Keep Health Alive Podcast

Michael Weinberger (APlanForLiving.com) is a prominent speaker and writer in the mental health field, himself having dealt with Bipolar Disorder for the last 20+ years. He has gotten through the lows of addiction, weight management, divorce, and financial failure - and has pushed through to become a successful business and family man. He now spreads his message of gratitude, spirituality, and mindfulness to help others through similar struggles. The honesty of his ongoing process sheds light on issues we normally hide, and is a great message to get out there! Today's topics: 2:17 Michael's story, beginning with his bipolar diagnosis at age 17 9:52 "A Success Story in Failure" - how Michael's first business fell apart 14:02 "You're going to be dead in 2 years" - losing 155lbs in 6 months 18:11 Being hospitalized in 2009 - but maintaining his business, family, and hope 22:34 Struggling through a wrongly filled prescription in 2015, and learning to "stay alive and survive" 31:27 Michael's app, A Plan For Living

Ruts, Routines, and Regimens - sometimes life is stuck in a mix of them. And we don't always know why. In today's podcast, we'll talk Ayahuasca, breaking old habits, and making room for new ones.Today's topics:2:43 Author Graham Hancock's description of the Ayahuasca journey7:23 My experience with Ayahuasca during 2 months in Peru15:56 How we get programmed in life, and why we carry out the same routines20:10 Tip 1: Take ownership of your emotions and life situations - nobody and no thing can make you think or feel a certain way22:13 Tip 2: Become an observer of your thoughts and emotions - you can't change them if you don't know them24:57 Tip 3: Envision your ideal self. How would you act, at your best, towards tough situations in life? Move towards your ideal self to start pruning old patterns and ways.25:59 Final takeawaysAyahuasca has changed my life by exposing the old and making way for the new. I'm excited for you to benefit from everything I've learned in the process!

8,000 miles, 25 cities, and 2 countries - And the 3 life lessons I learned along the way:1) Why face-to-face trumps Facebook2) Why 50 grams of sugar will change how you *look and feel*3) Bye bye virtual reality, hello real world!And where I'll be for the next 7 months - enjoy!

Molly Galbraith (MollyGalbraith.com, GirlsGoneStrong.com) is a former figure competitor who turned to powerlifting after struggling with PCOS, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Adrenal Dysfunction. She's the co-founder of J&M Strength and Conditioning in Kentucky and of the popular new "Modern Woman's Guide To Strength Training." Most importantly, she has a ton of experience and *balanced* advice to share with us today! Today's Topics:6:16 Introduction, including Molly’s awesome lifting stats: 275-lb squat, 165-lb bench, 341-lb dead lift, and an 80-lb Turkish getup!9:16 Molly’s own journey, from fitness competitions to power lifting, and from health lows to her newfound healthy balance18:21 "Extreme Leanness - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly"21:10 “Fitness should enhance your life, not be your life”24:59 Balanced training! Why Molly incorporates lifting, different types of cardio, foam rolling, and even breathing techniques into her training programs32:15 Crash course tips for breathing

15 Minutes. 5 Tips to Overhaul your Digestion. 1) Discover the 8 ingredients that account for *90%* of all food allergies - and how you can test for your own sensitivities 2) Learn about food combining - and why fruits/grains don't mix with proteins 3) FODMAPs - the tricky sugars that ferment in your gut 4) Mom was right! Why chewing and portion sizes are so important 5) Why REAL food matters, and how to rethink your grocery listEnjoy!

Stefani Ruper (PaleoForWomen.com, StefaniRuper.com) is an Ivy League chemist, a renowned speaker and counselor on eating disorders and PCOS, and author of the wildly popular Sexy By Nature: The Whole Foods Solution to Radiant Health, Lifelong Sex Appeal, and Soaring Confidence. Her counseling, studies, and experiences have made her one of the foremost experts on health, body image, and balanced hormones.Today's topics:3:59 Stefani's amazing display of Salsa dancing at PaleoFX '147:15 The importance of dance and flow to our culture9:05 Stefani's health journey, and what she learned about body image, balanced hormones, and nourishment16:39 **How women's bodies differ nutritionally, and why they need to eat intuitively**20:08 **3 key foods for health: Leafy greens, Liver, and Coconut Oil**23:57 Being objective about how we look, and spending time away from the mirror27:00 Finding the balance between a healthy body weight and a healthy body image33:01 **Sexy By Nature - A sneak peek at the book: What is sexuality

