Best Non Player Conversations Podcasts (2025)

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#305 - Dr. Eric Zielinski: Essential Oils Recipes, The Power Of Scent, Sensual Oils, Fragrance Problems, Fake Oils, Blue Zones Longevity, The Science Of Essential Oils, Rethinking Biohacking, And More ... 1:43:38

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/essentialoilsrecipes CARD DECK: Essential Oils Recipes: A 52-Card Deck for Healing and Home: 50 Recipes⁠ ⁠Free Essential Oils Masterclass⁠ FACEBOOK: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking. All conversations are welcome! ⁠⁠⁠⁠IF…

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Ep 379: Christian Pulisic Controversy Mirrors the Soft Fanbase, and Your MLS Academy Question Answered 1:19:55

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In this episode, we discuss Christian Pulisic’s controversial decision to skip national team duty citing fatigue. We address the pervasive softness in American soccer culture compared to other footballing nations. We also tackle questions from the audience on training compensation, solidarity payments, and highlight video best practices for aspirin…

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#304 - Karden Rabin: The Secret Language Of The Body, Fight Flight Freeze Faint Fawn F*ck, The Freeze Response, The Evolution Of The Brain From Touch, "I Think Therefore I Am" Problems, Bottom Up Vs. Top ... 1:20:41

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: ⁠melanieavalon.com/secretlanguage ⁠Book: The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind FACEBOOK: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking. All conversations are welcome! ⁠⁠⁠IF Biohackers: Intermitte…

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Ep 378: Five Technical/Tactical Key Indicators a Pro Player is “Amateur” 1:00:03

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In this episode, we discuss the telltale signs of amateurism in soccer, inspired by a recent professional game. We outline key indicators, such as a specific type of poor first touch and specific bad decisions that expose players as amateurs. We also emphasize the importance of high-quality training and maintaining focus to avoid these pitfalls. We…

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Ep 377: Personal Training in American Soccer: A Conversation with Miguel of Grande Sports Training 1:23:22

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Unlocking Player Potential In this episode, we invite the founder of Grande Sports Training to discuss his journey in soccer and personal training. Miguel shares insights on his training methods, the importance of technique and mentality, and the challenges of navigating the American soccer ecosystem. We also touch on his experiences with high-leve…

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#303 - Finnian Kelly: Intentionality, Prioritizing Feelings, Breathwork Circuit Breakers, Fluctuating Identity, Quickly Shifting Your Energetic State, Agreements Vs. Expectations, Meeting Guides, Energy ... 1:17:29

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/intentionality SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS: LMNT: Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon⁠. FACEBOOK: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking. All conversations are welcome! ⁠⁠IF Biohackers: …

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#302 - Ben Azadi: Metabolic Freedom, Vitamin G, The Myth Of Metabolism Slow Down, Keto Fasting Content, Coffee CGA, Lack Of Purpose And Obesity, Sluggish Liver Problems, Dopamine Fasting, Seed Oil Problems ... 1:31:04

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/metabolicfreedom SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS: SEED: Get 25% off your first month of DS-01® with code 25MELANIE at ⁠seed.com/melanieavalon⁠. FACEBOOK: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking. All conversations are welcome! ⁠IF Biohac…

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Ep 376: The Art of Losing Your Man – Identify it, Understand it, Train it, Execute it 1:01:21

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Elevating American Soccer: Mastering ‘Losing Your Man’ and More In this episode, we focus on the concept of ‘losing your man’ and how this technique differs from the traditional ‘get open’ mantra often heard in American recreational soccer circles. Learn how this skill is vital at every level of play, not just for wingers, but midfielders and defen…

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#301 - Blaise Aguirre, MD: Tackling Self-Hatred, How To Love Yourself, Accepting Compliments, The Role Of Childhood, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Therapist Relationships, What If Vs. What Is, The ... 1:39:32

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/selfhatred BOOK: I Hate Myself LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon⁠. INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! ⁠@melanieavalon⁠ AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic…

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Ep 375: Building Out of the Back in America – Insights, Challenges, and Lamine Yamal 1:16:28

