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Simple Health Habits That Can Add Years To Your Life | Stan Efferding

Stan Efferding is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and has his bachelor of science in psychology and exercise science from the University of Oregon. Stan is a multiple all -time world record holding powerlifter and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. He has conducted over 200 seminars in 14 countries and in all 50 states. Today on the show we discuss the biggest lies people believe about cardio and fat loss, the simple habits that quietly transform long-term health, and why most people are making weight loss way harder than it needs to be. We also get into the hidden behaviors wrecking sleep, the surprising connection between stress, blood pressure, and social media algorithms, plus the health markers almost nobody pays attention to until it’s too late. Stan explains the difference between looking healthy and actually being healthy, challenges some of the internet’s most popular nutrition narratives, and shares the practical strategies he uses with elite athletes and everyday clients to improve energy, body composition, and longevity and much more Today’s sponsor: Fatty15 [https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG]: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG [https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG] and using code DOUG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Entourage Creator Doug Ellin: How A “Terrible Idea” Became A Cultural Phenomenon

Doug Ellin is the creator, writer, director and executive producer behind HBO’s Entourage, the hit series that ran for eight seasons and later became a feature film. Today on the show we discuss the untold story behind Entourage, why the show became so much bigger than Hollywood, the friendship dynamic that made people feel like they were part of the crew, the cultural shift that changed how people look back on the series, the hidden pressure that comes with fame and success, what it really takes to survive rejection in Hollywood and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How To Stop Doomscrolling & Take Back Control of Your Phone | Catherine Price

Catherine Price is an award-winning health and science journalist, speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author best known for her work on screen/life balance and phone addiction. She's the founder of Screen/Life Balance® and has written several major books including How to Break Up With Your Phone®, The Power of Fun, Vitamania, and The Amazing Generation (co-authored with Jonathan Haidt). She also writes the Substack newsletter "How to Feel Alive" and her TED talk on fun has surpassed 5 million views. Her work has been featured in outlets like NPR, The New York Times, Good Morning America, CNN, The Today Show, TIME Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others. Today on the show we discuss: how social media apps are engineered to keep us hooked, why your phone can feel so hard to put down even when it’s hurting your life, how dopamine triggers like novelty, likes, comments, streaks, and endless scrolling hijack attention, why Snapchat may be especially dangerous for kids, how excessive phone use impacts anxiety, focus, sleep, relationships, and real-life connection, and the simple steps Catherine Price recommends to break the cycle and build a healthier relationship with your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Smartest Way to Build Muscle, Lose Fat & Stay Consistent | Dr. Shannon Ritchey

Dr. Shannon Ritchey is a former physical therapist, fitness trainer with over 15 years of experience, and founder of Evlo Fitness. She educates on the science of exercise, specifically teaching women how to build muscle will less wear-and-tear on their bodies. Today on the show we discuss: why women don’t need “women-specific” workouts to build muscle, why training near failure is the key to real results, how to structure your workouts for strength and body recomposition, why lifting heavy won’t automatically make you bulky, how protein and a small calorie deficit support fat loss, and why consistency, self-talk, and body image matter just as much as the workout itself and much more. Today’s sponsor: Fatty15 [https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG]: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG [https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG] and using code DOUG at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How To Build A Life You Don’t Need To Escape From | Brad Stulberg

Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author and performance expert whose work explores excellence, resilience, mental health, and sustainable success. Today on the show we discuss: why excellence is an inside game, how to stop chasing external wins and start finding meaning in the climb, why the “1% better every day” mindset eventually breaks down, how obsession and perfectionism can quietly destroy your health and happiness, why consistency beats intensity when you’re trying to build something meaningful, and how to measure success by your values instead of just money, accolades, body fat, or status and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]