Get Lean Eat Clean
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsBrian Gryn is a personal trainer, golfer, internet entrepreneur, author, and health coach with a passion for helping others reach their optimal potential.
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Episode 152 - Getting Started with Intermittent Fasting
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week I discuss what led me down the road of Intermittent Fasting and creating the Simple Intermittent Fasting Journal. I also touch on how to ease your way into fasting by eliminating snacking, cutting off your eating time at night, and replacing the Standard American Diet with nutrient-dense whole foods. It's never too late to get into fasting so I wanted to share some of the ways I implement it into my life and my clients' lives, in the hope that you will be encouraged to do the sam...
Episode 151 - Interview with Dr. Bret Scher: Advantages of Low Carb, Optimal Protein to Eat, and Ways to Prevent Heart Disease!
May 13, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week I interviewed the medical director of Diet Doctor and Low Carb Cardiologist, Dr. Bret Scher! We discussed the advantages of living a low carb lifestyle along with: - The truth about Statins and LDL Cholesterol - Lifestyle Tips to Prevent Heart Disease - Ways to Reduce Hunger - Animal vs. Plant Proteins and his one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Enjoy the show! Connect with Dr. Scher: https://www.dietdoctor.com/authors/dr-bret-scher https://twitter.com/bsch...
Episode 150 - Interview with Allison Jackson: Mindful Eating, Importance of Protein, Role of Recovery
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week I interviewed online fitness and nutrition coach - Allison Jackson! We discussed how she became a professional fitness competitor and dials in her diet for competition. We also touched on: - Importance of Protein - Building Muscle for Women - Role of Meditation for Health - Rest and Recovery Tips and her one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Allison: https://www.allisonjacksonfitness.com/ If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we’d love for...
Episode 149 - Interview with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino: Exogenous Ketones, Advantages of Ketosis and Becoming a Fat Burning Machine!
May 06, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week I interviewed research scientist and professor Dr. Dominic D'Agostino! We discussed all about exogenous ketones, how to achieve metabolic flexibility along with: - Intermittent Ketosis - Advantages and Disadvantages of Extended Fasts - Best Ways to Build Muscle - Ways to suppress hunger and his one tip to get your body back! If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on Apple Podcasts. Until next time! Links: Watch Ge...
Episode 148 - Important Heart Disease Blood Tests!
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBGet your pen and paper out! Here are a few important blood tests to take to your doctor or a local walk-in lab. The mainstream medical community emphasizes total cholesterol and total LDL cholesterol readings, and dispenses a prescription statin without digging deeper. An overreliance on this single metric misses the true complexity of heart disease. A better assessment looks at the big picture and includes a range of different tests, such as the following: - Triglycerides to HDL ratio ...
Episode 147 - Interview with Lunden Souza: Positive Mindset, Overcoming Excuses and Daily Energy Boosters!
April 29, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week I interviewed Fitness & Lifestyle Transformation Coach and Podcast Host of the Self Love and Sweat Podcast, Lunden Souza! We discussed the importance of having the right mindset to succeed, making workouts fun along with: - Overcoming excuses - Importance of Self Talk - Taking ownership of your health - Morning Routines and ways to gain energy throughout the day! Connect with Lunden: https://www.instagram.com/lifelikelunden/ https://www.lifelikelunden.com/ If you love th...
Episode 146 - Exercise and Fasting
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8 MBThis week I discussed why you should try working out in a fasted state and the benefits around it. Fasted exercise mobilizes stored energy, such as glycogen and fatty acids, as well as ketones, for use during the workout. Demanding that the body use stored energy instead of ingested calories can promote insulin sensitivity and upregulate fat and ketone burning. Bear in mind that fasted exercise is one tool that someone might use to deplete muscle glycogen and enhance fat burning, but that...
Episode 145 - Interview with Doc Parsley: Prioritizing Sleep to Optimize Hormones, Sleep & Aging and Becoming Resilient!
April 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThis week I interviewed former Navy Seal and sleep expert, Doc Parsley! We discussed how prioritizing sleep will optimize your hormones, how much the body repairs itself during sleep, along with: - Aging and Sleep - Sleep & it's Effects on Athletic Performance - Ingredients that might aid your sleep quality and his three tips to optimize your sleep! If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on Apple Podcasts. Until next time! ...
