Best SOFLETE Performance Podcasts (2025)

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98: Concrete Plates and Tactically Acquired Gym Equipment 1:06:14

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In this episode of the SOFLETE Performance Podcast, the hosts discuss the intricacies of training in austere environments, focusing on movement patterns, programming adaptations for travel, the importance of recovery, and creative solutions for training with limited resources. They also delve into the commercialization of youth sports and its impac…

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97: Never Cross Your Feet 57:21

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of tactical training, emphasizing the importance of movement skills, dissociation, and the need for tactical athletes to manage injuries and build trust with their coaches. They explore the concept of training age and how it impacts performance, as well as the disconnect between sports training an…

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96: All Books, Broken Glasses 53:34

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SummaryIn this episode of the Soflete Performance Podcast, hosts Giovani Urrutia and Matt discuss the role of wearables in coaching and performance. They explore the importance of actionable data, the significance of self-awareness, and the benefits of experimentation in tracking personal metrics. The conversation delves into heart rate monitoring,…

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95: Best Ever Episode And Then We Lost It 36:43

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In this episode of the Soflete Performance Podcast, the hosts delve into the world of wearable devices and their impact on sleep quality. They discuss the importance of sleep hygiene, nutrition, and the effects of caffeine and alcohol on sleep. The conversation also covers how to adjust training based on sleep quality and the significance of unders…

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94: BOTB Living Tissue with Metal Endoskeleton 1:05:49

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the nuances of artificial intelligence and machine learning, exploring its implications for the job market and human performance. They delve into the limitations of AI, particularly in creative and nuanced tasks, and examine the impact of social media on perception and engagement. The conversation emphasizes the i…

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93: The Summit 55:16

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In this episode of the Softly Performance Podcast, hosts Giovani Urrutia, Coach Matt, and Brent Phillips discuss new training programs, particularly the Summit cycle, and delve into the importance of injury prevention, the role of footwear, and the impact of mechanical advantages in training. They emphasize the significance of understanding injury …

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92: KILLDOZER 58:34

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest training programs, focusing on the Killdozer program and its innovative techniques. They explore the importance of novel stimuli in training, the significance of bar speed and velocity training, and the role of motor learning in athletic performance. The conversation also touches on adapting training fo…

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91: Carrot or Stick with High Risk Training. Understanding Why. 1:01:13

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In this episode, Coach Giovanni Urrutia, along with guests Matt and Brent, delve into the intricacies of motivation through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. They explore the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the importance of group cohesion, and how cultural influences shape motivation in military and first responder con…

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SOFLETE Performance Podcast: Ep. 90: Incompetence...is Good? 1:01:13

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SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the stages of competence and their relevance to motor skill learning. They explore various motor learning models, the distinction between competence and capability, and the critical role of coaching in skill development. The conversation also delves into the importance of teaching individuals how to learn e…

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SOFLETE Performance Podcast: Ep. 89 Navigating Nostalgia: The Impact of Old Injuries 1:17:05

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of nostalgia and old injuries on current performance. They explore the differences between pain and injury, the importance of rehabilitation, and the biopsychosocial model of pain management. The conversation also delves into the role of mental health in physical pain, strategies for training around inj…

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SOFLETE Performance Podcast: Ep. 88 Getting Hit In The Head Too Much 1:04:09

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In this episode of the Soflete Performance Podcast, hosts Giovani, Matt, and Brent delve into the topic of neck strength and its role in concussion prevention. They discuss recent studies and meta-analyses that explore the relationship between neck strength, mass, and the incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The conversation highlights the …

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SOFLETE Performance Podcast: Episode 87 Integration and Practice Design 49:30

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SOFLETE Performance Podcast: Episode 87 Integration and Practice Design by SOFLETEBy SOFLETE

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SOFLETE Performance Podcast: Episode 86 49:18

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SOFLETE Performance Podcast: Episode 86 by SOFLETEBy SOFLETE

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Soflete Performance Podcast: Episode 85 1:13:43

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Soflete Performance Podcast: Episode 85 by SOFLETEBy SOFLETE

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Do It Live - Episode 3 - Chris Fettes 47:11

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Chris Fettes- A former Navy SEAL who now slings ice cream and teaches first responders how to deal with active shooter threats.By SOFLETE

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Do It Live - Episode 2 - Matt Pranka 1:07:42

2+ y ago1:07:42

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On this Episode we have arguably one of the most legitimate shooters still in the game. Matt @Xray.Alpha.LLC spent over 20 years in service in SOF and is a USPSA Grand Master. Him and Brent @sofletefish get together to trash talk fitness, run drills, and dissect why CQB is such a hot topic these days. Like and Follow for the next Episode of Do It L…

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Do It Live - Episode 1 - Danny Draher 41:25

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Former MARSOC Raiders get together to talk fitness, culture in SOF, and diet- while they live fire clear a shoot house utilizing basic principles of CQBFind Danny on IG @SOFLETE_Hypeman and the SOFLETE CEO and Founder Brent @SOFLETEFishBy SOFLETE

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Performance Podcast - 84 - Life Balance And Transitions 53:03

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Matt and George sit down with a cup of joe and drive in a conversation about life balances where they specifically highlight the Cognitive Warrior System. If you haven't listened to the lunch and learn series on the new human behavior program, please head over and take a listen. Now, as always our podcast comes and goes like the wind but when we si…

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Performance Podcast - 82 - How To Set Up For Success In 2022 1:03:58

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George and Matt, in-person together in Salt Lake City for a change, discuss how you can engineer success for yourself this year. Whether this is the year you finally run that first ultra, or take your shot at getting your tabs, the guys chat "new year, new you" SOFLETE style. George unwraps the psychological theories around goal setting, offering s…

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Performance Podcast - 81 - Conscious Warrior System - Cohort 1 Reflections 1:31:44

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Sitting together in George's office, he and Matt enjoy a coffee whilst catching up on what's been going on for them thus far in 2022. Alongside working arguably the best two jobs in strength and conditioning, the guys have been busy. George has been flat out balancing fatherhood, with studying for his Bachelor's degree, developing his writing skill…

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Performance Podcast - 80 - Inside The Mind Of Dr. Katie Pate 1:04:22

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George sits down with Dr. Katie (also known as Kate to many) Pate and explores a holistic approach to life and the actions it takes to build an experience worth living. Dr. Pate and George have an authentic, honest conversation with each other and share some ways they’ve learned to combat fear, anxiety, addiction, abuse, and countless other difficu…

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Performance Podcast - 79 - From the GridIron to the Frontlines with RDN Diana Nguyen 57:35

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Dive into a conversation with George and Diana, as they sit and chat about the importance of nutrition from an omni-directional perspective on nutrition. Both George and Diana carry a wealth of experiences that they each shared on the show, only adding and connecting the dots in moving the needle forward in human performance. Furthermore, Diana bel…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 8 - CWS Final Thoughts 21:25

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Closing out the Lunch and Learn seriesJoin George and Matt as they wrap up the last in the series of the Lunch and Learn podcast. The boys reflect on how the Conscious Warrior System has slowly taken shape over the past few years, as a direct result of first hand experience. Utilizing the metaphor of the Parthenon, George describes how a solid foun…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 7 - Occupational Stress Management - Episode 3 18:57

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Episode 3 - Managing Your Occupational StressAs ever, in this final episode of the chapter, George and Matt get down to offering practical advice and suggestions for how you can better manage your occupational stress.From using the Conscious Warrior System framework, to specific breathing drills, the guys unpack simple and accessible solutions that…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 7 - Occupational Stress Management - Episode 2 16:31

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Episode 2 - Occupation Stress in The Tactical CommunityIn these times of increasing uncertainty, the tactical community, especially, faces ever greater levels of unpredictability. Alongside this, resource and funding restrictions place significant limitations on a group of people who pride themselves in always being ready to ‘‘answer the call’’.Uns…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 7 - Occupational Stress Management - Episode 1 14:41

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Episode 1 - What is Occupational Stress?This is the last chapter in this series and represents another one of the supporting pillars in the Conscious Warrior System Framework. George and Matt kick off this chapter with their understanding of occupational stress. The guys discuss how work induced stress, both physical and psychological, can have a v…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 6 - Psychological State - Episode 3 20:57

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Episode 3 - How To Flex Your Psychological StateIn this final episode of Chapter 6, George and Matt are back to give you the tools needed to take back control of your psychological state. The guys talk through some simple and accessible options for increasing self-awareness and establishing a baseline for any future strategies you might employ.As i…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 6 - Psychological State - Episode 2 14:34

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Episode 2 - How Understanding Psychological State is Relevant to the Tactical CommunityEverything we do in the Tactical Community revolves around teamwork. Even when operators deploy on their own, they are always supported by team members- be that professionally, in the form of radio operators or int’ specialists, or personally, in the form of spou…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 6 - Psychological State - Episode 1 18:44

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Episode 1 - Introducing Psychological StateIn Chapter 6, George and Matt look at the Psychological State and get to grips with how understanding your state, as well as those around you, will exponentially enhance performance and longevity.As usual, Episode 1 acts as an introduction to the topic. The guys use their own personal and professional expe…

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Bottom Of The Barrel 23 - The Fine Line 1:02:41

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Bottom Of The Barrel 23 - The Fine Line by SOFLETEBy SOFLETE

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Performance Podcast - 78 - John M 39:52

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Performance Podcast - 78 - John M by SOFLETEBy SOFLETE

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Bottom Of The Barrel 22 - Bro Science 50:59

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Brent and Doug discuss the intricacies of the human specimen.By SOFLETE

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Performance Podcast - 77 - 2021 TSAC Conference 1:14:28

