
Meathead Hippie
Emily Schromm is a trainer, coach, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and entrepreneur. From MTV's Challenge to Women's Health Magazine's Next Fitness Star, Emily has worked in the industry for over 14 years helping people learn about movement, mindset, and the power of nutrition. She now is helping bring awareness to the impacts of industrial farming and how to localize the food supply chain through www.joinpeel.com.
She is the founder of Empirica supplements, the author of the poetry book - The Process, and lover of Mother Earth. Her goal is to continue to inspire listeners to live their BEST, BIGGEST life through education, storytelling, and heart.
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Nov 22, 2017 • 56min
#31 Alex Swanson on Nutrition Genome, Genetics, and Sports Performance
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Alex Swanson is the founder of Nutrition Genome, creator of TheHealthBeat.com, and the co-owner of Swanson Health Center. He is a second generation nutritionist with over 12 years of clinical experience, specializing in genetics, nutritional biochemistry, physical performance, mental health, and longevity research.
Early in Alex's career, he worked as a sports nutritionist for high school, college, professional and Olympic athletes, and has specialized in genetic nutrition through the creation of his software Genetrition™. He has also worked as a personal trainer, private therapeutic chef, lecturer and consultant to numerous companies for product design and nutrition research.
Alex received a post-bacc in Nutrition Sciences from Bastyr University in Washington state, a masters degree in Applied Nutrition and Business Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, a Certificate in Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics, and a Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University.
Content Summary:
4:30 Nutrition Genome
“This was created with the understanding that we are all different”
7:43 History and Preventative Care
“Genes are not your destiny, they are your blueprint.”
Impacts the next four generations
9:44 The Simplicity of Deep Breathing
“When you look at just deep breathing, the amount of genes that are impacted is phenomenal.”
13:45 Caffeine: Slow Vs. Fast Metabolizers
Not all people utilize caffeine the same way
The connection to cortisol levels and adrenal fatigue
17:45 The Magic in Mushrooms
“They are essentially protecting you from biological, physical and psychological stressors. Mushrooms are just trying to help your body find your center.”
20:52 The Muscle Strength Gene
23:46 The Aerobic Performance Gene
Determines how well people are equipped for endurance-type exercises
26:20 The Muscle Injury/Muscle Recovery Gene
“95% of the population are more prone to injuries. The remaining 5% are the elite athletes who are much more resilient when it comes to muscle injuries.
27:47 Depression and Lack of Exposure to the Sun
The effects of vitamin D
37:00 Geographic Connection and Our Ability to Adapt
“Your whole family history is all culminated into what you are now in terms of your genes.”
39:13 Protein Vs. Fat Profiles
Figuring out if the keto diet is right for you
44:10 Neurotransmitters and Mental Health
The biochemical reason of why exercise brings a sense of balance to some people
51:50 The Gene Connected to Alzheimer's
Lion’s mane mushroom helps protect brain health
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Nov 15, 2017 • 53min
#30 with Jill Pollard: On Intuition, Tarot Cards, Feeling Deeply, and All Things Hippie
Jill Pollard is a psychic, intuitive healer, life coach, and facilitator of the Gatherer Kauai. Her mission is for every woman to know her worth. She guides woman back into their bodies through meditation, energy work, dance and breathe. She teaches that every woman has a unique truth and she guides them into that space of deep knowing. Jill is committed to her own self work because she knows the importance of self-care, feeling your feelings and deeply loving each and every part of yourself so that the soul can live out it’s mission and passion. Through one-on-one work, workshops and gatherings, she empowers women to look within. She strongly believes that every woman is her own best healer, but at times needs guidance and space to do the work. Creating that sacred space is her gift and passion. She resides on the beautiful island of Kauai with her husband and 3 beautiful children.
To book a session with her, or find out more about her work head to www.jill-pollard.com
To see the cards Jill pulled for Em and full show notes, go to www.emilyschromm.com/blog
Content summary:
9:15 Empath and Energetic Boundaries
Getting to know your aura
“When you are tuning into your own aura, let you imagination take off.”
12:35 First Step: Discovering Yourself
Tuning into your energies and finding your authentic voice
15:40 Your “Pedestals”
The one pedestal that cannot be touched and stands as the place to turn to when all else is falling
18:06 The Success Part in Our Makeup
Am I worthy enough despite my failures?
22:08 A Daily GPS
Cultivating a relationship with your heart space
Knowing how to separate the garbage from your intuition
26:26 Surrender. Listen. Create Space.
Aligning the baby steps to your soul
32:52 Wealth: Accept or Repel?
A relationship between religion and money
37:02 Jill’s Personal Development as a Psychic
“Your greatest healer is you.”
42:00 Em’s Oracle Card Reading
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This Saturday at Project Move join Em and Jen Winderstrom for a workout with a purpose! Just bring non-perishable food items any time from 8-12. Full schedule on www.instagram.com/superherochallenge
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Nov 8, 2017 • 52min
#29 with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Maximizing Muscle, Protein Metabolism, & Intermittent Fasting
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a fellowship-trained nutrition and cognition physician who specializes in muscle-centric medicine. As co-leader of The Ash Center for Comprehensive Medicine in Manhattan, she utilizes a truly integrated background to restore and invigorate this organ of longevity. She specializes in protein metabolism and body composition.
Content Summary:
4:54 Dr. Gabrielle’s Background in Nutritional Medicine
6:55 Realization that Food = Medicine
“Muscle is the organ of longevity.”
11:30 Healing Process From Figure Competing
“Emotionally and metabolically… Competing skews the perspective of what is normal.”
15:12 Always Wanting More Vs. Appreciating Where You Are
“Nothing flows from a constricted state.”
16:17 The Real Issue: Being Under-muscled
Why stimulating protein synthesis matters
How age determines levels of protein consumption
18:30 Understanding Plant-based Proteins
21:10 The Best of BCAAs
“Every meal is a feeding opportunity to stimulate your metabolism.”
24:00 Different Approaches to Intermittent Fasting
29:41 Two Ways That You Gain Weight:
Hypoglycemia Vs. Hyperglycemia
30:11 External Stress From Heat Therapy
37:33 The Importance of Getting Breakfast Metabolically Correct
40:30 Best Ways to Stimulate Muscle Growth
46:10 The “Protein is Bad for You” Myth
“Bro-science” vs. REAL science!
48:33 Spirit Animal
You can find Dr Gabrielle Lyon here:
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www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon
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Nov 2, 2017 • 26min
#28 Q&A with Em: Could salt help your fatigue? Adrenal Health and PCOS.
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Question 1: Does salt help battle fatigue?
Question 2: What is the right protocol with fitness, food, and supplements when you have PCOS?
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Oct 25, 2017 • 1h 2min
#27 with Sean Croxton on Belief in Self, That Meditation High, and Generosity
Sean Croxton is an entrepreneur, writer, and host of the The Quote of The Day Show podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. He is also the co-founder of the JERF (Just Eat Real Food) Bar, available at jerfbar.com and on Amazon.
For more about Sean, and to grab his FREE ebook The One-Percenter’s Mind: 7 Steps for Beating Fear, Doubt, and Indecision please visit seancroxton.com
Content Summary:
3:55 Barriers as a Personal Trainer
7:30 The Idea of Podcasting Coming to Fruition
10:00 Vulnerability in Changing What You Know
Some seasons come to an end
“If there is one person that I believe in, it is myself.”
12:40 The Nocebo Effect
Shifting the focus in health space from negative to positive light
16:00 Transcendental Meditation
A mantra in your mind with no distractions
“Get beyond time for 20 minutes and just exist.”
21:30 Brain Fire Combo: Neurofeedback AND Meditation
New enlightenment and appreciations for things that went unnoticed before
30:30 Being Okay with Closing a Chapter
Listening to your intuition and the “universal laws”
40:30 Generosity and the Old-School Water Pump Analogy
How giving to others leads to successful entrepreneurship
47:50 Balancing Multiple Projects
The power in making decisions and putting some ideas off until later
52:00 Doing What Lights Your Fire
Following the path of least resistance
54:00 Spirit Animal
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Oct 18, 2017 • 49min
#26 with Megan Kelly on Psychoneuroimmunology (changing the way you THINK)
Megan Kelly is a Nutrition Practitioner and Licensed Esthetician specializing in women's health and psychoneuroimmunology/endocrinology.
As a writer and speaker she helps others transform their body and mind through functional nutrition, mental and emotional training, and habit mastery. You can follow Megan at RenewingAllThings.comto join the journey of practicing presence and choosing joy to experience health in every area of your life.
Website: http://renewingallthings.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewingallthings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewingallthings/
Images and Full Notes can be found HERE: www.emilyschromm.com/blog.
Content Summary:
4:00 Megan’s History with Hormonal Imbalances
Her spark of interest that led her to study the field of psychoneuroimmunology
8:30 “Hitting a Wall” from Being Too Low-Carb
13:30 Observing Your Energy State
“Every thought you think is a physical structure in your brain that looks like a tree. The more you think about something, the more that tree grows.”
