Best Nicholas Burch Podcasts (2025)

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Fitness Refocusing Fall Series: Check-In on our New Year's Intentions 36:18

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This week's Addicted to Fitness is the first in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon discuss the need for a fitness refocus as the school year & holidays start to ramp up. They also revisit the health & fitness intentions they set at…

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FiberMaxxing: The Pros & Cons of this Social Media Trend 26:17

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the newest diet related social media trend. Nick and Shannon describe how FiberMaxxing, a recent social media trend that involves eating high amounts of fiber, can help with health issues like weight loss, blood sugar control, and gut health but may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort if done improperly…

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The Importance of Training Your Second Heart 24:47

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on a particular muscle that may be as important as your heart when it comes to circulation. Nick and Shannon describe why working your calf muscles can prevent health issues like leg swelling & varicose veins and give you several exercises that will keep your calves a pumping. Follow the podcast profile on In…

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From the Vault: The Importance of Morning Rituals & Routines 43:55

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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness explains why having rituals and routines in the morning can improve your physical & mental well-being. Nick and Shannon describe the difference between rituals and routines, the importance of prepping for morning rituals the night before, and outline their personal morning routines on this old school episod…

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The Potential Impact of the Presidential Fitness Test Revival 38:36

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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses if the re-establishment of the Presidential Fitness Test will improve children's fitness. Nicholas and Shannon describe their past experiences with the test, what exercises were included in the past version of this fitness test, and potential updates that may help children better understand the importance o…

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Nutritional Power Ranking of Different Nuts 35:03

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This week's Addicted to Fitness includes an in-depth discussion on the nutritional benefits of different nuts. Nick and Shannon share which "nut" has the most protein per serving, the caloric content of different types of nuts, and which nuts they deem as the Top 3 nuts for snacking. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a…

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SEEQ Clear Protein Breakdown & Taste Test 19:05

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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a product review of a special type of protein powder. Nick and a special guest co-host describe the difference between clear protein powder and traditional protein powder and perform a taste test of SEEQ Clear Protein Powder live on the podcast. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it…

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The Positive Effect Gardening Has On Your Mind, Body, and Community 39:37

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the benefits gardening provides to an individual's physical, mental, and communal health. Nick and Shannon describe how community gardens provide opportunties for individuals to burn calories, gain functional strength, connect with nature, create healthier eating habits, and build camaraderie with fellow c…

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The "Dirty Dozen" Produce List is More Harmful Than Helpful 34:51

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This week's Addicted to Fitness debates the legitimacy of an annual list that highlights which produce has the highest pesticide residue. Nicholas and Shannon describe how the lack data and negative connotation that the "Dirty Dozen" list has on certain produce may be contributing to Americans not eating the daily recommended amount of fruits and v…

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Why People Are Faking Their Workouts 40:04

2M ago40:04

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This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the trend of people claiming they worked out to gain online recognition. Nick and Shannon discuss how instant gratification, external validation, and digital incentives are motivating individuals to log/post workouts on exercise based sites like Peloton or Strava. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @The…

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A Not So Simple Physical Test You Can Do To Predict How Long You'll Live 19:59

3M ago19:59

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This week's Addicted to Fitness describes a movement assessment used to predict longevity. Nick discusses the results of a recent longevity study that suggest that individuals who have difficulty with going from standing, to sitting, and back to standing may be more suseptible to dying from natural causes. Nick also performs the movement assessment…

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From the Vault: The Amount of Plastics We Eat Is Scary 36:59

3M ago36:59

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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness sheds light on the how plastic consumption is becoming an alarming health concern. Nick and Shannon share tips on how to reduce the alarming amount of plastics humans ingest on a yearly basis and tell you how their fathers influenced our approach to fitness on this old school episode. Original air date 6/17…

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Tips to Stay Healthy During Summer Travel 24:19

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This week's Addicted to Fitness provides info on how you can avoid taking sick leave after your travel plans this summer. Nick and Shannon describe how exercise, hydration, supplementation, and cleanliness can minimize the fatigue and illnesses commonly associated with travel. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen…

