Best Fusion Hack Podcasts (2025)

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Fusion Hack: Adapting to New and Embracing the Growth Mindset with Maria Acosta 18:25

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Send us a text Ever wonder how to stay resilient when life forces you to start from zero? In this powerful Fusion Hack episode, IFBB Pro Maria Acosta shares how she moved from Venezuela to the U.S. alone at 19, learned English from scratch, and rebuilt her life one challenge at a time. From having only $10 in her account to becoming a professional …

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Ep. 79: Stop Blaming the Dealer, Play the Hand Your Genetics Dealt You 20:34

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You may not want to hear this, but your habits are hurting you way more than your genetics ever will. In this episode, Coach Vinny breaks down one of the biggest excuses in fitness, blaming your genetics for why you can't lose fat, build muscle, or look a certain way. Yes, your DNA matters. Yes, your genetics influence how your body responds to tra…

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Episode 290 – Discussing (and Clarifying) the Recent Metroid Prime 4 Info Dump 1:24:11

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For those who want an even more accurate assesment of what we discussed today, our friends at Shinesparkers released an article professionally translating the Nintendo Dream article from Japanese to English. This was released the day after we recorded, so it's not brought up in the episode. Most of what we discussed still stands, but there are a co…

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Controlling Your Environment: Difficult Decisions And Developing Resilience With Maria Acosta Pt. 2 1:00:19

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Send us a text This episode dives into how controlling your environment, mindset, and daily habits drives long-term health and performance. IFBB pro Maria Acosta shares her vulnerable story of overcoming anorexia and bulimia as a teen ballerina in Venezuela and how bodybuilding and proper nutrition helped her redefine food as fuel. She explains why…

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Start Now, Learn Later: Breaking Free from Overthinking in Business 27:28

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Hosts Dave and Ebro get real about what it takes to start a business, no perfect plan, no overthinking. Just honest talk about taking action, learning as you go, and building something you truly love. They also unpack the mindset needed to avoid getting stuck in analysis paralysis. From embracing the "ready, fire, aim" approach to hiring people who…

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Ep. 78 - Informed Consent: The Fine Print of Your Health 19:41

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Most people think informed consent is just a signature on a clipboard—but it's so much more. It's the foundation of medical ethics and your right to know exactly what's being done to your body, why it's being done, and what your real options are. In this episode, we break down what informed consent really means, why it's not just paperwork, and how…

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The Foundational Molecule: Dr. Nathan Bryan on Why Nitric Oxide Changes Everything 56:15

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Send us a text The episode features an urgent conversation with renowned nitric oxide biochemist Dr. Nathan Bryan, who explains why nitric oxide is the foundational molecule of health, connecting everything from cardiovascular function to Alzheimer's prevention. Dr. Bryan details how nitric oxide regulates blood flow, mobilizes stem cells, and cont…

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Fusion Hack: You Don't Know What You Don't Know With Arin Cahee 22:17

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Send us a text In this Fusion Hack episode, IFBB Pro Arin Cahee joins the team to share the real truth behind evolving as an athlete—from what she thought she knew about glute training to what it actually takes to build a balanced, championship physique. 💪 Arin opens up about the lessons she learned after years of training, revealing how subtle twe…

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Episode 289 - MercurySteam Accused of Crunch, Horrible Working Conditions; Our Thoughts 1:14:04

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Unfortunately, we don't have the most fun episode in the world today, but an incredibly important episode. As reported by Shinesparkers, and then subsequently followed up on again in a later report, acclaimed Metroid Dread developers MercurySteam have been accused by several former employees of fostering a culture of crunch, exploitation, and horri…

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From In The Dark: Blood Relatives Trailer 2:42

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Five family members, murdered. A sixth in prison for life. It’s one of Britain’s most infamous crimes. But did the justice system get it wrong? “Blood Relatives,” a six-part series from In the Dark, is coming on October 28th. New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “Blood Relatives.” In Apple Podcasts, tap the link at the top of the fee…

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Unfiltered Part 2 With Arin Cahee 1:06:44

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Send us a text In this inspiring continuation of her story, IFBB Pro Arin Cahee shares how discipline, self-belief, and love shaped her journey from a small-town forklift driver to a professional bodybuilder. After meeting her now-fiancé and coach, Troy, Arin’s passion for fitness evolved from curiosity to purpose. She opens up about how their rela…

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Fusion Hack: How to Prepare for your Blood Draw with Anne Lemus 18:10

