Best Molly Martin, MD Podcasts (2025)

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Spanish for Diabetes Complications: How to Explain the Risks 13:51

8d ago13:51

13:51

Learn how to explain diabetes complications in Spanish, including organ damage, heart attacks, kidney failure, blindness, and neuropathy. This lesson is an excerpt from one of our advanced member lessons where we break down the clinical dialogue: Explain the Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes in Spanish 🤓 A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico…

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S10 E17: Why Bone Health Matters — No Matter Your Age With Sandra Tadros Guirguis 43:19

14d ago43:19

43:19

Our bone density is built in our teens and 20s, yet it begins to decline as early as our 30s. As our body’s scaffolding, our bones play a critical role in how we move and function in daily life — and if it becomes compromised, it can affect not just our health, but our quality of life as a whole. Sandra Tadros Guirguis joins us to delve into the ma…

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S10 E16: What’s Really in an Effective Strength-Training Plan? With Jeff Rosga, CPT 47:55

21d ago47:55

47:55

Strength training is integral in every workout routine — for building muscle, as well as tapping into the many ways it influences overall health. Yet lifting weights can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to it. And even if you have experience, you want to make sure the efforts you’re putting in are as effective as they can be. With that in …

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Explain the Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes in Spanish 🤓 8:06

22d ago8:06

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Learn to explain the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes in Spanish, including insulin resistance and potential complications, in terms your patients will understand. 🩺💬 📺 Watch this lesson on YouTube! A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico for her collaboration on this lesson! You can take lessons with Daniela or any of the amazing teachers wh…

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S10 E15: What’s Behind the Shifting Drinking Culture? With Jen Veralle 42:05

28d ago42:05

42:05

Maybe it’s “dry January” or “dry July” or “sober October” — since 2018, the sober-curious movement has taken hold. More people are exploring the experience of abstaining from alcohol temporarily, something that researchers refer to as “temporary alcohol abstinence challenges.” Jen Veralle joins us to talk about this growing movement, its effects on…

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S10 E14: Why Allergy-Friendly Foods Can Make All the Difference With Denise Woodard, founder of Partake 29:33

1M ago29:33

29:33

Food allergies are prevalent, making every day eating challenging and sometimes even dangerous for many individuals who have them. In this episode, we’re hearing from someone who has first-hand experience with these obstacles. Denise Woodard, founder of Partake, which makes allergy-friendly cookies, offers advice for how to better navigate the food…

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How to Explain a Diabetes Diagnosis in Spanish 5:51

1M ago5:51

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Learn how to explain a diabetes diagnosis in Spanish using clear and compassionate language with this clinical conversation. 🩺💬 📺 Watch this lesson on YouTube! A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico for her collaboration on this lesson! You can take lessons with Daniela or any of the amazing teachers who help me with this project. 🇲🇽✨🇬🇹 👉 Beco…

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S10 E13: Amp Up Your Sports Performance With Danny King, Master Trainer 46:32

1M ago46:32

46:32

Whether you’re actively engaged in competitive sports or you play for fun recreationally, an outside-of-practice-and-play training plan can help you perform well in your sport of choice — and function at your best outside of it. Danny King, Master Trainer, shares how well-rounded fitness efforts and certain health habits can enhance athletic abilit…

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S10 E12: Why Exogenous Ketones? With Elizabeth Yurth, MD (Sponsored) 30:43

2M ago30:43

30:43

Ketones are a naturally occurring energy source that our bodies produce when they’re running very low on glucose and can’t access it for fuel (such as when fasting or following a strict low-carb diet). When this happens, the body instead breaks stored fat down into ketones. In recent years, there’s been increasing interest in exogenous ketones and …

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S10 E11: Move Your Body Through Grief With Maggie Fazeli Fard 45:04

2M ago45:04

45:04

We all experience grief. Whether it’s due to the loss of a loved one, a scary health diagnosis, a breakup, a change in life circumstance, or some other cause, it’s a feeling we often need to learn to live with. Maggie Fazeli Fard, RKC, MFT-1, Experience Life’s editorial director of fitness, explains how physical movement can be used as a tool to he…

