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In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast (113) Dan is joined by Jonathan Snyder to discuss philosophy and how it applies to physical fitness and wellness. This episode focuses intently on the Stoic philosophy, and how this ancient wisdom applies to modern life and personal development.  Jon graduated from Lebanon Valley College with his degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. He’s currently a PhD candidate in pharmacology and physiology at Drexel University College of Medicine. He’s done research on protein structure and function, organic synthesis, and now studies insulin secretion and the interaction between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In his spare time he practices BJJ, powerlifting, triathlons, and in the pre-COVID world stand-up comedy. For more on Jon, you can email him at snyderjon61@gmail.com  Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! Last - Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss our second episode with Jon, coming this Wednesday!   This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!     You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast (111-112), Dan is joined by Julie Burrill, CSCS (@goalsetmindset_jb) to discuss mindfulness, mental well-being, and its impact on athletes and life.  In today's episode, we discuss the mental side of fitness and physical training, the importance of training longevity and training for life, how to stay in-tune with your body while training, and more! Julie is a 2019 graduate of The University of Scranton’s Exercise Science program. She is currently in their DPT program and will graduate in 2022 (same year as Dan!). She played field hockey for 4 years at the collegiate level, and shares a LOT of the same health values, beliefs, and interests as the Brawn Body movement, as you’ll find out! For more on Julie, you can find her on Instagram @goalsetmindset_jb - I HIGHLY recommend giving her a follow if you aren't already!   Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! Last - Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss our second episode with Julie, coming this Wednesday!   This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!     You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast (111-112), Dan is joined by Julie Burrill, CSCS (@goalsetmindset_jb) to discuss mindfulness, mental well-being, and its impact on athletes and life. In today's mindfulness Monday episode, we discuss graditude, ways to practice graditude and mindfulness, what "self-care" should look like, the importance of personal development, and so much more! Add this to the list of CAN'T MISS episodes! Julie is a 2019 graduate of The University of Scranton’s Exercise Science program. She is currently in their DPT program and will graduate in 2022 (same year as Dan!). She played field hockey for 4 years at the collegiate level, and shares a LOT of the same health values, beliefs, and interests as the Brawn Body movement, as you’ll find out! For more on Julie, you can find her on Instagram @goalsetmindset_jb - I HIGHLY recommend giving her a follow if you aren't already!  Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! Last - Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss our second episode with Julie, coming this Wednesday!  This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!    You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast (109-110), Dan is joined by Jess Ashwood (@fitnessnfoodwjess) to discuss cultivation of healthy lifestyle habits from a young age, how to balance "work" and "play" and the importance of balance in life, current trends of health and fitness in the youth populations, and more! Jessica Ashwood is a kindergarten teacher, mom and wife and recently decided to get certified as a NASM personal trainer because of her passion for health and fitness. She shares helpful advice on her Instagram at @fitnessnfoodwjess - which I HIGHLY recommend following if you haven't already. Fun fact - she also hosts her own podcast, has a website, and a blog!   Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media!   This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!   You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast (109-110), Dan is joined by Jess Ashwood (@fitnessnfoodwjess) to discuss her health and fitness journey, specifically how she overcame binge eating disorder and her advice to others who are currently struggling.  Jessica Ashwood is a kindergarten teacher, mom and wife and recently decided to get certified as a NASM personal trainer because of her passion for health and fitness. She shares helpful advice on her Instagram at @fitnessnfoodwjess - which I HIGHLY recommend following if you haven't already. Fun fact - she also hosts her own podcast, has a website, and a blog!  Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media!  This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!  You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast (107-108), Dan is joined by Marian Barbu (@wheelzfit) to discuss his journey as a paralympic swimmer and calisthenics athlete.  Marian Barbu is a paralympic swimmer for Team Canada JR and a calisthenics athlete. When he was born, he was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a disorder that made his bones so fragile that even a slight movement would have meant a serious fracture. As he grew, he fell in love with sports and since then he never let his physical incapabilities dictate what he can or what he can't do.  Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media!  This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!  You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast (107-108), Dan is joined by Marian Barbu (@wheelzfit) to discuss his journey as a paralympic swimmer and calisthenics athlete. Marian Barbu is a paralympic swimmer for Team Canada JR and a calisthenics athlete. When he was born, he was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a disorder that made his bones so fragile that even a slight movement would have meant a serious fracture. As he grew, he fell in love with sports and since then he never let his physical incapabilities dictate what he can or what he can't do. Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by Anchor.fm podcasting platforms: go to anchor.fm or download the free app to get started hosting your podcast! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In episode 106 of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan shares his most recent in-service presentation on the role of breathing and breathwork and its implications in orthopedic pathologies. We review the anatomy and physiology of the thoracic cavity, the role of breathing, sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve implications to breathing, how to breathe with exercise, and more! Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by Anchor.fm podcasting platforms: go to anchor.fm or download the free app to get started hosting your podcast! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In episode 105 of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan provides a much needed wake up call for EVERYONE: 2021 is flying by. Time moves quick. It's time to re-assess, re-evaluate, and make sure you are on the right track. We share a simple, actionable cycle you can use to help build momentum and achieve your goals! Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by Anchor.fm podcasting platforms: go to anchor.fm or download the free app to get started hosting your podcast! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Diana Giacobbe, RN, CPT, to discuss her life as a nurse, how fitness and nursing blend with one another, why fitness is essential for medical well-being, and how fitness plays into the future of healthcare.  Diana is a registered nurse and recently certified personal trainer. She attended nursing school at Widener University and began working at a Children’s hospital a few months after attaining her license. She is currently working full time while simultaneously launching her new online personal training business and connecting with people to educate, train and overall encourage people to be the best version of themselves they can be. Diana focuses on helping both women and men feel confident and learn to live a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally. For more on Diana you can find her on Instagram @dianamariefit_  In this episode, we discuss Diana's role as a nurse during the pandemic, the current trends in American health and wellness, how we are setting our children up for future health FAILURE, and SO MUCH MORE! Certainly an episode you do NOT want to miss!  Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website at ctm.band ... While you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!