Welcome to the "Healthy Charleston Podcast," your ultimate guide to taking charge of your health and wellness journey. In a world where health information can be overwhelming and confusing, we strive to be your trusted source of accurate, evidence-based knowledge. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and resources you need to lead a healthier lifestyle. Tune in to each episode as we connect with inspirational community leaders in Charleston and Summerville, SC. These individuals are dedic ...
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How To Recover From Injuries and Prevent Them From Coming Back
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44:11Tired of injuries that just keep coming back? You're not alone. In this episode, Hannah explains what most people get wrong about recovery, why rest alone isn't enough, and how to build a body that’s more resilient than before. If you want to bounce back stronger and stop the cycle of re-injury, this one’s for you. Hannah walks through what the lat…
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Hannah sits down with Jackie DeMiro, founder of Revival Fitness Collective, a new strength-focused gym making waves in Charleston. Jackie shares her journey from coaching CrossFit to launching her own space alongside her husband Anthony—with a mission that’s evolved far beyond chasing competition. Born from a shift toward longevity, Revival offers …
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Stat Wellness Comes to Charleston: Athena Newell on Thriving with Functional Medicine
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1:18:04In this episode, Hannah sits down with Athena Newell, a functional nurse practitioner and the visionary behind the new Stat Wellness location in Park Circle, Charleston. Athena shares her unconventional journey—from growing up in a military family to working in emergency and family medicine, and now to creating a care model grounded in personalized…
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Shoulder Injury to Studio Owner: Julie’s Journey to Park Circle Yoga
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1:02:52If you’ve been to Park Circle lately, you’ve probably heard whispers (or full-on raves) about Park Circle Yoga—and for good reason. In this episode, we sit down with Julie McLaughlin, co-owner of PCY, to explore how a shoulder injury, a pandemic-era yoga void, and a whole lot of heart turned into one of Charleston’s most welcoming wellness spaces. …
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Tendon Pain 101: Everything you need to know from a Physical Therapist
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19:46Tendon pain — it's one of the most annoying and stubborn issues for active people. In this episode of The Healthy Charleston Podcast, we break down why tendon injuries happen, what actually helps them heal, and the biggest mistakes that can slow down your progress. We’ll talk about why loading your tendons the right way is key (spoiler: heavy, slow…
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3 Key Habits to Build a Strong and Pain-Free Back
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17:32Here’s the truth: your spine was made to move, and avoiding movement is making things worse. In this episode, Hannah shares three key things she does weekly (sometimes daily!) to keep her back strong and resilient. You’ll learn: Why your spine needs to move in every direction. The myth of “neutral” and why life doesn’t happen in perfect form. The p…
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Let’s Run CHS: How Ellie & Brad Built Charleston’s Largest Run Club
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1:12:31If you’re in Charleston and haven’t heard of Let’s Run Charleston (LRC), it’s time to lace up! Founded by the dynamic duo Ellie and Brad, LRC has grown from a simple idea of training for a half marathon into the city’s largest (and most inclusive) run club. With over 200 runners showing up weekly, LRC is all about fun, community, and making running…
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Freedom Studio: How Julia Powell Built a Space for Joy and Soulful Movement
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1:15:49Julia Powell, founder of Freedom Studio, joins us to share her inspiring journey from competitive dancer to successful fitness studio owner in Charleston. Julia opens up about the twists and turns of her career—how her passion for movement and health led her to create Freedom, and the moment she almost walked away from it all to pursue a completely…
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From Burnout to Balance: My Journey to Prioritizing Health
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32:57Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the real growth that comes with owning a business, making mistakes, and learning the hard way! In this episode, Hannah spills the tea on three lessons she wishes she knew when she took over ownership at Made 2 Move: The truth about self care The art of trade-offs: You can do anything but not everything. How…