Episode 144 - Are You Drinking Enough Quality Water?
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThis week I talk all about water and how it could be a game changer when it comes to your health!! Proper hydration is often overlooked and fixing certain mistakes is easy and can dramatically improve your health and wellbeing. You quite literally can't live without water and 60% of the human body is composed of water. Most people don't drink enough water, drink low quality water, and/or drink insufficient mineralized water. In this episode I touch on the benefits of drinking quality wat...
Episode 143 - Interview with Melanie Avalon: Biohacks for Life, Organic Wine, MCT Oils and How to Eat as Much as you Like!
April 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBThis week I interviewed author, entrepreneur and podcast host, Melanie Avalon! We discussed what she learned from trying every different eating style, her favorite biohacks for longevity, the importance of choosing organic wine over conventional, why you should prioritize protein in your diet, the health benefits of deuterium depleted water, and her one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Enjoy the show! Connect with Melanie: https://melanieavalon.com/ https://www.instagram....
Episode 142 - What's the Difference Between Keto and Paleo?
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week I discuss two diet styles that have grown in popularity - Keto and Paleo. What are they? How are they different? Which one is right for you? As you will hear, they are very similar to one another. One thing is certain, if your diet focuses on whole foods you can't go wrong! Paleo is composed of meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and tubers. In general, eating Paleo means eating foods our ancestors ate. Paleo disallows grains, legumes, processed foods, added sugar, and (...
Episode 141 - Interview with Dr. Anthony Gustin: Regenerative Agriculture, Rancid Seed Oils and Hadza Tribes
April 08, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week I interviewed Dr. Anthony Gustin! He is the Founder of Zero Acre Farms, Perfect Keto & Equip Foods, host of The Natural State Podcast, and author of the best-selling book, Keto Answers. We discussed how seed oils are causing obesity, inflammation and chronic disease, along with: - The issue with chicken and pork - Importance of Regenerative Agriculture - What is the deal with Fiber - What we can learn from the Hadza Tribes and his one tip to get your body back to what it onc...
Episode 140 - Product Spotlight: Bala Enzyme - Triple-enzyme electrolyte and anti-inflammatory sugar-free energy drink!
April 05, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis week I interviewed the Founders of Bala Enzyme Drink, Dr. Farnoush Aftabi and Dr. Arash Aftabi! This innovative product is designed to address multiple post-workout needs, like hydration, recovery, joint pain relief, and digestion support! We discuss the difference between drinking Bala and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pills like Ibuprofen and Tylenol (and the negative consequences those phramaceuticals can have on the body). We also dive into the plant based enzymes, electr...
Episode 139 - Interview with Dr. Richard Johnson: Our Survival Switch, Fructose Role in Weight Gain, Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
April 01, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week I interviewed Dr. Richard Johnson! Dr. Johnson is a practicing physician, clinical scientist, and a world expert on sugar, and its role in health. He has authored three books on sugar and its health effects. His most recent book, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat, details his group's discovery of a "switch" that controls obesity and how it can be turned on and off. In this episode, we discuss: - The reason for our biological survival switch - Fructose role in weight gain - What foo...
Episode 138 - Are you Wrecking Your Metabolism?
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBThis week I discuss Dr. Kevin Hall's study regarding the contestants of the Biggest Loser - Season 8. They all lost significant weight using the eat less, move more approach but 6 years later wrecked their metabolism. So cutting major calories and exercising like a crazy person might work in the short term but eventually you will put the weight back on and ruin your metabolism. I discuss this study along with how to get your body set weight down without wrecking your metabolism! If you lo...
Episode 137 - Interview with Dr. Grant Tinsley: Meal Timing, Body Composition and Pre-workout Supplements
March 25, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThis week I interviewed Dr. Grant Tinsley! He is the Director of Energy Balance and Body Composition Lab at Texas Tech University. We discussed the best ways to measure body composition, the effects of caffeine on working out along with: - different types of fasting to apply to your lifestyle - tips around completing a fast - his studies around resistance training and muscle with intermittent fasting along with Dr. Tinsley's fasting/eating and workout routine. Enjoy the show! Connect...
Episode 136 - Items to Purge for Optimal Health!
