Old Nerd in the Gym Podcast
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin host Julie Barth and Old Nerd in the Gym founder, Gery Deer, as they cover fitness topics and the relationships between caregiving and self-care.Hosts Julie Barth and Gery Deer discuss fitness and caregiving with various topics including proper hydration, nutrition, emotional stressors and low impact exercise ideas for both the patient and the caregiver. This podcast can help anyone who is caring for and helping others to learn more about their own health and keeping their charge in the best possible shape for the future. We are helping to navigate the journey of health and wellness and how to take care of your own personal health along with the health of your charge.
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S3: E6 Food Allergies are No Yolk - Old Nerd in the Gym Special Holiday Edition
December 19, 2023 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MBOLD NERD IN THE GYM FITNESS PODCAST SPECIAL EDITION BY GERY DEER “THEN THE WHOS, YOUNG AND OLD, WOULD SIT DOWN TO A FEAST. AND THEY'D FEAST! AND THEY'D FEAST! AND THEY'D FEAST! FEAST! FEAST! FEAST! THEY WOULD FEAST ON WHO-PUDDING, AND RARE WHO-ROAST BEAST.” - DR. SEUSS’S “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” BUT WHAT IF YOU’RE THE ONE WHO, FOR WHOM A FEAST COULD BE A CULINARY MINEFIELD? WHAT IF YOU’RE THE WHO WHO’S ALLERGIC TO THE WHO-PUDDING AND RARE WHO-ROAST BEAST? IF YOU’RE LIKE ME AND THE ...
S3:E6 Day of Caring 365 Foundation and the Old Nerd
July 10, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBGery Deer sat down and spoke with Hans Marlette, the Executive Director of Day of Caring 365. The Day of Caring 365 Foundation was founded in 1991 to foster volunteerism and provide resources for communities in need. Day of Caring 365 is a nonprofit organization that has provided funding for food banks and shelters in local communities utilizing volunteers and donations for charity. We have expanded to include Roberta's pantry which helps to provide hygiene products for many people in ou...
S3:E5 Emotional Polarity Techniques and the Old Nerd
December 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThis month our guest on Old Nerd in the Gym is Nick Wilson, a Certified EPT Practitioner at the Better Days Center in Centerville, Ohio. Nick Wilson is a co-owner of Better Days Center, located in Centerville Ohio and he has been practicing Emotional Polarity Therapy techniques since 2019 when he joined his wife and business founder, Chanelle Wilson. Nick shares what he and his wife Chanelle do to help people every day. Better Days Center’s EPT practitioners offer children, teens and adul...
S3: E4 Muscle Activation Therapy and the Old Nerd
June 14, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBKristen Tamplin of MAT, Muscle Activation Therapy, talks with the Old Nerd about Muscle Activation Therapy(MAT0, health, fitness and Ninja Turtles. Hosted by Julie Barth and Gery Deer Produced and Edited by Julie Barth Directed by Gery Deer Graphics by Taylor Huggins Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast, it’s associated trade and service marks and all content connected thereto are copyright 2022 GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. All rights reserved. Julie Barth - co -host and producer G...
S3:E2 Hospice and the Old Nerd
February 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBFor those caregivers dealing with someone suffering from a debilitating or terminal illness, hospice care can be one of the most valuable services to both patient and family. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation regarding hospice so we decided to tackle this difficult subject in this episode of the Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast. Hospice is much more than "end of life care" for terminal patients. Services range from palliative, in-home, and in-facility care, to grief ...
S3:E3 Hospice and the Old Nerd
February 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBFor those caregivers dealing with someone suffering from a debilitating or terminal illness, hospice care can be one of the most valuable services to both patient and family. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation regarding hospice so we decided to tackle this difficult subject in this episode of the Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast. Hospice is much more than "end of life care" for terminal patients. Services range from palliative, in-home, and in-facility care, to grief ...
S3:E2 Gratitude and the Old Nerd
November 29, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB“Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: It must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all.” —William Faulkner There’s no denying the last 18 months have been challenging for everyone. Gratitude has been something that might seem elusive to a great many people. Strangely, when times are the toughest gratitude is most important. Many people treat gratitude as something transactional or focused within their religious beliefs but instead, it must be an active part...
