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The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast
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Kelsea and Rachael explore and challenge conventional standards surrounding women's wellbeing.
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EP15: Abs Aren't Made in the Kitchen
EP159: Be Bad at Something and Enjoy It
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S13 EP20: Dr. Jade Wu Knows Why You Are Lying Awake At Night
Mar 3101:04:25Tap to summarizeDoes sleep feel like an old friend you desperately want to reconnect with?In this episode, we sit down with behavioral sleep medicine specialist Dr. Jade Wu, author of Hello Sleep, to talk about what actually fixes sleep, especially for women.We cover:Why women are more prone to insomnia The real reason your mind won’t relaxSleep drive and arousalHow anxiety about sleep makes it worseHow lifting weights helps you sleep deeperWhat you should do when you wake in the nightHow to taper off sleep medication safelyPerimenopause and sleep physiologyThe truth about screens before bedAnd the wild science behind rewriting nightmaresYes. Read that again: REWRITING NIGHTMARES! It’s a thing. If you’re tired of being tired, this episode is your reset.Sleep isn’t something you chase.It’s something you rebuild.Links: https://www.drjadewu.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjadewu/And her book!: Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications(00:00:00) Why women struggle more with sleep(00:07:30) Sleep drive vs. arousal (the real sleep equation)(00:15:40) The vicious cycle of being “too tired”(00:20:00) Getting off sleep medication safely(00:28:00) Kids and sleep meds?(00:41:30) Perimenopause, hormones & sleep apnea(00:49:00) You CAN control nightmares(00:56:00) Helping kids fall asleep(01:00:00) Where to find Dr. WuWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
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S13 EP19: The 4 Ways Your Body Burns Calories
Mar 2401:11:16Tap to summarizeFor decades we've been told the formula for fat loss is this:Eat less. Move more.But it’s JUST NOT THAT SIMPLE.In this episode, we bust out the whiteboard and break down what your metabolism actually does all day long and why the classic calories-in vs. calories-out equation misses some of the biggest drivers of energy expenditure.We walk you through the four major ways your body burns calories, including:• Why 70% of your daily energy goes toward basic survival functions• What NEAT (non-exercise activity) is and why it matters• Why different foods cost your body different amounts of energy to digest• Why exercise is amazing for your health… but not the biggest driver of metabolism• Why calorie tracking is often wrong even for experienced coachesIf you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but your progress stalled, this episode will help you understand how metabolism actually works and why your body isn’t broken.00:00:00 The Fitness Advice That Sounds Right… But Isn’t00:04:12 Why “Eat Less, Move More” Backfires00:09:35 The Metabolism Myth Everyone Still Believes00:15:02 You’re Not Broken—Here’s What’s Actually Happening00:21:18 The Hidden Cost of Doing More Cardio00:27:44 Why Your Body Stops Responding00:34:10 The Truth About “Calorie Deficits”00:40:26 This Is Why You Feel Stuck (It’s Not Willpower)00:47:03 What Actually Works for Fat Loss00:53:20 A Smarter Way to Approach Health (That Lasts)Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
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S9 EP23: How To Unfuck Your Brain: We Thought You Should Hear This Again
Jan 2, 2024Tap to summarizeLet's start 2024 with some mindset changes - so we wanted you to hear this one again. Your brain needs training and conditioning just the way the muscles in your body do. Today’s guest is a leader in the women’s empowerment space. She talks about what feminism means to her, and what you need to know about redirecting your thoughts and teaching your brain to think the way that you want it to. Listen to today’s interview with Kara Loewentheil to learn more about thought work, confidence, and empowerment. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Redefining feminism Levels of confidence How we can unfuck ourselves Redirecting your thoughts instead of fighting unwanted thoughts The impact that the pandemic has had on women and the women’s movement How to come back from those impacts Living with authentic confidence RELATED LINKS Unfuckyourbrain.com Unfuck Your Brain Podcast (iTunes) The CVG Nation app, for iPhone The CVG Nation app, for Android Our Fitness FB Group. Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings Our Fitness Blog
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S6 EP25: Unfuck Your Brain W/ Kara Loewentheil
Apr 26, 2022Tap to summarizeYour brain needs training and conditioning just the way the muscles in your body do. Today’s guest is a leader in the women’s empowerment space. She talks about what feminism means to her, and what you need to know about redirecting your thoughts and teaching your brain to think the way that you want it to. Listen to today’s interview with Kara Loewentheil to learn more about thought work, confidence, and empowerment. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Redefining feminism Levels of confidence How we can unfuck ourselves Redirecting your thoughts instead of fighting unwanted thoughts The impact that the pandemic has had on women and the women’s movement How to come back from those impacts Living with authentic confidence RELATED LINKS Unfuckyourbrain.com Unfuck Your Brain Podcast (iTunes) The CVG Nation app, for iPhone The CVG Nation app, for Android Our Fitness FB Group. Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings Our Fitness Blog
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