Dark Days Bright Nights
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsA bi-weekly podcast about mental illness told through listener stories and science.
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Listener Q and A: What's the Deal with Water?
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBYou are constantly told to be drinking more but do you honestly know why? This weeks question digs in to finding that answer and no, it's not because it tastes good. Get your free "Positive Living" eBook: https://my.captivate.fm/veritasfit.com (veritasfit.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
Do Magic Pills Exist?
September 15, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBChances are you're one of the 70% of Americans who takes a supplement for one thing or another. This week on the podcast we're delving into the supplement industry and whether or not that little pill you swallow every morning is all worth it. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspo...
Listener Q and A: Let's Bring Back Facts
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBWhen it comes to your overall health and well being, that degree of trust and level of scrutiny should be a bit higher. Get your free "Positive Living" eBook: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
What is Suicidal Ideation?
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBIt's difficult to imagine what led a friend, family member, or celebrity to commit suicide. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Health Talks w/ JD: Gut Health & Lectins
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBHealth begins in the gut. It’s a phrase you’ve heard before, right? But do you know why, exactly? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
Colon Cancer Awareness
September 01, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBChadwick Boseman’s death is reinvigorating discussions about the rising incidence of colon cancer in young people, meaning those under age 50, as well as about racial inequities in colon cancer screening and deaths from the disease. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Health Talks w/ JD: Going To The Gym During COVID
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBHooray it's our 25th episode! In this weeks listener supported Q and A episode, I'm answering the question of whether or not venturing out to the gym during COVID-19 is worth it as well as if cardio is a waste of your time. Created by: https://www.podchaser.com/users/veritasfit?t=1594239649000 (JD) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/veritasfit.com (veritasfit.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice mess...
Being Happy & Healthy
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIf you want to be as healthy as possible, you should look at things that are affecting how happy you are as well as how long you spend at the gym each week. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Health Talks w/ JD: Is BMI Worth It?
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.21 MBTake a look at why BMI may or may not be the best indicator when it comes to your health with this weeks listener supported Q and A episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
Heart Health and Tempos
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBYour heart is the center of your cardiovascular system, and it is vitally responsible for just about everything that gives your body life. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Health Talks w/ JD: Recovery and Heat
August 14, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this weeks listener supported Q and A episode, we're talking about options for recovery and some important things to consider when training in the heat. Head to https://my.captivate.fm/VeritasFit.com (VeritasFit.com) to get your FREE wellness consult Leave a review over on https://my.captivate.fm/Podchaser.com (Podchaser.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalks...
Understanding Happiness
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThink you understand happiness? When we have a better understanding of happiness, we begin to see how we define being happy for ourselves. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Goal-Setting
August 04, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBSociety says goal-setting is as integral to life as food, sleep. But what if we’re approaching this in the wrong way? What if goal-setting itself is the problem? "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Why Slowing Down Works
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBMindfulness and meditation are all the craze these days, and rightly so. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
What's the Deal with Motivation?
July 21, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.32 MBHow to get back on track with your health and fitness when life throws you a curve ball. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Fasting Debunked
July 14, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHow much more enjoyable would life be if you weren’t consumed with worrying about what you were eating? "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Time to Go Night, Night
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBSleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health. Fall short and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Desire to Lose Weight
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBIf you’ve ever been on a diet or struggled to feel healthy, you’ve probably asked this question to yourself before or perhaps to your personal trainer. "Towards the Sun" composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Cult Of Fitness
June 23, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThe health and wellness industry is littered with products, people and brands that make seeking that "perfect" image seem so important that you're left holding the bag of failure if you don't hit their standards. Composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Intermittent Fasting
June 20, 2020 16:15 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIntermittent fasting isn’t a weight loss strategy or a hack that bodybuilders use to lose fat quickly while maintaining lean muscle mass. Composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
What Label Does My Diet Fit Into?
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBFood is not entertainment. These four words can help you change your dietary mindset. Composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Music and Mental Health
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe human brain and nervous system are hard-wired to distinguish music from noise and to respond to rhythm and repetition, tones and tunes. Is this a biologic accident, or does it serve a purpose? Composed and performed by: Chad Lawson Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
#4BODY4MIND Series - Coping With Depression
May 26, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThere are many myths and misconceptions regarding depression. Knowing the facts can help reduce the stigma and ultimately increase the chances a person experiencing depression seeks help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
#4BODY4MIND Series - Emotional Intelligence
May 19, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBWorking on your emotional intelligence could well be the most important aspect of your personal development. Follow us on Instagram @Veritas.Fit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
#4BODY4MIND - Anxiety And Letting Go
May 12, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBAnxiety can be difficult to deal with. You can’t cure it with the perfect medicine, and it doesn’t go away passively like a cold. Mental Health Resources: https://my.captivate.fm/NAMI.org (NAMI.org) Music By: https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang (Le Gang) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
#4BODY4MIND - What Is Mental Illness?