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In this episode, we dive into the evolution and importance of ‘building out of the back’ in American soccer. We examine its historical context in the U.S. and compare it to international practices. The discussion also highlights the influence of global talents like Lamine Yamal on the soccer world. Additionally, we provide insights on training meth…

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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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#300 - Cate Shanahan, MD: Dark Calories, How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health, Seed Oils & The Hateful 8, Inflammatory Body Fat, PUFA Depletion, Oxidative Stress, Vitamin E Supplementation, The Four ... 1:06:18

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: ⁠melanieavalon.com/darkcalories⁠ INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! ⁠@melanieavalon⁠ AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, …

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Ep 374: Why Rondos are a NON-NEGOTIABLE for Proper Development 1:06:10

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Getting Back to Basics: Rondos and Receiving Across the Body In this episode, we dive into the importance of training rondos and the fundamental skill of receiving across the body in soccer. We address the misconceptions about these training methods and explain why they are crucial for developing players at all levels. We also share personal experi…

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Ep 373: European Club Owner, Joe Funicello, On a Multi-Decade Soccer Odyssey 55:20

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Inside SoccerViza with Joe: Club Ownership Challenges and Success Stories In this episode, we have a special guest, Joe Funicello, the founder of SoccerViza and owner of a third division professional Romanian club. Joe shares his journey from aspiring professional soccer player to club owner, discussing the challenges and rewards along the way. We …

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Ep 372: Your Emails Answered – Q&A Episode 1:05:13

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In this episode, we dive into a Q&A session addressing various questions from the audience. We cover challenges like differentiating between recreational and professional player development, handling difficult conversations with parents about their children’s soccer involvement. The discussion also includes advice for new coaches on the importance …

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#299 - Grace Valentine: Life Of A Top Supermodel, How To Be Confident, Ketamine Therapy, Mental Health Challenges, Overcoming Childhood Trauma, Beauty Standards And Disordered Eating, The Ego, Identity ... 1:05:40

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/gracevalentine LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon. INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common …

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Ep 371: Insights Only Come with Experience – A Chat with Paul Spacey 1:19:45

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Join me and experienced coach Paul Spacey as we dive into the nuances of soccer training and development. We discuss how 80% of David Beckham’s training can be done unopposed, the importance of understanding opposed vs. unopposed training, and the role of repetition in player development. With insights from Paul’s extensive coaching background in S…

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Ep 370: Navigating the Pathway to Pro Soccer in America 1:16:19

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In this episode, we dive into the pathway to professional soccer in the United States. This is crucial information for parents and coaches of youth players, even if they don’t believe their player will go pro. The pathway to pro shapes the entire soccer system, affecting everything from youth league battles to higher education decisions and profess…

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#298 - Kelly Gores: HEAL Documentary, The Placebo And Nocebo Effects, Spontaneous Remission, When To Use Pharmaceuticals, Religious Healers, Diagnosis Vs. Prognosis, Asserting Yourself With Your Doctors ... 1:07:20

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/heal SEED: Get 25% off your first month of DS-01® with code 25MELANIE at seed.com/melanieavalon. FACEBOOK: Join Melanie's Facebook group for a weekly episode giveaway and to discuss and learn about all things biohacking. All conversations are welcome! IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods…

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Ep 369: How to Best Think About Defending, Defenders, and How to Train it. 1:11:44

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In this episode, we shift our focus to the defensive side of soccer, following a previous discussion about offense. We go into the nuances of training defenders, the importance of defense in comparison to offense, and practical defensive training exercises from the 3four3 coaching program. We emphasize the concept of ‘thinking defense while on offe…

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#297 - Steven R. Gundry, MD: The Gut-Brain Paradox, Microbiome Personality Effects, "Intuitive Eating" Problems, Nicotine Benefits, Red Meat Problems, Eating Disorder Causes, Rethinking LPS, And More! 58:55

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/gutbrain LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon. INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allerg…

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#296 - A.J. Jacobs: Living Constitutionally, The Meaning Of Democracy, Interpreting The Constitution, Government Organization & Organizations, Freedom Of The Press, Misplaced Nostalgia, Becoming A ... 1:37:30