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The Real Reason You Didn’t Meet Your 2024 Goals (& How to Fix It)
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27:05Struggling to meet your goals despite all your hard work? You're not alone. In this episode, I break down the top three reasons why progress may be eluding you—and what to do instead. Forget the fluff about setting SMART goals; this is about what happens after you set the goal. We’re talking about choosing the right actions, focusing on what really…
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The Deeper Healing Approach to Environmental Health
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1:19:09Join host Hannah as she chats with Danielle and Julianne from Deeper Healing, a wellness practice on Daniel Island helping patients worldwide uncover the root causes of chronic illness. Their DEEPER method tackles diet, emotions, environment, physical elimination, and rebuilding to restore the body’s natural ability to heal. In this episode, they s…
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Simplifying Strength: How Kelsey Quinn Helps Women Look and Feel Their Best
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1:03:29Join host Hannah on this episode as she chats with Kelsey Quinn, a Charleston-based personal trainer, health coach, and nutrition expert who helps women simplify the journey to looking and feeling their best. Formerly a kindergarten teacher, Kelsey shares her story of leaving the classroom to pursue her passion for fitness, inspired by her own heal…
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How to Overcome Gray-Area Drinking and NOURISH Your Nervous System with Jolene Park
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1:08:16Jolene Park is a sought after speaker and leading authority on Gray-Area Drinking. Her pioneering TED talk has been viewed more than 400,000 times! Wowza! She’s a functional nutritionist and health coach who provides a new and revolutionary way to rewire, replenish, and repair the nervous system after quitting drinking. Her NOURISH method applies t…
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10 Secrets About Posture That Will Surprise You
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14:48In this episode, our expert physical therapist and show host, Hannah Breal, debunks common myths about posture and shares 10 quick, surprising secrets about posture, what to do about your posture, and gives her recommendations and 3 solutions to solve your “posture problems.” LINKS Foam Roller Thoracic Extensions Open / Close The Book Rotations Wal…
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From Root Cause to Resilience: Exploring Functional Medicine with Kelly from Zone Blue
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1:15:44Hannah sits down with Kelly, a functional medicine provider at Zone Blue on Daniel Island. They discuss the essential principles of functional medicine, how it differs from conventional healthcare, and Kelly's unique journey into the field. The episode covers topics such as the importance of prevention, understanding root causes of illness, and the…
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Building Wellness Together: How Tonya and Majesta Created The Flow Co Yoga + Wellness
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1:00:06The Flow Co is on a mission to bring Yoga and Wellness all in one space to Charleston. On this episode, you’ll meet the co-founders and best friends, Tonya and Majesta, and hear how they’ve created The Flow Co to inspire movement, mindfulness, and improved health for their clients. They share their stories working together as professionals, their p…
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How to Manage Injuries, Performance, and Life Beyond Sports with Megan Cannon
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1:24:15Playing sports is more than just fun and games for youth athletes today: it’s become their identity. There are so many kids today whose lives revolve around sports. Megan Cannon helps them manage the effects of injury, improve their mental state and performance, and adjust to life both during competitive years and beyond. Megan Cannon is your go-to…
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Today’s episode is all about exploring your metabolic health, hitting rock bottom in your relationship with food, and the struggles of eating too many Cheez-Its. Meet Alisa, an integrative metabolic health coach who helps her clients make significant lifestyle changes by assessing their metabolic health. Alisa delves into her personal journey with …
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How to Get Out of the Frustrating Cycle of Chronic Back Pain
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13:53Back pain is a frustrating cycle that common treatments often fail to provide long-term relief for. Today Hannah shares an insightful story of a client who tried various treatments over five years without success and explains the three key points about pain and movement that are frequently misunderstood. Hannah emphasizes the importance of diagnosi…