S3: E1 - The Vaccine and the Old Nerd
August 31, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBAccording to the most recent set of data released by the Kaiser Family Foundation (dated August 18, 2021), only 72% of adults in the United States have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. While this is an improvement over some earlier numbers, cases of covid are skyrocketing with nearly 3,100 new cases being reported daily in Ohio alone (ODH). Constant politicizing and the spread of misinformation on the issues of personal protective devices, such as masks, and the safet...
S2: E14 Bob Stolz - Money and the Old Nerd
January 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOne of the greatest stressors of modern life is money. For caregivers, their family, and other members of their support system, money can be the bridge or barrier to better health care, more services, and domestic stability. In this first episode of the third season of Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast, Gery and Julie talk with Bob Stolz, a good friend of the Deer family and skilled financial professional. Bob shares his take on how to look out for the bottom line as a caregiver and as som...
S3: E1 Bob Stolz - Money and the Old Nerd
January 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOne of the greatest stressors of modern life is money. For caregivers, their family, and other members of their support system, money can be the bridge or barrier to better health care, more services, and domestic stability. In this first episode of the third season of Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast, Gery and Julie talk with Bob Stolz, a good friend of the Deer family and skilled financial professional. Bob shares his take on how to look out for the bottom line as a caregiver and as som...
S2 : E13 The Physical Therapist and the Old Nerd
September 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOld Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast Description - Season 2: Episode 13 The Physical Therapist and the Old Nerd In our Season 2 Finale, Gery and Julie welcome Dr. Chelsea Walter, a physical therapist from the Lebanon, Ohio area who has started her own, in-home/in-gym practice. Chelsea talks PT and the various differences between therapies as well as helping you to understand how it’s much more than just something you do after an injury. About Healthy Movement Physical Therapy and Wellne...
S2 : E13 The Physical Therapist and the Old Nerd
September 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOld Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast Description - Season 2: Episode 13 The Physical Therapist and the Old Nerd In our Season 2 Finale, Gery and Julie welcome Dr. Chelsea Walter, a physical therapist from the Lebanon, Ohio area who has started her own, in-home/in-gym practice. Chelsea talks PT and the various differences between therapies as well as helping you to understand how it’s much more than just something you do after an injury. About Healthy Movement Physical Therapy and Wellne...
S2 : E12 A Deafening Absence and the Old Nerd
July 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis episode of the Old Nerd in the Gym involves grief and loss. It may be uncomfortable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. A great deal of the Old Nerd content has been generated from our founder, Gery Deer, and his experience caring for his parents. Sadly, his father, Gary, Sr., passed away on July 1st, 2020 and that left Gery with a new perspective on his experience. In this episode, he describes his father’s death as a “deafening absence,” referring, not just to his ...
S2: E11 Social Distancing - Isolation and the Old Nerd
March 27, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThe world around us has changed in ways no one could have predicted even several weeks before. As more and more communities are ordered to remain at home to help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, stress levels are rising, and so is the clutter. Disorganization can add to an already exploding stress level in your home. If you're a caregiver, now you may have to deal with a lack of outside help, less sleep, and more worry. Isolation can be a bit stressful and amid the Coronavirus ou...
S2: E10 Coronavirus and The Old Nerd
March 17, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBWithout question, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) siege is affecting every American but caregivers could be some of the hardest hit. Why? Because, in addition to themselves, they are generally caring for a high-risk patient. On this special edition of the Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast, co-hosts Gery Deer and Julie Barth discuss some of the dangers and preventative measures caregivers can take to minimize potential infection. They'll also talk about where to find the best, most knowledgable,...
S2: E9 Parenting and the Old Nerd - CP Dad
February 10, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBRoger Hines II is the author of the book CP Dad: My Life as a Special Needs Parent. He captured seventeen years of caring for his family including his son Kolton who has Cerebral Palsy. In this episode, Gery and Julie discuss strategies to achieve your goals as we get further into the New year. We talked with Roger and his book and his caregiving experiences with Kolton and his two other kids. Special needs parents, like home caregivers, are rarely recognized for how hard their day-to-d...
S2:E8 Holiday Eating and The Old Nerd
November 25, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBDuring the holiday season, it can be challenging to stay focused on health and nutrition. Our guest for this episode of Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast is Jessie Whitesell, a professional health coach, and fitness trainer. Co-hosts Gery Deer and Julie Barth talk with Jessie as she shares some insights on coaching, wellness, not giving up and how to stay on track with your health while hitting up all of those holiday parties! Listen to the full podcast with the following link, or find it...