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/constitution INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common allergens (including wheat, rice, gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts, soy, eggs, and …

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Ep 368: The MILLION DOLLAR Question – How to Solve Scoring Issues with Your Teams and Players 1:15:27

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Breaking the Final Third Conundrum in Soccer In this episode, we discuss one of the most common challenges possession-based coaches face: dominating possession but struggling to score goals. We dive into various strategies to improve our finishing in the final third, including the importance of rehearsing attacking patterns, working on individual s…

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#295 - R Blank: AvalonX EMF-Free Air Tubes, The Science Of EMF Concerns, Hidden iPhone Warnings, Microwaves & Radio Waves, EMF Sensitivity, Carcinogen Classifications, Lifestyle Hacks, Protecting Yourself ... 1:25:18

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/emf2 AVALONX EMF-FREE AIR TUBES: Get 20% off my brand new AvalonX EMF-Free Air Tubes with code launch20 at AvalonXEMF.us! INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free …

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Ep 367: US Coaching Licenses – Another Credentialism Scam or Education? 1:43:11

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Debate on the Value of US Soccer Coaching Licenses with Rory O’Neill In this episode, we discuss the intricacies and controversies of soccer coaching licenses in the U.S. We go into our personal experiences, comparing U.S. and UEFA coaching licenses, and discuss the impact of licensing on both youth and professional coaching. We highlight the high …

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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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Ep 366: What a Week! The USMNT Loses Again, and USL Wins With Pro/Rel. 1:12:05

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Per usual, the mainstream narratives are all wrong. In this episode, we discuss US Men’s National Team’s lack of attendance and ultimate loss. We then jump into our first comments regarding USL’s promotion and relegation announcement. Is it truly pro/rel, or a gimmick? And how will this likely impact the MLS monopoly and US Soccer corruption? Lastl…

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#294 - Steve Valentine: The World Of Magic, Bending Reality, The Role Of Illusion In Shaping Perception, Reading People, Challenges In The Entertainment World, Biohacking The Psyche, Secrets To Captivate ... 1:57:35

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/stevevalentine LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon. INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out now! AvalonX supplements are free of toxic fillers and common …

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Ep 365: TOXIC Comments Episode! Your Anon Criticisms Answered 1:01:26

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In this unique episode, we tackle toxic comments received across our various social media platforms. We respond to criticisms about U.S. soccer coaching licenses, player development, coaching strategies, and more. 00:00 Intro 04:40 1st Comment – Random Brazil Kid is Better any Player We’ve Developed 11:51 2nd Comment – Stereotype of American Soccer…

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Ep 364: Insights into Game Management – Balancing Tactics, Team, and Individual Dynamics 1:04:02

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The episode is a discussion on game management principally in the youth game, focusing on pregame, in-game, halftime, and postgame strategies. The hosts recount specific instances from their experiences, particularly highlighting a match against FC Barcelona’s youth team. They emphasize the importance of structured training, professional conduct, a…

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#293 - Burt Ward: Batman's Original Robin, Gentle Giants Pet Products, Batman & Robin Shocking Set Stories, Supporting Pet Longevity, GMO Pet Food Problems, How To Care For And Feed Your Pets, And More ... 1:47:27

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#292 - Leo Grady: Jona Health, Gut Microbiome Testing, The Future Of Personalized Health, The Evolution Of AI, Analyzing Your Microbes, Digital Twins, Optimizing Health Conditions, And More! 1:08:07

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: melanieavalon.com/jonatesting JONA Get $50 off with code Melanie50 at melanieavalon.com/jona. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/melanieavalon. INSTAGRAM: Follow Melanie on Instagram to see the latest moments, products, and #allthethings! @melanieavalon AVALONX: AvalonX Spirulina is out n…

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Ep 363: Team Captains – Who and How Important Are They Really? 1:09:08

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of captains in soccer teams, debating whether leadership qualities are innate or can be developed. We explore what makes a good captain, using real-life examples from both professional and youth soccer. The conversation later transitions to the political nature of sports, emphasizing how soccer serves as a…

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