Metalcore music meets fitness in this podcast, where our host Evan provides health and wellness information while discussing his passion for metalcore music. If you are a fan of fitness and listen to the metalcore genre, you've come to the right place.
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New Metalcore Albums Released This Summer | Are Video Games Hurting Your Progress In The Gym?
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50:08Season 5 Episode 23 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: New Metalcore Albums: In this segment, we highlight the latest metalcore albums released, providing a brief overview of some of our favorite tracks within each album. Coaches Corner: This segment features healt…
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Natty or Not Debates, Have They Gone Too Far? | Sleeper Spotlight: Gutter King
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40:35Season 5 Episode 22 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album, band, and/or song that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper Spot…
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Is It More Challenging Starting Your Fitness Journey Overweight or "Skinny"? | Bodybuilding Banger: Jikan by Atlas//Below
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37:18Season 5 Episode 21 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…
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3 Ways to Accelerate Your Progress In The Gym | Between The Lies EP by Memphis May Fire
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40:51Season 5 Episode 20 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Album Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, favorite tracks, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper …
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10 Metalcore Songs on Repeat in 2025 | Adding Running Into Your Weightlifting Routine
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43:08Season 5 Episode 19 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Top 10 Metalcore Tracks in 2025: This segment highlights ten of our favorite metalcore tracks so far this year, briefly discussing some of our favorite aspects of each track. Coaches Corner: This segment featur…
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Season 5 Episode 18 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: ERRA Spotlight: This week we will be discussing ERRA's brand new tracks "Gore of Being" and "Echo Sonata". We discuss song meanings, feelings brought about from the songs, and much more. Coaches Corner: This se…
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GLP-1 Agonists: What are they? Why are they controversial? Ozempic, Wegovy, and more. | Bodybuilding Banger: All That I Remember by The Amity Affliction
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42:47Season 5 Episode 17 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…
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Sleep Token and PRESIDENT | Is Your Workplace Negatively Impacting Your Health?
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47:09Season 5 Episode 16 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Is Sleep Token the Most Controversial Metalcore Band?: In this segment, we discuss the question, is Sleep Token the most controversial metalcore band? We also discuss the trend of anonymous bands and if the tre…
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Running a 5k With No Training | Sleeper Spotlight: Off the Book by Out of Nowhere
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39:31Season 5 Episode 15 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album, band, and/or song that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper Spot…
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Metalcore Spring Break Tour Recap | Ultimate Shoulder and Arm Workout
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34:59Season 5 Episode 14 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Metalcore Spring Break Tour Recap: For this episode, we discuss our experience attending the Metalcore Spring Break Tour which included the bands Acres, Kingdom of Giants, ERRA, and The Devil Wears Prada. Coach…
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Is Science-Based Lifting Truly Optimal? | Bodybuilding Banger: 7 Horns, 7 Eyes, 7 Seals by Irae & For Today
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38:46Season 5 Episode 13 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…
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Tips For Getting Into Summer Shape | Bodybuilding Banger: Animals by August Burns Red
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35:30Season 5 Episode 12 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…
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I Am by Hands Like Houses vs. Psychomachia by I The Mighty | Have I Been Sleeping on Sleep Token?
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33:15Season 5 Episode 11 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into I Am by Hands Like Houses and Psychomachia by I The Mighty. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, e…
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Human Vs. Chat GPT Exercise Programming: Beginner Training Program | Bodybuilding Banger: Insanely Illegal Cage Fight by Jackson Rose & Dal Av
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47:26Season 5 Episode 10 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybu…
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Bodybuilding Banger: Slaughterhouse by Motionless in White | Are these fitness mistakes ruining your progress?
