The Dr Kirstin Show is a podcast supporting high achieving women and mom's to create the Motherhood, health and life of your DREAMS. Getting into the deep inner work so that the external world reflects your inner world. Ending the negative mental spirals and self doubt. Parenting from overflow. Transforming your relationship with YOU while cultivating resilience, joy, love and wellbeing. Here we take a truly holistic approach to the body so that you can create optimal health feel empowered t ...
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The 5 Burnout Truths Most People Only Learn the Hard Way Ep. 82
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41:49You’ve done the protocols. The supplements. The mindset work. So why aren’t you healing? In this episode, Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen, a Functional Medicine practitioner and Master Certified Neurolinguistic Programming Coach unpacks 5 powerful (and possibly uncomfortable) truths about chronic symptoms and burnout—truths that most high-achieving women nev…
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“I’m Doing Everything Right… So Why Do I Still Feel Awful?” Ep 81
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49:35If you’ve done the gut protocols, labs, and diets—but still feel awful—this is for you. In this episode, I reflect on a powerful post by Peta Kelly and dive deep into a conversation I’ve had with many clients (and myself): When did wellness become fear-based? And why do we feel like we have to control everything just to feel “somewhat okay”? I shar…
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The Embodied Healing Framework: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Energy, Voice & Inner Safety Ep. 80
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43:19These are the emotional, biological, and nervous system tools no one teaches—but they’re the foundation for healing burnout, chronic stress, and even autoimmune symptoms. What if your symptoms aren’t the problem—but the body’s way of showing you what’s unresolved? In this episode, Dr. Kirstin walks you through The Embodied Healing Path, her 7-step …
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What If This Is Happening For You? (The Real Work of Releasing, Learning & Moving Forward) Ep. 79
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43:04What if your biggest challenge right now… is actually here to help you transform? In this episode, I’m diving deep into something I’ve personally been moving through—and maybe you are too. It’s the tension between holding on and letting go. The looping thoughts, the shame spirals, the quiet ways we keep punishing ourselves for past mistakes. And th…
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3 Signs Your Burnout Recovery Is Fueled by Desperation (And How to Shift into Confidence) Ep. 78
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36:59In this episode of The Dr. Kirstin Show, I’m sharing a deeply personal experience that uncovered the hidden voice behind my own burnout and how shifting that voice changed everything. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things: the supplements, the protocols, the self-care, but you’re still exhausted, anxious, or stuck in chronic sy…
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You Don't Need Another Protocol - You Need A Pattern Interrupt (Ep 77)
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46:00Have you ever found yourself doing all the “right” things — the supplements, the routines, the protocols — and still feeling depleted, disconnected, or like your body is shutting down anyway? You'll find this episode is a bit different from our normal. It’s not a checklist. It’s not a how-to. It’s a transmission from the in-between — between grief …
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I Ignored My Own Symptoms For Years Ep 76
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38:32Have you ever done all the healing—therapy, journaling, self-care—and still felt like no one truly sees you? Like you’re holding everyone else together… but no one’s holding you? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal (and very common) pattern that so many high-achieving moms fall into without even realizing it. It’s the hidden loop of o…
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5 Mindfulness Tools That Will Shift You Out of Burnout (in Under 5 Minutes a Day) Ep: 75
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1:09:39If you’re a high-achieving mom who's exhausted, anxious, and burned out—but too overwhelmed to sit through long meditations or mindfulness routines—this episode is for you. In less than 5 minutes a day, these 5 powerful mindfulness tools will help you: - Calm your nervous system - Rewire your stress response - Reconnect with your body - Build emoti…
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Restore Your Energy & Adrenal Health – Plus 3 Hidden Traps That Keep Moms Exhausted Ep: 74
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53:17In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, we're diving deep into adrenal health, stress, and why so many moms struggle with chronic fatigue, cravings, and burnout—despite doing "all the right things." If you're constantly reaching for caffeine, sugar, or salt, feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep, or dealing with anxiety, brain fog, and…
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Beyond Burnout: How Your Dharma Holds the Key to Health & Fulfillment Ep. 73