May 05, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFrom small bouts of stress and anxiety to full blown cases of depression and PTSD, there is much to learn and much to gain from having a tighter grasp on what mental health is and isn't but more importantly what we can do about it. Mental Health Resources: NAMI.org Music By: https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang (Le Gang) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Mental Health Awareness
May 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Raising awareness about mental health and eliminating the stigma is important. #4Mind4Body Come hang out on Instagram with us @Veritas.Fit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message
Diet Clubs Are Not Where The Cool Kids Hang Out
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBNutrition can certainly be a complex topic, but there are certain principles that we just don’t need to overthink. Here are some “fast facts” to help you stop over-complicating your eating. Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Calorie Deficit & Energy Expenditure
April 21, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBThere are so many factors that come into play to achieve a calorie deficit when humans are involved. We aren't machines. We don’t just select an input and receive a desired output…If only it were that easy. Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Life Is All About Seasons
April 14, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBYou can't balance everything in your life all the time because life has seasons. Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Social Media Is Killing Your Health
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBWhen it comes to your overall health and well being, that degree of trust and level of scrutiny should be a bit higher. After all, would you put your trust in a doctor that was just going based off of their opinions rather than factual, researched based medical advice? Website: veritasfit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
How To Pick Your Trainer
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBYou've decided to take the next step on your fitness journey and work with a professional who can help you reach your health and wellness goals. Not only does having the support of a personal trainer keep you more motivated and accountable when it comes to weekly workouts, but he or she can also play a role in helping you maximize your time at the gym, prevent injury and see more consistent results. If you need even more of a health intervention don't hesitate to head over to our website ov...
Create A Growth Mindset
March 24, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBYour mind is swirling and teeth are clenching as you begin to ask yourself: AM I NOT STRONG ENOUGH? If you need even more of a health intervention don't hesitate to head over to our website over at VeritasFit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Support vs. Help
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBOften we might interchange the terms support and help as meaning the same thing. However, what if we considered there is an important difference between supporting someone and helping them? If you need even more of a health intervention don't hesitate to head over to our website over at VeritasFit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brightnightspod/message
Work Harder Is Bad Advice
March 10, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBWhile going all in and putting a hyper-focus on your health is a good thing, the mentality one develops by feeling they cannot rest or have to be pushing the pace continually is not sustainable. Find out why telling someone to "work harder" is bad advice. If you need even more of a health intervention don't hesitate to head over to our website over at VeritasFit.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voi...
Season 1 Trailer
February 09, 2020 19:44 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBDo you ever feel bombarded and overwhelmed by the amount of commercials and brands out there telling you that “today is the day to kickstart your healthy lifestyle? Welcome to Health Talks With JD, a new podcast from Veritas Fit. Where we show you simple and sustainable truths on how to improve your health and overall well being. Get the show notes here: https://veritasfit.com/podcast Join the conversation by following us on Twitter: @healthtalkspod Like the show? Let me know what ...
Trailer
February 09, 2020 19:44 - 40 seconds - 947 KBOne moment they're telling you to put butter in your coffee and the next you're supposed to drink nothing but protein shakes all day. Hi, I'm JD, founder of Veritas Fit and holistic health coach. Join me each week as we discuss what really matters when it comes to your overall well-being on Health Talks with JD. We'll help you lift the fog on the ambiguous definition of what being healthy really means. Think of this like the detox tea of health knowledge. Come and chat with me every Tuesday a...
Health Talks With JD Preview
February 09, 2020 19:44 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBDo you ever feel bombarded and overwhelmed by the amount of commercials and brands out there telling you that “today is the day to kickstart your healthy lifestyle? Welcome to Health Talks With JD, a new podcast from Veritas Fit. Where we show you simple and sustainable truths on how to improve your health and overall well being. Get the show notes here: https://veritasfit.com/shownotes Join the conversation by following us on Twitter (@healthtalkspod) and use #healthtalks with your com...
Preview Health Talks With JD
February 09, 2020 19:44 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBDo you ever feel bombarded and overwhelmed by the amount of commercials and brands out there telling you that “today is the day to kickstart your healthy lifestyle? Welcome to The Process, a new podcast from Veritas Fit. Where we show you simple and sustainable truths on how to improve your health and overall well being. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/81b1e78/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (http...
Official Trailer - Health Talks With JD
February 09, 2020 19:44 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBDo you ever feel bombarded and overwhelmed by the amount of commercials and brands out there telling you that “today is the day to kickstart your healthy lifestyle? Welcome to Health Talks With JD, a new podcast from Veritas Fit. Where we show you simple and sustainable truths on how to improve your health and overall well being. Get the show notes here: https://veritasfit.com/shownotes Join the conversation by following us on Twitter (@healthtalkspod) and use #healthtalks with your comment...