
In this episode of Coaches Corner, FDNP and Certified Personal Trainer Ryanne Spillane joins me to reveal the keys to designing a workout routine tailored to your lifestyle, ensuring it endures far beyond the January fitness rush. Learn the strategies to align movement with your schedule, preferences, injuries, and goals, fostering a sustainable and enjoyable exercise habit for the long haul. Tune in for valuable insights that'll empower you to make fitness a life-long commitment, not just a New Year's resolution.
00:00 Intro
02:22 The power of coaching and reaching your fitness goals
07:25 Specificity of coaching and another set of eyes
08:33 Finding the right exercises for your body
09:15 Why exercise needs to be individualized and using movement evaluations to decide
12:45 Importance of injury prevention
16:36 How to set achievable fitness goals by starting small
19:52 The misconception about needing to be sore after a workout and proper recovery
21:09 Practical timeline for goals and avoiding the crash diet
25:17 Variety and cross training to continue to do something you love
27:43 Whole body approach to exercise and listening to your body
29:40 Importance of maintenance, variety, and pliability in training
31:25 How to handle having an injury and healing through movement
33:08 Focusing beyond localized pain
40:38 Overcoming intimidation and gaining confidence in the gym
43:31 The role of group fitness classes
47:43 Resistance training and eating enough protein as you age
50:27 Ideal daily protein intake
52:05 Glutes and core - the neglected body parts in a workout
55:56 Muscles that make up the core and exercises to work them
58:26 How to avoid gym burnout after the January rush
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Dec 18, 2023
1 hr 4 min

Dr. Allan Sidorsky dives deep into the world of chiropractic care debunking myths and revealing the holistic truths surrounding this valuable practice that can benefit your overall well-being. Tune in for a truthful and fresh perspective on chiropractic.
00:00 Intro
02:45 Why Dr. Allan chose chiropractic as his profession
05:20 What is Chiropractic?
06:45 How chiropractic helped his exercise induced asthma
09:17 Why there are so many myths about chiropractic
10:50 Why people say chiropractic adjustments hurt
13:10 Self adjusting dangers
14:42 Personalizing the care of each person and assessing risk for each person
19:29 Open communication between doctors and patients
20:01 How Chiropractors are educated and are real doctors
21:46 How chiropractors differ with regular medical doctors
22:37 Council of Quackery spread mistruths about chiropractors
23:43 Using Pubmed searches to get accurate information and valid studies
24:50 Researching ingredients and validity of what you are taking
27:36 How often to visit the chiropractor
30:00 Graston helping with maintenance, movement, and addressing soft tissue
32:23 Chiropractors treating more than just backs and necks
32:55 Orthopedics and their limits and how they aren’t always able to address the entire kinetic chain
36:28 Insurance trying to dictate care so they can’t look at multiple body parts
37:25 Chiropractic pricing and insurance coverage impact
41:08 Toll having a desk job takes on the body
42:12 Kids and the need for chiropractic
44:27 How even animals can get chiropractic care
45:05 What it means when bones break
46:23 Referrals for chiropractic and are they needed
47:55 Deeper dive on research being done about Chiropractic
50:52 Placebo effect and belief in understand in what you do
53:39 Ozone therapy and laser
56:02 Chiropractic as a living
57:16 Supplementation and the ability to help patients solve deficiencies to feel better
58:47 Understanding proper supplementation
1:00:00 About patients building a health care team
1:03:01 Supplementation and testing do’s and don’ts
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Quantum Care Medical Sports and Injury
Pubmed Chiropractic research links
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32543211/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27836071/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33170171/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33786932/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12391720/
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Dec 4, 2023
1 hr 11 min