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This week’s episode has the boys reflecting on a truly awesome week. George and Matt recently attended the NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Annual Training event in Norfolk, Virginia. Aside from offering a stellar lineup of highly experienced and educated speakers, the event was also a fantastic opportunity to connect with other human…

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Bottom Of The Barrel 21 - Summer Drinks 1:02:03

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Brent and Doug catch up over drinks.By SOFLETE

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 5 - CNS Management - Episode 3 19:51

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Episode 3 - How Take Your Nervous System Into Consideration To wrap up this chapter, George and Matt kick off with a quote from the legendary late Dr Fred Hatfield. In keeping with the no-nonsense, practical approach that ’Dr Squat’ was known for, the guys focus this episode on providing you with actionable steps to improve your performance and boo…

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Bottom Of The Barrel 19 - Gymnastics 59:49

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Brent and Doug discuss the Olympics.By SOFLETE

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 5 - CNS Management - Episode 2 24:31

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Episode 2 - How Understanding the Nervous System is Relevant to the Tactical CommunityIn this episode, George and Matt discuss how being able to make some sense of the nervous system can help enhance performance and resilience, specifically for the tactical professional. In doing so, the guys dive into the role of the autonomic nervous system and c…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 5 - CNS Management - Episode 1 18:54

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Episode 1 - Introducing the Nervous SystemThis episode comes with a public safety announcement- the human nervous system is a pretty complex piece of hardware; the exact workings of which the scientific community still doesn’t completely understand. Consequently, George and Matt attempt to walk the tightrope balance between providing you with suffi…

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Bottom Of The Barrel 20 - Third Time Is The Charm 1:01:04

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Bottom Of The Barrel 20 - Third Time Is The Charm by SOFLETEBy SOFLETE

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Performance Podcast - 76 - Coffee Talk 2 55:32

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We're back with another episode, listening in on a conversation from the SOFLETE Human Performance Team's virtual office.Talk this time is based around another book on George's reading list, 'The Creativity Leap' by Natalie Nixon. In the book, Natalie illustrates the concept of balancing work and play through the construct of 'wonder versus rigor.'…

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Performance Podcast - 75 - Tony Nash 1:28:05

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“Why not”? These two words have been the genesis for many of this week’s guest’s achievements.Long time SOFLETE Athlete Tony Nash first started asking himself, “why not?” when he accepted a place at Westpoint. Since then, the momentum has continued to grow exponentially for this Buffalo, NY native. Tony has now served as an Active Duty Field Artill…

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Performance Podcast 74 - Theo Ballard Building A Stronger Tactical Athlete 1:17:35

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This week the guys were fortunate enough to reconnect with Dr. Theo Ballard, SOFLETE’s in-house physical therapist.Theo is a civilian Orthopedic and Sport Certified Performance Physiotherapist specializing in both sport and tactical performance, specifically with conventional and SOF military personnel.In this episode, George and Matt get some grea…

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Bottom Of The Barrel 18 - Poop Stories Part Deuce 1:15:26

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Doug and Brent revisit some of the tough times in the triumphant return of the Bottom of the Barrel podcast.By SOFLETE

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Performance Podcast - 73 - EMDR Treatment For PSTD 1:07:49

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George sits down with Derek to discuss his process with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Treatment. Derek provides insight into the minds of special operations solider and the risk that comes with it. Sharing personal stories and how he has is using EMDR to work through his own struggles and improve his mental defenses to create…

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Performance Podcast -72 - Kris Drake 1:14:23

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This week, George and Matt chat with 10 year USMC Officer and 4-year SOFlete athlete, Kris Drake.Kris serves as a USMC Cyberspace Officer, however, he has worked equally hard at finding and maintaining a sense of priority- based around safeguarding time with his family and still finding time to indulge his passions of health and fitness, learning, …

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 4 - Nutrition - Episode 3 25:33

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Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - NutritionDisclaimerWhilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting a…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 4 - Nutrition - Episode 2 28:42

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Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - NutritionDisclaimerWhilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting a…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 4 - Nutrition - Episode 1 28:26

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Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - NutritionDisclaimerWhilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting a…

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Performance Podcast - 71 - Noël Brand Strength And Conditioning 1:29:04

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In today’s episode, George and Matt get the opportunity to chat with longtime SOFLETE friend, Noël Brenda. Noël is a 14 year veteran of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, where he served as both a Medic SF and Physical Training Instructor. This gave him a fantastic first-hand perspective on the preparation required to build successful tactical pro…

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 3 - Heart Health - Episode 3 32:09

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Episode 3 - How to Enhance YOUR Heart HealthThe ‘Be Your Own Scientist’ concept is a big part of what we do here at SOFLETE. We feel that it’s much better to teach you the methods, than give a rigid prescription. That way, you can figure out exactly what does and doesn’t work, based on the constraints present in your own unique situation.With that …