Welcome back to the Catalyst 5-Minute Friday with Danielle Bitts. Today we're talking through four habits that can help you get out of bed easier.

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Welcome to The Catalyst 5-Minute Friday, where our host and VP of Brand, Danielle Bitts, breaks down wellness tips in five minutes or less. Today we're discussing breath, and how you can instill just a few healthy habits to get the most out of the 20,000 breaths you take in a day.

Jeff Medina is a board certified licensed acupuncturist specializing in the practice of Nei Jing. Together we break down the full body benefits of acupuncture. From bone, muscle and tissue health to sleep, digestion and fertility disruptions, acupuncture has the ability to restore function and bring blood flow to stagnant areas of the body. Whether you're an athlete seeking optimal performance, or seeking help with unresolved symptoms, acupuncture may be the treatment missing from your wellness plan. Please consult to your doctor prior to exploring new medical treatments.

Welcome to The Catalyst 5-Minute Friday, where our host and VP of Brand, Danielle Bitts, breaks down wellness tips in five minutes or less. Today we’re discussing the top four ways to break free from your weight loss plateau.

Kenny Santucci has been building fitness communities and helping New Yorkers get STRONG for the past 20 years. Today he joins us to chat about overcoming gymtimidation, the importance of surrounding yourself with likeminded individuals and how community can serve as the building block to a healthier future.

Tired of bad sleep? Today we’re breaking down the top ways to optimize sleep performance. From learning about healthy sleep hygiene, to understanding what daytime habits may be wreaking havoc on your deep sleep, this covers it all. Joined by Todd Anderson; athlete, performance coach and founder of Dream recovery, this episode provides science-backed findings on what can help you get the sleep you’ve been dreaming about for years. This episode is presented by Dream Recovery. Defeat bad sleep. Learn more at dreamrecovery.io. Use code BBPOD for 30% your entire order and 50% off your first month of Dream Tape Mouth Tape

Kira Stokes is a health and wellness expert based in New York City, with over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. A graduate of Boston College with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Health Sciences, Kira's core business is a mix of her award-winning KSFIT app, KSFIT FUEL and KSFIT gear. In addition to running her own 7-figure company, Kira is a celebrity personal trainer. Kira holds multiple certifications such as NASM-CPT, NASM-PES, NASM-WFS, FRCms, Pre & Postnatal, and more. In this episode we're talking all things Core 101, why form and function have a place in programming, how to train like a hybrid athlete (and why it's good for you) + debunking the stigma about moving less when you hit menopause. This episode is presented by Codeage, a nutritional and supplement wellness brand dedicated to supporting your busy lifestyle with a wide range of cutting-edge nutritional solutions and innovative dietary supplement formulas.

Meet Josh Whalen, the founder of Blokes, a metabolic health company that's changing the way we view and act on men's health. Together, he and his wife Katy, founder of Joi, are reshaping how we as a society measure a healthy lifestyle. In today's episode we're breaking down the definition of metabolic heath, testosterone and the role it plays in the bedroom, life and performance, and why anti-aging has a seat in the top health discussions around the world today. We'll also touch on how testosterone is a key player in weight loss and wellness goals, and why being proactive versus reactive will be the most important factor for longevity goals.

Nikki Davila is a Registered Dietician who specializes in weight loss. Today we chat through the key components for dropping weight and beating plateaus, where fasting can be beneficial, why carbs are for everyone and breaking the habit of emotional eating.