235 Ozempic, Wegovy and Understanding Weight Science with Ragen Chastain
Today I’m joined by Ragen Chastain – a remarkable speaker, writer, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, and health. With all the talk about Ozempic and Wegovy, I knew we needed to do a deep dive here on the Body Nerd Show Podcast and have an...
234 You Don’t Need to Lose Weight to Get Out of Pain
Would it surprise you to know that you don’t need to lose weight to get out of pain? I frequently get messages that include something along the lines of “I know I need to lose weight but…” which breaks my heart because I believe that life without pain is possible for...
233 Osteoporosis and Building Stronger Bones with Sarah Court
More than 50 million people in the U.S. live with osteoporosis, a bone disease that leads to a decrease in the structure and strength of bone. But what if I told you that the best way to rebuild bone strength doesn’t require any pharmaceuticals? Because it might...
232 Why I (still) Don’t Drink Coffee
Do you drink coffee? When I posted the video “Why I Quit Caffeine (and you should too!!)” on YouTube in 2017, I quickly realized just how passionate folks are about their coffee rituals. Fast forward to 2024 – and I still don’t drink coffee....
231 Debunking Fitness Myths with Michael Ulloa
The internet is filled with fitness myths that promise quick fixes and magical solutions. From the carnivore diet to the “best exercise to make shredded abs!” – there’s a lot of 💩 out there. So when UK-based Michael Ulloa (@michaelulloapt) came through my feed...
230 Back Pain Recovery (without Surgery!)
Unlock the secrets to a pain-free life – recent research reveals that retraining your brain is the key to saying goodbye to chronic back pain without surgery. But is life without pain possible? Even if you have an x-ray or MRI that says the only fix is surgical?...
229 Building Sustainable Strength with Allison Tenney
If you’re ready to get started with weights or redefine your relationship with strength training — today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by the incredible Allison Tenney (@allisontenney). As a former D1 Athlete and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist...
228 How Collagen Powder Works
Are you curious about collagen powder and whether it lives up to the hype? In this week’s episode of the Body Nerd Show, we’re diving deep into the world of collagen, including exploring what it is, the various types, and most importantly the science behind collagen...
227 How Graston, Tissue Scraping, and IATSM Works
Has your physical therapist or chiropractor used a stainless steel tool to work on your persistent knots? If so, you’ve experienced Graston therapy. The Graston Technique is a type of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IATSM), which research has shown...Hi, I’m Alex!
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