The Chain Effect Podcast
A Physical Therapist and a Registered Dietitian discuss health, fitness, kiddos, and fun in practical ways for real people and families.
Dr. Taylor Pope and Caroline Pope founded Chain Effect, a comprehensive wellness and fitness studio combining physical therapy, nutrition counseling, personal training, and active recovery services under one roof in Raleigh, NC in 2015. Their mission is to show people how every link strengthens the chain of health to feel better, move better, get strong, and increase health span.
Learn more about Chain Effect at www.chaineffect.us
Episodes
27 episodes
Oh The Infinite Games We Play!
In this episode we breakdown health, fitness, business and relationships through the lens of The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. We examine how your desire to win might be keeping you from just that.
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38:54
Y'all, The Kids Aren't Alright
By the time you are 25 you have all the fat cells you will have for your entire life, making it so critical to manage body composition during growth. Come along for a deep dive and practical insights on how we fight childhood overweight and obe...
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45:44
Rants of a Physical Therapist
In this episode Taylor discusses 4 misconceptions he and many in the field hear on a daily basis that might just change your preconceived notions at your next physical therapy evaluation. Listen on for what a session actually involves, the re-e...
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38:05
Apples or Pears? How Exactly Body Shape and Body Composition Matter for Health
We know BMI and weight are not the best indicators of health risk and longevity, so what are some better metrics we can use to track our progress? How can we improve these numbers? If your hips don't lie and you've got a badonkadonk, you could ...
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46:38
Volumetric Eating
Eat as much as I want!?! Yes, there is some truth in this if it's the right things. Could you eat 1lb of broccoli as easily as 1lb of french fries? In this episode we discuss the concept of volumetric eating, key swaps that might go undete...
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36:58
Special Guest: Dr. Lauren McHenry, Sports Psychologist
Join us for an in-depth discussion on what happens to us under performance stress. We learn about polyvagal theory, trust/vulnerability, and why it might not always be your pre-race meal that is impacting your GI system.
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"You Are So Smart! So Fast! So Brave!"
Great, a new way we may be messing up our kids...In this episode we discuss how a fixed mindset might be limiting your potential (and your kid's) in a hobby, sport, career or in health. We break down common mindset traps our clients face and gi...
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33:49
How to Have Awesome Poop!
In this episode we take a deep dive into the bowels (eww). We discuss the relationship of fiber to the gut microbiome, how the gut-brain axis impacts us, misconceptions about a healthy gut, and awkward songs that pop up on Taylor's Echo Show wh...
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41:09
Jingle Bells, Kettle Corn....NO! Kettlebells!
In this episode we review the deep dive we undertook at a recent course centered around one of our favorite gym tools, the kettlebell. Learn why you should be using this unique instrument to build explosive power, increase movement ability by a...
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34:05
Dry Needling: How the heck it works
In this episode we discuss Dry Needling, a super popular physical therapy technique, and sort our way through the latest evidence and research as to why it is so effective in decreasing pain and improving muscular function.
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40:05
GLP-1 RAs: Not So Simple?
In this episode we get in the weeds with the popular class of weight loss drugs GLP-1 RAs. We discuss what you should consider before taking them, as well as how to make your journey the most successful it can be during and after using this pow...
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34:09
Velocity Based Training
In this episode we discuss VBT or Velocity Based Training, a relatively new and exciting method for creating explosive power in high level and recreational athletes. We discuss why you need power and dive into the ways we are using it in our gy...
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35:01
Habit Hacks
In this episode we discuss ways to get back on track midway through the year, ya know while navigating summer socializing, vacations, and overall a little more indulgence and less structure. Dropping some psychology nuggets and practical tips.....
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28:17
Rise Against the Machine
In this episode we offer a bunch of tips to supercharge your desk job. We examine the perils of sitting all day and ways you can grease the movement and nutrition machine. Small additions equal big results.
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39:18
CGMs Part 2: Caroline vs Taylor-A Blood Sugar Battle
In this episode we compare blood sugar responses to different foods and patterns of eating. We discuss practical strategies to help keep your blood sugar line looking more like waves on a calm day at the lake instead of the newest roller coaste...
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40:34
CGMs, The Most Powerful Nutrition Tool? Part 1
In this episode we discuss Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and their role in non-diabetic nutrition optimization. We discuss the nitty gritty of blood sugar and how CGMs work to help us better understand how to prevent life threatening metab...
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26:12
Special Guest Nancy McFarlane: Obstacles of Community Health
In this episode, we get in the weeds with Former Mayor of Raleigh Nancy McFarlane discussing the challenges facing Raleigh, North Carolina, a growing city, as it balances the demand/costs for infrastructure, social services and parks/recreation...
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45:47
The YIPs and How to Overcome Them
In this episode, Dr. Taylor Pope shares a personal story of embarrassing performance anxiety, crippling YIPs and practical methods for controlling them.
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27:31
Added Sugar, Oh How Sneaky You Are!
In this episode we shine a light on added sugar and the sneaky places it lurks, along with lesser known reasons to avoid processed sugar in our diet. We discuss our take on sugar-free sweeteners and ways to reduce added sugar for better health....
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37:04
Manage Your Body Like A Business
In this episode, we discuss concepts from some of the most influential thought leaders in business and draw parallels to how you can implement the "business plan" to better health.
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37:13
Getting Kids To Eat Healthy
In this episode we discuss practical strategies to get kids eating healthy foods, expanding their palettes and getting involved in the process. Also, we invite special guest Bennett Pope on to briefly discuss his relationship with food.&n...
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25:39
Are You Lifting Heavy?
In this episode, we dive into lifting heavy weight! We discuss lesser known physiologic benefits such as skeletal and nervous system impacts, as well as, debunking the outdated beliefs that heavy weights always lead to bulking up.
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40:52
Can You Eat Healthy on a Budget?
With rising food costs, we are all feeling the strain in the grocery aisles. In this episode, we discuss practical strategies to stretch your dollars into nutrient abundance.
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39:24
How the Myers-Briggs Helped Our Marriage
In this episode, we discuss a pivotal time in our marriage when we worked with a Myers- Briggs practitioner and Psychologist to discover our personality types. We learned the advantages of our sometimes frustrating/hilarious qualities and how t...
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35:44
Special Guest Russell Carter: The Real Reason Insurance Premiums Go Up Every Year
In this episode we take a deep dive uncovering the big business of health insurance. How did we get here? Why do my premiums go up every year? What does it mean to pay the middle man when you are the middle man? And we present alternatives/best...
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