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Rachel Balkovec just finished her second season as the Latin American Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Houston Astros. She will now be serving as the club’s AA strength and conditioning coach. Previous to working with the Astros, she was the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals for 2 seasons after working in various positions with EXOS (Formerly Athletes' Performance), Louisiana State University, The Chicago White Sox, Arizona State University and Los Tigres Del Licey Beisbol. She is a former NCAA Division I softball catcher and has recently began a public speaking initiative directed at the empowerment of young women. http://www.rachelbalkovec.com/ https://twitter.com/damselndadugout https://www.instagram.com/rachel.balkovec/ Content Summary: 5:35 Incentive to Continue Education “Studying the body and understanding the body is going to be the future of athletics.” 7:30 Undeniable Desire to Be More 8:45 Rachel’s Backstory Her start with an internship and experience working multiple jobs 11:25 The Unglamorous Reality of Work “The crazy is what makes people successful” 15:55 Finding Time to Train Separating work from your time in the gym 19:00 Crossfit, Olympic Lifting and Baseball “Crossfit feeds right into the psycho.” Feeling empowerment after conquering tough lifts 28:42 Powerlifting 36:00 Rachel’s Food Philosophy: Loosely Vegetarian How cutting out meat has worked for her 45:25 Habits VS. Non-Negotiable Principles Knowing your limit to how much you can ask upon yourself “The habits will fall in line after you make the decision to do what’s right for you in your life.” Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

With a strong presence and a knack for sparking new and creative ideas, Dr. Emily Kiberd truly lives out her own spirit animal in her everyday life. As Founder of the Urban Wellness Clinic located near in New York, New York, Dr. Emily talks about common injuries she sees in people that have primarily computer-based jobs. Kiberd and her team’s mission is to optimize every patient’s health by focusing on essential movements, breathing techniques and proper sedentary positions. In this episode of Meathead Hippie, Dr. Emily also discusses how our bodies tend to overcompensate with injuries, as well as the benefits of strength training for rehabilitation. Dr. Emily Kiberd’s expertise in her work highlights the importance of functional movement patterns that offer long-lasting results. “That’s our whole goal: the idea of movement longevity!” 5:45 East Coast Energy Finding home in New York while still appreciating the outdoors 7:06 Overcoming the Set Standards in Jobs Bringing out the “good hustler” in people Making your job work for YOU 8:35 Effects of Stress in New Yorkers // Computer Time The “corporate warriors” behind desks Huge chest breathers typically have back pain, headaches, weak core, etc. 11:20 The Myth on Sucking In Your Tummy “We never let our pelvic floor relax if we are always sucking in.” 13:55 Belly Breathing The steps to take when learning how to belly breathe Breathing while squatting - “You want your breath to match your exertion and your load.” 17:12 Lifts to Practice for the “Corporate Warrior” The Essential 7: The movements you need to do to be a human being 18:50 A Personal Story on Body Compensation How certain parts of the body overcompensate for others with injuries 21:25 Urban Wellness Clinic: Their Mission “I think a great physician creates a collaboration as if you are their partner in health.” Assessing clients and getting them onto strength programs 23:00 Preventing the Ailments from a Sedentary Lifestyle “We are not meant to sit for hours on end. Life’s meant to be dynamic.” How to correct your sitting tendencies and posture 32:18 Business Aspect How Dr. Emily started in business and grew to expanding her own company 36:00 Benefits of Strength Training for Rehabilitation “Certain muscles and movement patterns don’t get turned on until you have to pick up something heavy.” 37:18 The “Chronic Cardio” Exerciser Common to see adrenal fatigue and hypothyroid issues 42:10 Spirit Animal Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Dr Steven Lin is a board-registered dentist, TEDx speaker with featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, MindBodyGreen, Readers Digest, Woman’s Health and many more. Steven’s program helps his patients solve the cause of dental disease. It merges dental nutrition, breathing, airways, functional orthodontics and sleep health. Today the oral-systemic link is clearer than ever. And it’s helping the next generation of children to avoid braces naturally. In January 2018, his book The Dental Diet will be released in the US, UK, Australia and Germany. The Dental Diet is a journey of ancestral medicine, the human microbiome, and epigenetics. It explains the foods for healthy teeth based on whole, delicious nutrition. Buy your book at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Dental-Diet-Surprising-between-Life-Changing/dp/1401953174 You can find him on Facebook and Instagram @drstevenlin or at www.drstevenlin.com Content Summary 6:46 The Root of All Dental Diseases What is the real reason of wisdom teeth removal? 