S2:E7 Clutter and the Old Nerd
September 03, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB"Organization is about facing our "clutter" and making the decision to get back to the things that are really important: our families, our children, our friends, our relationships." - Tami Doling, Professional Organizer Our guest on this episode of Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast is our good friend Tami Doling, a Professional Organizer and Motivational Speaker. Her company, Silver Lining Organizers, LLC, is dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives by getting organ...
S2: E5 Resources and the Old Nerd
July 29, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOne of the greatest challenges for caregivers is identifying resources available for various services, from home health care to meals on wheels. Struggling to find where to get help can increase stress and affect the health of both the caregiver and your family member. For this reason, most regions have some type of “agency on aging” that provides a clearinghouse and specialty services for seniors and caregivers. These organizations are typically not-for-profit and offer everything from basi...
S2: E4 Yoga and The Old Nerd
July 16, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBYoga is a Hindu practice which helps to focus the mind, body, and spirit. Those who practice yoga will attest to its benefits in their overall wellness and how it helps ease the mind. In this episode, Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast hosts Gery Deer and Julie Barth join their own yoga instructor (sometimes referred to as a “yogi”), Carmen Milano at one of her practice spaces in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Carmen grew up in Chicago but has lived in Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Portland, and S...
S2: E3 Weight Loss and the Old Nerd
July 01, 2019 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWeight Loss and the Old Nerd Weight loss is a billion-dollar business around the world, and particularly in the United States. Amidst all of the fads and gimmicks it can be difficult and emotionally draining for someone to try to lose weight, especially if they’re going it alone. This episode of Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast features our special guest Carol Erisman, Store Manager of Profile by Sanford in Springboro, Ohio. Carol’s company offers one-on-one weight loss coaching, DNA ...
S2:E2 Boxing and the Old Nerd
June 14, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBSeason 2 - Episode 2 Boxing and the Old Nerd Julie Barth and Gery Deer in our first ever ringside recording at Drake's Downtown Gym to talk about a boxing class for Parkinson's patients, caregiving, fitness, wellness and as always some cheesy jokes. Drake’s Downtown Gym is an old-school boxing gym situated in a former bus depot at the heart of Dayton, Ohio’s Historic Oregon District. Julie Barth and Gery Deer sat down with trainer/boxer Shannan Hamm in the gritty, no-nonsense environment o...
S2:E1 The Trainer and the Old Nerd
June 04, 2019 02:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBWelcome to Season 2 of The Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast! In our season premiere episode, fitness trainer Melanie Redd, of “Melanie Redd Performance Training” joins us! Melanie shares her fitness journey and offers some tips and information on getting started, staying motivated, and shares the health benefits of - wait for it - DARK CHOCOLATE! You don’t want to miss this one. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and directed by Julie A. Barth This...
S1: Bonus Content - Gag Reel - Outtakes and The Old Nerd
April 23, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MBThis is a fun compilation of all the times we went off the rails and got very goofy while recording Season 1 of the Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness podcast. I laughed editing this together and we hope you laugh as well. At the end of the gag reel is a little teaser about our next season of Old Nerd and what is up next for us. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced, edited and directed by Julie A. Barth This is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications...
S1: E11 - Family and the Old Nerd
April 15, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBAre your kids glued to screens all day? Do they hang around the house, lounging on the couch and the only exercise they get is when their thumbs move during a text message to their friends - who are probably in the same room? In this episode of the Old Nerd in the Gym Podcast, Julie and Gery tackle some tips to help get your kids more active while setting a better example for them yourself! Get up and get out there! Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and...
S1: E10 - Caregiving Behind the Scenes and the Old Nerd
March 26, 2019 17:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBWhen you see someone helping a senior or disabled family member at a restaurant or out shopping, did you ever think of what it might take to get them there? As a caregiver, managing the day-to-day of a disabled or senior family member can be exhausting for both. Even the most basic outing can take hours when you're managing everything from bathing to transportation. In this episode of Old Nerd in the Gym Podcast, Julie Barth interviews Gery Deer about some of the typical behind-the-scenes a...