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S10 E10: Taking a Balanced Approach to GLP-1s With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

Weight-loss drugs have been front and center in recent years, making headlines for both their helpful benefits and their harrowing side effects. Jim LaValle, RPh, joins us to talk about how short-term use of GLP-1s — when used in combination with intentional lifestyle changes — may be a healthier path toward long-term weight management and overall …

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Medical Spanish for DVT Risk Factors 5:21

2M ago5:21

5:21

In this lesson, you’ll learn medical Spanish for DVT risk factors. You’ll hear a physician assistant ask about clotting history, trauma, surgery, immobilization, and travel. Most of the lesson is in Spanish, but you can always read along as you listen! 📺 Watch this lesson on YouTube! A huge gracias to Henry Mejía and the Cultural Spanish School for…

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S10 E9: Breaking Down Weight-Loss Barriers With Anika Christ, RD, CPT 57:56

2M ago57:56

57:56

Many of us center our health and fitness goals around body-composition change, yet too often, we get stuck in patterns that hinder our efforts. The good news is there are several lifestyle behaviors — which often go unrecognized or unaddressed — that influence our ability to achieve the change we desire. Anika Christ, RD, CPT, joins us to talk abou…

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S10 E8: How to Eat for Good Gut Health With Samantha McKinney, RD 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

Many aspects of our health and wellness are influenced by the huge population of microorganisms that live predominately in our gut. With knowledge of this becoming more mainstream, it has many people wondering what they can do to best support their gut health. In this episode, we discuss the various lifestyle factors that influence it, including ou…

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S10 E7: Why Creatine? With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT 21:48

3M ago21:48

21:48

Though it’s often misunderstood, creatine is actually one of the most well-researched supplements, providing support for improving lean muscle mass, strength, energy, cognition, and more. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, explains these benefits, and offers tips for choosing a quality creatine supplement, as well as ideal ways for including it in your routin…

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis in Spanish 11:51

3M ago11:51

11:51

This lesson on cellulitis continues where our last lesson left off. Henry, the physician assistant, has just examined the patient’s leg, noting redness, warmth, tenderness, and swollen glands in the groin. In this final part of the dialogue, he discusses ordering an ultrasound to rule out deep vein thrombosis, then explains the diagnosis, treatment…

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S10 E6: Why Supplementation for Sleep? With Samantha McKinney, RD 24:36

3M ago24:36

24:36

Sleep is critical for good health, yet a number of us struggle to get enough of it — and many of us also have issues with being able to unwind before bed, fall asleep, or stay asleep. Yet there are several strategies that can help, including strategic supplementation, which our guest, Samantha McKinney, RD, outlines in this episode. Find the episod…

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S10 E5: Why Consider a Daily Greens Drink? With Samantha McKinney, RD 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

There are a number of drinkable supplement options on the market, with greens drinks — or drinkable blends of vitamins, minerals, and plants — becoming increasingly popular as of late. Samantha McKinney, RD, explains how this supplement can support daily wellness and how to make sure you’re choosing a quality option. She also offers guidance about …

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Essential Mental Health Questions in Spanish 20:59

3M ago20:59

20:59

Join Luis and me as we go over essential mental health questions in Spanish to help you assess your patients with confidence! In this lesson, you’ll practice asking about emotions, sleep, energy levels, appetite, and even sensitive topics like self-harm. Master these key phrases to improve communication and provide better care for your Spanish-spea…

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S10 E4: The 7 Rules of Self-Reliance With Best-Selling Author Maha Abouelenein 50:31

3M ago50:31

50:31

Best-selling author and global communications expert Maha Abouelenein joins us to talk about self-reliance — a term, she explains, that refers to your skills, experience, knowledge, and relationships, and how you use them to achieve what you want and to get the most out of life. She walks through each of the rules outlined in 7 Rules of Self-Relian…

