I Needed That

This week we are bringing you a great episode from our friend, Joey Odom, with The Aro Podcast! 

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The importance of regular relationship check-ins for spouses
• The significance of individualized parenting for each child's growth
• The secrets to maintaining meaningful friendships in adulthood

"This week we have the incredible Shawn Johnson and Andrew East join us to talk about intentionality wit...

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How healthy distractions can help you overcome addictions 
• The best NA alternatives 
• The science behind hangovers and Chris’s hangover prevention tip
• How to Green Light your team

Happy (day after) Saint Patty’s Day! 

Well, depending on how you celebrate, you may be feeling more...

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What is Human Design and how can it help you?
• How to determine your Type and Profile and what they say about you
• The physical side effects of not speaking your truth
• A forgiveness exercise you can do right now

What do you get when you combine astrology, the chakra system, the I...

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How to eat healthy and save money while you travel 
• How to build up the weaker side of your body 
• When you should and should not exercise though sickness 
• Why there appears to be more burnout these days 

Today we answer listener questions about training the weaker side of your b...

In this episode, you'll hear:

• What it’s like to be a Lear Year Baby 
• Nutritional tips to build muscle 
• How moving our bodies impacts our minds
• How Chris felt seeing himself on TV

Happy (almost) birthday to all you Leap Year Babies! In this episode, Mathew and Chris talk to Lear Year baby and longtime friend ...

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The science behind popular health claims 
• Why some people are putting urine on their faces 
• Why fermented foods are easier to digest and their other health benefits
• Mike's general diet advice and how to eat healthy on a budget 

Nutrition science can be tricky, and unfortunately,...

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Examples of realistic boundaries to help you get and stay on track
• What it means when your dog is dragging their butt on the ground
• Why knowing your true “why” is so important
• What Chris learned about himself through bodybuilding

By mid-February, around the time the Super Bowl h...

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The elements of happiness and how to be happier
• The role that rest plays in reducing stress and the importance of exercise as medicine
• “Perfect” vs. “good enough” and why the ego is stopping us from being happy
• Advice for when comparison makes you unhappy

Today, we are doing a p...

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What foods fill you up, and how can you add volume to your meals?
• What are trigger foods, and how do they contribute to overconsumption?
• Chris’s penny-pinching tips and craziest Super Bowl stories
• The most annoying songs (and why we still like some of them)

In this week’s episo...

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What an “SOS Routine” is and how to make one
• 4 steps you can take RIGHT NOW to mitigate your pain
• How to recognize and stop the cycle of self-sabotage
• The impact pain has on your identity and how to separate the two

Vinny Crispino is back! Last week we laid the groundwork, and ...

Vinny was a decorated D1 collegiate swimmer at the University of Wyoming, with his eyes set on the big leagues. Eventually, he moved out to California, where a surfing accident changed his life forever. Vinny went from an elite athlete to being disabled in a matter of seconds. What followed was almost four years of frantically searching for answers everywhere he could. After finding no relief, he realized only he would be able to h...

In today's episode, Mathew and Chris discuss why New Year's promises are better than resolutions, why most people abandon them after about 4 to 6 weeks, and tips to stay consistent with your goals. Whether it’s Chris's promise to stretch or Mathews' promise to hit the gym, the guys are right there with you, fighting through the struggles and celebrating the achievements. Thankfully, there are some things we can all do to set oursel...

Today's episode features an interview with Kevin Hines. kevin Hines is a storyteller. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his ...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Today’s episode features the best shows we have aired this year. Listen to the best nuggets of these amazing conversations.

Also in this episode:

• Mathew and Chris discuss their Spotify Wrapped 2023

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

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Thank you for listening!

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Today’s show features Chris and Mathew covering important topics during the holiday season. How do you handle social outings and all the food that is around during this season? Chris gives us some amazing tips! Mathew talks about handling difficult relationships with relatives, what do you do when you have to share space and conversations with people that potentially trigger you?

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are do...

Today’s show features an interview with Noah Galloway. Sergeant Noah Galloway, a Birmingham, Alabama native, is the personification of valor and resilience. This Purple Heart awarded, double amputee decided to join the military as a result of the September 11th terror attacks. However, his battles didn’t end in the field when he was forced to adapt to a life with only two limbs after an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom whi...

Today’s show features an interview with Lexi (fatgirlfedup) and her husband, Danny. They have been accountability partners during their journey of transformation. Lexi has lost 312 pounds through healthy habit stacking. Lexi was diagnosed with calciphylaxis and opens with us about this rare disease and how it has affected her life/transformation. Danny talks about the importance of having an accountability partner during transforma...

Today’s episode features an interview with Quinlan. Chris met Quinlan via Instagram; he has a powerful transformation story. Quinlan walks us through his story and how he worked through a dismissive struggle: trying to gain weight (vs trying to lose weight). Quinlan was very self-conscious regarding how small he was. Quinlan walks us through roadblocks (internal and external) during his journey, supplements, his workout routine, an...