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Better Daily Podcast

326 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Join host Alex VanHouten - Personal Trainer of 18 years and owner/founder of The Betterment Co. to start making real progress toward your Better Self! Anyone can be Better, but no one can do it for you! See episodes 1-300 for the Better Daily Shortcast. LIVE, immediately applicable coaching messages with a practical and uplifting message to support your personal journey toward BETTER. It’s just 1%. You got this!

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Episodes

251 - Avoiding The Dopamine Trap!

October 24, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Mindset Monday Life is too short to live like a zombie. More Mindset Mondays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/mindsetmonday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

250 - Muscle Growth Phase

October 21, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Flex Friday Do you "own" yourself? Are you the "captain" of your ship? Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

249 - OWNERSHIP

October 20, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Word Thursday Man shall not live by bread alone. Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

248 - The Parable Of The Sower Bible Study

October 19, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Wild Winsday Anything goes! Want more of our bible studies - check them out HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/wrestling-with-god-bible-study/id1498095946 Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

247 - Sometimes The Best Thing To Eat Is NOTHING

October 18, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Sometimes there are no good nutrition options. When that's the case, it's ok to eat nothing! Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

246 - You Are Not Your Pain

October 17, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Mindset Monday Life can rife with suffering, but your pain is not YOU. Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

245 - Fat Loss Phase

October 14, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Flex Friday Gotta grow endurance to burn fat as a fuel source! Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

244 -BREAD

October 13, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Word Thursday Man shall not live by bread alone. Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

243 - Wake Up Warrior

October 12, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

Wild Winsday Cobra Kai, anyone? Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

242 - Artificial Sweeteners

October 11, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Zero calories. But not zero side effects. Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

241 - Its Ok To Be Wrong

October 10, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Mindset Monday It's not ok to stay that way. Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

240 - Foundations Phase

October 07, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Flex Friday Training for results that last? This is phase 1 of training. Get help designing your program https://betterdaily.live/jumpstart Catch the video version (requires FREE Better Daily account) https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday

239 - DIET

October 06, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

Word Thursday Diet. Is it a noun? Verb? Or something much more? Word Thursdays (FREE) https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday Join the Faithful40 Challenge! https://betterdaily.live/faithful40

238 - Powerful Relationships

October 05, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Wild Winsday Powerful relationships are Fun Challenging And for you, but not JUST for you From our community bible study series "Wrestling With God" https://open.spotify.com/show/5zJnHgT1whmjU4bqbcYGqH Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

237 - Food Gratitude

October 04, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday What does saying grace have to do with nutrition? Improve your nutrition with us! https://betterdaily.live Help With Supplements In Better Daily: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/89 Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

236 - Cut It Out

October 03, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Mindset Monday Pruning is painful for all parties, but it's necessary. Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

Season 2 Finale - Best Of Flex Friday!

September 30, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Flex Friday Season 3 Finale! Our top 2 episodes of Flex Friday in the last year! Video version of Flex Fridays HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday "Pull-Up Tutorial" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6No4Tz9hNGsspyemURgLTd?si=5oE6L4LJQGe0OvtqkBePUg Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e5-how-to-do-a-pull-up/id1589783125?i=1000538680274 "High Intensity Interval Training" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/21wCfyuQgHWwLOPnOwtI...

Season 2 Finale - Best Of Word Thursday!

September 29, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Word Thursday Season 2 Finale! Our top 2 episodes of Word Thursday in the last year! "LOVE" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jwOTIiDeRG7gDXM6Py6Xo?si=89UKuXC7TMK-QeUv99iWDg Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e54-love/id1589783125?i=1000546498226 "PRAYER" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vYPmRkIsQJgfhIAPkuugG?si=qrpL9803S06DtfVN5BXL9A Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e59-prayer/id1589783125?i=1000547094612 Music in Intro...

Season 2 Finale - Best Of Wild Winsday!

September 28, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Wild Winsday Season 2 Finale! Our top 2 episodes of Wild Winsday in the last year! "Beating Depression" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XiYRGRhr5OWkHwaAlyEoc?si=ypb5s4ySSDq1q-nFA74gCA Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e58-beating-depression/id1589783125?i=1000546995208 "Measuring Body Fat" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qlZMFP1OGLGbxviwGvrPz?si=CqFQIY0FSPKe2TGlPcH30A Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e68-measuring-bod...