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S10 E3: Beyond the Scale: Understanding Measurements of Body Weight With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT 42:50

4M ago42:50

42:50

Body-composition change is a top health goal for many, which leaves a lot of people looking for ways to track their progress and measure the state of their health. There are several ways to do this, and different methods offer different insights into your health. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, explains the metrics — including those related to body weight …

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Spanish for Labor and Delivery | Essential Questions 14:35

4M ago14:35

14:35

Learn essential Medical Spanish for Labor and Delivery, including questions about pregnancy, contractions, and prenatal care. Member? Access this lesson within our Reproductive Health Course! Review what you learned with the Quizlet set, download the PDF, and get answers to your questions. Not a member yet? Join today! Support the podcast and unloc…

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S10 E2: What Is Metabolic Health, Anyway? With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN & Cliff Edberg, RD, CPT 42:09

4M ago42:09

42:09

Understanding genuine health often requires us “looking under the hood,” so to speak. If we want to feel and function at our best for as long as we can and ward off chronic disease, there are certain areas of internal health that can be helpful to test and track to give us a clearer look at how our body is operating now. In this episode, Jim LaVall…

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S10 E1: 5 Takeaways From 5 Years of Life Time Talks 12:53

4M ago12:53

12:53

In this kickoff episode to season 10, Life Time Talks cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman celebrate the five-year anniversary of the podcast. They share five takeaways from their conversations over the years and offer a preview of the healthy-living information that’s on deck this season. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and vi…

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Spanish for Cellulitis: Risk Factors and Exam 16:56

5M ago16:56

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We continue the clinical dialogue with Henry, the PA, as he evaluates a patient with suspected cellulitis. He asks about risk factors for cellulitis and MRSA and then conducts a physical exam. (You can listen to the first part of this cellulitis dialogue here.) This clinical dialogue on Celluitis was recorded with my Spanish teacher, Henry Mejía, a…

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S9 E18: Strategies for Unlocking Greatness and Potential With Harry Wilson 1:06:20

5M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

As we prepare for another new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on how far we’ve come, what we’ve accomplished, where we’ve struggled, and what we want to achieve next. Getting to that next place requires commitment and belief in our potential. In this episode, we’re talking with Harry Wilson about strategies for unlocking greatness so we …

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Learn Flu Symptoms in Spanish 11:16

6M ago11:16

11:16

Señora Garcia presents with a terrible cold to the clinic. Following the clinical dialogue, we practice expressing flu and common cold symptoms. Member? Reinforce what you learn. Access full show notes, take the quiz, download the PDF, and ask a question in our Spanish for Infections course. Not a member yet? Support the podcast by becoming a membe…

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S9 E17: How the Little Things Can Create Meaningful Change With Jessie Syfko 44:45

6M ago44:45

44:45

As we move into the new year, many of us are aiming to reset our routines and commit to habits that move us in a healthier direction. Jessie Syfko joins us to offer ideas for staying on track, despite challenges, with our health and wellness goals — namely, how focusing on the little things we can do every day can add up to meaningful change. Find …

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S9 E16: All About the Circadian Rhythm With Deanna Minich, PhD 1:07:58

6M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Some people may be familiar with how the circadian rhythm can help them feel awake during the day and sleep soundly at night. Yet the effects of this roughly 24-hour clock that governs much of our biology extend well beyond that. Deanna Minich, PhD, talks about the importance of regulating our circadian rhythm and the steps we can take to do so. Pl…

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History of Present Illness for Cellulitis in Spanish 10:27

6M ago10:27

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Learn how to take a history of present illness for cellulitis in Spanish, including key questions about symptoms and systemic signs like fever. In future lessons, we’ll explore risk factors, the exam, and the treatment plan for cellulitis. This clinical dialogue on Celluitis was recorded with my Spanish teacher, Henry Mejía, at the Cultural Spanish…

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S9 E15: How to Handle Food Cravings With Samantha McKinney, RD 51:45