March 22, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week I discuss the main items to eliminate from your pantry and refrigerator! Doing a purge is a great way to avoid any temptation from the big 3 items that can wreck your health. Those big 3 items are sugars, PUFA's and grains! Many of the foods to eliminate here will be—chips, crackers, cookies, breakfast cereal, breads, dry pasta, and so on. Be sure to read the labels on things like soups, pasta sauces, beef jerky, trail mix, nuts and seeds, and nut butters which most likely conta...
Episode 135 - Interview with Dr. Robert Lustig: Is Sugar Killing You, Fibers Role in the Diet and Over Prescribed Statins
March 18, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week I interviewed Best Selling Author and Neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig! Dr. Lustig has fostered a global discussion of metabolic health and nutrition, exposing some of the leading myths that underlie the current pandemic of diet-related disease. In this episode, we discussed: - his new book Metabolical - how to protect the liver and feed the gut - fibers role in health - should fructose be blamed for obesity - dietary fats, statins and much, much more! Connect w...
Episode 134 - Intermittent Fasting Story: Noah Seiden
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week I interviewed Noah Seiden, a friend of mine from the Chicago area, who has been using fasting and clean eating as a tool to overcome blood sugar issues, psoriasis (skin disorder) and lose inches around his waist. The reason I published this interview is it is always good to hear what different individuals are doing to heal themselves and reach their health goals. I hope this interview will inspire you to take action on your health and become the best version of yourself! Thanks fo...
Episode 133 - Interview with Dr. William Davis: Wheat Belly, Super Gut and Healing Yourself Through Diet!
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week I interviewed Cardiologist and New York Times Bestselling author of Wheat Belly, Dr. William Davis!! We discussed the issues wheat and grains are causing on your health, the problem with our current healthcare system along with: - the role Vitamin D plays in your health - how to improve your microbiome - problems with commercial probiotics and his one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Dr. Davis: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/ If you love the ...
Episode 132 - What NOT to Eat
March 08, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThis week I discuss 4 food items we should avoid when doing intermittent fasting. Avoiding the bad could be more critical than adding the good. When you avoid these items it will make fasting that much easier. 1. Refined Carbs - Processing foods lowers the nutrient density of it and increases glycemic load and inflammation. 2. Sugar - table sugar is bad and it's added to almost every packaged food imaginable. Even "healthy meal replacements'' or low carb bars have hidden sugars as well. ...
Episode 131 - Interview with Dr. Jason Fung: Calorie Restriction vs. Fasting, Hormonal Benefits of Fasting and Reversing Type II Diabetes
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week I interviewed Dr. Jason Fung. He is the best selling author of Obesity Code, a kidney specialist and intermittent fasting expert! He founded TheFastingMethod.com to provide evidence-based advice for weight loss and managing blood sugars, by focusing on low carbohydrate diets and intermittent fasting. In this episode, we discuss reversing Type II diabetes with fasting, what is wrong with calorie restriction along with: - Hunger & Fasting - Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus - H...
Episode 130 - Eat This to Avoid Inflammation
March 01, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBThis week I dive into how omega 3's can reduce inflammation and promote metabolic health along with: - Omega 3 vs Omega 6 oils - Foods to focus on that are anti-inflammatory - How pro-inflammatory processed foods ruin your health and what oils you should be cooking in! If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on iTunes. Until next time! Links: Watch Get Lean Eat Clean podcast video episodes on YouTube! https://www.21dayfastin...
Episode 129 - Interview with Dr. Greg Dennis: What's wrong with Healthcare, Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Best Health Makers to Track!
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week I interviewed the owner of Vibrant Life Direct Care and Podcast Host Dr. Greg Dennis! We discussed what's wrong with our current "sick" care system, the importance of spending time with patients, testosterone replacement therapy and what are the best markers to get tested when starting with a patient. We also discussed how hopefully more physicians will start embracing the importance of nutrition and finding the root cause of disease as opposed to just treating the symptoms! C...