S1: E9 - Time and the Old Nerd
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBTime. It's the one thing they're not making any more of. Well, that and land, according to Lex Luthor anyway (Google it). Making time to care for yourself can be challenging. Work, school, children, parents, significant others, all these things take time. And there are only 24 hours in a day. In this episode of Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast, Gery Deer and Julie Barth discuss 8 tips to help you make time for your health and use your time effectively to get a great workout and keep your...
S1: E8 - The Prize and the Old Nerd
March 02, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBKeeping your eyes on a long-term fitness goal with measurable short-term milestones will better motivate you for success. Gery Deer and Julie Barth discuss this concept and offer suggestions for getting there. Having a way to give yourself little rewards along the way can help you keep your fitness on track and help you as a caregiver or anyone who is working toward better overall wellness. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and directed by Julie A. ...
S1: E7 - Obstacles and the Old Nerd
February 23, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBIt can be tough to get started down the road to better health and fitness when there seem to be roadblocks to your success. For caregivers, even your normal daily routine can get in the way of managing your fitness goals. In this episode, Gery and Julie discuss common obstacles to success when starting or continuing a fitness routine and common obstacles to just taking even small steps to better general wellness. We discuss how to overcome common obstacles for both the fitness enthusiast and...
S1: E6 - Sleep and the Old Nerd
February 06, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBAccording to research, most Americans are sleep deprived. Lack of sleep can interfere with virtually every part of your day-to-day life. For caregivers, sleep is a valuable commodity which, if compromised, Can in danger not only the health of the caregiver, but that of his or her patient. For those looking to improve their health through better fitness good sleep is one of the most important elements Of their daily routine. In this episode, Julie Barth and Gery Deer discuss the importance of...
S1 : E5 Organization and the Old Nerd
January 30, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.27 MBOrganization can be the key to helping keep your stress level down as a caregiver. Gery Deer and Julie Barth share some great tips including documentation ideas and other great ways to help organize your day and your caregiving routines to keep track of all the day to day activities including creating a Go Bag for all the daily needs of your charge. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and directed by Julie A. Barth This is a production of GLD Enterprises...
S1: E3 - Water and the Old Nerd
January 16, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.5 MBResearch shows that 75 percent of Americans suffer from dehydration, which can lead to irritability, urinary problems and dementia-like symptoms. Producer Julie Barth and Old Nerd Gery Deer talk about the importance of proper hydration for good health at any age. Check out our easy tips on how to stay hydrated and learn some creative ways to add more water to your daily routine. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and directed by Julie A. Barth This...
S1: E4 - Caregiver Guilt and the Old Nerd
January 16, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.95 MBCaregiver guilt is a major source of stress and often interferes with self-care. The cascade effect causes the caregiver's health to decline leading to a reduction in quality of care for the patient. Gery and Julie discuss how to combat caregiver guilt and maintain a healthy self-care routine. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and directed by Julie A. Barth This is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd, All rights reserved. Graphics by T...
S1: E2 - Old Nerd #2 - Who we are and what we are doing
January 04, 2019 03:00 - 16 minutes - 7.52 MBGERY’S FITNESS JOURNEY ... Join host Julie Barth as she talks with Old Nerd in the Gym founder, Gery Deer, about his personal fitness journey that started at age 49. From no fitness experience to an endurance cyclist while being a caregiver for an elderly parent, Gery has managed to create a lifestyle for himself that includes helping others achieve their goals as well. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and directed by Julie A. Barth This is a product...
S1: E2 - Old Nerd #2 - Who we are and what we are doing
January 04, 2019 03:00 - 16 minutes - 7.52 MBGERY’S FITNESS JOURNEY ... Join host Julie Barth as she talks with Old Nerd in the Gym founder, Gery Deer, about his personal fitness journey that started at age 49. From no fitness experience to an endurance cyclist while being a caregiver for an elderly parent, Gery has managed to create a lifestyle for himself that includes helping others achieve their goals as well. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and directed by Julie A. Barth This is a product...
S1: E1 Introduction to the Old Nerd in the Gym
January 04, 2019 03:00 - 17 minutes - 8.15 MBOld Nerd in the Gym Fitness founder, Gery Deer, discusses where the idea came from and how he translated his fitness journey into a way to help his elderly father. Hosts Julie Barth and Gery Deer discuss how Gery became the Old Nerd at 49 years old and how he found his fitness journey and its connection to how he could help out his elderly father using what he had learned on his own personal health journey. Old Nerd in the Gym is written and co-hosted by Gery L. Deer. Produced and direct...