10:00 Weston Price Major contributions to the National Dental Association and Price’s theory on the relationship of nutrition and dental health 16:04 Roles of Vitamins K & D The importance of these fat-soluble vitamins and why deficiencies are so common 20:00 Vitamin D3 and Parathyroid Signs on why you might need to check your parathyroid levels “Vitamin D is on the BASE of that nutrient pyramid because we are designed to take energy from the sun.” 24:34 Vitamin A and EATING ORGAN MEAT Proform and preform vitamin A Proper absorption of vitamin A “Every culture has their way of eating organ meats… The reason why that was is because the liver is the most nutrient-dense part of the animal.” 33:55 Tongue-Tie Linked to nutrient deficiencies in A, D & K It’s relation to breathing issues 36:20 Dairy and VItamin K2: A Misunderstood Beast The difference between vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 “Vitamin K2 is the final piece of the puzzle.” Fundamental to our physiology 46:00 Nasal Breathing & Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome Where breathing issues derive from “During sleep, increased pressure sends a sympathetic kick to the brain.” 51:10 Exercises to Prevent Breathing Issues Palate expansions and taped lips exercise Blood-brain barrier “You will get so much more oxygen by reprogramming your breathing into slow breaths.” 56:00 Teeth Grinding: A Sign of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome “When you grind your front teeth, that is your brain pushing your lower jaw forward and so that’s actually just opening the airway.” Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

A man that wears many hats, Anthony Gustin is the definition of a fearless innovator. Developer of the the formerly known PureWod nutrition products, Anthony has since then expanded his company into a wide selection of all-natural products from clean and whole sources. Anthony’s products are unlike any other supplements out there today and that is because of one simple reason. Anthony believes in the quality above all else and has dedicated himself to creating supplements that will nourish the body in all the right ways. No shortcuts, no bullshit, only pure ingredients from whole foods. In this episode of Meathead Hippie, Anthony also provides information on treating soft tissue injuries by strengthening hinge movements, advice for big goal-setters and how to manage having many projects ongoing at once. He is certainly a man that wears many hats and in a way, resembles the very essence of his products. Anthony is a person that sets high expectations of himself, leaves no room for shortcuts while pursuing his goals, and has the purest intentions of far exceeding them. Content Summary: 6:45 How to Manage Many, Many Projects Reviewing progression each month Prioritizing goals dependent on their difficulty levels 10:20 Breaking Down Big Goals Creating a spreadsheet and rubric for tracking progress Achieving 70% of your goals, no more and no less 14:01 When You Get Off Track Not letting your failures overcome your capability to succeed The importance of meditation and support of good people 17:00 Avoiding Personal Burnout Decreasing stress on the body from intense workouts, traveling, computer time, mental stress Keeping nutrition up, sleep, movement, relationships, work, supplements 20:20 Gymnastics: Connective Tissue Training Movement to prevent connective tissue injuries Strengthening hinge movements 29:38 Control Less, Delegate More Trusting that the people you work with hold the same values as the company “It’s not about me or every single one of my ideas anymore. It’s about growing this thing as a living organism that gets to make impact.” 