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Alkaline Water: Health Elixir or Marketing Ploy? 32:33

3M ago32:33

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This week's Addicted to Fitness determines if a specific type of bottled water offers more health benefits than regular tap water. Nick and Shannon describe what alkaline water is, the supposed health benefits, and whether or not you should spend extra money on this type of water. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a li…

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Why You Need Sunscreen and The Best Options for You & the Environment 30:17

4M ago30:17

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This week's Addicted to Fitness describes they best way to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays. Nick and Shannon discuss the prevelance of skin cancer in the United States, the information your iPhone can give you about sun protection, and what ingredients you should avoid when purchasing your sunscreen. Follow the podcast profile on Insta…

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The Importance of Knowing & Improving your Resting Heart Rate 26:30

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on a particular health metric that you should be calculate on a daily basis. Nick and Shannon discuss the recommeded range for resting heart rate, chronic health conditions associated with elevated resting heart rate, how to lower your resting heart rate, and how & when to calculate your resting heart rate. F…

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The Effect Mom's Fitness Has on her Kid's Fitness 35:13

4M ago35:13

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the impact Mom has on their children's physical fitness. Nick and Shannon share research that suggests that mothers that are more physically have children that are more physically fit. They also discuss how Shannon promotes the importance of exercise to their daughter. Follow the podcast profile on Instagr…

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From the Vault: Media's Negative Impact on Athletes' Mental Health 35:59

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This week's Addicted to Fitness describes a recent incident involving a professional athlete prioritizing their mental health. Nick and Shannon detail how media's treatment of athletes forced tennis pro Naomi Osaka to withdraw from a major tournament due to mental health concerns. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a li…

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The Best Protein Sources for Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarian 38:00

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on how much and the best sources of a very important macronutrient. Nick and Shannon discuss why prioritizing protein is a must for anyone focus on losing weight & maintaining lean mass. They also explain how much protein someone should ingest on a daily basis and share numerous vegetarian and non-vegetarian …

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A Breakdown & Product Review of the Henkelion Weighted Vest 45:10

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This week's Addicted to Fitness describes the strength gains wearing a weighted vest can provide. Nick and Shannon explain how a weighted vest can increase the intensity of lower impact exercises like walking and turn bodyweight workouts into legit strength training. They also provide a product review of Shannon's new weighted vest from Henkelion. …

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The Unknown Benefits of Supplementing with Creatine 36:58

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This week's Addicted to Fitness shares the lesser known benefits of a supplement weightlifters have been taking for decades. Nick and Shannon discuss how recent research suggest that taking creatine monohydrate can improve cognitive function & mental health in addition to helping you gain more strength and muscle mass. Follow the podcast profile on…

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A Look Back at the Covid-19 Pandemic 5 Years Later 37:51

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This week's Addicted to Fitness is a retrospective analysis of the Covid-19 lockdown. In light of the recent 5 year anniversary of the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Nick and Shannon discuss how they & society has changed for the better or for the worse, in regards to health and wellness. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give i…

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Supplements and Vitamins and Tinctures, Oh My! 39:56

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the supplements they take on a regular basis to optimize their health. Nick and Shannon discuss what supplements, vitamins, and tinctures they utilize to address specific deficiencies and mitigate common ailments. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what…

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Fitness Revitalization Spring Series: Sleep Prioritization & Best Time to Workout 36:06

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This week's Addicted to Fitness is the fourth in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss how sleep is the most important component of your health & wellness routine. They also outline how you can determine the optimal time of d…

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From the Vault: Green Tea vs Coffee: Which is Healthier? 46:58

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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness debates which of the world's two most popular beverages, coffee and green tea, has more health benefits. In this old school episode, Nick and Shannon compare the caffeine, antioxidants, and other disease fighting components of green tea and coffee to determine which one is more beneficial. Original air date…

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Fitness Revitalization Spring Series: The Benefits of Mini Workouts 29:45

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This week's Addicted to Fitness is the third in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss how multiple, short workouts throughout the day can be just as beneficial if not more than one contineous session. They also outline their …

