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Safety Of Aspartame Minisode 3

Howards Blend - August 16, 2020 17:54 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This is the third episode that covers the health and safety of aspartame.   We discuss how free radicals could negatively affect the brain/ nervous system.   We also touch on the ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) of aspartame from the perspective of Europe and the United States.   Discla...

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Mini-Series Episode #2 | Archivist Ellie King

Beer with Nat - August 12, 2020 07:40 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Welcome back to this Beer with Nat mini-series! On every episode of Beer with Nat, I share a beer and a chat with people who do what they love for a living...But this mini-series is a little different. Instead of chatting with women who work in the beer industry, like I normally do… this tim...

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Safety Of Aspartame Minisode 2

Howards Blend - August 09, 2020 15:58 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This is the second episode that covers the health and safety of aspartame.   We discuss how aspartame consumption could lead to an increase in free radical formation.    How these free radicals could negatively affect blood cells/circulatory system.   Disclaimer: Any information prov...

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Mini-Series Episode #1 | Actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson

Beer with Nat - August 05, 2020 07:07 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Welcome to this Beer with Nat mini-series! On every episode of Beer with Nat, I share a beer and a chat with people who do what they love for a living. But, this mini-series is a little different. Instead of chatting with women who work in the beer industry, like I normally do… this time, I’...

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Beer with Nat Mini-Series: Coming Soon!

Beer with Nat - August 04, 2020 07:01 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Welcome back to Beer with Nat. On every episode, I share a beer and a chat with people who do what they love for a living… But this mini-series is a little different. Instead of chatting with women who work in the beer industry, like I normally do… this time, I’m chatting with women who do...

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Safety Of Aspartame Minisode 1

Howards Blend - August 01, 2020 18:27 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This is the first episode that covers the health and safety of aspartame.   We list the metabolites of aspartame (the substances that result from the digestion of aspartame.   Then we discuss the possible effects of each of these metabolites on our bodies.   Disclaimer: Any informati...

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Tips To Become A Better Listener

Howards Blend - July 08, 2020 01:56 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this episode, we're discussing a skill that everyone needs to i improve.   That skill is listening.   Listening is important in numerous areas of our lives.   Personal... listening to family, friends and/or your significant other or others for some.   Professional... listening...

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Beta-Alanine Part 2

Howards Blend - June 27, 2020 02:46 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This is part 2. If you missed part 1, please listen to that episode first.   This is the introductory episode for a new series on popular ingredients in pre-workout supplements.   The ingredient we're covering in parts 1 and 2 is beta-alanine.   The popularity of pre-workout suppleme...

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Beta-Alanine Part 1

Howards Blend - June 19, 2020 03:41 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Part 2 will be released next week.   This is the introductory episode for a new series on popular ingredients in pre-workout supplements.   The ingredient we're covering in parts 1 and 2 is beta-alanine.   The popularity of pre-workout supplements ...

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What Are Artificial Sweeteners?

Howards Blend - June 06, 2020 20:17 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This is the introductory episode in a new series for this podcast.   This new series covers artificial sweeteners.   Topics covered in this episode are... How the fda classifies artificial sweeteners, and the two categories of this classification. What is GRAS? Discuss eight differe...

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Fear Of Failure

Howards Blend - May 23, 2020 04:38 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Discuss the dreaded fear of failure in this episode, and I provide my two cents on it.   This episode is brought to you by The Marc Jeffrey Podcast Show Every week host Marc Jeffrey has a chat with interesting and sometimes quirky (yours truly) guests. Check out his podcast if you enjoy inf...

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Treatment For Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes

Howards Blend - May 09, 2020 17:55 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this episode (Part 3 Act 2), we're focusing on the treatment for type 2 and gestational diabetes. The trailer for 'Distance To Empty' is on Kickstarter. The campaign is over, but we're looking at other means to raise money to produce the feature length film. Please check out the trailer....

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Time Limit On Your Goals???

Howards Blend - April 19, 2020 16:34 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
I'm doing something new for this episode. I've seen some videos (some a few years old and some more recent) discussing why setting Specific Measurable Accountable Realistic Time based(measured) goals are not efficient. This episode focuses on the Time based aspect of SMART goals. I  explain ...

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Treatments For Type 1 Diabetes

Howards Blend - April 05, 2020 21:13 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this episode (Part 3 Act 1), we're focusing on treatment for type 1 diabetes. We're splitting Part 3 up into two episodes. Similar to what was done in Part 2 (Potential Causes Of Diabetes). The next episode (Act II) will focus on treatments for type 2 and gestational diabetes. The trailer...

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Possible Causes of Diabetes Act 2

Howards Blend - March 24, 2020 02:36 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
The trailer for 'Distance To Empty' is now on Kickstarter.  Our goal is to raise money for the production of the feature length film.  Please check out the trailer, and donate if you have the means. http://kck.st/3cZvKQw New intro music provided by @britonbeats Check out the Instagram pag...

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Possible Causes Of Diabetes Part 1

Howards Blend - March 17, 2020 23:05 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
First, the trailer for 'Distance To Empty' is now on Kickstarter.  Our goal is to raise money for the production of the feature length film.  Please check out the trailer, and donate if you have the means. http://kck.st/3cZvKQw New intro music provided by @britonbeats Check out the Instag...