33:34 The Shift to Launching Food Products 36:18 What Are Exogenous Ketones? Switching from carbs to ketosis Helps with mental performance, clears brain fog and rids of bad sleep 38:40 From PureWOD to Equip Equip’s natural products and each of their benefits of supplementing nutrition to the body 43:20 Brain Performance Supplements 43:38 Spirit Animal Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Diane Sanfilippo - a rockstar, bestselling author, powerhouse, enneagram 8, and dear friend. Was lucky enough to get her on Meathead Hippie and talk about all things cutting sugar, not allowing fear to stop you from trying hard things, and her new 21-DSD book! Be sure to check out the interview we did on Balanced Bites here: https://balancedbites.com/episode322/ Content Summary: 5:15 Setting New Years “Goals” “You become what you think about” mantra for this year 8:50 Awareness of Being a Rebel “Finding what works for you because we are all different in a lot of ways” 11:02 Diane’s Journey with Sugar Experienced blood sugar irregularities Wrote out a program that would help people detox their bodies from sugar 15:26 A Sugar Relapse How the body can react when too much sugar is introduced back into the diet too soon 19:43 The “All In or All Out” Personality How to detach morality and/or shame from imperfection Being aware of your actions and how they are affecting your mental health Acknowledging your own worth 22:20 Understanding the Mindset: 3 Categories of Roadblocks Lack of support Other people’s thoughts and feelings Fear of failure 26:55 Tools to Practice Self-Care and Being Present Delegation and communication with team members The benefits of to-do lists 31:42 Adrenal Supplements Stress reduction herbs 34:30 Creating Time to Recover Not over committing yourself during demanding times Forming a circle of people that will support you and respect your space 36:45 Diane’s Book Tour Details, location and date information 40:15 Spirit Animal Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Unleashed in Denver, Colorado, Amanda Upson began her film and media career in 2013 after fleeing big firm law practice and setting out for the wilder west of film production. Her outstanding reputation in the legal field and her unparalleled ability to get stuff done led to a serendipitous partnering with Little Turtle Pictures. Over the past 5,280 unbillable hours, she and her partners at Little Turtle Pictures have been responsible for developing the future of film and television’s most acclaimed features and series. Amanda excels at developing a strategy and revels in executing its details. After graduating from UVA, she earned her JD (cum laude). She co-founded the Denver chapter of Mother Attorney Mentoring Association, which has grown to a mentoring and networking group of more than 300 attorneys. The best evidence of her persuasive abilities can be found on the days Amanda serves as Lunch Lady, when she convinces each kid passing through the line to eat two servings of vegetables. Amanda in Forbes: http://fortyover40.com/2017-honorees/amanda-upson/ Magnum Opus is streaming everywhere, including on iTunes (http://apple.co/2ybu0zy), amazon, google play, etc. Please follow on social at: https://www.facebook.com/MagnumOpusMovie https://twitter.com/MagnumOpusMovie http://www.magnumopusmovie.com/trailer/ (sharing is caring, and every time a person shares or clicks buy, an attorney saves her soul). Content Summary: 7:30 Introducing Amanda Upson Decided to write down one specific goal - “I wanted to work with kind, brilliant people on a project from start to finish.” 9:00 From Lawyer to Film Producer First film creation which led to a worldwide distribution: Magnum Opus 14:37 Mentally “Checking Out” Through Scuba Diving 20:18 Coping Mechanisms 23:30 A Life Full of “No’s” Finding a balance between assertion and humbleness “I think my life is summed up to help other people.” 28:48 SheEO Supports radical generosity by investing donated money into 5 women-led businesses 37:00 How to Break the Cycle Awareness to the power behind every purchase “I try to be cognisant with my buying decisions.” 40:08 Whispering Empress Chakras and finding where energy may be stuck in your body 48:30 Advice for Those Seeking that Extra “Unf” “I went out of my way to find opportunities to fail and I swear, that was the best gift I could have ever given myself.” 56:00 Spirit Animal Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Kat is a certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist, as well as a certified Bach essences practitioner through the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism. She is also a Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalists Guild. She currently works as the Botany course director, as well as faculty and student services coordinator for the Fundamentals and Advanced programs at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. Kat also has her own small clinical practice and runs a small endeavor, Meet the Green www.meetthegreen.com, through which she teaches classes on herbalism and primitive skills. She also has a blog, Discover the Green, on botany, herbal medicine, and any other information on plants she finds interesting. Though a transplant from the East Coast, Kat has a passion for working with the herbs nearest to her. Having studied forestry at Northern Arizona University, the