In this episode we dive deep into the transformative power of lab testing for health and fitness professionals in 2025. Whether you're a seasoned coach looking to level up or someone exploring the world of serum labs for the first time, this episode offers actionable insights to help you unlock unparalleled results for your clients. From nutritional status and metabolic adaptation to immune system analysis and mental health, discover how to leverage lab data to create personalized, science-driven strategies that revolutionize your coaching.

- 7 Ways Lab Results Can Enhance Client Results

- How Coaches Typically Look at Labs

- Our FNMS Program

- Nutritional Status

- Metabolic and Hormonal Adaptation

- Pulse on the Immune System

- Stress Response

- High Stress Issues

- Gut Health and GI

- Cardiovascular Disease Risk

- Proactive Care

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As more research and data comes out around stress and the role it plays within our health and fitness, the more we need to educate our clients on it's impact and provide them with tools and strategies around stress management. In today's episode, I want to dive into the impact that chronic stress has on both our physiology and psychology, perceived stress, supplementation considerations, and more. Topics include:

- The Process of Chronic Stress

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- The Psychological and Physiological Connection

- Perceived Stress

- Chronic Stress and Brain Function

- Supplementation/Vitamin Considerations

- Other Content Around Stress

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Functional health has always been a hot topic as of late — but what does it really mean — and how can we apply it effectively? In this episode, we break down the misconceptions, buzzwords, and barriers in the industry while exploring what it truly takes to empower clients to take control of their health while they work with us and after as well. Topics discussed:

- Definition of functional health

- Differences between traditional fitness coaching, Western medicine, and functional health practices

- The importance of addressing root causes

- Common pitfalls in the functional health space

- Ethical considerations for coaches marketing themselves in the functional health space

- Importance of responsibly incorporating lab testing and biofeedback into coaching

- How the coaching industry has evolved and what this means for new and experienced coaches

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In this episode, we uncover the secrets to optimizing glutathione levels—the cornerstone of your body’s antioxidant defense system. From diet and supplements to lifestyle strategies, we explore how to naturally enhance your health and resilience. Learn how glutathione supports immune function, combats oxidative stress, and plays a vital role in thyroid health, detoxification, and chronic inflammation management. Topics Discussed:

- Foods that naturally boost glutathione

- Essential micronutrients

- Science behind herbal supplements

- Reduce inflammation and support overall well-being.

- Practical tips

- The impact of antioxidant systems

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In this episode, we dive deep into rethinking traditional goal-setting approaches like the SMART framework, exploring why it may not always be the best fit for long-term health and fitness goals. We discuss innovative alternatives like the ASPIRE and SAVE models, which emphasize adaptability, emotional engagement, and intrinsic motivation. Along the way, you'll gain insights into practical tools such as visualization techniques, the Stockdale Paradox, and "if-then" planning, which can transform the way you and your clients approach success.Topics Discussed:

- Limitations of SMART Goals

- The ASPIRE and SAVE Frameworks

- Visualization Technique

- The Stockdale Paradox

- If-Then Planning

- Coaching Approaches

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Back to a micronutrient mastery episode, specifically unpacking Vitamin C today. We'll cover how Vitamin C's functions acting as an antioxidant, it's bioavailability, supplementation considerations, and food sources, Vitamin C deficiency and the pirate disease, and studies on Vitamin C, the common cold, and immunity health. Topics include:

- Growing Up Hearing about Vitamin C

- Vitamin C as an Antioxidant

- Bioavailability, Supplementation, and Food Sources

- Kiwi Benefits

- Scurvy AKA Pirate Disease

- Randomized Controlled Trial Study

- Common Cold and Vitamin C

- Immunity and Vitamin C

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Today's entire Q&A will focus around the question, "are all thyroid issues due to metabolic adaptation?" It's a very interesting and thought provoking question and we'll look at this from several different components and aspects from overtraining, micronutrient considerations, inflammation consequences, and more! Topics include:

- Thyroid and Metabolic Adaptation

- Overtraining Considerations

- Gut-Thyroid Axis

- Fast Facts on Gut-Thyroid Axis

- Micronutrient Considerations

- Systemic Inflammation Consequences

- Chronic Stress Considerations

- Salt Recommendations

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In this featured replay, I dive deep with the guys from the Earn It All Podcast, into understanding metabolism, gut health, and how your daily habits shape long-term health outcomes. From uncovering misconceptions about metabolism and genetics to exploring the role of gut health in overall wellness, this episode offers a practical and science-backed perspective. I also explains the nuanced impact of alcohol on health and metabolism. Topics include:

- The Role of Metabolism

- Gut Health and Metabolism

- Alcohol’s Multi-Faceted Impact

- Breaking the Cycle of Poor Health

- The Power of Health Testing

- Building Sustainable Health Practices

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