Lifelong Health & Fitness Conversations

S3. EP. 9 - Restoring Vitality: Functional Medicine & Healing with Martin Pytela

Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, I speak with Martin Pytela, a functional medicine expert and metabolic typing coach whose mission is to “Restore Vitality to You and the Planet.” With over 12,000 clients coached and more than 60,000 students enrolled in his online courses, Martin shares his unique approach to healing, which blends physical health, emotional wellness, and spiritual insight. In our conversation, Martin discusses his personal health journey and how it led him to explore alternative approaches to healing. We cover a wide range of topics, including trauma recovery, stress and anxiety management, gut health, metabolism, and the connection between mindset and physical well-being. He also explains the principles behind metabolic typing and why individualized nutrition matters for long-term vitality. If you're curious about holistic wellness and how functional medicine can support lifelong health, this episode offers plenty of insights and actionable takeaways. Connect with Martin Martin’s Podcast: https://www.life-enthusiast.com/articles/category/podcasts/ [https://www.life-enthusiast.com/articles/category/podcasts/] Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LifeEnthusiastContact [https://www.facebook.com/LifeEnthusiastContact] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeenthusiast15/ [https://www.instagram.com/lifeenthusiast15/] X: https://x.com/lifentco [https://x.com/lifentco] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lifentco [https://www.youtube.com/user/lifentco] Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or its hosts. We are not responsible for any statements made by guests. We encourage listeners to critically assess all information and, based on their own knowledge, experiences, and resources, make informed decisions about whether or not to adopt any ideas discussed. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations [https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations]

S3. EP. 8 - Rethinking Health: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Cowan

Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Thomas Cowan, a widely known alternative medicine doctor, speaker, and best-selling author of six books, including Human Heart, Cosmic Heart, Cancer and the New Biology of Water, and The Contagion Myth. With a background in both conventional and holistic medicine, Dr. Cowan offers a common-sense, deeply informed perspective on health, rooted in decades of practice, study, and lived experience. Dr. Cowan is a founding board member and current vice president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, and he advocates for whole-body wellness, regenerative agriculture, and restoring our connection to natural health. In our conversation, Dr. Cowan shares his thoughts on conventional medicine and beliefs, along with suggestions for sustainable nutrition and fitness. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or its hosts. We are not responsible for any statements made by guests. We encourage listeners to critically assess all information and, based on their own knowledge, experiences, and resources, make informed decisions about whether or not to adopt any ideas discussed. Connect w/ Dr. Cowan: Clinic: newbiologyclinic.com [https://newbiologyclinic.com/] Primary Website: drtomcowan.com [https://drtomcowan.com/] Books: See catalog of books [https://www.amazon.com/Books-Thomas-Cowan/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AThomas%2BCowan] Nutrition: drcowansgarden.com [https://www.drcowansgarden.com/] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations [https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations]

S3. EP. 6 - Alessa Caridi - The Power Posture Pro + Founder of JōbuFIT

In this episode, I have a conversation with Alessa Caridi, also known as the Power Posture Pro. Alessa is a master-certified Pilates instructor, functional fitness expert, and the founder of JōbuFIT, a workplace movement company dedicated to solving the aches, pains, and productivity challenges of the modern workday. Alessa brings a wealth of knowledge from her experiences of teaching Pilates on three continents, owning studios in two countries, and studying the healthy living practices of Okinawa, Japan—which is home to some of the longest-living people on Earth. She has distilled her knowledge and insights into practical tools for busy professionals through her book, The Ultimate Workspace Toolkit. In this episode, Alessa will share actionable techniques and simple science to help us move smarter, reduce stress, and thrive in both our work and personal lives. Now on to our conversation. Connect with Alessa Website: www.jobufit.com [http://www.jobufit.com/] Instagram: @alessa.jobufit YouTube: @Jobufit Well+Good Feature! Check out the Radio Taiso article HERE [https://www.wellandgood.com/radio-taiso-mobility-routine/]. Listen to Alessa on a previous podcast: Podcast feature HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmmwFVQMUqo]. CHECK OUT ALESSA'S PROMO VIDEO [https://vimeo.com/180517491] Read Alessa's Book The Ultimate Workspace Toolkit: Your Guide to Solving the Aches, Pains, and Productivity Problems of Your Workday [https://amzn.to/4gWpn0W] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations [https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations]

S3. EP. 5 - Alternative Health & Wellness w/ Jared Heldt

Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, I speak with Jared Heldt, an advocate for alternative health, wellness, and biohacking. Jared is also the host of the Psynautical podcast and an author. As a practitioner and advocate of ancestral living and cutting-edge health strategies, Jared shares his first-hand knowledge on how we can optimize our physical and mental well-being through natural and non-traditional approaches. His podcast explores biohacking, mindset shifts, and integrating ancient health practices with modern wellness tools. Get ready our conversation to explore how you can take charge of your health in ways that go beyond conventional medicine. More about Jared Psynautical Podcast: https://redcircle.com/psynautical-alternative-health-spirituality-and-philosophy/donations YouTube: @psynautical Instagram: @jaredheldtsage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psynautical/ Books Psynautical: Alternative Health and Wellness Psynautical: Modern Day Self Improvement, Spirituality, Self-Actualization, Biohacking and more Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations [https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations]

S3. EP. 4 - Optimizing Men's Health: The Pitstop App with Emmett Kilduff

In this episode, I speak with Emmett Kilduff, a serial entrepreneur, finance expert, and the visionary behind the Pitstop app. Emmett’s journey began in the high-stakes world of investment banking at Morgan Stanley. Over the years, Emmett built a reputation for helping companies achieve transformative success. He is currently the founder and CEO of the Fortia Group, and Mergers and Acquisitions advisory firm. Now, Emmett is bringing the same strategic precision he brought to the business and finance world to men’s health and productivity through his app Pitstop, which focuses on physical and mental health, wellbeing, career growth, and financial mastery combined with conquering work-life balance. Learn more about Pitstop: takeapitstop.com [http://%EF%BB%BFhttps://www.takeapitstop.com] Instagram: takeapitstop_ YouTube: @Takeapitstop_ LinkedIn: takeapitstop Facebook: takeapitstopapp #menshealth [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/menshealth/] #wellness [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/wellness/] #mentalhealth [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mentalhealth/] #quote [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/quote/] #takeapitstop [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/takeapitstop/] #financialgoals [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/financialgoals/] #podcast [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcast/] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations [https://redcircle.com/llafit-lifelong-health-and-fitness-conversations/donations]