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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

108 - Change Your Story

March 23, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Wild Wednesday Who and what you are right now is a result of your story and your DNA. You can't change your DNA. But you CAN change your story. Don't do it alone: https://betterdaily.live Click the blue button - Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

107 - Feasting!

March 22, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday You've heard of fasting. Have you heard of feasting? Does a feast have a place in your Betterment Journey? Don't do this alone! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription.

106 - Don't Stop!

March 21, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MB

Mindset Monday 65% of people give up on their new year's resolution with a few short weeks of the new year. It's time to become someone who doesn't stop. 1% Better. Daily. Join the community! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

105 - Intro To TRX

March 18, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Flex Friday The TRX is one of my favorite (and least expensive) pieces of exercise equipment! Pick one up for your home gym HERE: https://amzn.to/3I6jE6x See the video version of this podcast: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/3731 Join for more help! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

104 - FORGIVENESS

March 17, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Word Thursday Forgiveness - "The process of transformation from resentment..." "When you pray, forgive those who have wronged you so that your Father in Heaven can forgive you" - Jesus | Mark 11 Healing begins when we let go of the wrongs we/others of perpetrated on us and our loved ones. Join the journey! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription

103 - Why Are We Here?

March 16, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Wildcard Wednesday Do you know why you are here? What does the bible say about this all-important question? "If any man wishes to be my disciple, he will deny himself - pick up his cross - and follow me" - Jesus Carry your cross with us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription

102 - Fighting Cravings

March 15, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday This trick will help you fight cravings more effectively! Fight your cravings with us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

101 - Get Hungry

March 14, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Mindset Monday The body is more the food.... Join the Betterment Community! https://betterdaily.live Click the blue button and use "POD" to save 25%

We're Not Perfect | A Special Message From Alex VanHouten

March 07, 2022 14:59 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MB

Welcome to Season 2 Of Better Daily LIVE! Click the blue button! https://betterdaily.live Use code "ACT2" to get 1 Month on us!

You Can't Change Your DNA | An Important Message From Alex VanHouten

March 07, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MB

Welcome to Season 2 Of Better Daily LIVE! Click the blue button! https://betterdaily.live Use code "ACT2" to get 1 Month on us!

S1 E100 - High Intensity Training

March 04, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Flex Friday! HIIT is a powerful exercise strategy that gets ALOT of press. But don't go crazy until you hear THIS! Let's get Better. Together! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E99 - CHICKENS

March 03, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Word Thursday Have you ever "counted your chickens before they hatched"? What about "put all your eggs in one basket"? Have you ever had your "feathers ruffled"? Until you keep chickens, you have no idea how many chicken phrases are in the english language! Get 1% Better. Daily with us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E98 - Jesus On "Busyness"

March 02, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Wild Wednesday Are you SO BUSY? What did Jesus have to say about that? More bible studies by Alex VanHouten: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pick-up-your-cross-bible-studies/id1498095946 Join our other believers committed to BETTER! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E97 - More Than Calories

March 01, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Calories are a short term game at best. Around here, we're in this thing for the long haul. CICO (calories in calories out) proponents like to cite the immutable laws of thermodynamics as the ultimate reason that all nutrition practice really boils down to energy balance. Too bad calories don't account for Entropy... if you want to be BETTER, you'll need to be do BETTER than calories! Don't do this thing alone! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%...

S1 E96 - Going Through Hell? KEEP GOING.

February 28, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Mindset Monday "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death..." We've all been there. And with the new COVID variant sweeping through the population and depression/low mood a common after effect of wrestling with a new pathogen... it's time for us to talk about it! We're not perfect. Neither are you! Let's get BETTER TOGETHER! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E95 - Workout Buddy

February 25, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Flex Friday Do you have a workout buddy? Get better with us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

S1 E94 - VALUE

February 24, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Word Thursday Jesus said "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also". What would happen if we spent our time and money in alignment with what we VALUE more than anything else? You're not perfect. Neither are we! Let's get Better TOGETHER! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E93 - The Pain Game

February 23, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Wild Wednesday Hard times make strong men. Strong men make good times. Good times make weak men... But does it have to be that way? Join the Better Man Challenge! https://betterdaily.live/shop/men Join our community! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E92 - Journal Power

February 22, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

S1 E91 - Facing Your Giant

February 21, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Mindset Monday David brought a rock to a sword fight. AND WON. Don't do it alone! https://betterdaily.live/ Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E90 - 12 Days Of Xmas WORKOUT!

February 18, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

Flex Friday This holiday-themed workout will kick your tail any day of the year! Catch video walkthrough here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/3406 1% Better Daily - https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E89 - ENDURANCE

February 16, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Word Thursday "Suffering produces Endurance. Endurance produces Hope." -Paul | Romans Chp. 5 Mind, Body, Spirit - 1% Better. Daily! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

S1 E88 - Biohacking Better Exercise

February 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Wild Wednesday Did you know that 99% of your mind is unconscious? Did you know that exercise can help you tap into the parts of you that you aren't in control of right now? Don't take my word for it. Let's talk to an expert in somatic movement! Get Better With Us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E87 - How Full Of Crap Are You?