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49:03Season 5 Episode 9 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybui…
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Sleeper Album Spotlight: Voyager by Blueshift | Underrated or Overrated Fitness Topics
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46:02Season 5 Episode 8 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Album Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, favorite tracks, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper A…
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Sleeper Album Spotlight: Impermanance by No Eye Has Seen | Ranking the Most Popular Gyms
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53:54Season 5 Episode 7 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Album Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, favorite tracks, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper A…
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Greed Is Ruining the Fitness Industry | Most Talented Vocalists in Metalcore
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54:23Season 5 Episode 6 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Most Talented Vocalists in Metalcore: We discuss the question, who is the most talented metalcore vocalist? We address the question with specific focus on clean vocalists within the genre. Coaches Corner: This s…
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Addressing Popular Fitness "Hot Takes" | The Ultimate Metalcore Superbowl Halftime Show
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47:42Season 5 Episode 5 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Metalcore Artist Superbowl Halftime Show: We discuss the question, in a dreamworld, what metalcore artist would you pick to perform the Super Bowl halftime show? Coaches Corner: This segment features health and …
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The Optimal Fitness Program for Busy Dads | Bottomfeeder by blessthefall vs. This Ship, A Coffin by Adestria
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57:49Season 5 Episode 4 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Bottomfeeder by blessthefall and This Ship, A Coffin by Adestria. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meani…
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Weight Loss Myths | Doublespeak by Veil of Maya vs. Blackroot Forest by The Wise Man's Fear
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50:39Season 5 Episode 3 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Doublespeak by Veil of Maya and Blackroot Forest by The Wise Man's Fear. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, son…
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Does Being Muscular Give You the Right to Give Fitness Advice? | False Profit by I The Breather vs. Children of Fire by Oh, Sleeper
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51:53Season 5 Episode 2 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into False Profit by I The Breather and Children of Fire by Oh, Sleeper. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song mea…
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Breakaway by In Hearts Wake vs. Rot by Northlane: Throwback Track Faceoff | Reframe Your Thoughts to Achieve Your Goals in 2025
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50:52Happy New Year and welcome to season 5 of Metalcore & Muscle! This first episode follows a new episode structure featuring 4 different segments as follows: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Breakaway by In Hearts Wake and Rot by Northlane. We discuss lyrics, vocals, i…
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Reasons to Train Legs on Monday | Teens on Steroids
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31:30What do you train on Mondays? Do you follow the crowd and train your chest on Monday? If you find yourself skipping leg days or find it difficult to push through your leg day, we discuss some different reasons why it may be beneficial to switch up your training split to include your leg day on Monday. We then transition to discussing the detrimenta…
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In this episode, we highlight some of our favorite metalcore songs and albums from 2024, including an overall summary of our thoughts/review of the year in total. The episode rounds out with our selection for song of the week. Enjoy! Song of the Week: Hell of a Ride by Until I Wake Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle!…
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Tips for Growing Big Arms | Growing 18in Arms Naturally
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52:44Are you trying to build more muscular arms? Building bigger and muscular arms is common goal for many fitness enthusiasts. In this episode Evan highlights general basics of arm training, research best-practices, arm exercises to eliminate from your routine, lessons learned in growing 18 in arms naturally, and lastly, a sample arm building routine. …
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5 Metalcore Songs to Boost Strength in the Gym | Importance of Patience for Fitness Progress
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38:00In this episode, we discuss 5 metalcore songs with heavy breakdowns that are guaranteed to help you get the most out of your toughest sets in the gym. We describe the songs in depth, providing lyrical analysis and highlighting the best breakdowns in each. For our fitness segment, we discuss the importance of having patience in the gym when striving…
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Simplify Your Exercise Routine | 3 Metalcore Songs from 2013 You’ve Never Heard
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47:38In this episode we dive into some of the common ways that gym goers overcomplicate exercises along with effective solutions to simplify your gym routine and maximize your results. We then outline three songs from 2013 that likely went under your radar, discussing the lyrics and instrumentals within each song. Our episode concludes with our selectio…
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Pros and Cons of Modern Metalcore | Unique Metalcore Bands
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41:22In this episode, we discuss some of what we believe are the pros and cons of modern metalcore, making a case for why we believe it is one of the best music genres. We then highlight some of the bands we believe exemplify modern metalcore. As usual, our episode concludes with our selection for song of the week, enjoy! Song of the Week: My Father's S…
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Dietary Supplement Scams | What to Look For When Buying Supplements
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39:48In this episode we review a research study summary from Examine.com that analyzed the accuracy of dietary supplement ingredient claims. We discuss things to look out for when buying dietary supplements, helpful resources to ensure you are buying accurate and pure supplements, and review some consumer health best practices. Our episode rounds out wi…
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In this episode, we breakdown our picks for the top 10 christian metalcore bands! Whether you are a Christian or not, we can all appreciate some great metalcore music! We breakdown some of our favorite songs by each band along with analyzing some of their lyrics that classify them within the Christian metalcore genre. Our selections are ranked base…
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Do you have trouble working out in the morning? Many people prefer to work out later in the day however, work schedules and daily responsibilities can often make mornings the only time available to workout. In this episode we highlight the pros and cons of morning workouts along with 4 helpful tips to get the most out of your morning workouts. This…
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In this episode, we discuss the impacts that physical activity has on mental health. We discuss personal experiences and highlight a research article that explores the role physical activity has on mental health and well-being. We also highlight a handful of songs that have impacted our mental health in a positive way. Lastly, the episode concludes…
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ALL HEART by Still Stayer | Masters of the EP
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35:55In this episode, we are discussing the latest EP from the band Still Stayer called ALL HEART. We discuss the band's background as well as a track-by-track breakdown/review. If you are a fan of bands like Invent Animate or ERRA you will love these guys and won't want to miss this episode! Our episode rounds out with our song of the week discussing a…
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Common Mistakes Beginners Make in the Gym and Tips to Help
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37:16In this episode, we discuss some of the common mistakes that beginners make when they first start training. We address each mistake and provide helpful tips to ensure that you begin your fitness journey on the right track. The episode then transitions into our Song of the Week selection where we highlight three of the best tracks that were recently…
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3 Best Biceps Exercises for Hypertrophy | Best Wage War Songs Off Each Album
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45:54In this episode, we discuss the 3 best exercises for biceps hypertrophy (in our opinion) as well as Wage War's Best songs off each of their albums. We provide an overview of biceps training, common exercises, form mistakes, training principles, and highlight a research study examining how different ranges of motion impacted biceps hypertrophy (link…
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In this episode, we provide an album review of ERRA's latest album release, Cure. We provide an overview of the album, discuss instrumentals, vocals, pros, cons, and wrap up with some concluding thoughts. This episode concludes with our Song of the Week selection. Enjoy! Song of the Week: "Four Horses" by Convictions Follow us on Instagram @mc_musc…
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How to Plan an Effective Workout | What Makes a Great Workout Song?