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1:01:32In this powerful episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I sit down with Katie Farinas, host of Mom on the Verge, to dive into a truth most moms are never told about healing. If you've done "all the right things"—addressed hormones, diet, stress—yet still feel exhausted, stuck, and disconnected, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover: Why chronic…
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How to Recover From Burnout & Depletion in Motherhood – Plus 3 Common Traps That Keep Moms Stuck Ep: 72
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48:58In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m revealing the missing piece that transformed my own journey from burnout and depletion to thriving in both health and motherhood. If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel exhausted despite addressing hormones, diet, and stress—or why motherhood feels more like survival than joy—this episode is for y…
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Beyond Medicine Solutions For Endometriosis Ep: 71
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1:20:35Continuing with the "How I See It" Series, in this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m breaking down the deeper layers of endometriosis—beyond hormones and inflammation—to reveal what’s truly driving chronic pain and exhaustion for so many women and moms. If you’ve struggled with painful cycles, fatigue, or even infertility, this conversation w…
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The #1 Missing Link I HAD to Learn To End Burnout And Heal My Chronic Health Issues As a Mom Ep: 70
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59:34What if the root of your chronic health struggles, burnout, and overwhelm wasn't about doing more & finding the right protocol, but learning to meet the needs you've been taught to ignore? In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I'm sharing the crucial understanding that transformed my own journey from burnout, endometriosis, migraines, overwhe…
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Ep 69: The Missing Piece in Your Journey To Better Health
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1:07:17What if the reason you’re stuck in your healing journey isn’t because you need to do more, but because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to change? In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m kicking off a new series where I break down the biggest health challenges I see—autoimmune disease, gut issues, hormone imbalances, chronic fatigue, and …
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What if resting wasn’t about losing momentum, but about creating the capacity to grow, heal, and thrive? In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m diving into the second part of our conversation on rest—how it’s deeply tied to our sense of worthiness and our ability to receive support, healing, and joy. Rest isn't just physical; it’s about re…
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Ep: 67 How Healing Your Relationship with Rest Unlocks Energy, Clarity, and Joy
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18:43Some of the most common things my clients have said they want more of in their life are energy, mental clarity or stillness or more internal peace (something along those lines), and happiness/joy. If you're thinking yes, but also I want to be healthy, the question I ask is what would having health give you. Like, how would you feel about yourself, …
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Ep 66: Why Autoimmune Struggles Persist (And the Truth About Healing Your Body and Mind)
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34:15On this episode of The Dr. Kirstin Show, we are diving deep into the journey of healing autoimmune conditions by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of health. In this episode Dr Kirstin highlights the frustration many feel when navigating conflicting health information. She stresses the importance of patience, consistency, and self-…
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Ketamine and Integrative Therapy for Trauma
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46:14Today on the podcast I have guest Dr Emma Andre with me sharing about the benefits of Psychedelic medicine, specifically Ketamine, for mental health and trauma. It's been used for mental health for over 20 years to help with conditions like depression and anxiety and it works faster than traditional antidepressants. Here on this podcast we talk a l…
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Have you ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel trying to balance your hormones, but it doesn't feel like you're getting anywhere? This is super common because we're often missing pieces that ALL need to be there in order to restore balance to our health and hormones. In this episode you'll learn: - How to get off the rollercoaster of chronic hea…
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Finding balance in your life isn't *actually* about how much have to do
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33:15If you're new here, welcome! I'm Dr Kirstin Lauritzen. Today we are talking all about a super common root cause that I see all the time when it comes to healing chronic health conditions and balancing hormones... it's the fear of resting and the constant pressure to achieve and do everything. There's a connection between your subconscious beliefs a…
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Is your self-worth tied to your achievements?