Amy Kubal (@AmyKRD) is a Registered Dietician, has her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Food Science and Human Nutrition, and is a regular blogger at RobbWolf.com (http://robbwolf.com/about/team/amy-kubal). Her own health journey has had its share of highs and lows, and these have taught her valuable lessons about how we relate to food and exercise. Today, she shares those experiences and insights with us!Today's Topics:3:51 It's OK to have a Happy Meal every once in awhile :)6:12 Amy's health story, beginning with image issues at age 11 - and moving through the ups and downs over the years10:12 When do eating disorders start, and what can parents do to help?14:39 Defining disorder: When does a healthy habit go too far?19:03 The signs of a disorder: Isolation, Obsession, and most importantly - Defining yourself with diet/workouts25:06 Letting go of obsessive dieting and exercise29:56 Replacing disordered habits with healthy ones37:13 Healing without beating ourselves up: Analysis without overanalysis40:

Darryl Edwards (@FitnessExplorer, www.TheFitnessExplorer.com) is a certified Movement Therapist and Paleo Nutritionist based out of London - and he spends plenty of time traveling the world as an accomplished speaker and trainer in Evolutionary Fitness. Now, he's the author of Paleo Fitness: Primal Training To Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy (www.amzn.to/PaleoFitnessBook).  Today's Topics:6:32 How Darryl and I met in a public bathroom at PaleoFX9:35 Darryl's journey from computer programmer in investment banking with grim health - to his newfound life and lifestyle17:01 How traditional workouts are lacking enjoyability21:21 The concepts behind Primal Play25:36 **Rediscovering play in life**30:32 Redefining what's important: Simplifying and downsizing life for more happiness34:18 Travel hacking! And how Darryl got held up at gunpoint in Poland :)42:46 **The key to opening up opportunities for travel, and opportunities for the rest of life**44:15 Darryl's musical career as Glideascope (www.youtube.com/glide

Luke Robinson (@LukeRobinson13, Facebook.com/WolfPackWorldWide) is a certified trainer and nutrition specialist, former WWE wrestler, and owner of WolfPack Fitness in Auburn Maine. He specializes in real training and real food, with an expertise in primal health.Today's topics:1. The top 3 mistakes people make when it comes to food and exercise2. The science behind why you should eat more protein and fat - including why protein burns 21% MORE calories than carbs3. How to overcome your "genetics" and change the way you look and feel4. How to get back to the basics in life - having more by needing lessThis was a fascinating conversation with a *very* knowledgeable and well-rounded expert - so listen in!

20 Minutes. 3 Tips to Change your Life.  1) Cut out the crap that is breaking your diet and making you exercise for hours on end 2) Downsize your daily routine 3) Give yourself the mental/emotional break you needPlus: The 8 ingredients that cause 90% of all allergies, AND how to change the mindset and spending patterns of your friendships!Enjoy!

Stop. Right. There. Whatever you're doing for your health, your workouts, and your diet - you're probably overcomplicating things.Enter Madelyn Moon (@MoonFitness, www.MoonFitness.net), to the rescue! She's a Certified Health Coach, Nutrition Specialist, and personal trainer - and a 2-time NPC fitness competitor to boot.Madelyn knows a thing or 2 (or 200) about the way to look and *feel* your best, and it's much simpler than you think! Today, we talk about:1. The difference between healthy eating and eating disorders2. Cardio vs Weight Training - which will actually make you look and feel great?3. Learning to practice *body acceptance*4. Happiness - the 4th macronutrient5. How taking a break from social media can help with ALL of the above!Don't miss a great conversation - and tons of great tips - from an amazing guest!

Want to hear the same old crap about diet, exercise, and your lifestyle? Me neither.Want to hear fresh approaches that will reboot your body, health, and energy? Then you're in luck today.Kevin Geary (@TheRebootedBody, www.RebootedBody.com) has guided clients all over the world to their diet and weight loss goals, and has done so by debunking conventional food and cardio myths.Today, we talk about: 1) Sustainable approaches to eating (and avoiding ANTI foods), 2) Walking and playing your way to weight loss, 3) Why we've all been taught to fail, and 4) How a minimalist approach will actually lead to success.Kevin is full of knowledge and opinions, and this was a blast to record!