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Fitness Revitalization Spring Series: The Importance of Tracking Progress 29:33

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This week's Addicted to Fitness is the second in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss the impact tracking your workouts & logging your meals can have on you reaching or surpassing your goals. They also recommend a few differ…

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Fitness Revitalization Spring Series: Creating the Optimum Workout Schedule 36:56

7M ago36:56

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This week's Addicted to Fitness is the first in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss the importance of allowing your schedule to evolve during different periods of your life, the benefits of multiple, short workouts througho…

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The Importance of Hip Mobility Especially for Men 29:50

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on a particular joint that males need to be giving more attention. Nick and Shannon describe why males tend to neglect hip mobility, the detrimental effects of sitting on our hip mobility, the importance of hip mobility to longevity, and share a few moves that both test and improve your hip mobility. Follow t…

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The Power of Love: The Surprising Health Benefits of Intimacy 28:58

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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a conversation on the lesser know benefits of physical intimacy. Nick and Shannon discuss how a prolonged hug, kiss, or even cuddling can improve your mood, heart health, muscle recovery, and immune system. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you thin…

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How To Maximize Your Winter Fitness Training 34:49

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This week's Addicted to Fitness shares tips on how to maintain your fitness during the cold winter months. Nick and Shannon discuss how layering up before you head outside, acquiring a workout buddy/personal trainer, and morning workouts can help you keep your fitness intentions during the coldest & darkest months of the year. Follow the podcast pr…

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From the Vault: Infrared Sauna Blanket Live Review 33:07

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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features a product review of a very unique piece of fitness equipment. Shannon describes the health benefits, usability, and price point of an infrared sauna blanket from HigherDOSE while Nick sweats it out on this old school episode. Original air date 1/3/2022. If you want to learn more about the infrared …

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Tips for Boosting Your Immune System During the Winter Months 35:08

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This week's Addicted to Fitness describes how specific dietary items can help keep illnesses away during the winter months. Nick and Shannon discuss how incorporating food items like berries, dark leafy greens, kimchi, ginger, and more can help your immune system run optimally during the peak of cold & flu season. Follow the podcast profile on Inst…

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A Breakdown of the Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk 27:41

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This week's Addicted to Fitness examines research that links alcohol consumption to cancer risk. Nick and Shannon discuss the findings of a recent study that suggest that consuming 2 or less alcoholic drinks per day can still significantly increase your risk of developing 7 specific types of cancer. Shannon also provides a detailed explaination of …

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ATF Year-End Review and Setting Health & Fitness Intentions for 2025 33:34

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This week's Addicted to Fitness features both a look back and a look forward for the hosts of the podcast. Nick and Shannon share their own personal lists of accomplishments for 2024 and their health & fitness intentions for the New Year. Shannon also provides a detailed explaination of the difference between setting intentions and creating resolut…

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Health and Wellness Predictions for 2025 37:09

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This week's Addicted to Fitness gives you a preview of what topics will be at the forefront of health and wellness in 2023. Nick and Shannon put on their fortune telling hats and predict how weight loss medication accessibility, advancments in women's health, sleep therapy, longevity programs & practices, and more will be at the forefont of the hea…

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From the Vault: The Most Popular Wellness Trends of 2023 So Far 37:50

9M ago37:50

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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness investigates which wellness trends are worth watching in 2023. In preparation for the ATF 2025 health & wellness predictions episode, Nick and Shannon share this old school episode that discusses the recent popularity of weight loss medication, sauna use, and the ever expanding world of supplements. They al…

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The ATF Guide to Navigating the Holidays 43:14

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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a discussion on how healthly habits can help you manage the holiday season. Nick and Shannon describe how they are going to use working out and mindful eating to manage the stress commonly associated with the holiday season. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us …

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Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi on Building a Business to Last 34:15

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CHANI is the second largest astrology app on the market, even though its founders have prioritized growing slowly and sustainably. Today we speak to its founders, Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi about their company's mold-breaking benefits package, what they think about work culture today, and how other companies might follow their lead. Learn more …