plants, animals, and incredible harsh beauty of the Southwest are one of the great loves of her life. Between teaching and working, she spends her time wild crafting and running in the mountains, gardening in the lowlands, and medicine making in between. Her other interests include art, primitive skills, gardening, and generally geeking out on the natural world. Content Summary: 6:20 Beginning in the World of Herbalism Kat’s love for the cultivation of plants and her journey to a career in herbal medicine 10:52 Resources For Inspiration Books written by Herbalist, Michael Moore 13:26 Is There an Influx in Popularity With Herbal Medicine? A whole new generation of people who are making herbal medicine more accessible 20:23 An Herbalist Stance on Essential Oils Herbal safety: Essential oils are hyperconcentrated medicinal extracts 24:10 Requiring Patience in Herbal Medicine “The biggest thing is getting people into their bodies. That is where I try to start first and foremost because really that is not an easy place for most people to be in.” 27:35 The Idea of Constitution and Temperament Framework for matching a person’s energetics “An herb is no just a thing, it’s not just a pill. It is its own entity. And you get to interact with this medicine that is very much alive.” 33:00 Explaining the Power of Flower Essences “They are designed to be working on mental and emotional levels that are sometimes a little more difficult to perceive with other medicines.” 39:54 Sitting With Your Emotions “What it’s doing, is that it is getting you to actually think about your emotions as beings that you can interact with.” Rewiring your brain 41:53 If You Were an Herb, What Herb Would You Be? Pine: a beautiful patch of wildness that acts as a respiratory stimulant Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Living in Arizona, the home of the Valley of the Sun, Dr. Guillermo Ruiz is breaking new barriers through the world of Naturopathic Medicine. With a specific specialty in thyroid disease, Dr. Ruiz explains why it may be harder for most people with thyroid issues to see progression in their journeys to health. Even with Guillermo’s extensive background knowledge and expertise, he stays true to his motto of self-training when helping others. “I don’t want to tell you what to do. I want to work with you and help you get to where you need to be.” In this episode of Meathead Hippie, an assortment of topics are covered, ranging from anemia, the benefits of iron and favorite herbs -- all the way to a little tangent of mutual love for Harry Potter. With so much helpful advice to offer, he finishes the episode with an insightful analogy on balancing life like it has its own personal Venn diagram. “The inside of the Venn diagram is true health. You need to take into consideration all of the circles in order for you to be the best version you can be.” It is no secret that Dr. Guillermo Ruiz brings a new source of light in Naturopathic Medicine to the home of the Valley of the Sun. http://www.3030strong.com/ Our previous podcast: http://www.3030strong.com/3030-health-podcast/emfit Content summary: 6:23 A Thyroid Surprise The uphill battle with hypothyroidism and why it is so hard to see results when you feel like you are doing everything right 10:12 Guillermo’s Motto “I don’t want to tell you what to do. I want to work with you and help you get to where you need to be.” 11:04 The Client With Thyroid Stimulated Hormone (TSH) Defining hashimoto's thyroiditis and investigating toxic metals 17:20 Understanding Different Types of Anemia The inability for blood to bring oxygen to tissues 18:25 Importance of Iron in the Body 21:33 Discovery at Integrated Health Findings of lyme disease, shingles and chronic infections 26:00 What Happened First, the Chicken or the Egg? Observing symptoms of thyroid issues Balancing game - “You have to be ready when you start to optimize the system.” 31:54 Guillermo’s Paleo Medicine Cabinet Dexamethasone, coffee and manuka honey 37:20 Harry Potter Tangent 39:30 Coming Soon: Herbal Element Teas 43:20 If You Have the Knowledge or Desire, What is Stopping You? Following your heart despite the bigness of your dream Awareness to self-sabotage 48:00 Balancing Your Life’s Venn Diagram “The inside of the Venn diagram is true health. You need to take into consideration all of the circles in order for you to be the best version you can be.” 51:47 Favorite Herb: Triphala Stomach soother 1:01:14 Spirit Animal Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