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53:51Have you ever left the gym and thought, "wow that was a better workout than usual!"? In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the factors that make an effective workout and provide all this tips/tools you will need to program a great workout for yourself. We discuss programming specific to your goals, exercise selection, exercise order, a…
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The band ERRA has engrained themselves into the metalcore genre as one of the best and they are truly a gift that keeps on giving in terms of consistently living up to expectations with their music. In this episode of the podcast we identify our top 5 ERRA songs and rank them based on lyrics, instrumentals, song meaning, and vocals. Their entire di…
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Completing a 3-Year Bulk: Lessons Learned
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51:07In this episode, Evan highlights some of the lessons learned from his three year mass gaining phase where he went from 190lbs-230lbs, gaining 7lbs of lean mass in the first year. He dives into his training, nutrition, supplementation, and also discusses how to determine when it is time to end the bulk. He then discusses his cutting plans and goals …
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In this episode we cover the top 9 metalcore breakup-themed songs that are great for working out. Songs are ranked on their ability to evoke emotion along with their vocals, instrumentals, and breakdowns. It is our hope that by listening to this episode of the podcast, you will learn about some new metalcore music you haven't heard yet. This episod…
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Tips for Transforming How You Look & Feel
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45:25Happy New Year! A large portion of the population who set New Year's resolutions focus on health goals, specifically losing weight. In this episode kicking off season 4 of the podcast, we highlight the important tips/steps in facilitating a healthy transformation. With years of personal training and health coaching experience, along with 4 top-five…
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Have you ever wondered why your favorite band changed their sound? In this episode of the podcast, we explore reasons why bands change their sound while also exploring some pros and cons of changing their sound, what it means for the genre, and some examples of bands who were successful in changing their sound. For our fitness segment, we discuss s…
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As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to highlight 5 songs that you should know about from this year that may have gone under your radar. We provide information/background on each band along with lyric analysis, instrumental discussion, and some of our favorite parts of each song. We then transition into our selection for song of the week. Sit back a…
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Parasocial Relationships in the Fitness Industry | How Important are Lyrics in Metalcore Music?
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52:03This episode of the podcast features an in-depth dive into parasocial relationships within the fitness industry and how these relationships are utilized to promote products. We provide smart consumer tips along with examples of good and bad products within the fitness industry. The episode continues with our discussion of the importance of lyrics w…
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How to Define Success for Yourself, with Anthony Randolph
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49:47How to Define Success for Yourself: A Deep Conversation with My Best Friend.🌟 Are you striving for success but feel like something's missing? Join me in this insightful conversation with my best friend as we explore the journey of redefining success and finding true fulfillment. 🌟In this video, I sit down with one of my closest friends who once had…
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Album Review: The Surface by Beartooth | Photoshop in the Fitness Industry
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37:56In this episode, we discuss Beartooth's latest album, The Surface, in depth highlighting our favorite lyrics from each song along with the deeper meanings within the album. This episode continues with our discussion of photoshop within the fitness industry and setting realistic expectations when you are starting your fitness journey. We also discus…
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How to Have Better Self Care, with Evan Herrman and Terry Ewing
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56:49How to have better self care with Evan Herrman and Terry EwingWelcome to our channel! In this enlightening video, we dive deep into the world of self-care and its incredible spiritual benefits. Join us as we explore the practical applications of self-care and share valuable lessons from our own life experiences that have helped us harness its power…
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The Art of Nurturing Meaningful Relationships, with Mark Rentz
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40:06Welcome to a new episode of The Whole Person Podcast! Today, we welcome Mark Rentz to the show. He's a father, former Pastor, and incredible real estate agent with much knowledge about life, the Bible, and personal growth. He joins us today to discuss the importance of having and nurturing personal relationships. We talk about: - How men can encour…
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Welcome back to The Whole Person Podcast! Today, I'm flying solo to deep dive into The Beatitudes, as found in Matthew 5. We'll be taking attributes from Christ that we can take up and make our own. Join our Facebook group: (The Whole Person Project) https://www.facebook.com/groups/544658254238478/
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