Season 2 Finale - Best Of Nutrition Tip Tuesday!

September 27, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Season 2 Finale! Our top 2 episodes of Nutrition Tip Tuesday in the last year! "Magnesium" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2eev34mexINpuBZKIzLKl3?si=FSgmy0UOS2CmR-yJf6ytbw Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e67-magnesium-body/id1589783125?i=1000548225139 "Pre Workouts" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uk6gMtc4qP2i6WqzpcZ9M?si=7yKyhtnQQlKnFT9Bj7847A Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/137-preworkouts/id158...

Season 2 Finale - Best Of Mindset Monday!

September 26, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

Mindset Monday Season 2 Finale! Our top 2 episodes of Mindset Monday in the last year! "Don't Worry Be Happy" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wmK07CLaf22ZsTHIJT1GX?si=WCoJlxcrRaOir6lGUgT39w Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e81-dont-worry-be-happy/id1589783125?i=1000550302688 "Fear Not" Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/38aTKeLlGq4MvMPlVxta4s?si=jEybi6XBTAqHBMEKstHOfw Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e71-fear-not-mind/id...

235 - Foam Rolling Calves

September 23, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Flex Friday Foam rolling is often misunderstood. Let's see what it can do for you! be you. just BETTER. https://betterdaily.live Catch the video version (requires FREE Better Daily account) https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday

234 - HONESTY

September 22, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Word Thursday Honesty is more than just "telling the truth". What does it mean to be "free of fraud"? be you. just BETTER. https://betterdaily.live Join the Faithful40 Challenge! https://betterdaily.live/faithful40

233 - Top 10 Episodes of Defining Dad Bod

September 21, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Wild Winsday 5 years ago coach Alex started podcasting. After 100 episodes, he brought a special guest on to help him highlight the BEST of the first 100! Find links below! be you. just BETTER. https://betterdaily.live From the original episode show notes--- Find Defining Dad Bod HERE - https://definingdadbod.com Can you believe it!? For our 100th episode, we've got a top 10 of our first 100 episodes just for you. A recap of past work (maybe you need to revisit) or a road map if you...

232 - Oxidative Stress

September 20, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday How is the food you are eating affecting you on the inside? be you. just BETTER! https://betterdaily.live Register NOW for the Faithful40Challenge! https://betterdaily.live/faithful40

231 - Benchmarks Matter

September 19, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Mindset Monday How do you take stock of your journey? Make Benchmarks a part of your journey! be you. just BETTER. https://betterdaily.live Register for the Faithful40Challenge (Starts Oct. 1) - https://betterdaily.live/faithful40

230 - Barbell And Dumbbell Rows

September 16, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MB

Powerful back exercises! Recorded Live in video format here - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Be You. Just Better. https://betterdaily.live

229 - WEIGHT

September 15, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

What is bearing down on you? How little of that has to do with calories? This Word Thursday was recorded live here - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday Be You. Just Better - https://betterdaily.live

228 - Winsday In Review!

September 14, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Thank you for your 5-Star review of Better Daily ELISE! This Wild Winsday was recorded LIVE in Better Daily - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/winsday Be You. Just Better! https://betterdaily.live

227 - What's Eating You

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

You aren't the only thing that consumes... Nutrition Tip Tuesday Recorded live in July 2022 - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/groups/start Be You. Just BETTER - https://betterdaily.live

226 - Master Yourself

September 12, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Mindset Monday Recorded July 2022 in the Better Daily app - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/groups/start Cain and Abel is not just a children's story! Be You, Just Better! https://betterdaily.live

225 - Dumbbell Snatch

September 09, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

Flex Friday This episode was recorded in video form, LIVE on July 22, 2022. This powerful athletic exercise will challenge coordination and explosive power in a non-injurious way! Catch the video version and more Flex Fridays HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday

224 - SCHADENFREUDE

September 08, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Word Thursday This episode was recorded in the Better Daily App LIVE on July 22, 2022. Do you take pleasure in other people's pain? I know it sounds grim, but this word can teach us quite a bit about how our brain and emotions work! Catch other Word Thursdays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday