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Leaning Into Discomfort with Chris DeMarco, Mental Performance Coach
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1:12:30In this episode, Hannah sits down with Chris DeMarco, a mental performance coach from Charleston. Chris dives into his role in helping a diverse set of individuals, primarily athletes, overcome mental challenges and optimize their performance. He passionately discusses the misconceptions people have about controlling thoughts and offers actionable …
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The Highs and Lows of Building The Works with Sarah Frick
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1:20:39Today, Hannah sits down with Sarah Frick, the dynamic owner and founder of The Works, a revolutionary sweat studio in Charleston. Sarah opens up about the highs and lows of creating The Works, The Works Cycle, and The Works Renew while managing motherhood, growing a team, having hard conversations, and finding the right spaces for new studios. Sara…
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The Power of Taking Ownership to Transform Your Health
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36:50In this episode, we explore the stories of two clients who, despite facing serious health challenges like cancer, have made remarkable efforts to regain control over their lives through exercise and lifestyle changes. Their journeys highlight the importance of taking ownership of your health and the power of an action-oriented, growth mindset. Whil…
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What it Takes to Become a Competitive Weightlifter with Jordan Wigger and Jaimerius "JJ" Williams
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1:15:30Today, Jordan from Lowcountry Barbell Club returns to the podcast with Jaimerius “JJ” Williams, national level Weightlifter and coach. JJ and Jordan dive deep into the world of weightlifting: from JJ's personal goals, the pressures of competition, to his mindset that keeps him motivated, they cover what it really takes to become a competitive athle…
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Formations, Flight Clubs, Bird Puns, and Genuine Connections with Hey Birdie
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47:45The first rule of Flight Club? You definitely have to talk about Flight Club. In this episode, we talk with Hey Birdie Founders, Jess and Heather, and Charleston Mama Bird, Erin. Hey Birdie creates spaces, experiences, and containers for women to find belonging and form genuine connections and relationships. Through laughter, bird puns, and blunt d…
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In this podcast, Hannah dives deep into the heart of what ACE - The Anneclaire Experience - truly stands for. Anneclaire shares her journey from starting dance at a young age through various pivots in her career and life that ultimately led her to create ACE, which opened in Downtown Charleston in March! This dance-based fitness studio isn’t just f…
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Collaborative Care and Holistic Health with Tikvah Health & Wellness
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59:46Tikvah Wellness is a wellness focused, collaborative health benefits community. They’ve created a cost-effective benefits program that combines both natural and conventional medicine to foster a life-changing health journey. On this episode, Founder & CEO David Thedinga and Director of Member Experience Lauren Williams share how Tikvah came to life…
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Cultivate Resilience and Build Joy with The Drop In
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1:15:13Gillian and Chandler are on a mission to inject a sense of belonging and connection into their communities with The Drop In. From Happier Hours to immersive retreats, The Drop In provides spaces, experiences, and opportunities to cultivate resilience and build joy through movement, music, travel, and holistic wellness. Gillian and Chandler share th…
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Beyond Symptoms: Redefining Healthcare with Jen Fabrizi from Essential Health Mount Pleasant
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49:41You deserve better healthcare - and Jen Fabrizi from Essential Health Mount Pleasant is on a mission to provide healthcare that puts YOU first. On this episode, Jen shares her personal story and experience as a patient looking to have her conditions treated rather than just her symptoms. Jen’s passion lies in human optimization, longevity, working …
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Meet Dr. Susie Squats with Move Your Bones