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32:53In today's episode I'm sharing my thoughts behind why I believe if we really want to shift out of overwhelm and burnout we need to get to the root of where those feelings/behaviors come from. Our thought patterns, behaviors, our actions come from our belief systems. It's "programming" or "conditioning". It's what we learned as we grew up. We learne…
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Getting To Overflow Takes More Than Just "Mindset"
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30:00In today's episode I'm sharing my thoughts behind why I believe if we really want to shift out of overwhelm and burnout we need to shift more than just our "mindset". I share my experience with learning how Chiropractic appointments not only helped me heal but also helped me get out of overwhelm. Which I later learned is something we can access any…
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Why High Achieving Women Have Low Libidos
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16:49In this "off the cuff" episode with Dr K, I am covering one of the lesser known patterns that I see so often in my practice. If you are an ambitious, high achieving woman who also has a low libido, this is for you. Instead of talking about the physical body, Hormone Replacement Therapies etc. we talk about supporting the energy body. If this episod…
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Empowered & Intuitive Birth with Elizabeth Hulsey
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43:38Elizabeth Hulsey is a Doula, Childbirth Educator, and advocate for Sacred Feminine Support. Her own path has been one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering dedication. Her personal experience with infertility ultimately led her to the incredible joy of motherhood, igniting a deep passion to become a safe space for healing and empowerment fo…
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For the longest time I was terrified of facing my emotions and the stuff that had happened in my past that made me want to vomit even remotely thinking about it. So... I didn't. Until I got to a point in my life that so much was happening that I didn't like and I so desperately wanted to change it.What I realized was that I had a choice. I could ei…
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In today's episode we are diving into what Functional Motherhood means and how to both create and define what Functional Motherhood means to you. What does the motherhood of your dreams look like? It is POSSIBLE for you to create it - it might take some work, some looking into patterns, beliefs, shifting, reframing but it IS possible. We also talk …
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Exercise Alone Won't Fix Mood Imbalances: Exploring Other Solutions for Depression and Anxiety
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33:45Welcome to the first Dr K Unplugged episode where I get a little spicy after seeing a few posts on social media that honestly pissed me off. Now before we jump in, as I state right at the beginning, YES there are studies showing that movement and exercise can help prevent depression & anxiety symptoms and can help improve mood. I know. Is it part o…
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Where Motherhood Meets Business with Laura Sinclair
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44:11One of the things I struggled with the MOST before becoming a mom was how I could possibly do both - run a business and be a mom. It felt like two monumental tasks to do at the same time and I allowed the narrative that I couldn't do both hold me back from having kids. On the show today I have guest, Laura Sinclair and we talk all about motherhood,…
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Shift From Overwhelm to Overflow By Resetting Your Nervous System
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54:47I missed this one critical part of healing that had the largest impact on my #endometriosis, #migraines, and #burnout. And it is one of the most critical steps when I work with my functional medicine clients. As I became a mom I realized that journey and tools I learned to heal my burnout was also incredibly helpful in the hardest moments of mother…
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Tara Wiskow, is the CEO and founder of Be The Change You Need, where transformation begins from within. Tara's coaching business is an empowering platform dedicated to guiding women towards lasting change and fulfillment. With a multifaceted approach, Tara serves as a weight loss coach, mindset coach, motivational speaker, and podcast host.Her pass…
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Every birth is unique because every mom and child are unique. Today I have guest Kiona Nessenbaum who is a birth doula and assistant. She brings such an incredible point of view and shares the power of sharing and listening to birth stories. If you would like to share your birth story her podcast Birth As We Know It is the place to do it! You can a…
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Healing the body by healing trauma and processing emotions
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1:04:19Carly Faye Loewenthal is a master level NLP certified Life Coach, and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. In this episode we explore the many different ways our thoughts, beliefs and emotions influence our physical health. It's so common that we focus so much on the strategies, the nutrition, the supplements, the exercise and sleep and …
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Leave The Cycle of Burnout, Hustle, and Overwhelm for Rest and Success
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46:27Links from this episode: Find Dr Nicole on instagram www.instagram.com/mobilityathletes And join the next round of the Happiness Cycle HERE: https://www.mobilityathletes.com/a/2147532475/QwZL8Da4Let's connect!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkirstin#athlete #drkirstin #momathlete #burnout #physic…
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Preparing For Pregnancy & Fertility With Functional Medicine
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53:08Dr Kalea Wattles ND joins us today on the podcast to talk all about preparing for pregnancy and working with fertility through a Functional Medicine lens. Dr Kalea is a naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, fertility expert, and certified girl mom. She uses the functional medicine model to optimize fertility - whether you're trying…
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Heal Your Thyroid Combining Functional Medicine with Mindset, Emotions & Trauma Healing
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40:46Links from this episode: You can find more about Sophie's programs and offers here: FREE Beginners Guide to Thyroid Nourishment: https://shetalkshealth.com/thyroid-health-guide/ Roadmap to Thyroid Health Course: https://shetalkshealth.com/she-academy/6 Month Women's Health Coaching Program: https://shetalkshealth.com/she-thrives-2/ - - - - - For bu…
