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The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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00:57:31

S13 EP 1: Your Warm-Up Sucks

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2025/11/18

If your warm-up looks like a sad 10-minute treadmill shuffle and a hamstring stretch you’ve been doing since high school gym class, this episode is your intervention. We break down why your first set feels like garbage, why soreness keeps hijacking your week, and why your warm-up might be the real villain in your fitness story. Say hello to the RAMP Method, a simple, efficient, game-changing way to warm up without wasting time or energy. Learn how to prime your nervous system, fire up stabilizers,

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00:42:04

S12 EP30: What Screens Are Doing to Your Eyes

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2025/11/11

Want your vision to last a lifetime? Well if your eyes feel dry, tired, or gritty by 3 p.m., this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Pam Theriot, an optometrist and TEDx speaker, joins us to uncover what your eyes have been trying to tell you about screen strain and those makeup wipes you are using. We dig into how nutrition, hydration, and even your nightly skincare routine affects your vision, plus simple hacks to make your eyes happy. Discover the prepare, perform, and preserve method, why you

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01:00:21

S12 EP29: Inside the Mind of an Endurance Athlete

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2025/11/04

In this episode, pro climber and guide Kelly Fields joins us to explore how fear, discomfort, and confidence are built one deliberate step at a time. She’s slept on cliff faces, skied across sea ice, and still swears the toughest climb is mastering your own mind. What if the very things you’re avoiding: the fear, the struggle, the unknown, are actually the keys to your freedom? In this episode Kelly proves that discomfort isn’t punishment, it’s growth in disguise. From Arctic expeditions to everyday

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00:49:00

S12 EP28: Burpees for a Snickers? NO THANKS

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2025/10/28

Halloween’s got enough monsters. Your relationship with candy shouldn’t be one of them. In this episode, we dive broom first into the sugar fueled chaos of Halloween week to talk about how not to turn candy into a moral crisis. From ditching the “how many burpees for a Snickers” mindset to reclaiming candy as just, well, candy, we are breaking the spell of guilt, shame, and “I’ll start over Monday” energy once and for all. This is your permission slip to enjoy the night, no strings attached. We also

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00:39:46

S12 EP27: How to Heal Your Skin from Within

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2025/10/21

Is your skin trying to tell you something? This episode features skin and nutrition expert Katie Stewart, who helps us understand the true origins of acne, inflammation, and unexpected breakouts. Katie explains why healthy skin starts internally, exploring factors from birth control changes to gut health. It's time to move beyond genetics and take control of our largest organ. Don't miss this crucial discussion on the connection between inflammation, hormones, gut health, and detoxification for

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01:02:24

S12 EP26: Tired All the Time? Here’s Why

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2025/10/14

Feeling like your energy’s been stolen by life, kids, caffeine, and chaos? You’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Blake, founder of KB Wellness and former chronic illness sufferer turned integrative nutrition expert, to talk about why everyone’s so darn tired, how supplement quick fixes can backfire, and why your minerals, gut, and hormones might be the real culprits behind that endless fatigue. Today we break down the science and the sanity behind getting your energy and your

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01:13:03

S12 EP25: Practical Fixes for Cortisol Chaos

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2025/10/07

Feeling burnt out but still pushing harder? You might be fighting the wrong battle. In this week’s episode, Dr. Beth Westie, functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, and bestselling author joins us to talk all things cortisol. From anxiety you don’t realize you have to that 3 a.m. wakeup that’s wrecking your sleep, Beth breaks down how chronic stress hijacks your metabolism, steals your hard-earned muscle, and convinces your brain to reach for sugar like it’s survival fuel. If you’ve ever

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00:56:05

S12 EP24: Life After The Biggest Loser

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2025/10/01

It’s been twenty years since The Biggest Loser first aired. In the last episode, we reflected on what The Biggest Loser taught us about ourselves and how the show shaped the way we view weight loss, health, and body image. In this episode, we focus on the progress we’ve made since then: the shift toward strength training, body composition over the scale, and celebrating sustainable health instead of crash diets. We ask tough questions, share personal experiences, and rethink what health really looks

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01:01:01

S12 EP23: What The Biggest Loser Taught Us

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2025/09/23

Caffeine highs, Netflix binges, and a deep dive into the wild world of weight loss TV—this week we’re unpacking Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser. Whether you were glued to the screen back in the 2000s or only know the show by reputation, you’ll want to hear how this “inspiration” machine actually rewired the way a generation thought about health, bodies, and willpower. From pizza-for-family bribes to workouts that looked more like punishment than fitness, we’re peeling back the “before

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00:47:37

S12 EP22: Hard Truths Sting a Little

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2025/09/16

In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and serving up the hard truths—the kind that might sting a little, but only because they’re exactly what you need to hear. From why supplements will never outshine sleep, to the myth of out-training a poor diet, to the reality check on sacrificing muscle for weight loss—we’re not sugarcoating a thing. Add in some late-night baby antics, forgotten grocery bags, and a fuzzy little mic making its podcast debut, and you’ve got equal parts laughs and life

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00:56:48

S12 EP21: The Secret Power of Focus

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2025/09/09

How do YOU see the world? In this episode, award-winning behavioral scientist Dr. Emily Balcetis explores the link between perception and goal achievement. She explains that while we share the same reality, our individual interpretations differ significantly. Drawing on behavioral and vision science, Dr. Balcetis reveals how our brains interpret information, influenced by past experiences, even before we consciously "see" it. Did you know you are walking around seeing two different images

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01:10:01

S12 EP20: Dreams Explained: What They REALLY Mean

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2025/09/02

Ever wonder why your teeth fall out in dreams, or why you can't scream? Perhaps you think you don't dream at all. The truth is, everyone dreams, even if they don't remember it. As dream expert Layne Dalfen explains, dreaming is simply thinking. Layne is here to help us understand their meaning through her psychological approach to analysis. Fluent in the language of metaphor, Layne truly "speaks dream." Are you ready to listen to the nightly solutions presented to your troubles? What if you could

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01:03:30

S12 EP19: The Biggest Fitness Blunders We’ve All Made...

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2025/08/26

Ok movement and fitness is never a mistake. But if we want to maximize our time and efforts, we can all do it a little better right? Today we are looking at what’s holding you back, because we want to help you stay consistent with fitness throughout your life. We are revisiting the biggest fitness blunders we’ve made, so that when life happens and you find yourself starting again, you don’t crash and burn. Today Kelsea and Rachael chat about how to fit workouts into your routine, avoid overdoing it,

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00:57:34

S12 EP18: Here Are the Steps to Develop Mental Toughness

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2025/08/19

Do you consider yourself mentally tough, or do you often fall short when faced with life's challenges? The good news is that it's never too late to cultivate mental toughness.Penny Mallory, a leading authority on the subject, is here to guide you. Drawing from her own extraordinary life experiences, Penny shares insights on building resilience, confidence, focus, and determination. In this episode, we'll explore the four pillars of mental toughness, learn how to keep promises to

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01:10:51

S12 EP17: Is Lifting Weights Dangerous For Kids?

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2025/08/12

Today's episode delves into the science-backed benefits, safety, and programming principles of youth resistance training. We're here to bust common myths: lifting won't stunt growth! In fact, it's more crucial than ever for children to engage in resistance training.Curious about what resistance training looks like for kids? Wondering about strength gains before puberty or the safety of 1-rep max testing? We've got you covered. Resistance training is a safe, smart, and essential way to build a strong

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01:06:30

S12 EP16: Opposite Action: Resistance Training for...

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2025/08/05

This episode is being re-released due to its high relevance for anyone looking to manage their emotions more effectively—which, let's face it, is most of us! Have you noticed that when your emotions run high, you tend to react in ways that don't serve you? This episode introduces a powerful, action-based technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that puts you in control: doing the opposite of what your emotions tell you to do.Join Kelsea and Rachael as they explore how to understand

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00:21:09

S12 Unreleased Bonus Content on ADHD

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2025/08/01

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Ryan Sultan to the podcast, where he shared invaluable insights on safeguarding children from the potential harms of screen time, algorithms, and social media. Dr. Sultan is a distinguished, double board-certified psychiatrist with international recognition. Among his many areas of research expertise and featured specializations are ADD and ADHD. We took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about these topics, which are particularly relevant to many of our

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00:59:47

S12 EP15: Should You Stay Away from Seed Oil?

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2025/07/29

Seed oils are having a big moment, with many health experts raising concerns about their detrimental effects. Our guest expert, Steven Rofrano, warns that seed oils constitute one-third of our diet and are harmful to our bodies. This alarming statistic brought us to a full stop. In today’s episode we ask Steven if avoiding seed oils is feasible, and how we can make informed choices at the grocery store without a food science degree. Steven is the founder of Ancient Crunch, and he believes that

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00:57:18

S12 EP14: Algorithms Are Here To Stay. How to Protect...

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2025/07/22

Concerned about screen time—both your kids' and your own? Perhaps you're navigating the decision of when to give your child a phone, or maybe you're rethinking past choices. While we all strive for improvement in managing screen time, our aim isn't to condemn technology or advocate for device-free living.Today, we welcome Dr. Ryan Sultan, an internationally recognized, double board-certified psychiatrist who directs the Sultan Mental Health Informatics and Adaptation Lab at Columbia

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01:02:11

S12 EP13: Let’s Talk Shame Part 2

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2025/07/15

In "What’s the No. 1 Predictor of Personal Growth? (Part 1)," we explored whether shame, if it inspires growth and motivates change, has a place in our lives. In this follow-up episode, Kelsea and Rachael delve into various types of shame and how pride influences its effectiveness. Even if you missed the first part, you'll gain five valuable tips on harnessing shame for your benefit rather than letting it control you. Don’t feed the beast! Discover evidence-based strategies to make

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