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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

S1 E67 - Magnesium | Body

January 18, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday 80% of Americans are likely deficient in this IMPORTANT mineral which could be at the root of high blood pressure, testosterone, flexibility issues, poor immune function, low bone density, and more! Should you be you taking magnesium right now? Coach Alex's Recommended Magnesium: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797HBLL3/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0797HBLL3&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=a58bd4f52881351f4e14ffb086f10162 ...

S1 E67 - Magnesium

January 18, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday 80% of Americans are likely deficient in this IMPORTANT mineral which could be at the root of high blood pressure, testosterone, flexibility issues, poor immune function, low bone density, and more! Should you be you taking magnesium right now? Coach Alex's Recommended Magnesium: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797HBLL3/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0797HBLL3&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=a58bd4f52881351f4e14ffb086f10162 ...

S1 E66 - The BEST Game

January 17, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MB

Mindset Monday What game are you playing right now? Is it the BEST one? Get BETTER with us https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

S1 E66 - The BEST Game | Mind

January 17, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MB

Mindset Monday What game are you playing right now? Is it the BEST one? Get BETTER with us https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25%!

S1 E65 - Lateral Lunges

January 14, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MB

Flex Friday! Let's dig into your adductor (inner thigh) with this little-used and important exercise! Get BETTER with us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription.

S1 E64 - DETOXIFY

January 13, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

Word Thursday Is there any utility to this overly marketed nutrition word? Let's find out! Let's get Better Together! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E64 - Detoxify

January 13, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

Word Thursday Is there any utility to this overly marketed nutrition word? Let's find out! Let's get Better Together! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E63 - 5 Tips For BETTER Digestion

January 12, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Wildcard Wednesday 5 Tips to change your digestive health TODAY! Get Better with us! https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E62 - Fiber 101

January 11, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday! Are you ready to learn something about fiber?? Get Better with us! https://betterdaily.live Join the BETTER MAN challenge! https://betterdaily.live/men

S1 E61 - The "Right Way" is Probably the Difficult Way

January 10, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Mindset Monday You know that thing that happens when you are doing something difficult and you're all like "I hope this is the right thing to do"...? It probably is! Get Better With Us! https://betterdaily.live Use Code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E60 - Single Leg Touchdown

January 07, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MB

Flex Friday! An amazing and underrated exercise for building balance, coordination, and injury prevention in the hamstrings, glutes, and core! Exercise library (video form):

S1 E59 - Prayer

January 06, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Word Thursday What is "prayer"? What does it have to do with your Betterment? Join the Better Daily family here: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E59 - PRAYER

January 06, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Word Thursday What is "prayer"? What does it have to do with your Betterment? Join the Better Daily family here: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E58 - Beating Depression

January 05, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Wildcard Wednesday 20 Years of research says that there is a tool that can help you beat the worst states of mind that exist. Let's dive in! Join the Better Daily family here: https://betterdaily.live

S1 E57 - Two Types of Fats!

January 04, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Let's explore some macros in your kitchen! Join the Better Daily family here: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E56 - Don't Worry

January 03, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MB

Mindset Monday "Don't worry about tomorrow - today has enough worries of it's own" -Jesus You could do this alone, but you don't have to! Join Better Daily: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" to save 25% on your subscription!

S1 E55 - Building Muscle

December 31, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Flex Friday Some use exercise like a sledgehammer. We use it like a scalpel. Let's talk about how to lift more effectively! Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atmosphere, nutrition resour...

S1 E54 - LOVE

December 30, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Word Thursday What good is it to love your neighbor as yourself if you don't even love yourself well? Join The Faithful40 Challenge - (Starts 1/1!) https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINS...

S1 E53 - Losing 60lbs.

December 29, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Wildcard Wednesday Listen in as we are joined by a special guest and one of the Betterment Company's first success stories! Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atmosphere, nutrition resourc...

S1 E52 - Navigating Flu Season

December 28, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Flu and cold season is upon us! Are you doing the EASY, NATURAL things that boost your immunity? Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E51 - Plant That Apple Tree

December 27, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MB

Mindset Monday "If I knew the world were going to end tomorrow, I'd still plant my apple tree" --Martin Luther What meaningful thing are you doing today that you'd still do even if tomorrow never came? Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

HOPE | A Poem By Alex Vanhouten

December 24, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MB

A special episode from the Better Daily Shortcast!

Merry Christmas From Better Daily!

December 24, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MB

A special episode from the Better Daily Shortcast!