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Send us a text In this Fusion Hack we are joined by Anne Lemus to discuss the essential steps for preparing for your blood draw to ensure accurate lab results. The conversation breaks down a 24-hour pre-lab strategy that covers hydration, nutrition, supplements, and medication timing—especially for those on thyroid medication, HRT, or peptides like…

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Ep. 77 - You’re Not Stuck, You’re Undernourished: Micros Edition 17:32

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Everyone talks about calories and macros, but almost nobody talks about micros. In this episode, I break down why your diet's nutrient density is the difference between thriving in a fat loss phase and feeling like absolute garbage. You can hit your macros and still be undernourished if most of your food is ultra-processed. That means lower energy,…

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Episode 288 - Answering Your Silksong Questions! 1:06:18

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Get ready for a SOLO SPITERI episode, as Andy is by himself this week talking about Hollow Knight: Silksong! We asked for your questions, and you delivered, so we get to touch on a bunch of different topics, including: what do we think Hollow Knight did better than Silksong and vice versa? What was Andy's favorite boss fight? Is it a per-requisite …

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Falling off the Cliff without your HRT Parachute Part 2 with Anne Lemus 1:14:49

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Send us a text In this episode, Anne Lemus, a Fit Body Fusion coach, master’s athlete, and menopause advocate, dives deep into the science and strategy behind hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and women’s health. She explains the crucial difference between being “medically in range” and being personally optimal, helping listeners understand how to …

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How One Teen’s Brain Injury Led Her to Her Life’s Purpose: Ellie Altman's Healing Journey 1:00:08

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Send us a text College student Ellie Altman shares her incredible story of transformation after suffering two severe concussions that triggered daily, uncontrollable seizures. She details the shock of being misdiagnosed with generalized epilepsy and finding no relief from maximum medication dosages. Ellie reveals how functional neurology, coupled w…

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Fusion Hack: Mindset And What It Takes To Be An Olympia Athlete With Drew Brannon 14:39

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Send us a text In this Fusion Hack, Drew Brannon joins us to explore the mindset, habits, and step-by-step process it takes to reach the Olympia stage—from first-time competitors in the NPC to earning an IFBB pro card and eventually standing among the best in Las Vegas. We break down the importance of finding the right coach, gaining experience at …

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Episode 287 - Ranking the Best 2D-to-3D Enemy Translations in Metroid! 1:14:44

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We're back and battling through technical difficulties to bring you a really weird episode we've wanted to do for a while: ranking the best enemy transitions from 2D Metroid to 3D Metroid! As you'd expect, there's a lot of Metroid Prime Trilogy baddies here, but we also give a lot of love to Other M for its designs as well. From common goons like G…

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Ep. 76 - Can You “Intuitively” Diet Down? 15:34

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Year End Review For Our 18 Olympians Part 3 With Drew Brannon 57:14

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Fusion Hack: How To Use Precise Terms Precisely With Drew Brannon 15:24

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Send us a text In this Fusion Hack episode, coach Drew Brannon emphasizes the power of precision and why details matter at every level of fitness and competition. From measuring food accurately (weight vs. volume) to logging consistently and communicating with your coach, We unpack how using “precise terms precisely” creates better awareness, sharp…

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Episode 286 – Metroid Prime 4 Fan Q&A! 1:23:11

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Last week after deep diving into the recent Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer frame-by-frame, we asked you the listeners to give us your lingering questions about the game following the latest info dump. Spoiler alert; YOU DELIVERED! Today, you're in charge of the show as we answer nearly every one of the questions you asked as we approach the releas…

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Year End Review For 18 Our Olympians Part 2 With Drew Brannon 1:17:52

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Send us a text In Part 2 of the Fitbody Lifestyle Olympia year-in-review, Drew Brannon joins the conversation to spotlight six standout athletes—Ndeye Ndour, Emmy Person, Maria Acosta, Aimee Delgado, Yurika Noda, and Alice Rocha. With a mix of behind-the-scenes stories, mindset breakthroughs, and technical insights on posing, presentation, and resi…

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The Tylenol-Autism Connection: What the FDA Warnings Don't Tell You with Sarah Crawford 53:49

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Send us a text In this impromptu episode of The Longevity Formula, Dr. Brandon Crawford and his wife, Sarah Crawford, discuss the recent FDA warning linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) to autism and ADHD. They explain that this correlation is not new in holistic health and highlight Tylenol's mechanism of action and its well-documented side effect of g…

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Fusion Hack: Understanding the New Olympia Qualification Rules for 2026 With Drew Brannon 16:12

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Send us a text In this episode with Drew Brannon we break down the major changes to the 2026 Olympia Qualification Rules and what they mean for athletes, fans, and the future of competitive bodybuilding. We dive into the new hybrid point system, automatic bids for top Olympians and tier-one shows like the Arnold Classic, New York Pro, and Dubai Pro…

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Episode 285 - Metroid Prime 4 Frame-By-Frame Trailer Breakdown, Theories, and Analysis! 1:53:41

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After a few days to digest everything, we are back and pouring through the latest Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer frame-by-frame to see what kind of secrets we can uncover! We go over some of the bike animations, dismiss the bad faith critiques about the desert, notice the bike upgrades and missile details on the HUD, review some of the outposts an…

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Year End Review For 18 Our Olympians Part 1 With Drew Brannon 57:17

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Send us a text In this special episode, featuring Drew Brannon, the team breaks down the why behind their approach, the culture of continuous improvement at FitBody Fusion, and the powerful results of the 2024 season leading into 2025 Olympia qualifications. The conversation highlights the importance of trust between athletes and coaches, hands-on …

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Fusion Hack: Always Giving Your Best - From Groceries To Body Building with Angelica Teixeira 16:15

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Send us a text In this FitBody Lifestyle Fusion Hack, we sit down with two-time Miss Bikini Olympia and Miss Bikini International, Angelica Teixeira, to explore what it truly means to always give your best—whether in bodybuilding, business, or everyday life. Angelica shares her journey from arriving in the U.S. at 23 with no stage experience to bec…

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The Life And Legacy Of Angelica Teixeira Part 2 1:09:31

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Send us a text In Part 2 of The Life and Legacy of Angelica, Angelica Teixeira opens up about her inspiring journey through the highs and lows of competitive bodybuilding. From placing second in her very first show to navigating the challenges of the Brazilian competition scene, Angelica shares how resilience shaped her rise. She reflects on the em…

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Episode 284 – Reacting to Samus's Sick Bike and the Nintendo Direct 1:29:29

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WOW, what a day! Yesterday the much anticipated September Nintendo Direct premiered, giving us a glimpse at Nintendo's plans leading into Spring 2026. Included in that Direct, as expected was more information on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and INFORMATION WE GOT INDEED! We finally got a glimpse at the game's scope with it's open zones, Samus's new ali…

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Episode 283 – Hollow Knight: Inspired By Metroid (Part 2) 1:32:57

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After a technical snafu caused the episode to be delayed a day the fellas are finally back to finish their discussion about Hollow Knight! We talk about the music and its impact on the ambience, go over each area and discuss what we liked about them, gush about the incredible platforming found in the White Palace, go in depth on the games lore and …

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Fusion Hack: Wisdom From The Champions With Kerryne Henich and Jessica Wilson 22:30

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Send us a text In this Fusion Hack, Masters Olympia champions Kerryne Henich and Jessica Wilson share practical wisdom on balancing fitness goals with real life demands. From letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset to embracing flexibility, resilience, and grace, they reveal how small mindset shifts can transform setbacks into growth opportunities…

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The Hidden Battles of World Champions With Kerryne Henich and Jessica Wilson Part 2 1:04:25

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Send us a text In part two of The Hidden Battles of World Champions, Masters Olympia champions Kerryne Henich and Jessica Wilson open up about the mindset work behind elite performance—accepting good things when you’ve “expected nothing,” dropping outcome attachment, and rediscovering fun on stage. They unpack Kerryne’s warm-up show lessons, the ch…

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Why Topical NAD+ May Be More Powerful Than IVs with Dr. Lamees Hamdan 56:21

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Send us a text Exploring how the skin can serve as a powerful delivery system for NAD+ to enhance energy, longevity, and cellular health. Dr. Hamdan shares the science behind her topical and oral NAD+ protocols, dispels myths about IV NAD+, and connects skin health to systemic wellness and stress resilience. Key Takeaways The Goldilocks Approach to…

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Fusion Hack: Navigating The Highs and Lows With Kerryne Henich and Jessica Wilson 21:17

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Send us a text In this FitBody Lifestyle Fusion Hack episode, we sit down with Masters Olympia champions Jessica Wilson and Kerryne Henich to explore the reality behind competing at the highest level—the highs that come with victories and the lows that test resilience. Together they share powerful insights on removing expectations, separating emoti…

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Episode 282 - Hollow Knight: Inspired By Metroid (Part 1) 1:22:54

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With the impending release of the insanely anticipated Silksong tomorrow, we thought it was finally time to deliver the single most requested episode in the history of the Omega Metroid Podcast: Hollow Knight: Inspired By Metroid! In fact, this episode was so massive, we are breaking it up into two parts, with part 2 coming next week.In this action…

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The Hidden Battles of World Champions With Kerryne Henich and Jessica Wilson 1:07:02

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Masters Olympia champions Kerryne Henich and Jessica Wilson open up about the hidden battles behind their world-class titles. From the emotional highs of victory and the sacrifices behind the stage to the importance of camaraderie, community, and perseverance in a sport often seen as isolating, they share a…

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Fusion Hack: The Importance Of Your Baseline with Arin Cahee 22:23

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Send us a text In this episode of Fusion Hack: The Importance of Your Baseline, IFBB Pro Arin Cahee shares how uncovering hidden health issues through baseline blood work transformed her approach to fitness, performance, and overall wellbeing. Despite looking stage-ready on the outside, her labs revealed high cortisol, cholesterol, and pre-diabetic…

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Episode 281 - ROM Hack Reviews: Super Metroid X-Fusion 2:00:01

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It's the first new (and free!) ROM Hack Reviews in years, and not a moment too soon, as Andy and Doom are discussing what could arguably be called the most anticipated Metroid ROM Hack of all time: Super Metroid X-Fusion! Billed as the first ever Cross Hack between (you guessed it) Super and Metroid Fusion, we go over the good, the bad, and the ugl…

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Unfiltered With Arin Cahee 1:03:27

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Send us a text In this candid and empowering episode, Arin Cahee shares her unfiltered journey—from her early work experiences to becoming a disciplined force in bodybuilding. She emphasizes how hard work attracts genuine support, highlights the importance of learning how to move and care for your body as you age, and explores the value of curiosit…

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Fusion Hack: Biggest Stage Mistakes To Avoid With Shawn Hektor-Lewis 24:01

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Send us a text In this episode, Shawn Hektor-Lewis shares key insights on how to navigate the stage with authenticity and confidence. She highlights the common mistakes speakers make when trying too hard to stand out, and how nerves often bring out old, unhelpful habits. Shawn emphasizes the importance of expecting imperfection, being honest with y…

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PSDcast – Resilience Drives a Renewed Focus on Energy Storage

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Episode 280 – Definitively Ranking Metroid Prime Hunters 1:23:50

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Definitive Ranking returns! This time around, we're examining the single-player campaign of Metroid Prime Hunters. We cover the good, the bad, and the ugly, as we cover the cool character designs, awesome weapons, lacklustre boss battles, OST, and the make-or-break point of the game: those darn stylus controls! Come play along, and as always, here’…

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PSDcast – A Wireless Sensor for the IoT

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Evolution Of A Guru With Shawn Hektor-Lewis 1:01:41

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Send us a text In this insightful and energetic episode, Shawn Hektor-Lewis discusses her evolution from street-level sales to personal growth and leadership. With humor and honesty—sarcasm meter fully engaged—she unpacks how life is all about influence, and how door-to-door sales taught her discipline, grit, and the law of averages. From embracing…

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Dr. Gundry on Butyrate, Biofilms, and the Truth About Probiotics 57:20

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Send us a text Dr. Brandon Crawford and bestselling author Dr. Steven Gundry challenge the medical myth of a mind-body separation, arguing the gut may be our "first brain." They dive into how gut health, influenced by biofilms, light, and microbial diversity, directly impacts brain fog, mood, and chronic disease. Learn practical steps to heal your …

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Fusion Hack: The Backstage Hacks with Aimee Delgado 16:41

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Send us a text In this practical episode, IFBB Pro Aimee Delgado shares her essential backstage hacks for competition day. She reveals how creating a detailed checklist keeps her organized and stress-free, the specific brands she trusts for backstage essentials like butt pads and olive oil, and why preparation is key for a smooth, successful experi…

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Episode 279 – Metroid Manga in Review: Samus & Joey EX (Part 2) 1:29:11

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There is absolutely no time to waste, as this week, we finish off the Samus & Joey saga after 18 months and say goodbye to these characters we've grown to (sometimes begrudgingly) love. We pick up where we left off last week, with Samus, Joey, and Diesel preparing for the final battle against Greed and his henchmen, Knight and Bishop. Returning cha…

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Balancing Mom Life, Career, and Competing with Aimee Delgado 50:57

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, IFBB Pro Aimee Delgado opens up about the challenges of balancing motherhood, a career, and the intense demands of bodybuilding competition. She shares how becoming a mother shifted her perspective, the role of a habit tracker in staying focused, and strategies for navigating prep while raising a family. Wi…