the speaker advocates for consulting a registered dietitian for personalized and reliable nutrition guidance.

    3. The Confusion of Health Advice: Finding Balance in What We Eat:    

       - Confusion surrounding nutrition advice on social media and across generations, referencing shifts from low-fat, high-carb trends in the eighties to the current emphasis on low-carb, high-protein diets.

       - The challenges people face in determining what to eat, the speaker shares a client-centered approach of encouraging the addition of healthier options rather than strict restrictions, especially for those with a history of a challenging relationship with food.

    4. Boost Your Heart Health with These Fiber-Rich Foods:    

       - Dietary strategies to lower cholesterol levels, emphasizing the importance of soluble fiber intake.

       - Advising on the benefits of consuming foods rich in soluble fiber, such as oats, apples, and citrus fruits, the speaker explains how these foods help absorb cholesterol, facilitating its excretion and ultimately reducing cholesterol levels.

       - The mention of oatmeal, known for its high soluble fiber content, serves as a specific example of a beneficial food choice.

    --- 

    📋 Interviewer Information:    

       - Website: https://www.wellnessanutrition.com/home

       - Instagram: @wellnessa_v

       - TikTok: @wellnessa_v

       - Facebook: wellnessa

       - E-mail: vanessa@wellnessanutrition.com

       - Tel: (210) 872-5176

    ---

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    Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    

       - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com    

       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

    ---

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    ---

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       - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

       - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enJanuary 25, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 4 - Balancing Act: Gym Values, Relationships, and Competition

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 4 - Balancing Act: Gym Values, Relationships, and Competition

    Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 4 - "Balancing Act: Gym Values, Relationships, and Competition"

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

    📅 Release Date: 1/22/24

    ---

    🚀 Episode Highlights:

    1. Over V.S. Under Valued:
       - What are things we see in the gym that are under or over valued, from equipment to exercises?

    2. Women Got A Roster:
       - Half of women have a man waiting on the side, what reasons and feelings could prompt this?

    3. Funny Dangiling Keys:
       - Why is everything a competition espiucally as men, and how does it stop us from being in the moment?

    4. Gudies:
       - Our guides are coming out and the next one is one that you won't want to miss!

    ---

    🔬 Research Articles:
       - "Uncovering Hyper Tensions Affect On Clogged Arteries."
       - "Low Carb Vegan Diet Results In Weight Loss."

    ---

    💪 Fitness Q&A:
        Addressing viewer fitness questions!
         - "How do I complete a deload week, and is it important for gains?"
         - "Is 30mins enough to reach my goals?"
         - "How to overcome knee pain."
         - "How to raise your testosterone naturally."

    ---

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

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Facebook: Strength Solutions

       - Check out our programs at: www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enJanuary 22, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 3 - Navigating the Chaos: Big Calves, Katt Williams, and Plaque From Sleeping Late

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 3 - Navigating the Chaos: Big Calves, Katt Williams, and Plaque From Sleeping Late

    Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 3 - "Navigating the Chaos: Big Calves, Katt Williams, and Plaque From Sleeping Late"

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

    📅 Release Date: 1/15/24

    ---

    🚀 Episode Highlights:

    1. The Crazy Start To 2024:
       - From Earthquakes, to Katt Williams, to The Epstein List 2024 is up to a crazy start

    2. New Vegan Documentaries:
       - Game Changers and You Are What You Eat whats new in vegan propaganda documentaries

    3. Are Degrees Really Needed:
       - More jobs are not requiring degrees begging the question if they will even be needed in the future.

    4. Load Tolerance:
       - What is your body able to tolerate and what is right for you in terms of lifting?

    ---

    🔬 Research Articles:
       - "Eating Less Fat Should Be One Of Your New Years Resolutions"
       - "Artery Calcification More Common In Night Owls"

    ---

    💪 Fitness Q&A:
        Addressing viewer fitness questions!
         - "Can You Work Out When You Have Breast Implants?"
         - "If You Had A Full Year To Train Like A Body Builder How Would You Prepare?"
         - "What's The Most Important Thing When Getting Fitness Results?"
         - "How To Grow The Biggest Calves!"

    ---

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

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Facebook: Strength Solutions

       - Check out our programs at www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enJanuary 15, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 1 - Renew Wellness w/ Dawn Thornhill, MSN FNP-C

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Interview 1 - Renew Wellness w/ Dawn Thornhill, MSN FNP-C

    Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Interview 1 - "Renew Wellness w/ Dawn Thornhill, MSN FNP-C" 

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

    📅 Release Date: 1/11/24

    ---

    🚀 Episode Highlights:

    1. Breaking Free from Conventional Paths and Finding Success in Taking Risks:    

       - Personal struggles with intense self-imposed pressure, leading to exhaustion, stress, and a loss of motivation.    