18:22 How To Rewire Your Brain
First comes acknowledgement, then comes alternation
20:36 Finding Alternatives
Switching your focus to what really matters in life
24:05 Dealing With Acne
27:50 The Four “P’s”
Presence
Praise
Perspective - “Take your attention off yourself and think, who can I help?”
Party
37:00 The 8-Minute Rule
40:25 Chinese Medicine Perspective
45:30 Organs and Their Connections to Negative Emotions
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Oct 11, 2017 • 59min
#25 Eat, Play, Crush with Mary Shenouda. The Paleo Chef on Demanding More From Yourself
This got deep. And it's freaking good. If you don't know Mary yet, get to know her at:
www.instagram.com/paleochef
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Also be sure to tune in to a badass EMPACK + PHAT FUDGE giveaway running next week!!
Summary Content:
2:50 Rant on Demanding More
A call for help - to engage our minds and connect with one another on a deeper level
7:50 First Came Self-Loathe, then Came Self-Love
Your own personal journey does not need to be shared in order to prove your worth
“My value is not dependent on the products I produce.”
15:05 Our Infinity > Our Limitations
“It’s not about our limitations, it’s actually about our infinity.”
16:30 Boundaries with People:
Remove -> Replace -> Respect
“Your legacy is being built at the end of every interaction you have.”
22:25 Mary’s “Boss” Side
Phat Fudge, inspiration and insecurities
36:53 Competitiveness
Proving yourself right vs. proving them wrong
31:40 Being Content with Not Being Content
“What matters is what we have, not what we are chasing.”
37:30 Horoscopes and Past Lives
41:00 Raw People who Just F**king Get It
48:45 Asking People to “Do Better”
“You don’t have to be perfect, you just have to desire self-development.”
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Oct 4, 2017 • 59min
#24 Meatheading out with Laura Micetich on Weight Loss, Motivation, & Lifting Heavy
Laura Micetich, the Iron Giantess, has an incredible story of taking her life into her own hands and making a change of losing over 100 pounds. She is STRONG AS FUH and a total kindred meathead. Join us as we talk about all things fitness, strength, POWER, motivation, and fighting away all our self-doubt.
5:20 The “fat kid growing up”
10:52 The switch - from interest to lifestyle
18:23 Inspiring: When she stopped it and then something in her said it was okay.
People can get stumped up on the thought that it is always “all or nothing”
Changed her mentality
Her only goal was to get up every morning and start over
20:00 The “iron giantess”
22:15 Males perceptions of females who lift weight
Em: “The reason I love being a woman is because if you get in my way, I will fuck your world up. But I will also have you over to have wine and gluten-free cookies and will make you feel like the most loved human in the world.”
25:23 Favorite music to lift to and gym pet-peeves
31:54 Eating enough food in order to gain muscle
From caloric restriction to caloric surplus
The mental transition
The fear of rebound weight
44:46 Self-doubt and how to get over it
“You either take that resistance and grow from it or are blown away by it and give up.”
51:00 Rest Days
52:00 Gymtimidation
54:24 Making defeat your fuel
“I just don’t have it YET”
55:44 Spirit animal
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Sep 20, 2017 • 53min
#23 BE MORE with Maddie Berky: On Reclaiming Pleasure With Food, Sex, and Worthiness
Maddie Berky is a certified holistic nutritionist, writer, speaker, and is on the forefront of re-writing the conversation between ourselves and the food on our plate.
Go to www.maddieberky.com to read her work, sign up for her writings, and learn more on who Maddie is.
Instagram: @madwellness
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Sep 13, 2017 • 58min
#22 BE MORE with Victoria Erickson: On Sensitivity, Creativity, Getting Un-Stuck, and Trust
Victoria Erickson is a grounded idealist who's been writing the world awake since she was a child. Forever embodied and heart driven, she believes deeply in innate wildness, creativity, intuitive body intelligence, and in harnessing the power of sensitivity. A rising social media sensation, she is the author of two popular books- Edge of Wonder, and Rhythms and Roads.
Details of our talk below:
8:33: Getting chased by the purpose
13:27: Knowing the light from the darkness
16:04: Pure Truth, Power and Reactivity
18:32: Respecting Creativity and Being Inspired
20:57 Figuring out what is causing your block
22:23 Being Wild and getting in touch with the earth
26:40: Vulnerability and feeling firey!
30:53: Trust, authenticity and boundaries
36:00 Favorite authors and poets
40:16: Walking right into the fire
50:40: Bringing out THE story
56:00: Spirit Animal!!
www.victoriaerickson.com
You can find her poetry on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Victoria-Erickson/e/B012YZPP2G
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