Episode 128 - Best of My 2021 Micro Podcasts
February 22, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThis week I am highlighting my three most downloaded micro podcasts for 2021! These three shows each can play a role in helping you optimize your health! Here they are: 1. Which Foods to Focus on 2. Ideal Fat Burning Workout Regimen 3. My Fat Burner Blueprint Thanks again for being a loyal listener and I hope you enjoy! Carnivore Scores Chart: https://bradkearns.com/2020/12/09/carnivore-scores-a-food-chart-to-clarify-and-simplify/ X3Bar: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100286468-1365...
Episode 127 - Re-Broadcast Interview of William Shewfelt: Mindset, PE Diet, Fasting and more!
February 18, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week is a special rebroadcast show of my interview with actor, singer and co-author of the PE Diet - William Shewfelt!! This was one of my first interviews, recorded in December of 2020. The reason I wanted to bring this to you again was because we touched on so many great principles of living an optimal, healthy lifestyle! Here are just a few of the topics we discussed: - Setting Goals - Morning Rituals - PE Diet - Intermittent Fasting - Importance of Protein and Resistance Tr...
Episode 126 - Should you Eat Fruit?!?
February 15, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBThis week I discuss my thoughts regarding fruit and if it should play any role in your diet along with: - Juicing vs. Eating Fruit - Should you mix fruits with other foods - Which fruits/veggies are less toxic - Eating fruits seasonally and the role fructose plays in your body! If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on iTunes. Until next time! Links: Watch Get Lean Eat Clean podcast video episodes on YouTube! https://www...
Episode 125 - Interview with Colin Stuckert: Keys to Productivity, Overcoming Excuses and His Top Supplements to Take!
February 11, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week I interviewed the CEO of Wildfoods and Podcast host of The Better Human Podcast, Colin Stuckert! We discussed lessons he learned from entrepreneurship, keys to productivity, how to overcome excuses in health and life, along with top supplements to take and which fats should you consume! This episode is fast moving and packed with a ton of great content regarding becoming a better human and optimizing your health! Enjoy the show! Connect with Colin: https://thebetterhuman.co/ ...
Episode 124 - Why I Decided to Start Eating Meat
February 08, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week I discuss my journey from eating mainly veggies and fish to eating mainly meat, nose-to-tail. I started implementing grass-fed, grass-finished meat into my diet to help get a better, more complete protein along with many other reasons I discuss in today's episode. I also touch on the role that antinutrients play in plant foods, what are the most bioavailable proteins to eat, what vitamins and minerals you could be missing by eating only plants, and the importance that animal fats...
Episode 123 - Interview with Tim James: Importance of Restructured Water, Colon Hydrotherapy and Plant Based Healing
February 04, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week I interviewed podcast host, and CEO of chemicalfreebody.com, Tim James. We discussed Tim's core 4 secrets to health, the importance of purified, restructured water along with: - Tim's friends' ability to overcome cancer - Power of detoxing and gut health - Colon Hydrotherapy and his experience with Hippocrates Health Clinic! Connect with Tim: http://chemicalfreebody.com/- Use code "getlean" for 5% off! https://mypurifiedwater.com/ If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcas...
Episode 122 - Are you Getting Enough Sun?
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBeing that it is the middle of winter here in Chicago I thought it would be relevant to discuss how important it is to check and track your Vitamin D levels. In this episode I discuss: - Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency - Role Sunscreen Should or Should Not Play - Importance of Sun Exposure - Foods with Higher Vit D and my personal favorite supplement with Vitamin D with K2. Supplement discussed in this episode: Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 https://www.isotonix.com/bgryn/ If you lov...
Episode 121 - Interview with Dr. Ben Bikman: The Importance of Controlling Insulin for Fat Loss, How to Break a Fast, and Stop Eating Chicken!!
January 28, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week I interviewed metabolic and diabetes scientist, and author of Why We Get Sick - Dr. Ben Bikman! We discussed a wide array of topics including the role of insulin in the body, calories vs. insulin, how to break a fast, the importance of salt in the diet, and fermenting foods for overall health! Enjoy this insightful interview with Ben and be sure to check out his book, Why We Get Sick, Connect With Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphd/ https://www.liinks.co/benbikman...
Episode 120 - Is Cholesterol Good or Bad?
January 25, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThere is a lot of confusion regarding cholesterol, LDL, HDL and the abundant use of statins throughout the world. Bottom line - We all need cholesterol to survive and if we don’t consume cholesterol, our body will make it on its own. In fact, your liver makes the bulk of it. Only about 25% of our total circulating cholesterol—LDL or HDL—is tied to what we eat. The amount we absorb from our diet varies widely depending on the food itself, our state of health, and even our genetics. In th...