https://preventingalzheimers.com/ This week’s episode on Meathead Hippie is nerdy in all the right places. Guest speaker, Michael Morgan, comes from an extensive background in craniosacral therapy and its relation to Alzheimer's disease. Some people believe it's one that is incurable, but Morgan’s practice in functional medicine seems to prove otherwise. “With the right changes in diet and exercise, Alzheimer's can be preventable and even reversible… We have enough people in the world and we can train people quickly enough to start to significantly reduce the detriment of Alzheimer's in the next 5 years.” Michael Morgan has a brain of his own that holds an undeniable amount of intelligence and determination. A man who will continue to make advancements in preventing Alzheimer's disease through functional medicine and craniosacral therapy, Morgan will not stop until his audacious goal is achieved. Content Summary: 4:50 What is Craniosacral Therapy? “The body is its own natural pharmacy.” Dr. Upledger and his development of the modern form of Craniosacral Therapy 10:41 How Senile Dementia & Alzheimer’s Form in the Brain Explaining the cause of brain shrinkage and the role of cerebrospinal fluid 14:00 The Politics of Functional Medicine Food is medicine “With the right changes in diet and exercise, Alzheimer's can be preventable and even reversible.” 15:35 A Direct Correlation Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Brain inflammation and the rise of insulin levels due to sugar-concentrated diets 20:27 Epigenetics “Epigenetics means that even if you have a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's, you can turn OFF the genes that are detrimental to you and turn ON the ones which will more promote a healthier life.” 21:25 Supplements and Anti-inflammatory Spices 24:25 The Concussion Study A study conducted on NFL players Neuroplasticity - How the brain can reorganize itself 30:25 An Audacious Goal: “We have enough people in the world and we can train people quickly enough to start to significantly reduce the detriment of Alzheimer's in the next 5 years.” 36:00 Exercise and the Clearing of Metabolic Pathways 40:15 Essential Oils for the Brain 47:37 The Brain’s Need for Balance How mental, emotional and spiritual balance all play significant roles in brain health Michael's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YSh4oR8xc0 Jack Canfield interviews Michael Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftog6jC7dH8 Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm

Jenny's website: http://jennylabaw.com/ Jenny's Instagram: www.instagram.com/jenlabaw Born and raised in a small town in the Colorado Rockies, Jenny is an avid outdoors woman. She’s spent most of her life scrambling up and down mountains, fishing in high lakes, and exploring all that nature has to offer. She also just happens to be really fit. She’s competed in sports her entire life and always identified herself as an athlete. Finding her way to CrossFit, in 2011 she was crowned the 6th Fittest Women on the Planet at the CrossFit Games. With a degree in Fitness and Wellness, she has pursued a career as a personal trainer for the last 14 years. She operates her own private training studio in Northern California where she currently lives. She runs her blog at www.jennylabaw.com. She considers herself one of the lucky few that gets to live her passion of helping people everyday. Until just 5 years ago, Jenny lived most of her life with a deep dark secret, ashamed to tell anyone. She has epilepsy. She was lucky to live a very normal life despite this silent condition that could strike at anytime, anywhere. After her success with CrossFit and building a bit of a platform, with the kind push from her boyfriend Marcus, she hesitantly told the world about her condition in a YouTube Video (Jenny LaBaw: Living with Epilepsy). The response was overwhelming and led her just a few months later onto the New Mexico border of Colorado on a 500 mile run across the Rockies to the Wyoming border in an effort to raise awareness for epilepsy in her signature event called Move Mountains. Sharing her story she had hidden for so long has open doors she never imagined as well as provided hope and inspiration to so many people around the globe. Now that she is done competing and done running crazy distances (for now), Jenny is putting her energy into all women’s retreats guided by Mother Nature. With her creation of The WILD Women (Women Interpreting Life Differently), Jenny hopes to connect like-minded women from all over the world to empower, embrace and support each other. Her retreats include getting women into nature: camping, hiking, fishing, biking, skiing, rafting, etc. with the intention of self-growth through challenging their minds, bodies and spirits. Oh and laughing their faces off! Jenny lives life to the fullest. She tries not to take any day for granted. She loves as much as she can. She laughs as much as she can. Her goal is to inspire everyone to do the same. Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm