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Hello again Flexy Fam,
It has been a little while as we took some time away for ourselves, but it is great to be back.
As you can see this week's episode is a little longer than usual: we had a lot to catch up on but also a spirited discussion on our topic of the day: health & fitness trends. We cover a wide array of these ranging from the outlandish, to the elitist, to the unfounded and the downright dangerous!
We also have a little pop culture moment discussing documentaries on disgraced "health-based" con artist Belle Gibson, and the newly released Meghan (you know it's Sussex now?!) Markle's new show.
It's a fun one!
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Disclaimer: We’re two coaches—Ghada, a mindset coach, and Lisa, a fitness coach—here to share our thoughts and experiences. But remember, we’re not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and this podcast isn’t a substitute for professional advice from a physician, therapist, or other qualified expert. Sound good? Great. Let’s dive into the episode!
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Chapters
1. Welcome Back! Episode 31 Begins (00:00:00)
2. The Belle Gibson Scandal: Faking Cancer for Fame (00:01:49)
3. The Appeal of “Healing” Wellness Gurus (00:07:56)
4. Veganism, Raw Diets & When They Go Too Far (00:09:03)
5. Going Vegan: Detox, Struggles & Discoveries (00:12:00)
6. When Wellness Becomes a Marketing Gimmick (00:15:45)
7. Liver King & Other Fitness Frauds (00:20:02)
8. Marketing in the Wellness Industry (00:23:14)
9. The Myth of 'Toned' Muscles (00:26:11)
10. Navigating Health: From Mindset to Media (00:31:06)
11. The Weirdest Wellness Trends We've Seen (00:36:43)
12. Perennium Sunbathing Explained (Sort of) (00:37:55)
13. Oil Pulling: Does It Actually Work? (00:40:00)
14. Mouth Breathers & Dry Mouth Disasters (00:46:28)
15. Red Light Therapy: Gimmick or Gain? (00:49:17)
16. Shortcut Culture vs. Sustainable Habits (00:52:57)
17. Martha Stewart vs. Meghan Markle: Brand Energy (00:58:07)
18. AI & Custom Training in the Future of Fitness (01:02:02)
19. Trainers as Therapists: A Future We Want (01:04:17)
20. Mental Health Is Finally Trending (In a Good Way) (01:05:27)
21. Final Words: Research, Moderation & Sustainability (01:06:48)
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