       - Witnessing a transformative journey, including the positive impact of hormone therapy on Dawn's husband, inspiring a career shift towards personal training and entrepreneurship, the significance of dedication, and the yin-yang dynamic between anxiety and a relaxed approach.

    2. Unlocking the Truth About HRT: Taking Control of Your Health:    

       - The risks associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the importance of proper monitoring and optimization based on individual factors.    

       - The need for a healthcare provider who is attentive, willing to understand the patient, and explains lab results comprehensively, addressing the common issue of hormone-related concerns overlooked by other healthcare professionals.

    3. The Hidden Dangers in Our Everyday Products: Protecting Our Health:    

       - The pervasive impact of various environmental factors, from food choices to everyday products, on the endocrine system and overall health.

       - The concern about the lack of societal changes to address these issues and the need for education to inform people about potential risks.

    4. Unlock Your Best Self: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Health:    

       - The importance of addressing hormone changes to enhance overall well-being and reduce the risk of chronic conditions associated with aging.

       - Individualized approach to hormone optimization, recognizing that the optimal balance varies for each person.

       - Accessibility of hormone panel testing, reasonable cost, and the potential for insurance coverage to make it more affordable for individuals

    --- 

    📋 Interviewer Information:    

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

       - Instagram: @renewwellness_tx

       - TikTok: @renewwellnesstexas

       - Facebook: Rnewwellnessaesthetics

       - Tel: 1-800-465-2190

    ---

    🗣️ Audience Engagement:    

    Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email!    

       - Email: strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com    

       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:    

    Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - TikTok: @strength.solutions.pod

       - Check out our programs at www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:  

       - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

       - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enJanuary 11, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 2 - Busting Fitness Myths and Navigating Life's Curves

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 2 - Busting Fitness Myths and Navigating Life's Curves

    Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 2 - "Busting Fitness Myths and Navigating Life's Curves"

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

    📅 Release Date: 1/8/24

    ---

    🚀 Episode Highlights:

    1. Introduction Fitness Mythology:
       - What Myths To Unlearn This Year
       - Hear Our Top 5!

    2. Ozempic Withdrawl:
       - Do People Bounce Back To Their Original Weight After Stopping Ozempic
       - How Can You Make Sure You Don't?

    3. Eat Less and Move More:
       - Does This Actually Work For The Population Or Is It Just Another False Trend?

    4. My Husband Is Just Part Of My Children:
       - What Happens When One Person In A Marriage Starts Picking Up After The Other?

    ---

    🔬 Research Articles:
       - "Your Breathing Impacts Your Memory!"
       - "Breastfeeding Alters Infant Gut In Ways That Boost Brain Devlopment!"

    ---

    💪 Fitness Q&A:
        Addressing viewer fitness questions!
         - "Im 23 Starting My Journey, What's Y'alls Advice?"
         - "What Nutrition Tips Will Make Me Gain Muscle And Lose Fat?"
         - "I'm 35F I Want To Work Out But Don't Want To Get Bulky!"
         - "What's Causing My Knee Pain When I'm Squatting?"

    ---

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

       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - Check out our programs at www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enJanuary 08, 2024

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 1 - New Beginnings and Robot Overlords

    Strength Solutions Podcast S3 Ep. 1 - New Beginnings and Robot Overlords

    Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 1- "New Beginnings and Robot Overlords"

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

    📅 Release Date: 1/1/24

    ---

    🚀 Episode Highlights:

    1. Introduction To A New Era:
       - The guys reintroduce themselves as the Strength Solutions Podcast enters a new era.
       - Discussion on personal, business, and family goals for the new year.

    2. Tech Talk New Robot Overlords:
       - Tesla semi truck and how it may change speed of delivery!
       - Another Tesla topic, a robot attacked an employee at one of the facilaties!

    3. Less is More:
       - Reflecting on the philosophy of "less is more" and its applications in various aspects of life and fitness.

    4. Semi-Glutide Benefits:
       - Unveiling the benefits of Semiglutide and its secret impact on health and wellness.

    ---

    🔬 Research Articles:
       - "How Individual Is The Surface Of Your Tongue?"
       - "How Much Calories Are Your Snacks Really?"

    ---

    💪 Fitness Q&A:
        Addressing viewer fitness questions!
         - "Unconscious Fitness Habits That Hinder Progress"
         - "Dealing with Back Pain During Deadlifts"
         - "Overcoming Crashes and Setbacks During Cutting"
         - "Psychological Aspects of Reverse Dieting"

    ---

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

       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered

    ---

    🏋️ Stay Empowered:
       - Instagram: @strengthsolutionsempowered
       - YouTube: StrengthSolutions

       - Check out our programs at www.ssempowered.com

    ---

    🎧 How to Listen:

      - Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
      - Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enJanuary 01, 2024

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

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

    It's our final episode of the year! Thank you so much to everyone who listened for another year with us and supported us in our growth as we hope we have supported you all through your personal journeys! Next year we have some exciting things coming so please listen to this final episode of 2023 and join us next year for bigger and better things. We'll see you all soon!

    If you have questions you would like to ask us and hear our opinions or responses to, feel free to drop us a message through any of our contact places including Instagram and our email 

    strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com


    Until next time, live empowered! Check us out on Instagram and Youtube! @strengthsolutionsempowered (IG), StrengthSolutions (YT). Also! Check out our website where you can view and purchase our STAMPs Programs at www.ssempowered.com. Help be part of the solution and rate us 5 stars on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Our Personal Instagram Accounts Are:

    @strengthsolutionsnathaniel - Nathaniel Espinoza

    @strengthsoltuionsedwin - Edwin Santiago

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enDecember 27, 2023

    Strength Solutions Podcast S2 Ep. 51 -Scary Fitness & How To Get Boulder Shoulders

    Strength Solutions Podcast S2 Ep. 51 -Scary Fitness & How To Get Boulder Shoulders

    In today's episode, we talk about Mark Cuban rumors, what would we do if we were billionaires, what happens when a match maker can't help you, and much more!

    Our studies on this episode include; Americans Struggle To Be Healthy During The Holidays and- Can Genes Fight Obesity?

    We switch it up for the fitness portion and answer some general fitness questions we have gotten throughout our careers and some from listeners!

    If you have questions you would like to ask us and hear our opinions or responses to, feel free to drop us a message through any of our contact places including Instagram and our email 

    strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com


    Until next time, live empowered! Check us out on Instagram and Youtube! @strengthsolutionsempowered (IG), StrengthSolutions (YT). Also! Check out our website where you can view and purchase our STAMPs Programs at www.ssempowered.com. Help be part of the solution and rate us 5 stars on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Our Personal Instagram Accounts Are:

    @strengthsolutionsnathaniel - Nathaniel Espinoza

    @strengthsoltuionsedwin - Edwin Santiago

    Strength Solutions Podcast S2 Ep. 50 - What's Most Important In Building Muscle & How To Build The Biggest Butt Ever

    Strength Solutions Podcast S2 Ep. 50 - What's Most Important In Building Muscle & How To Build The Biggest Butt Ever

    In today's episode, we talk about what's going on in the automotive market in America, the Solomon Paradox, the concept of third places, the problem in men today, and much more!

    Our studies on this episode include; High Altitude Training And Recovery From Surgery and- High Stress In Mothers Is Linked To Bad Behavior In Children.

    We switch it up for the fitness portion and answer some general fitness questions we have gotten throughout our careers and some from listeners!

    If you have questions you would like to ask us and hear our opinions or responses to, feel free to drop us a message through any of our contact places including Instagram and our email 

    strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com


    Until next time, live empowered! Check us out on Instagram and Youtube! @strengthsolutionsempowered (IG), StrengthSolutions (YT). Also! Check out our website where you can view and purchase our STAMPs Programs at www.ssempowered.com. Help be part of the solution and rate us 5 stars on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Our Personal Instagram Accounts Are:

    @strengthsolutionsnathaniel - Nathaniel Espinoza

    @strengthsoltuionsedwin - Edwin Santiago

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enDecember 11, 2023

    Strength Solutions Podcast S2 Ep. 49 - Weight Lifting With Leather And Straps? & What Do We Recommend Now That We Didn't Before

    Strength Solutions Podcast S2 Ep. 49 - Weight Lifting With Leather And Straps? & What Do We Recommend Now That We Didn't Before

    In today's episode, we talk about when the right time is to use straps and belts, the ick, why is the younger generation looking older, the world of incels and much more!

    Our studies on this episode include; Ultra Processed Foods and Greater Risk Of Throat And Mouth Cancers and- People With Obesity Burn Less Calories Per Day.

    We switch it up for the fitness portion and answer some general fitness questions we have gotten throughout our careers and some from listeners!

    If you have questions you would like to ask us and hear our opinions or responses to, feel free to drop us a message through any of our contact places including Instagram and our email 

    strengthsolutionsempowered@gmail.com


    Until next time, live empowered! Check us out on Instagram and Youtube! @strengthsolutionsempowered (IG), StrengthSolutions (YT). Also! Check out our website where you can view and purchase our STAMPs Programs at www.ssempowered.com. Help be part of the solution and rate us 5 stars on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Our Personal Instagram Accounts Are:

    @strengthsolutionsnathaniel - Nathaniel Espinoza

    @strengthsoltuionsedwin - Edwin Santiago

    Strength Solutions Podcast
    enDecember 04, 2023