223 - A Moment Of Awe

September 07, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Wild Winsday This episode was recorded in early May 2022 and was released as a stand-alone piece in early July. This is a re-release with full intro. When was the last time you felt awe? Coach Alex shares a recent experience with awe and answered prayer. Join our community! https://betterdaily.live

222 - B Vitamins

September 06, 2022 14:40 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday This episode was recorded on July 19th, 2022 LIVE in the Better Daily App. Covid fatigue can be helped with B Vitamin supplementation! More nutrition tips: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesday

221 - Accept The Challenge

September 05, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Mindset Monday Turns out that suffering is mediated by acceptance. What happens when you take on the day ON PURPOSE? This show brought to you by Better Daily Be You, Just Better: https://betterdaily.live

220 - Growing Muscle

September 02, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Flex Friday This episode was recorded LIVE in the Better Daily App. Coach Alex walks us through the Catch the video version: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get help with your workout program: https://betterdaily.live/shop/jumpstart

219 - GARDEN

September 01, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Word Thursday This episode was recorded live in the Better Daily App on July 7th 2022. Meditations on the word "Garden" and what the word can teach us on our Betterment Journey.

218 - The Vanity Of Fitness

August 31, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Wild Winsday This episode was recorded LIVE on July 7th, 2022 with the MD5 group at Antioch Baptist in Conway Arkansas. Fitness is of the body and Faith is of the spirit. Where do they intersect in our lives? Learn More About Men's Discipleship 5! https://www.mdfive.org Join our awesome community! https://betterdaily.live

217 - Berberine

August 30, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Berberine boasts a number of very impressive effects on the body. Cholesterol lowering, reduced body weight, improved insulin sensitivity and more! The brand of Berberine Coach Alex to clients: https://amzn.to/3QS9PhB Get more nutrition help! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesday

216 - Hold The Line!

August 29, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Mindset Monday This episode was recorded LIVE in Better Daily on June 20th, 2022. Coach Alex has a Father's Day Message for the Father's in our community! Supercharge Your Betterment Journey! https://betterdaily.live

215 - Skullcrusher

August 26, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MB

Flex Friday Skullcrushers are a powerful exercise for tricep development and shoulder stability! Let's walk through it together! Catch the video version (freemium subscription): https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get more exercise help! https://betterdaily.live

214 - VANITY

August 25, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Word Thursday VANITY is (among other things) when we elevate the ultimately valueless in our lives over the inherently meaningful things in our lives. We all have a cross to carry. Don't carry yours alone! https://betterdaily.live

213 - WINSDAY!!

August 24, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Wild Winsday Wins and highlights from the Better Daily community. Get support in your WINS (Freemium app)! https://betterdaily.live

212 - Weight Loss

August 23, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday The fitness industry has gotten Weight Loss ALL WRONG. Catch the seminar replay from our 5-Star Weight Loss Seminar HERE (premium membership required): https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/12 Get help on your weight loss journey - https://betterdaily.live

211 - First World Problems

August 22, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Mindset Monday Coach Alex's thoughts coming back from his 7th anniversary trip in Cabo. Betterment doesn't stop on vacation! Be You. Just Better! https://betterdaily.live I do not own the rights to this music.

210 - My Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

August 19, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Flex Friday Coach Alex spends some time opening up about what it's like to live with Ehlers Danlos and encourages those who are carrying a heavy load. Read his story published on the EDS Society Webpage: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/my-awareness-mission/ Don't carry your cross alone! https://betterdaily.live

209 - EXERCISE

August 18, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Word Thursday Once upon a time -- 17 years ago to be exact -- I didn't know anything about EXERCISE except this: If you practiced doing hard things, you would get BETTER. Let's talk about it! Get Better with us! https://betterdaily.live

208 - Are You Well-Rested?

August 17, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Wild Winsday A bible study over what the Sabbath actually might do for us in modern terms. Recorded as a part of Men's Bible study in NLC Greenbrier - March 2022. Grow with us! https://betterdaily.live

207 - Don't Waste Your Calories

August 16, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Your body is more than Calories! Spend your energy with us! https://betterdaily.live