Episode 119 - Interview with Barton Scott: Overcoming Brain Fog, Hair Mineral Testing and Importance of Salt
January 21, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week I interviewed Chemical Engineer and the Founder of Upgraded Formulas - Barton Scott! We discussed his health journey in overcoming brain fog and fatigue, along with: - Advantages of Hair Mineral Testing - Importance of Potassium, Salt and Magnesium - His 11 Day Fast for Healing the Body and his one tip to get your body back to what it once was! Connect with Barton: https://www.upgradedformulas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/upgradedformulas/ If you love the Get Lean Eat C...
Episode 118 - How to Increase Testosterone!
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this micro episode, I wanted to share some tips that will help boost your testosterone, naturally! The male body needs to produce the right amount of testosterone in order to maintain optimum physical, sexual, and mental health. This hormone is essential for your fertility, bone and muscle strength – even your mood. Testosterone levels peak during your late teens but begin to gradually decline once you hit 30. ‘Normal’ testosterone levels can vary widely from person to person. The symp...
Episode 117 - Interview with Ben Azadi: Losing 80lbs, Becoming Keto Adapted, and Fasting Mistakes
January 14, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week I interviewed Certified Health Coach and Bestselling author Ben Azadi! Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. He is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this interview, we discussed how to get keto-adapted, his fat adaption formula, Keto Kamp Academy and some of the biggest IF mista...
Episode 116 - Can Strength Training Reverse Aging?
January 11, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBIn every cell of our body there are hundreds or thousands of mitochondria, they exist in greater quantities in the most active organs and tissues (muscles, heart and brain). Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for energy production in our body. If you always feel tired, if you experience memory loss, if you have frequent muscle pain and if you are one of those people taking medications for cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and other chronic diseases, it is very likely that your mit...
Episode 115 - Interview with Jake Steiner: Improve Your Eyesight, and the Pitfalls of Relying on Glasses!
January 07, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week I interviewed the founder of EndMyopia.org - Jake Steiner. We discussed all things relating to prescription eyewear along with tips and tricks for better eyesight, the single worst thing you have been doing for your eyes, why it's time to get away from screens and get outside, and much more! I hope you enjoy this interview with Jake as much as I did, and if you are interested in ways that you can improve your eyesight naturally, check out his website, EndMyopia.org. Connect wi...
Episode 114 - Fat Burner Blueprint
January 04, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, I walk you through my Fat Burner Blueprint. I explain how the program works and also touch on just how important and beneficial it is having someone (like a coach) to hold you accountable. Whether that is me or someone else, I truly believe that it is the missing piece of the puzzle for achieving your goals whether in health, business, and/or life. My Fat Burner Blueprint was based on my 20 years of being in the health and wellness industry. I put together the 6 most import...
Episode 113 - Interview with Brad Kearns: New Workout Trends, Fat Loss Strategies and Nutrient Dense Foods!
December 31, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week I sat down and chatted with bestselling author, peak performance guru, and B.RAD podcast host, Brad Kearns! We talked about all things fitness and strategies for fat loss! We also discussed: - The mental side of losing weight - New trends in working out - The most nutrient dense foods on the planet and how intermittent fasting can play a role in weight loss! Connect with Brad: https://bradkearns.com https://www.instagram.com/bradkearns1/ If you love the Get Lean Eat ...
Episode 112 - What Foods To Focus On?
December 28, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWe're getting close to the end of 2021, and I wanted to talk about the importance of sourcing and eating nutrient-dense foods. If you feed yourself these foods, your body and mind can thrive! With all the craziness of Covid it's even more important to focus on optimizing your health and what better way to do that than to eat the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Here is a list of the top nutrient dense foods to implement into your diet for 2022: - Grassfed Liver - Bone Broth - Gr...
Episode 111 - Interview with Gin Stephens: Gut Health, Hybrid Fasting Approach and Crowding Out Bad Foods!