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Coach Megan Barrett helps women overcome mindset blocks that keep them from stepping into the CEO role of their business. In this episode we dive into the common misconceptions and ways we block ourselves from creating what we want AND Megan's fantastic system that she shares with us. After this episode you'll have a different perspective and way t…
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Join Nutrition and Strength Coach Nettey Nygard and I as we explore the connections between mindset, nutrition and fitness. It's so often that we want a goal but in the place where we are at we can't actually hold that goal. Often times we need to do the deep work to level up and improve ourselves and our mindset so that we can create the health, l…
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Healing from betrayal trauma and sex addiction
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1:05:42In this episode Kylene Terhune FDN-P, NLP, QTT is sharing both her own healing journey around betrayal trauma and how she helps women heal from betrayal trauma particularly around sex addiction. This episode is such an informative and great conversation bringing more awareness to many of the misconceptions around betrayal trauma. Follow Kylene on I…
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Expand your relationship & mindset with intimacy and pleasure
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52:00Transform your relationship and mindset around intimacy and pleasure. When it comes to creating a healthy mind and body it's important that we create environments that support our health. That includes our relationships with ourselves, spouses and partners. One area where we tend to have a lot of learned patterns, behaviors and beliefs is around in…
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Mistakes People Make When Training In Their 30's and Beyond
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43:16Have you ever made the mistake of being the "weekend warrior"? Or jumped back into something way to fast and in hindsight realized that maybe you're not 20 anymore? Join me and Coach Hunter Schurrer as we discuss common mistakes people make when training in their 30's and beyond that often leads to injuries, frustration, giving up on goals, all of …
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Optimize your habits for vitality and longevity
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46:22Your habits create the results you have in your health and life. Today Brian Devorkin joins me and we get down to the basics covering everything from sleep, to nutrition, to myths around losing weight and gaining muscle.You can check out Brian's podcast and website at:https://www.backedbriscience.com/Find him on instagram @briandevorkin Check out t…
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Re-evaluating After Making A Big Decision
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36:19If you've ever made a big decision in your life and felt like you couldn't re-evaluate whether it was still a good fit because it was SUCH a long drawn out process to make the decision in the first place... this episode is for you!Links to programs and courses that are mentioned in this podcast:Worthy Mini Breakthrough Session: https://kirstin-laur…
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You Can Rewire Your Brain: Exploring Brain Plasticity
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32:43Links from this episode: Check out the Vitality Online Course - Join me for 2 subconscious reprogramming sessions: Worthy - if you find yourself constantly looking for the next and the next thing to feel good about yourself, happy or successful EASE - if you find yourself doing everything the hard way and would like to invite more ease and flo…
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On today's episode we are diving into what "integration" is and how it can impact how your brain/mind functions, how your body and organ systems/health functions, and how it can impact your relationships, your life, performance and how you parent your kids. If you're interested in the free guide to address conflict and parts around having kids: Get…
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Not working on your mindset is preventing your results
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48:30My sister, Tia Wright, joins me on the podcast today! If you have been struggling to see results with your fitness, nutrition or health routine it might be because you're making the mistake of bypassing your mindset! Tune in to learn more and we hope you enjoy this episode! You can find all of Tia's links and follow her @tiawright on instagram. Joi…
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Creating Space for Women in Sports with Her Soul Shot!
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38:15Today's episode is with Kyla Lane founder and CEO of Her Soul Shot! Kyla created her Soul Shot after years of dreaming about what more could be done to help more girls and women change their lives through sports. As a young girl, Kyla had trouble finding her place in this world. Through sports she’s been able to find her purpose, accept herself, an…
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In today's episode, Natalie Robertello with Be Fueled Sports Nutrition joins me to talk all about sports nutrition. We cover some of the most common questions we both get around protein and calories. And we also discuss how to support your health, your mindset around sport and nutrition and so much more. Whether you're a beginner looking for nutrit…
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"If You Would Be Better, I Would Feel Better"
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13:17Whether you identify as a "people pleaser", a recovering one, or not at all - this episode is PACKED with gems for anyone who has been struggling with a health concern or feeling stuck around their performance. So, if you're someone who avoids emotions as much as possible or if other people experiencing emotions makes you uncomfortable, this episod…
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To me, there is nothing more frustrating than applying strategy after strategy, supplement and nutrition protocol after protocol, taking action, and being no closer to the results than when I started... and often deeper in the hole than where I started, too. That was where I was in my health, career and business; looking for strategies and trying t…
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Common Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make With Their Hydration
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10:52If you're an endurance athlete, you know that keeping hydrated is essential for performance. But sometimes athletes make common mistakes with their hydration strategy that can lead to dehydration. In this episode, we're going to discuss some of the most common dehydration mistakes and how to avoid them. By understanding these dehydration mistakes, …
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