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Breaking the Diet Cycle: Amber Brueseke on Macros, Mindset, and Making Lasting Change
In this episode, Dr. Jared Pelo sits down with Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, to discuss her journey from nurse to fitness coach and how she's helped over 10,000 women transform their relationship with fitness and nutrition. Amber shares how her early exposure to weightlifting through her mom shaped her path, her discovery of macro counting, and her evolution as a coach.
Key topics include:
The importance of being a positive fitness role model for the next generation
Understanding the science and psychology behind self-sabotaging behaviors
How reverse dieting works and why it's crucial for long-term success
Using macro counting as a bridge to sustainable, moderate eating habits
The role of beliefs, values, and identity in creating lasting change
Connect with Amber:
Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @biceps.after.babies
Website: bicepsafterbabies.com
Podcast: Biceps After Babies Radio
Key Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Amber Brueseke
00:40 - Amber's fitness journey starting at age 14
01:55 - Transitioning from nursing to fitness instruction
04:20 - Discovery of macro counting and getting a six pack
05:45 - Building Biceps After Babies and serving 10,000+ women
07:28 - Breaking negative generational patterns around fitness
09:14 - Being a fitness role model at any age
10:35 - Evolution as a coach and understanding behavior change
14:19 - Understanding self-sabotaging behaviors
16:24 - The "tree framework": beliefs, values, and identity
21:27 - Explaining reverse dieting and metabolic adaptation
27:57 - Why cycling between deficit and maintenance is crucial
30:12 - Using macro counting as a bridge to moderation
32:14 - Building sustainable nutritional awareness
34:30 - Where to find Amber and Biceps After Babies
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Member Spotlight: How Andrew Fisher Achieved His Best Health at 48
A conversation with entrepreneur and attorney Andrew Fisher about his transformation from a sedentary lifestyle to achieving his best health in his 40s through CrossFit, hormone optimization, and embracing modern medicine.
In this episode, Andrew shares his journey from being a multi-sport athlete in his youth to struggling with weight in college and law school, and eventually finding his path back to fitness through running, yoga, and CrossFit. He discusses how seeing his parents' health challenges motivated him to take control of his own health, and how modern interventions like GLP-1s and hormone optimization helped him achieve remarkable results - including gaining 8 pounds of muscle while losing 40 pounds overall.
🕒 Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction and background
00:48 - Early years and education
02:42 - Sports background and high school athletics
04:50 - Health challenges during college and law school years
06:48 - Getting back into fitness through running and P90X
08:42 - Discovering and committing to CrossFit
12:10 - The community aspect of CrossFit
13:36 - Family health history and motivation
17:25 - Early attempts at weight loss and dieting
21:57 - Finding Bionic Health and comprehensive health optimization
24:14 - Results from hormone optimization and GLP-1 medication
28:55 - Mental freedom from food obsession
31:00 - The importance of medical supervision and evidence-based interventions
#BionicHealth #HealthOptimization #Fitness #Wellness #CrossFit #HealthyAging
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Skin Cancer Insights: Prevention, Detection and Treatment with Dr. Jennifer Goldwasser
Join Dr. Catherine Isaac as she sits down with Dr. Jennifer Goldwasser, a board-certified dermatologist with over 30 years of experience, as she shares expert insights on skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Learn about different types of skin cancer, risk factors, the importance of early detection, and practical prevention strategies including proper sunscreen use. Perfect for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in protecting their skin health.
Key Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Types of skin cancer explained
3:29 Advances in melanoma treatment
4:16 Importance of immune system health
5:16 Impact of non-melanoma skin cancers
8:57 Risk factors and genetic connections
11:02 Common locations for different skin cancers
14:30 High-risk patient screening
21:44 Amelanotic melanoma in redheads
26:15 Skin cancer in people of color
31:01 Physical examination tips
40:09 ABCDE prevention strategy
42:07 Sunblock types and proper usage
49:24 Sunscreen product recommendations
54:00 Daily sun protection guidance
#SkinCancer #Dermatology #SkinHealth #MedicalEducation #Prevention #Healthcare #Sunscreen
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Rethinking Testosterone: A Conversation with Shalin Shah on Modern Hormone Therapy
Join Dr. Jared Pelo and Shalin Shah for an in-depth discussion about revolutionizing testosterone therapy. Shah, with his extensive background in healthcare investment and drug development, shares insights about Kyzatrex, an innovative oral testosterone medication, and discusses why testosterone has been misunderstood in medicine.
Learn about:
Why testosterone was historically vilified and how recent research is changing perspectives
The groundbreaking Traverse Study and its implications for cardiovascular health
How daily oral testosterone better mimics the body's natural rhythm compared to injections
The critical role of testosterone in metabolic health, diabetes prevention, and longevity
Why testosterone testing should be standard in preventive care
The future of hormone therapy for both men and women
Key Timestamps:
00:18 - Shalin's journey into testosterone research and development of Kyzatrex
03:18 - Understanding oral testosterone and debunking liver toxicity myths
06:03 - Historical misconceptions: Why testosterone was unfairly vilified
11:04 - The Traverse Study (2023): Proving cardiovascular safety
13:28 - T4DM Study: Testosterone's impact on diabetes prevention
15:22 - Why daily oral testosterone better mimics natural body rhythms
24:05 - The Testosterone Project's three initiatives:
- Making testosterone testing standard
- Creating FDA-approved options for women
- De-scheduling testosterone
36:09 - Why Kyzatrex chose a cash-pay model for better access
Featured Links:
Learn more about Kyzatrex: https://www.kyzatrex.com/
Educational resources: https://www.rethinktestosterone.com
Testosterone Project: https://testosteroneproject.com
#HormoneHealth #Testosterone #Healthcare #WellnessPodcast #MedicalInnovation #HealthOptimization
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Member Spotlight: From Annual Checkups to Data-Driven Health Optimization
In this episode of the Bionic Health Podcast, Dr. Jared Pelo sits down with Scott, a tech executive and health optimization pioneer, to discuss his remarkable journey toward optimal health. Scott shares how he transformed his approach to fitness and nutrition, proving that small, consistent changes can lead to extraordinary results.
Key moments:
0:00 - Introduction and background
3:26 - The reality of aging and discovering swimming
6:18 - The importance of healthspan vs. lifespan
11:16 - Beginning the health optimization journey
15:32 - Dealing with comprehensive blood work results
22:44 - Major health transformations and wins
27:17 - Insights on nutrition and sustainable lifestyle changes
Highlights from the conversation:
How Scott taught himself to swim using a book
The impact of understanding health data and biomarkers
Transforming body composition through strength training
The power of gradual, systematic changes over quick fixes
Practical approaches to nutrition and portion control
Follow Bionic Health:
Website: bionichealth.com
Instagram: @bionichealth
Twitter: @bionichealth
#HealthOptimization #Longevity #Wellness #BionicHealth #HealthSpan #PreventiveMedicine
Bionic Health is on a mission to help everyone, everywhere, have optimal health. Join us as we discuss with experts, physicians, scientists and patients on how you can have optimal health.
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