
Not A Fitness Pro
A podcast for fitness beginners like me who want to learn more about exercising, nutrition and overall fitness.
Episodes
39 episodes
EPISODE 39: WINNING THE DAY
MATTHEW ODE is my guest on this episode. He is a testicular cancer survivor and since beating it, he has been sharing his story. He tells his story on hearing the news from his doctor that he has cancer at the age of 24. We ta...
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EPISODE 38: FOOD IS FUEL
My guest today is Ryan Turner, RD, CSSD, CDN. He is host of the Fuel You Podcast, Dietitian and Owner of FOOD IS FUEL NYC and is also Director, sports nutrition at Townhouse. Ryan and I had a great chat about nutrition. ...
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52:18

EPISODE 37: FITNESS, NUTRITION, & MINDSET
Amanda Odgers is my guest on this episode. She is a CPT, Nutrition Coach, Life Coach, and Trainer at F45. She recently started her own fitness business with her personal training and podcasting. We discuss her training...
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41:01

EPISODE 36: I JUST DANCE
Dr. Michaela Czernekova is my guest on this episode. She has a PhD in Cell Biology, is a yoga instructor and Health and Wellness Life Coach. She is from the Czech Republic. We discuss her life as a coach and how and why she go...
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EPISODE 35: JORDAN SYATT
JORDAN SYATT is my guest on this episode. He is a fitness coach and founder and creator of SF Inner Circle Fitness Program. Jordan talks about his fitness journey from joining the wrestling team making fitness his career.&nbs...
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49:38

EPISODE 34: FEEL YOUR FEELS
KRISTEN BEATTY is my guest on this episode. She is a former competitive figure skater, and was an avid gym goer and runner until she heard the most devastating news she ever heard in her life...CANCER! She found out in early Novembe...
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EPISODE 33: SHAME ON SHAME
Kate Geller is my guest on this episode. She is a mental health advocate, recovering addict and fellow podcaster. I was introduced to Kate by Coach Tara Garrison. Kate specializes in shame and her podcast SHAME ON SHAME ...
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EPISODE 32: PLANT BASED
PAULA TARNACHOWICZ. is my guest on the show. She is a former D1 basketball player and a retired professional European basketball in Europe. She is a CPT and nutriton coach who practices a plant based nutrition plan. We discuss...
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EPISODE 31: COMPLIANCE IS THE SCIENCE
DR. CHRISTOPHER SWART is my guest on this episode. He is an exercise science professor and has a PhD in exercise physiology. We discuss everything from exercise to nutrition to metabolism. We dive into IF (Intermittent Fasting...
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52:23

EPISODE 30: TRAIN HARD LIVE STRONG
MATTHEW SANTIAGO is my guest on this episode. He is a war vet, CPT, and fellow podcaster, host of the show Train Hard Live Strong as well as Founder and CEO of Athletic Beings Apparel and Clothing. Matt talks about his fitne...
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EPISODE 29: SHORT-TERM KETO
TARA GARRISON is my guest on this episode! She is a Health and Mindset Coach, Podcaster, and Author of a new book called SHORT TERM KETO. We discuss what KETO is and why people are either totally against it or for it. He...
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53:18

EPISODE 28: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MACROS BABY!
NIKKI MONTESANTI is my guest on this episode. She is a Health and Fitness Coach and a WBFF Diva Pro Fitness Model. We had a fun time talking about her nutrition and diet plan, her mistakes she has made with food in the past and how ...
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EPISODE 27: MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION
Kevin Caporiccio is my guest on this episode. He is an amateur bodybuilder who is working towards getting his pro card. Kevin tells us what it's like to be a bodybuilder, doing shows, and the level of intensity for his workouts and ...
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48:20

EPISODE 26: COUPLE GOALS
BRODY AND SYDNEY are my guests on this episode. They are a couple who recently started to document their fitness journey. These two have great energy and chemistry and are proving that couples who workout together get stronger together. &...
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26:23

EPISODE 25: WORK/LIFE BALANCE
ALICE COCKS is my guest on this episode! She is a virtual assistant who specializes with clients in the Fitness and Health&Wellness space. We discuss what people can do to maximize their time and how she can help you become more...
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EPISODE 24: IT'S A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT!
ERIN LARAIA is my guest on the this episode. She is a recovering addict and alcoholic turned fitness junkie and aspiring marathon runner. She talks about her struggles with addiction and what she went through with not only herself b...
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EPISODE 23: SUPPLEMENTS
In this episode I talk about supplements. From Protein powders and creatine to fish oil and fat burner pills. Getting your macros and micros from whole foods should be the first priority. Protein powders and creatine should no...
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EPISODE 22: FUSION RACING
Nic DeCaire is my guest on this episode. He is a former gym owner and is currently the operator of Fusion Racing which he founded. We discuss everything from his early days as a powerlifter/bodybuilder to owning a gym to organizing ...
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43:26

EPISODE 21: THE MOVEMENT PARADIGM
Dr. Arianne Missimer is my guest on this episode. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Author of RISE UP and Founder and Owner of The Movement Paradigm. We discuss her life story from being diagnosed with Cance...
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40:12

EPISODE 20: FROM NOW TO FIT
Helena Berggren is my guest on this episode. She is a 6X Sweden National Dance Champion and Founder of From Now To Fit! We discuss her journey from being a world ranked dancer from Sweden to living in Philadelphia, PA. She tal...
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49:26

EPISODE 19: DON'T BE AFRAID TO EAT!!!
Odette Yang is my guest for this episode. She talks about her journey as a powerlifter and what she's learned so far. She is a rising senior at UPENN. We discuss the current diet culture and feeling comfortable with the way y...
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50:16

EPISODE 18: F CANCER!!!
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with recent cancer survivor, army vet, and father & husband Mr. Ben Lawson! We discuss his incredible journey battling leukemia and how he has come back to lifting heavy weights again and...
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EPISODE 17: FLOYD JOHNSON
In this episode I have Richmond's Hometown Jump Rope Hero, Floyd Johnson! I discovered Floyd through IG and was blown away at his tricks and jump roping ability and how big the jumprope community is growing. We discuss how jump ropi...
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