December 24, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week I interviewed New York Times bestselling author and podcast host Gin Stephens! She is just releasing her new book, Clean(ish)! Her book leads readers to focus on real foods and a healthier home environment free of obvious toxins, without fixating on perfection. By living clean(ish), our bodies’ natural processes become streamlined and more effective, while we enjoy a vibrant life. In this interview we discussed: - The importance of having a true "WHY" when it comes to losing ...
Episode 110 - REM Sleep: What It Is and Why You Need It!
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBREM, which stands for “rapid eye movement” is one of the 4 stages of sleep that your body’s sleep cycles consist of. It is known as the “mentally restorative” stage of sleep when the brain converts short-term memories into long-term ones. Your brain is very active during REM sleep and it is when the most vivid dreams occur. REM sleep is essential for keeping your brain and body healthy, and a sufficient amount is required in order to perform at your best. It also plays an important role in ...
Episode 109 - Interview with Dr. Craig Marker: High Intensity Repeat Training, The One Minute Workout, and Intervals for Fat Loss!
December 17, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week I interviewed Dr. Craig Marker. He is a leading kettlebell expert and a psychology professor at Emory University in Atlanta. As a researcher, he understands the latest cutting-edge research on fat loss, muscle gain, sports performance, and nutrition. In this episode, we discussed the importance of high intensity repeat training, the effectiveness of a one-minute workout along with: - Advantages of Eating Seasonally - How to Use KettleBell Swings for a Great Workout - Work / R...
Episode 108 - Could Your Workouts Be Doing More Harm Than Good?
December 14, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBChronic cardio describes a pattern of overly stressful cardiovascular workouts that last for too long and are conducted too frequently, with insufficient rest periods in between. Chronic exercisers compromise their general health, weight loss goals, and longevity by doing too much too often and ignoring the importance of rest. For many dedicated fitness enthusiasts who tend toward chronic exercise patterns, conducting workouts that are easier, shorter, and less frequent can lead to fitne...
Episode 107 - Interview with Dr. Ted Naiman: Satiety per Calorie, Protein to Energy Ratio and Is Obesity Contagious?
December 10, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week I welcomed Dr. Ted Naiman back to the GLEC podcast for a second go around! Ted is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. In this episode we discussed: - His protein energy calculator, - How to avoid overeating junk food, - The best way to workout when you're short on ti...
Episode 106 - Could Eating Earlier Be Beneficial?
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBCircadian rhythm is an internally driven cycle that rises and falls during the 24-hour day. It helps you fall asleep at night and wakes you up in the morning. Different systems of the body follow circadian rhythms that are synchronized with a master clock in the brain. This master clock is directly influenced by environmental cues, especially light, which is why circadian rhythms are tied to the cycle of day and night. When properly aligned, a circadian rhythm can promote consistent and r...
Episode 105 - Interview with Dr. Bill Schindler: Are Almonds and Dairy Healthy, Eating Seasonally and Cornerstones of a Healthy Diet!
December 03, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week I interviewed author, chef, anthropologist and founder of Eastern Shore Food Lab - Dr. Bill Schindler! We discussed how cooking can revolutionize your health, importance of fermentation, all about almonds and raw dairy along with: - What Oils to Avoid - What He Learned from Tribes - His Cornerstones of a Healthy Diet and much, much more! Connect with Dr. Bill: https://eatlikeahuman.com/ If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and ...
Episode 104 - Cold Exposure for Fat Loss?
November 30, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBThe more I research cold thermogenesis, the harder it is to ignore all the benefits it can have on you. Immersing in freezing water may be uncomfortable for a bit, but exposing yourself to cold temperatures can actually boost metabolism and ward off disease. Cold exposure is also important for regulating body fat levels and can help promote healthy weight management. When you’re exposed to colder environments, your body works harder to maintain homeostasis and regulate core temperature. It...
Episode 103 - Interview with Elle Russ: Fix Your Thyroid, Optimize Your Sleep, Overcome Food Addiction
November 26, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis week I interviewed the best selling author of Confident As Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution Elle Russ! Elle is a seasoned public speaker and has been interviewed on over 50 shows and featured in several publications such as Success Magazine, Huffington Post, Prevention, Mind Body Green, and many more. She helps ambitious high achievers and transformation seekers to manifest more happiness, confidence and self-esteem into all areas of their lives. In this episode, we discussed h...