Coach Teri Riley shares her lifelong passion for good nutrition and delicious food. Being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis more than 20 years ago intensified her search for the best way to eat and made her an avid student of nutrition and healthful living. She talks Whole30 and the amazing Fabulous After 50 Facebook group.
00:00 Intro
02:29 Teri’s why for being in the holistic health and coaching space
03:44 success combating autoimmune disease
04:35 trusted health information sources
05:48 Functional medicine role in care
10:56 journey to Whole30 and being a coach
17:40 fighting diet culture
18:32 not doing multiple Whole30’s and Food Freedom
18:51 Fabulous After 50 Whole30 Facebook Group impact
21:58 ranking the topics within the group - weight loss and Larrabars
25:43 building a plate with a proper meal template
28:05 advice to someone who wants to change
31:15 about her garden and being herbalist
33:25 adding in a gym routine that works for her
37:00 knowing yourself using Gretchen Rubin Four Tendencies
38:19 Tips for navigating the holidays (Thanksgiving)
42:25 Healthy Holiday alternatives
45:38 Self care and being gentle with yourself
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Nov 20, 2023
45 min

Description: Rose Haller, former head women’s basketball coach at East Stroudsburg University, and current head women’s basketball coach at Centenary University joins her former player Kristi Hujik. Listen in as they discuss the enduring power of sports and the life lessons and connections it promotes.
00:00 Intro
02:45 Why Rose Haller coaches women’s basketball
03:30 Her background in sports and how she got into coaching
04:55 What sports has taught her
06:45 how motivational tactics have had to change for college basketball players
07:43 describes her coaching philosophy
09:38 how her dad has influenced her
12:47 foundational elements to building a good team
13:56 how you teach your team to measure success
17:09 difference in Division I vs. Division II and III basketball
19:29 how technology and social media has changed recruiting
20:37 what her players teach her
22:40 judgment in sports and advice for parents of collegiate athletes
27:15 how often she harkens back to the success of our 1995 team at East Stroudsburg University
30:08 how our team in 1995 persevered and won a championship and remain connected
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East Stroudsburg University Hall of Fame
Nov 6, 2023
34 min

Whether you're seeking change, professional growth, or healing, Mental Wellness Coach Dr. Janine Kreft reveals invaluable insights for unlocking your full potential. She shares the essential tools to break free from judgment, navigate trapped trauma, and regulate your nervous system.
00:00 Intro
02:44 Her why and her drive
04:15 Evolution as a practitioner from counseling and therapy to coaching
07:44 Applications in her own life walking the walk
09:16 The role of energy and how it promotes a shift
11:52 The type of people she works with and the barriers they face
13:48 How to get out of judgment
15:50 Coming from a place of question and shifting energy
17:56 Advice to people who truly want to change
21:09 Little T and big T trauma
23:30 Trapped trauma leading to diagnoses and chronic disease
25:27 Nervous system regulation tools
30:52 Nervous system hygiene daily
34:31 Types of exercise that compliment this work
37:25 Non-alcoholic business venture /Botanical infusion
39:02 Creating a mocktail
41:32 How to connect with Dr. Kreft @kreftscouch
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Oct 23, 2023
45 min

In this “Coaches Corner” with Debbie Marlowe, we will help you discover how to use Whole30 as a powerful tool to identify the foods that work best for you. Two Advanced Level Whole30 Coaches share the tips and tricks they’ve provided to hundreds of successful clients over the years.
00:00 Intro
02:17 How Whole30 was a springboard to good health for us
05:21 What is Whole30 and is it right for you?
07:03 Why Reintroduction is so important for a Whole30
09:40 Why you shouldn’t stay on a Whole30 for longer than 30 days
12:27 Why Whole30 is much easier to do now
13:45 Our most important tips and tricks for success
14:48 Your why
17:19 Planning + preparation = success
18:50 Home cooking is self love
21:10 Creating an if/then plan
22:10 The importance of label reading
24:40 Ultra-processed foods
26:02 Sneaky sugars and mis-leading labels
28:11 Fraudulent Whole30 recipes on the internet
30:46 Journaling
35:24 Future of Whole30 coaching
39:27 Value of health coaching
43:40 Connect with Debbie
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Oct 9, 2023
48 min

We dive into the world of coffee and how you can make this daily habit a health benefit, and how you can navigate potential dangers. Our special guest, Andrew Salisbury, founder of Purity Coffee®, will help us uncover the secrets of mindful and healthy coffee consumption. Get ready to make informed choices and unleash the hidden health benefits of your daily brew!
00:00 Intro
02:06 the why behind Andrew starting Purity Coffee
04:57 java benefits are more than just caffeine
05:42 is coffee good or bad for you?
07:50 Mycotoxins and mold in the coffee business
11:13 organic vs. organic, specialty grade and third-party tested
12:05 how Purity incorporated research into making decisions for health
15:25 how different blends can serve different health purposes
18:56 coffee for a cause for brain health and Alzheimer’s and dementia
21:38 the decaffeinating process dangers
24:33 what black coffee should taste like and health benefits
28:06 anti-inflammatory, antioxidant benefits
29:10 favorite way to consume coffee
30:40 coffee as a ritual and experience
31:30 sneak peek at new product from Purity
32:09 how to connect with Andrew and Purity
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Sep 25, 2023
34 min

Description: Sea Island’s renowned fitness expert Randy Myers provides an exclusive glimpse inside the fitness and nutrition plan for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Regardless of whether you're a seasoned golfer, a retiree enjoying the links, an aspiring junior golfer, or a parent seeking to support your budding young athlete, Randy shares his unique insight to help elevate your performance.
00:00 Intro
03:28 advice for the 50+ age group
06:49 importance of body symmetry
09:34 what makes a TOUR player great and allows them to hit the ball far
10:57 value of corrective exercise
13:01 advice to parents of juniors playing all sports and how it translates to golf
15:41 why all kids should pick up the game of golf
17:10 what’s changed the most in 30 years of training athletes
20:57 how parents of juniors find the right person to train their child
25:38 role with the United States Ryder Cup team
27:52 Ryder Cup chefs and workouts in 2023 in Italy
32:04 behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup 35:12- The Notah Begay rule and story about Tiger Woods
38:06 speed and power in the professional game
42:53 speed and power training for the recreational golfer and kids
46:33 Golf Performance Center staff at Sea Island
47:44 the culture of Sea Island
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Sep 11, 2023
56 min

Author Robyn Barnhardt shares 5 impactful steps to help you see life through a different lens from her latest book. She provides the simple ways you change your perspective to unlock a more positive outcome.
02:30 the vision behind the book
04:50 Robyn’s background and where the title came from
07:36 books that have inspired her
11:40 the moment she knew she wanted to write a book
13:56 the unique way the book is laid out and the 5 enlightening sections - perspective, realization, shadow, release, and vision
19:40 putting the 5 steps in action and trying to achieve balance within the ever evolving ebbs and flows of life
21:07 examples of limiting beliefs and the importance of shifting mindset
22:10 social media effect and focusing on a solution
23:50 where the quotes in the book came from and some favorites
27:28 one of the 12 universal laws - the law of vibration
29:45 Robyn’s watershed moment
36:12 the vibe and tone of the book
41:48 the book’s appeal to all kinds of personality types
44:25 the amazing God winks Robyn received from her mom
52:16 Robyn’s advice to someone who’s struggling
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See Life Through Rose Colored Glasses By Robyn Barnhardt
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Aug 28, 2023
55 min

In this short, but thought-provoking episode of Ripple Effect Connection, host Kristi Hujik takes you on a profound exploration of the cornerstone of personal growth – your "why." Everything you undertake in life is anchored by a purpose, a driving force that propels your actions and decisions.
Join Kristi as she uncovers the art of unraveling and understanding a meaningful "why." Discover how to harness the boundless potential of child-like curiosity to peel back the layers of your motivations and aspirations. Through relatable anecdotes and compelling insights, Kristi unveils how nurturing a potent sense of purpose can serve as an unwavering foundation, even amidst life's toughest trials.
Embrace the power of a child's unrelenting "why" as a guiding compass, steering you through challenges and illuminating your path to personal triumph. We paint a vivid picture of why a robust "why" is your anchor, empowering you to conquer, adapt, and flourish.
Take the first step towards a transformation that transcends adversities. Share this episode with others who seek to harness the might of their own "why," and together, let's set in motion a ripple effect of positive change that resonates far beyond the obstacles we confront.
00:00-Intro
00:57-Developing your why
01:52-Mindset of a curious child
02:39-Examples of peeling back layers of why
04:09-Using a visual aid to show and reinforce importance of foundation
05:28-Asking why as your own advocate
06:15-The empowering qualities of your why
07:49-Facing challenges
8:47-conclusion/next episode
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Aug 7, 2023
10 min
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