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Episode #029 | Becky Kean, Co-Founder & Director of Nirvana Brewery

Beer with Nat - March 10, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today’s guest is Becky Kean, Co-Founder & Director of Nirvana Brewery, a London-based brewery that specializes in alcohol free beer. You’ll hear how Becky first discovered beer, how a road trip to Germany with her brother helped her get her start in the beer business, and what her day to day ...

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Willing To Sacrifice?

Howards Blend - March 05, 2020 04:18 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In this episode, we break up the clips from episode one into sections. After each section is played, we discuss it. Notes: I mention the great book The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck  by Mark Manson. I highly recommend checking it out. Right after the second clip plays at around 12min 10 ...

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Episode #028 | Alex White, Brewer at London Fields Brewery

Beer with Nat - March 03, 2020 21:48 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today’s guest is Alex White, Brewer at London Fields Brewery. Before Alex started brewing beer, she used to sell it, working as a sales rep for Carlsberg’s House of Beers. But before all that… she was a chef! From her time as a chef, to beer sales, then brewing, you’ll hear about Alex’s exp...

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13: Episode 13 | This Is What My Journey Taught Me | Season Finale

Health And Tonic - February 28, 2020 10:30 - 4 minutes
Our Health and Tonic journey comes to an end with this episode. Arshia reflects back on the positive changes this new routine has brought to her life. What began as a millennial attempt to better her health, has come full circle as Arshia finds herself to be happier, fitter and healthier. Come t...

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13: Episode 13 | This Is What My Journey Taught Me

Health And Tonic - February 28, 2020 10:30 - 3 minutes
Our Health and Tonic journey comes to an end with this episode. Arshia reflects back on the positive changes this new routine has brought to her life. What began as a millennial attempt to better her health, has come full circle as Arshia finds herself to be happier, fitter and healthier. Come tu...

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Episode #027 | Jackie Moody-McNamara, Coach, Mentor & Consultant at Turn the Key

Beer with Nat - February 25, 2020 20:39 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today’s guest is Jackie Moody-McNamara, coach, mentor and consultant at Turn the Key. Jackie, quite literally, grew up in pubs, as both of her parents ran pubs when she was younger. She tells us how she progressed from pub relief manager, to trainer, to Director of Operations for Punch Taverns...

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12: Episode 12 | This Is How Running Keeps Me Stress Free | Exercise | Tiring day | Healthy lifestyle

Health And Tonic - February 21, 2020 10:30 - 4 minutes
What could Arshia do, after a terribly long and exhausting day? She decided to go for a good long jog that could help her clear her head. Come tune in this week's episode and listen to Arshia figuring out her own way to self-care. 

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12: Episode 12 | This Is How Running Keeps Me Stress Free 

Health And Tonic - February 21, 2020 10:30 - 3 minutes
What could Arshia do, after a terribly long and exhausting day? She decided to go for a good long jog that could help her clear her head. Come tune in this week's episode and listen to Arshia figuring out her own way to self-care. 

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Episode #026 | Jo Dring, Senior PR Manager at Heineken UK

Beer with Nat - February 18, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today’s guest is Jo Dring, Senior PR Manager at Heineken UK. Jo lets us in on the day-to-day of her role, the best bits of the job, and some of her favourite campaigns that she’s run over the years. Then we talk through her decade-plus career in beer, from getting her start at Wells & Young...

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11: Episode 11 | This DIY Mask Is Working Really Well For My Skin And Hair

Health And Tonic - February 14, 2020 10:30 - 3 minutes
Continuing the self-love tradition, that we have dedicated our February to, this week's Health and Tonic journal finds Arshia indulging in some DIY fun. Homemade hair and face masks are taking up our host’s time this week. Come join us and see what magic you too can create, with simple & homely i...

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11: Episode 11 | This DIY Mask Is Working Really Well For My Skin And Hair | Homemade | Face masks | Healthy lifestyle

Health And Tonic - February 14, 2020 10:30 - 4 minutes
Continuing the self-love tradition, that we have dedicated our February to, this week's Health and Tonic journal finds Arshia indulging in some DIY fun. Homemade hair and face masks are taking up our host’s time this week. Come join us and see what magic you too can create, with simple & homely ...

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Episode #025 | Claire Bullen, Editor in Chief of Good Beer Hunting

Beer with Nat - February 12, 2020 01:07 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today’s guest is Claire Bullen, beer writer, cookbook author, and Editor in Chief of Good Beer Hunting. We start by talking about Claire’s newest role as Editor in Chief of Good Beer Hunting, how being a writer for the site helped prepare her for the role, and the best bit of the job so far. ...

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What Is Diabetes?

Howards Blend - February 08, 2020 03:57 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This is part 1 of a 3 part series covering the topic of diabetes. In this episode, we start with a lesson on how our bodies use hormones ( focus on insulin and glucagon) to help regulate blood sugar. Next, we explain what is diabetes. We also go over the different types of diabetes. Additi...

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10: Episode 10 | When I Realised The Power of Me Time | Self-retreat | Personal health | Healing

Health And Tonic - February 07, 2020 10:30 - 4 minutes
Ah! Arshia seems to well-rested as she returns from her ‘self-retreat’. Well, the month of love is here and she has so many tips and ideas for us to indulge in some healing and personal health time. Come tune in and let’s apply her tested mantra to our lives. On this journey to become healthier,...