S1 E50 - TRX Row

December 17, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Flex Friday Let's dig into your lats, rhomboids, traps, and other important back muscles with this amazing and under utilized exercise! Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E49 - RESPONSIBILITY

December 16, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Word Thursday Responsibility - In the 1640s, responsible meant ‘accountable for actions’ and 50 years later responsible was in use with the sense of ‘trustworthy or reliable’. Let's talk about what it means for YOU today! Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E49 - Responsibility

December 16, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Word Thursday Responsibility - In the 1640s, responsible meant ‘accountable for actions’ and 50 years later responsible was in use with the sense of ‘trustworthy or reliable’. Let's talk about what it means for YOU today! Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E48 - Daniel And Integrity

December 15, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Wildcard Wednesday Integrity comes from the word "integrated". Let's dive into an old testament story that exemplifies the spirit of integrity. It's an old story, but AMAZINGLY relevant today. Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E47 - You Need Ginger In Your Life!

December 14, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Ginger has some amazing properties! Testosterone, immunity, digestive health, weight loss and that's not all! Find out why this food needs to be in your refrigerator today! Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E46 - Not Alone

December 13, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Mindset Monday No matter how it feels right now, you don't have to do this thing alone. Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E45 - Core Circuit

December 10, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Flex Friday Don't let your core go unexercised! Try this powerful circuit today! Video version: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/3018 Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E44 - FAITH

December 09, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Word Thursday The word is FAITH - "The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen". What does that mean? Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E43 - Let's Talk About Sugar

December 08, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Wildcard Wednesday Coach Alex has been called "the sugar nazi" because of his initial approach to nutrition with new clients -- starting with sugar. Find out the nuances in this approach and evaluate your nutrition for your own Betterment! Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your s...

S1 E42 - Artificial Sweeteners

December 07, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Can you drink diet coke on your Betterment Journey? Let's talk about it. Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E41 - No I in WE

December 06, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Mindset Monday There's no I in WE Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E40 - Pistol Squats

December 03, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

Flex Friday Let's dig into your glutes and quads with this amazing and underrated exercise! See this movement in video form: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/groups Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription Give the gift of BETTER this year! 3 Months for $25 https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership

S1 E39 - OBESITY

December 02, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Word Thursday What does Obesity mean? Why does it matter in the world of BETTERMENT? Give the gift of BETTER this year | $25 for 3 months! https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E38 - Carbs Aren't Bad For You!

December 01, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Wildcard Wednesday Carbs get a BAD rap! They aren't bad, just misunderstood! Let's understand them better! Give the gift of BETTER this year! Holiday special - 3 Months for $25! https://www.betterdaily.live/shop/black-friday-special-3-month-better-daily-membership Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E37 - Earn Your Carbs

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Carbs aren't bad for you. You just have to earn them! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E36 - Ask Better Questions

November 29, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

Mindset Monday Maybe we don't have the answers we're looking for because we're asking subpar questions! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E35 - Cross Body Crunches

November 26, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MB

S1 E34 - DISCIPLINE

November 25, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Word Thursday! Happy thanksgiving! I'm thankful for the word, discipline! Let's talk through it! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E33 - Build A Better Brain

November 24, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Wildcard Wednesday Did you know that the brain you have could be improved? Mood, energy level, focus, and even longevity are all powerfully impacted through these changes you can make today! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E32 - Nutrition Friction

November 23, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Find out why most diet attempts fail. This nasty little law of nutrition physics can change your life! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E31 - Should You Force A Smile?

November 22, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MB

Mindset Monday What happens when you force a smile-- according to science? Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E30 - Reverse Crunch

November 19, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB

Flex Friday Let's dig into your lower abs with this amazing exercise that will challenge you no matter your fitness level! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E29 - TRUTH

November 18, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Word Thursday What is TRUTH? How do we discover it? Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E28 - Perseverant Or Just STUBBORN?

November 17, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Wildcard Wednesday Is your stubbornness a virtue or a vice? A lesson from the old testament teaches that it matters what you're holding onto! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E27 - Removing "Nutrition Friction"

November 16, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday! So many folks start out strong but can't stay the course because of this law of nutrition physics... Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E27 - SMART SNACKING!

November 16, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday! Don't let poor pantry habits ruin your Betterment Progress! Make HUGE strides with this simple shift! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription

S1 E26 - Write. It. Down!

November 15, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MB

Mindset Monday! When you're mindset isn't what you want it to be, give this a try! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription