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Today on the show I'm excited to introduce Adrienne Smith.
Adrienne is a mechanical engineer turned longevity and peak performance specialist. She has 34 certifications and more than 26 years of experience spanning strength training, corrective exercise, bodywork, nutrition, and longevity. For the past 16+ years, Adrienne has owned a training facility catering to a diverse clientele - from athletes and seniors to literal fetuses in utero.

In today's conversation, we chop it up about our mutual connection with Strength Sensei Charles Poliquin, and the pivotal role he played in both of our lives. We unpack Adrienne's journey from mechanical engineer to prominent figure in the strength and fitness community, and how a childhood accident inadvertently changed the trajectory of her career.

We also spend a chunk of time talking about longevity and how Adrienne wants to die sexy, meaning live as long and healthy a life as possible and ultimately pass away looking jacked.

We talk about new research on peptides and bioregulators in reversing the age of your DNA, and the massive role the gut plays in everything from how you absorb nutrients and hormone production to your brain function and skin appearance. We also talk about gluten and whether or not you should be eating it. Finally, Adrienne provides practical tips you can implement right now to empower you on your unique path to health and vitality.

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Connect with Adrienne:
Website: https://www.adriennemsmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriennemarie23
Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/die-sexy-podcast/id1708075166

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/
We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Welcome to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show. I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and head coach at Body Systems.
Today on the show I'm joining forces with Justin Groce from The Restore Clinic. Justin is a quadruple board-certified nurse practitioner and certified strength and conditioning coach specializing in men's hormone replacement therapy and anti-aging. He provides patient-centered healthcare services utilizing a multi-modal approach of modern medicine, integrative medicine, behavioral medicine, and fitness and nutrition, to help men live the life they deserve.

In today's discussion, we dive deep into the heart of men's health issues, from the silent epidemic of wearing stress as a badge of honor and its repercussions, to the critical role hormones play beyond the gym and the bedroom. We explore the importance of community in combatting isolation, the transformative power of hiring a coach, and provide practical steps men can take today to reclaim their health.

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Connect with Justin:
Website: https://therestoreclinic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRestoreClinic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therestoreclinic/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therestoreclinic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therestoreclinic

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/
We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup
Connect with Us:
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Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Sean Pastuch. 
Sean is the owner and founder of Active Life, a personal development company that combines education, exercise, and mentorship to empower a life of freedom without compromise. He's helped Olympic medalists, professional baseball players, CrossFit games champions, and thousands of people get out of pain without going to the doctor or giving up their active lifestyle. 

In today's conversation, we talk about the various ways the healthcare industry and the fitness industry are failing us, particularly those who are dealing with chronic pain. Sean talks about the impetus behind Active Life, the transformative power of mentorship, why a two-day certification is simply not enough to become a qualified coach, and the need for a new industry standard that prioritizes education, knowledge, and personal development.

Whether you're a coach looking to elevate your career or someone on a personal health journey, this podcast will arm you with the clarity and understanding necessary for success. 

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Connect with Dr. Pastuch:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drseanpastuch/?hl=en
Work with Sean: https://activelifeprofessional.com/
Subscribe to Sean's Email List: https://emailwithdrsean.ck.page/getit

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/
We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup
Connect with Us:
Email: Ben@bodysystems.com 
Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com
Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching
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Today on the show, I am honored to have Christine Conti. 
Christine is an international fitness educator, chronic disease wellness specialist, and recipient of the IDEA World 2023 Fitness Professional of the Year. She is the CEO of CONTI: a woman-owned enterprise offering keynote speaking, chronic disease wellness, mindset coaching, and continuing education for fitness professionals, schools, and private companies. Christine is also the best-selling author of SPLIT-SECOND COURAGE, the host of Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, co-founder of REINVENTING THE WOMAN INTERNATIONAL, a triathlete guide for special needs athletes, and a 4x IRONMAN.

Her story is nothing short of incredible. After receiving a life-altering diagnosis at the age of 30 Christine's world was completely turned upside down, forcing her to reinvent herself and embrace her new health challenges head on.

In today's conversation, we talk about Christine's battle with chronic disease, how she transformed her pain into purpose, her relentless spirit and profound insights into overcoming fear and self-doubt, the power of choice and believing in yourself, and how with with the right mindset, there's really nothing you can't do.

If you're out there thinking that you're stuck. That life's dealt you a hand you just can't play. Think again. Because as Christine likes to say - In life you have two choices. Do something, or do nothing. Always choose something. 

Choose action over inaction. Choose hope over despair. And most importantly, choose yourself every single time.

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Connect with Christine:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheChristineConti/
Website: https://www.contifit.com/
Listen to her podcast: https://www.twofitcrazies.com/
Buy her best-selling book: https://www.amazon.com/Split-Second-Courage-What-Fears-Dreams/dp/1952654394
Join her reinventing the woman international tribe: https://rtwtribe.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ContiFit

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals +...

Today on the show I chat with my buddy Thanasi Panagiotakopoulos.
Thanasi is a former professional basketball player and Body Systems alumnus. He is also the Founder and President of Life Managed, a fee-only fiduciary independent privately owned financial planning and investment management firm in Phoenix. 
In today's conversation, we dive into the myriad of similarities between keeping your body in peak physical condition and keeping your finances in the green. We discuss compound interest—how small, consistent efforts in either fitness or savings can lead to substantial gains over time, the principle of delayed gratification—explaining why the most significant results in health and wealth are reserved for those who wait and persist, and the importance of budgeting to drive awareness—whether it's tracking calories or cash.

Thanasi and I also touch on the challenges that come with transitioning from a professional athletic career to corporate America, as well as his biggest hurdles in navigating the dynamics of growing up in a Greek family, where the European lifestyle of late nights and generous food portions at gatherings is the norm.

If you've ever wondered how to leverage your discipline and skills from fitness to bolster your financial future, or vice versa, this episode is for you. Because if you can master your nutrition and fitness, you've already got the foundation to improve your financial health. 

So whether you're looking to get shredded, save for that dream European vacation, or both, buckle up. Because this conversation might just change the way you approach your goals.

As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.

Connect with Thanasi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifemanaged_/
Website: https://lifemanaged.com/

RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/
We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup
Connect with Us:
Email: Ben@bodysystems.com 
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Welcome to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple show. I am your host, as always Ben Brown, owner of Body Systems, a one-on-one fitness and nutrition coaching company that helps you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy because we believe that your health determines your freedom today on the show, I'm excited and honored to have four-time MMA world trainer of the year, Mike Dolce.
Mike is a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, weight cut coach, author, nutrition and fitness expert, and motivational speaker. He is best known for managing the weight cuts of UFC athletes such as Johny Hendricks, Ronda Rousey, and Thiago Alves. He is also the creator of the Dolce Diet.
In today's conversation, we chop it up about what it's like training elite M MA athletes and how Mike's nutritional philosophy sets him apart as the only coach in the UFC with a 100% success rate.
We tackle topics like fasted versus fat cardio and food quality versus food quantity. We highlight the benefits of spacing out meals and discuss some of the most common pitfalls that people make with their nutrition.
We also talk about the need to take ownership and personal responsibility for our dietary habits, explore why Mike prefers training the average Jane and Joe over elite athletes, discuss how one socio-economic status doesn't limit their capacity to achieve optimal health, and highlight the power of making small consist lifestyle adjustments for achieving the most impactful and lasting results.
I have a profound respect for Mike and his no-nonsense approach to nutrition and fitness, and his conviction to bring out the best in everyone he and his company works with.
So if you follow him on social media, then you know exactly what it is that I'm talking about. And this conversation provides yet another example of why Mike is, in my opinion, one of the best in the business.
As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/.
Connect with Mike:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedolcediet/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn91YEaTTjkAQo4mHqcJ4nA
Website: https://thedolcediet.com/


RESOURCES:
Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call
Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/
Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/
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