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1:22:07Introducing Dr. Susie Spirlock, a powerhouse and innovator bridging the gap between fitness and evidence-based rehab. We dive into her journey, starting from her early Instagram days, to physical therapy school, to launching her group training program, Supple Strength, and 1-1 online fitness and rehab coaching. Plus, we’ll spill the beans on how we…
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Rising Above: Kate Moon’s Story of Resilience, Perseverance, and Going All In
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1:10:28After listening to this amazing woman’s story, one thing is clear: Kate Moon ALWAYS lands on her feet. From a trailer in South Carolina, halfway houses, stumbling across a yoga studio, to flooded spaces - Kate’s story is one of resilience, perseverance, trust, and authenticity. As a yoga instructor and retreat leader, Kate herself has had an extrao…
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Inside Shift Pilates Body Shop with Diana and Joe
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1:17:58Meet Diana and Joe, the owners of Shift Pilates Body Shop in downtown Charleston! On this episode we dive into the journey behind Shift: as parents, partners, and entrepreneurs, Diana and Joe open up about their philosophy, the transformative power of Pilates, and their long term goals. Links: IG: @shiftpilatesbodyshop Website: shiftbodyshop.com We…
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Optimal Living with Optimal Bio: Tylar Brannon & Hormonal Health
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53:26Discover the transformative power of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) as Tylar Brannon, CEO of Optimal Bio, joins us to unravel the mysteries of our hormonal health. We explore the reasons behind the decline in hormones, their crucial role in safeguarding our health, and the challenges posed by depleting hormone levels. Tylar busts …
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Join Hannah for a conversation with Mike Kelleher, CEO of Charleston Soccer Club, who's lacing up his running shoes for his first (and maybe last!) marathon. Switching from cleats to running shoes, Mike shares the personal motivations behind his London Marathon, using this opportunity to raise money for charities both here and in the UK. Mike and H…
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How to Set (and Accomplish) Mindful and Achievable Goals in 2024 with Dr. Rachel Heller
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46:53Did you accomplish all of your goals in 2023 or did your "resolutions" flop by February? Don't worry - you're not alone! We know how frustrating it is to start the new year feeling motivated, only to look back at unaccomplished and unfulfilled goals. On this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Rachel Heller about the importance of setting goals, the di…
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Fit for Life: Dr. Anthony Balduzzi’s Guide to Health for Busy Adults Over 40
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1:01:29In this episode, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, founder of the FIT Father and FIT Mother Project, shares his personal journey and the inspiration behind his commitment to help busy adults over 40 optimize their health with the overarching goal of building and maintaining both a fit body and a fit mind for longevity. With an aging population, decreased quali…
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Holistic Healing: Inside the Creation of SOLT Wellness with Fiona Scott
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47:09Meet Fiona Scott, Owner of Solt Wellness. On this episode, Fiona shares her story about her personal health struggles and and the genesis of Solt Wellness. Solt Wellness is a natural and holistic wellness spa in downtown Charleston offering a 400 square foot salt room, infrared saunas, float therapy, red light therapy, meditation, skin care, body w…
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Meet Zach and Sarah, Owners of MP Fit Co
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1:06:03MP FIT CO is NOW OPEN in Mount Pleasant, SC! Join Hannah as she talks with the owners, Zach and Sarah, about their journey and passion to open their CrossFit gym. Regardless of where you’re at on your fitness journey, Mount Pleasant Fitness Company will help you meet your goals and add value to your life every step of the way! Links: Website: https…
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Elevating Musculoskeletal Care and Finding Authenticity with Zak Gabor - A Journey of Professional Growth and Impact
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1:08:06On this episode, Hannah talks with Dr. Zak Gabor, a true game-changer in the world of musculoskeletal (MSK) care. As the founder of the Level Up Initiative and co-founder of CALU, Zak is on a mission to elevate the standard of musculoskeletal care. CALU offers a unique blend of free and paid mentorship, education, and community support for MSK prof…
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Should Your Kid Skip Practice To Go To Physical Therapy?