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky (@DrNadolsky, www.Examine.com) is an osteopathic physician, the Director at Examine.com, and a very knowledgeable specialist in weight loss and cholesterol.He also studied exercise science at UNC while being the 3rd-ranked heavyweight wrestler in the country, so Dr. Nadolsky knows a thing or two about diet and exercise!We talk about Low-Carb vs High-Carb diets, how calories and weight management are the key to fixing health problems, and what supplements you should and shouldn't be taking. This was a great learning experience about optimal nutrition, and I'm excited for you guys to listen!

Adam Hunter (@MMARoasted, www.AdamHunter.com) is one of the most successful comedians today. He's been on The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, MTV, CBS, and Comedy Central - and that's just scratching the surface of his 15-year career. He tours all over the world, pouring his energy and enthusiasm into every performance.And today is no exception. We talk about everything - from Adam's tough childhood, to his accomplished prep school wrestling career, to his challenges and successes as a standup comic.Today had plenty of laughs and NSFW moments, but also plenty of quality lessons about hard work and chasing your dreams. Adam is a really cool guy with a unique perspective on life, and this was a great interview. Enjoy the show!

You have questions, we have answers! Enjoy this very special episode of KHE, where we talk about:03:43 Sugar free gum and fasting, nausea and fasting, and eating right after a workout?12:12 Protein shake for women after workouts?15:38 Diet recommendations based on previous podcast guests?19:53 Hangovers getting worse after beer, and drinking in general?24:56 Breakouts after straying from diet?28:30 Effects of sleep deprivation on women, and health in general?Enjoy, and thanks for all of the great questions! For future listener questions, email CaveManning@Gmail.com, or go to www.CaveManning.com/Contact

Richard Nikoley - Incomparable, Unparalleled, and *Never* Boring.He's the voice behind the wildly popular blog at FreeTheAnimal.com, and the equally popular Twitter account @RNikoley.Want to hear a boring show? Then look somewhere else today. Want to hear someone speak their mind about Paleo, Low-carb, Personal Trainers, Voting, Soap (yes, soap) and Getting Back To Our Animal Roots?Well, then you have yourself a podcast today. Enjoy the unedited, unwavering, and NSFW conversation in all it's glory!

Rich Roll (@RichRoll, www.RichRoll.com) is a best-selling author, vegan ultra athlete, and family man. He's appeared on CNN and NPR, and was named “one of the world’s 25 fittest men” by Men’s Fitness Magazine.He's overcome a struggle with addiction, and a lifestyle that nearly took his life by age 39. Rich came out on the other end as an elite athlete capable of swimming 6.2 miles, biking 260 miles, and running 52.4 miles - all in 3 days.His athletic and professional accomplishments are impressive, but his approaches to mental and physical well-being are even more fascinating. This was my favorite podcast yet, and I'm excited for us all to learn from Rich!

Pssst! What's that? Got a secret to share?Don't worry, we're not getting into middle school gossip here :)  We're talking about opening up to your friends and family members so that --> *you* can be more open to life's relationships and experiences.10 minutes. 1 simple tip that really will change how close you are to those around you!Enjoy - and get in touch with us via CaveManning@Gmail.com or @CaveManning with the subject "PODCAST" - feedback and questions will be featured on future episodes!

Today we have the Zeus of Zen, the Baron of Balance, and the spiritual voice behind BasicGoodness.com - life coach and all-around great guy Atalwin Pilon (@Atalwin).His journey until age 32 looked like a lot of ours - get good grades, be good at sports, get a great job, and make some money. Then his world, and all of his walls, came crashing down. Atalwin's story, and what he's learned in the decade since then, can really help enlighten us all.Wanna know the rest guys? Well, then you'll have to listen in!

Bloating. Fatigue. Depression. Skin Problems. Joint Pain. What do all of these things have in common? They can all be related to digestive problems.But have no fear, because our guest today is Aglaee Jacob (@aglaee_paleoRD, www.Paleo-Dietitian.com). She is a registered dietitian, a Bachelor's and Master's degree graduate in nutrition, and has spent the last decade learning about cutting edge intestinal health.Everything in today's show is about practical tips, so you can know 1) The symptoms to watch out for, 2) Which bad food to eliminate, 3) The good foods to add back in, and even 4) What signs to look for in your poop. Yep, this is all stuff we need to pay attention to for optimal gut health. So turn up those headphones and really pay attention to the next hour!