6M ago51:45

51:45

Whether it’s a hankering for something salty, sweet, or savory, we all experience food cravings — and times when they can deter our healthy-eating plans. Samantha McKinney, RD, explains why these craving cues occur and what we can do about them, as well as why handling them is about so much more than willpower. Find the episode highlights, get rela…

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S9 E14: Hormone Health and Longevity: Making the Connection With Elizabeth Yurth, MD 1:01:08

6M ago1:01:08

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There’s a lot of confusion about how our hormones change as we age, as well as how we can safely optimize them to not only benefit our health, but also improve our longevity. Elizabeth Yurth, MD, explains some of the key hormones that affect our wellness, the role they play in our health, what happens if they’re not appropriately balanced, and how …

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S9 E13: Training for Longevity With Joel Jamieson, CSCS 49:47

7M ago49:47

49:47

Whether we’re 18 or 80, most of us want to understand what it takes to be as fit and healthy as possible for as long as possible in our lives. Many people are now also talking about it as increasing your health span within your life span — or having as many healthy, fit, and active years as we can. Joel Jamieson, CSCS, explains the connection betwe…

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S9 E12: Finding Light in the Dark With Veteran and Fitness Instructor Charles “Traps” Robinson 48:11

7M ago48:11

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All of us will face challenging circumstances in our lives, and while those situations will look different for each of us, we can find commonality in and learn from others’ stories. In this episode, Charles “Traps” Robinson, a United States Marine Corps combat veteran and current group fitness instructor with Life Time, is sharing some of his story…

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S9 E11: Why We Need Sleep With Henry Emmons, MD 53:33

7M ago53:33

53:33

Sleep is one of the most significant lifestyle factors influencing our health and well-being, yet it’s one of the first things we compromise when life is busy. Or when there’s something fun to do or watch or read. Or when we have a big project and looming deadline. While sleep is too often taken for granted, its role in our lives cannot be underest…

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S9 E10: How What We Eat Affects Our Sleep (and Vice Versa) With Samantha McKinney, RD 43:31

7M ago43:31

43:31

Sleep plays a powerful role in our well-being and health, yet one that many of us may forget about, or not fully understand, is nutrition. Samantha McKinney, RD, shares how what we eat affects our sleep (and vice versa). Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.li…

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Could You Answer the Clinic Phone in Spanish? 12:10

7M ago12:10

12:10

Could you answer the clinic phone in Spanish? Learn to answer the phone, obtain basic patient information and transfer a call in Spanish. In this podcast, a patient calls the clinic and speaks with the receptionist and then is transferred to the nurse line to leave a message. This lesson is part of the Clinic Telephone Encounter module in our Spani…

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S9 E9: Why Colostrum? With Paul Kriegler, RD 29:53

7M ago29:53

29:53

Colostrum has become one of the trendier options in the supplement space as of late — so it’s understandable that there’s been a rise in questions around what it is and its benefits to our health. Paul Kriegler, RD, joins us to explain this and more, including what you’d want to know if colostrum is something you’re considering adding to your suppl…

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Greeting Patients for Lab Tests in Spanish 5:04

8M ago5:04

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Learn how to greet patients for their lab tests in Spanish. This past summer, while studying at the Cultural Spanish School in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, my teacher, Henry Mejía, and I refreshed my earlier series covering lab tests and x-rays. In this series, we’ll practice essential phrases and steps for obtaining various tests in Spanish, in…

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S9 E8: Why Seasonal Eating? With Paul Kriegler, RD 20:30

8M ago20:30

20:30

Nature is designed to provide the types of foods we need at the times we need them — and fall, the season of harvest, is an opportune time to reset our food routines and embrace all that nature has to offer. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the health advantages of eating in tune with the seasons and what shifts we may want to make in our food select…

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S9 Ep7: GLP-1s, Weight Loss, and Health: A Panel Discussion With Life Time’s MIORA Leaders 1:32:25