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20:48“It’s your job to do the right things to help them be healthy long term.” Join Hannah on this episode as she addresses common fears and concerns of parents and youth athletes who are dealing with injuries. She explains the importance of prioritizing long term health instead of encouraging youth athletes to push through pain, and offers 2 scenarios …
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How to Manage Performance Anxiety, Prevent Burnout, and Navigate Challenges for Athletes and Beyond with Dr. Scott Dreyer
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1:10:06On this week’s episode Hannah sits down with Dr. Scott Dreyer, a Performance & Sports Coach and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, to discuss the mental and physical challenges that athletes face, including burnout, performance anxiety, the yips, perfectionism, and dealing with injuries. Whether you're a youth athlete, a parent, coach, or part of an a…
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Breaking New Ground: Dr. David Johannesmeyer and the BEAR Implant ACL Repair with Lowcountry Orthopedics
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52:51Meet Dr. David Johannesmeyer, a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine at Lowcountry Orthopedics. A Charleston and Summerville born and raised native, David was the first surgeon in South Carolina to perform an ACL repair with the BEAR implant. We dive into the intricacies of this innovative surgery, ACL reconstructions…
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Creating Your Path to Thriving Health: Rising Tide Wellness's Approach to Healing and Building The Life You Want
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1:05:04Rising Tide Wellness is a virtual functional medicine practice based right here in Charleston, dedicated to simplifying healthy living and reversing chronic diseases by uncovering and treating their root causes. In this conversation, Erin and Gene share their personal journeys that led them to the practice of functional medicine. They open up about…
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From Passion to Purpose: Fitness, Commitment, and Community Advocacy with Mike Sam Fitness
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1:01:08Meet Mike Sam - Owner of Mike Sam Fitness, Lululemon Ambassador, Trident United Way Board Member, and Habitat for Humanity Advocacy Committee Chair In this episode, Hannah and Mike Sam talk about investing in your fitness and health, the importance of committing to a regular, intentional workout program to see results, and Mike’s mindset that helps…
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Unlocking Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Debunking Myths and Finding Solutions for Your Pain and Limitations
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37:05Anterior Pelvic Tilt - is it a bad thing? Is it causing your pain? What should you do about it? On this episode, Dr. Hannah talks about the research surrounding anterior pelvic tilt, when it matters, and how to address it with a self assessment and specific exercises. Links: Herrington L. Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asym…
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Cold Plunging May Be Killing Your Recovery … and Your Gains with Jordan Wigger of Lowcountry Barbell Club
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1:20:51Wondering if you should add cold plunging and cryotherapy to your health and recovery routine? Let’s talk about it - is it maximizing your recovery or killing your gains? On this episode, Hannah and Jordan Wigger, owner of Lowcountry Barbell Club, dive into the research and applications behind cold plunging, cryotherapy, reducing inflammation, and …
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Crush Yard, Charleston’s Pickleball Paradise with Dan Levine, Director of Pickleball
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42:32Pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport and Dan Levine is bringing it to Charleston with Crush Yard, a Pickleball Paradise! Dan is the Director of Pickleball and Head Pro at Crush Yard, a new Pickleball club and restaurant that is all about community, great food and drinks, and playing pickleball. On this episode, we get all the details about…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Communities through Health with Stephanie Harvey of MAD PARK
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1:05:34Stephanie Harvey of Mad Park is on a mission to shift the generational barriers of health that directly affect our community. On today’s episode, Stephanie tells us the story behind Mad Park. Health has always been important in Stephanie’s family, and Mad Park is designed to teach more families and communities how and why to prioritize their health…
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Farm Fitness, Playing in the Gym, and Arnold Schwarzenegger with Andrew Fig Newton
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1:13:18Andrew Newton - you may know him as Fig - has been helping people become physically fit, capable, and empowered for over 8 years. If you’ve seen him in the gym, he’s hard to miss. With a constant smile on his face, you can find him training teachers, moms, accountants, rugby players, and everyone in between. From an active childhood on a farm, to l…
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From Patagonia to Sailboats: Navigating Holistic Wellness with Lauren Vega
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1:18:15The woman behind the scenes at Atlyss Food Co, Lauren Vega is passionate about helping people achieve holistic wellness. Lauren feels that we should be taught how to do great things for your mind, body, family, and community without isolating one category or another. From training with a Michelin star chef in Patagonia, completing yoga teacher trai…
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From the English Premier League to Charleston: Transforming Youth Soccer with Mike Kelleher of Charleston Soccer Club
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55:18With experience working with the English Premier League, the Charleston Battery, and West Ham United, Mike Kelleher is ready to elevate the standard of youth soccer in Charleston. As the new CEO of Charleston Soccer Club, Mike tells us his plans to transform the club to prioritize athlete health and development and provide an amazing soccer experie…
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