February 15, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Getting things to move through your digestive tract well is a crucial part of any betterment goal! Here's a home remedy for constipation you need to be familiar with! Become a member! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

S1 E86 - Don't. Give. Up.

February 14, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Mindset Monday Don't - Ever - ring that bell. One day at a time. Join our community! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

S1 E85 - Dumbbell Snatch and MORE!

February 11, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MB

Flex Friday Power training is so important but can be hard on the body. Try your hand (and legs) at this exercise to develop power without injuries! Get the video version: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/3370 Join Better Daily! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

S1 E84 - TACHYKININ (Pain Relief)

February 10, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Word Thursday! Discover the power of relationships to reduce the pain you experience daily! It's science!

S1 E83 - Fasting Like A Pro

February 09, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Wild Wednesday 5 Things You Need To Know To Fast Like A Pro! Don't do it alone! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E82 - Don't Waste Your FAST

February 08, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Intermittent Fasting took the nutrition scene by storm. Was that a good thing? Or is there something more you need to know about fasting? Get in Better Daily! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%

S1 E81 - Don't Worry. Be Happy?

February 07, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MB

Mindset Monday! It's not as easy as it sounds to stop worrying. Maybe it means something different than we think. Join our community! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

S1 E80 - Burpees | Body

February 04, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MB

Flex Friday The burpee. Good full body exercise or complete waste of time? Let's do some! Catch the video version here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/3332 Get more exercise help! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E79 - Indomitable | Spirit

February 03, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Word Thursday Have you ever faced something that should've crushed you but it didn't? "Indomitable" means "unconquerable". Let's talk about what it means to be untamable. Feed your spirit. https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E79 - INDOMITABLE

February 03, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Word Thursday Have you ever faced something that should've crushed you but it didn't? "Indomitable" means "unconquerable". Let's talk about what it means to be untamable. Feed your spirit. https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E78 - GAINZ and BRAINZ Creatine | Body

February 02, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

Wild Wednesday Should you be taking Creatine? What does the science and practice say? Muscle growth, testosterone, depression, and more! Learn more about supplements with us! https://betterdaily.live Use "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E77 - Food Is More Than Caloires | Body

February 01, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Despite what the food and health industry have told you, calories are a short-term game at best. Let's learn how to play the "long game". Get nutrition help! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to get 25% off on your subscription.

S1 E76 - Pace Yourself | Mind

January 31, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB

Mindset Monday Are you going too fast right now? So many I know are at a "Dead Sprint". How long is that realistic? How can you slow things down? Improve your mindset by joining our community! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E75 - Cool Down | Body

January 28, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Flex Friday The magic of the workout happens AFTER the workout! Recover BETTER! Join our family https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%

S1 E74 - THANKSGIVING | Spirit

January 27, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MB

Word Thursday What does "thanksgiving" actually mean? More than most understand! Join our Betterment family: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E73 - Parable Of Pounds | Spirit

January 26, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Wild Wednesday Jesus seems to be down on money throughout the gospels. It turns out that His perspective is more nuanced than most understand! Join our community! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E73 - Parable Of Pounds

January 26, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Wild Wednesday Jesus seems to be down on money throughout the gospels. It turns out that His perspective is more nuanced than most understand! Join our community! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E72 - Healthy Celebrations | Tip

January 25, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Celebrations are not unhealthy. There is a place for them in the 1% Better Journey! Join us in Betterment https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E72 - Healthy Celebrations | Body

January 25, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Celebrations are not unhealthy. There is a place for them in the 1% Better Journey! Join us in Betterment https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E71 - Fear Not | Mindset

January 24, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Mindset Monday When you're in the place of fear, your brain stops working normally. "For God has not given you a spirit of fear but of strength, courage, and a sound mind" - Paul Let's get Better Together! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E71 - Fear Not | Mind

January 24, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Mindset Monday When you're in the place of fear, your brain stops working normally. "For God has not given you a spirit of fear but of strength, courage, and a sound mind" - Paul Let's get Better Together! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E70 - Jump Squat

January 21, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

Flex Friday Join Coach Alex for a powerful lower body exercise that will rev up your metabolism and keep your legs young! Catch the video version: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E70 - Jump Squat | Body

January 21, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

Flex Friday Join Coach Alex for a powerful lower body exercise that will rev up your metabolism and keep your legs young! Catch the video version: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E69 - OXYTOCIN | Spirit

January 20, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Word Thursday The relationship nuerotransmitter! You're going to want a HUG after this! Get Better With Us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription.

S1 E69 - OXYTOCIN

January 20, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Word Thursday The relationship nuerotransmitter! You're going to want a HUG after this! Get Better With Us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription.

S1 E68 - Measuring Body Fat | Body

January 19, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Wildcard Wednesday When you're on a Betterment journey, often times, scale weights don't tell the whole story. Let's explore other measures that matter! Ask coach Alex: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E68 - Measuring Body Fat

January 19, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Wildcard Wednesday When you're on a Betterment journey, often times, scale weights don't tell the whole story. Let's explore other measures that matter! Ask coach Alex: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!