8M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

Curious how GLP-1s can safely and strategically be used to support your health and weight-loss goals while also promoting overall wellness? In this conversation, Life Time’s MIORA experts dive into the science behind these medications, including what they are, how they work, and how to use them effectively in the context of a well-rounded wellness …

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Mastering ER Triage for Injuries in Spanish 14:00

8M ago14:00

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In this lesson, I’m joined by Luis Almeida from Venezuela to practice essential questions for assessing patients who come to the ER with an apparent injury. Member? Access the ER Triage module in our Spanish for Emergencies course. Become a member! Membership gives you access to over 400 interactive medical Spanish lessons, organized into easy-to-f…

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S9 E6: Why Multivitamins? With Samantha McKinney, RD 33:15

8M ago33:15

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A multivitamin is a daily staple of a healthy nutrition regimen — even if you eat a mostly healthy diet. In this episode, Samantha McKinney, RD, discusses the benefits of a multivitamin supplement, why quality is so critical, and what to look for to make sure you’re choosing one with the best formulation and sources of vitamins and minerals. Find t…

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S9 E5: All About LTH: The Story of Life Time’s Nutritional Supplement Line With Anika Christ, RD, CPT 46:29

8M ago46:29

46:29

More than 20 years ago, Life Time made a commitment to invest in high-quality nutritionals, as well as a production and testing process, that are above par in an industry that’s largely unregulated. Anika Christ, RD, CPT, joins us to delve into the story of Life Time’s nutritional line and how it’s evolved in over the past two decades — including t…

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S9 E4: A Story of Lifelong Curiosity: Learn, Dream, and Imagine With Jennifer Manocherian 59:38

8M ago59:38

59:38

Learning is not something meant to be limited to our school-age years — if we can be curious and find new ways to learn, dream, imagine, and try throughout our lives, then we stand to be happier and more fulfilled in the long run. Lifelong learner Jennifer Manocherian, age 85, joins us to share how she’s done this throughout her life and the ways s…

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S9 E3: Supplements Are for Kids, Too With Samantha McKinney, RD 47:10

9M ago47:10

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We know that childhood and adolescence are the most important periods of youth development — and nutrient status plays a significant role in that process. Prioritizing healthy eating is essential, yet because of the changing food landscape and various environmental demands, strategic supplementation is critical for ensuring kids have the levels of …

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S9 E2: A Peek at In This Lifetime: The New Coffee Table Book With Author Jill Palmquist 27:03

9M ago27:03

27:03

How will you move through your life? Who will you be? What will you do? Who will you love? These are the questions asked on the first pages of Life Time’s new coffee table book, In This Lifetime. Through typography, design, photography, essays, info, insights, proverbs, and parables, the book serves as a guide to tending to your humanness. This inc…

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S9 E1: The Essential Elements of Yoga With Renowned Yoga Teacher Jonny Kest 50:47

9M ago50:47

50:47

Yoga delivers powerful physical benefits — but the foundation of the practice is built on many mental skills, which may be even more advantageous for overall health. Renowned yoga teacher Jonny Kest speaks about yoga as a movement modality and walks through the foundational elements of it, explaining how they can affect not only your practice, but …

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S8 E23: Ask the Trainers: Your Fitness Questions, Answered (Part Two) With Dynamic Personal Trainers Sean Toy and Joe Clark 40:58

10M ago40:58

40:58

How can I stay motivated to exercise? Do I need to go all-out in my workouts all the time? Can working with a trainer really increase my progress? Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainers Sean Toy and Joe Clark join us to answer some common fitness questions they hear from clients — including these and more. Find the episode highlights, get related reso…

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Manage Anaphylaxis in Spanish! 12:58

10M ago12:58

12:58

Learn to manage anaphylaxis in Spanish. This lesson is the second half of a clinical dialogue I recorded with Elizabeth Cortez de Español Sin Límite. In the last lesson, a boy presented to the emergency room with anaphylaxis. He received epinephrine, an albuterol neb, and IV fluids. The doctor examined him to ensure that his airway was open, he was…

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