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Is Breakfast Truly the Most Important Meal of the Day? 34:29

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This week's Addicted to Fitness tries to answer an age-old nutritional question. Nick and Shannon discuss how your age, health & fitness goals, and personal digestion can determine if you should eat breakfast or not. They also outline what types and how much of food you should eat to break your fast. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFP…

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Sophia Amoruso is Still Proud of #Girlboss 30:48

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In 2014, Sophia Amoruso was the founder and CEO of Nasty Gal and her book #Girlboss was a New York Times bestseller – plus responsible for coining the hashtag-turned-cultural-phenomenon. Since then her company has folded and the "girlboss" has been declared all but dead... yet Sophia is haunted by its ghost. Today, she addresses the legacy of the p…

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The 2024 ATF Fitness Gift Guide 23:16

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This week's Addicted to Fitness features this year's edition of gift suggestions for the fitness fanatic in your life. Nick and Shannon describe what resistance training equipment, recovery devices, and fitness trackers they would purchase for themselves or the fitness minded individual in their lives. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheAT…

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The Four Day Week Works, Just Ask Chelsea Fagan 33:53

10M ago33:53

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Chelsea Fagan first started The Financial Diet as a personal blog about her own financial mistakes. Now it’s a cross-platform media company run by a small team of women who work four days a week and share profits. This week, we talk to Chelsea all about the finances of her business. Plus, why she spent 50k of her own cash publishing a romance novel…

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Tips to Help you Enjoy Eating What You Want on Thanksgiving Day 37:59

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This week's Addicted to Fitness provides mindful eating tips to help you have your pumpkin pie and eat it too. Nick and Shannon provide the calorie content of common Thanksgiving Day foods and explain how eating breakfast, a morning workout, going for seconds, and other methods can help mitigate the caloric damage commonly incurred on this holiday.…

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Aurora James Wants to Redefine Luxury and Build Black Wealth 35:04

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When Aurora James was launching her luxury shoe line, Brother Vellies, she didn’t know that she’d eventually launch a non-profit and an equity fund dedicated to supporting black-owned businesses. But after the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 that’s what she did. Today, we talk to Aurora about how that’s going, and how she keeps her…

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From the Vault: How Gratitude Can Help Relieve Holiday Stress 36:32

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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness describes the mental and physical benefits of practicing gratitude during the holiday season. Nick and Shannon discuss their definition of gratitude, the scientific research associated with giving thanks, and how they practice gratitude during the holiday season on this old school episode. Original air date…

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Imara Jones on the Strategy Behind Trump’s Anti-Trans Ads 39:45

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Imara Jones didn't necessarily set out to be the founder of a news organization: her company, TransLash Media, grew out of a documentary series she made in 2018 about being trans in the age of Trump. The organization has been reporting on the trans community ever since — reporting that is now more urgent than ever. So today, we speak to Imara about…

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A Breakdown of the Newest Research on Vitamin D Supplementation 29:13

10M ago29:13

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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a discussion on a recent study on the health benefits associated with taking Vitamin D supplements. Nick and Shannon explore the results of a recent meta-analysis that suggests that a specific dose of Vitamin D for certain individuals (e.g. non-Westerners, obese individuals, older adults, etc.) may significa…

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Tips for Adjusting your Mind & Body for the End of Daylight Savings Time 32:29

10M ago32:29

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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on what happens to our mental & physical health when we turn the clocks back. Nick and Shannon describe how people feel emotionally when they switch to standard time, what effect time change has on our circadian rhythm, and the benefits of morning workouts & intermittent fasting during the Fall and Winter mon…

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Pumpkin Spice Latte: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of this Seasonal Treat 40:21

11M ago40:21

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This week's Addicted to Fitness analyzes the nutritional components of a popular seasonal beverage. Nick and Shannon explain how certain components of the pumpkin spice latte (pumpkin, spices, and coffee) have numerous health benefits, but warn that many versions of this seasonal beverage you purchase are extremely high in sugar and fat. The hosts …