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S24.E1 ∙ Sports: The Unhealthy Side

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Professional sports offer the ultimate display of fitness and athletic ability. On this episode, we'll take a look at the unhealthy side of sports. Our guest has a ringside seat to watch most of the action both on and off the field. We're talking to ESPN's sports analyst and one of America's favorite sports commentators, Stephen A. Smith as well as sports medicine specialist, Dr. Andrew Blecher.

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S24.E2 ∙ Fit Over 40

Sat, Nov 08, 2014

Our guest, family man and talented actor, Morris Chestnut, got some big buzz for the shape he was in for his role of football player Lance Sullivan in the movie The Best Man Holiday. He's here to talk about how to stay fit after 40. Obi Obadike demonstrates fitness exercises he created for Chestnut to get in shape as well.

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S24.E3 ∙ Creating Option C

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

Our special guest, Lourdes Colon, is a talented actress who was diagnosed with cancer. She's a fighter and a crusader, and her experience will inspire you to consider all the options when faced with your own health challenges. Esai Morales of Criminal Minds will also be joining us to discuss his joint project with Lourdes Colon.

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S24.E4 ∙ Dealing with Diabetes

Sat, Nov 29, 2014

She's beautiful, and to look at her, you wouldn't know that she lives with a serious medical condition. She just won the Miss Idaho pageant and made headlines around the nation for wearing her insulin pump during the competition, becoming a hero to many. On today's show, we welcome Sierra Sandison. Plus, Chef AJ stops by to show us how to make delicious, natural and healthy (but still decadent!) desserts!

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S24.E5 ∙ Body for Life

Wed, Dec 03, 2014

Our guest today is fitness legend Bill Phillips, creator of MET-Rx and EAS Nutritionals and the author of the best-selling fitness book "Body for Life." he was recently inducted into the Fitness Hall of Fame and offers his insights into a number of topics buzzing in the fitness industry today. Phillips joins Obi Obadike to demonstrate some of his signature fitness moves in this episode and Lynell LaMountain offers an inspiring moment.

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S24.E6 ∙ Happiness by Choice

Sat, Dec 27, 2014

Does your happiness really depend on circumstances or do you have something to say about it? Can you actually choose to be happy? Our guest today believes you can. Dr. Laurel Mellin, a professor at the University of California San Francisco and author of the book Wired for Joy joins us to talk about emotional brain training. Also joining us is Chef AJ, a plant-based chef, with some delicious recipes made with all natural ingredients.

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S24.E7 ∙ Supplementing Your Health

Sat, Jan 10, 2015

In this episode, We are joined by Dr. Brian Dixon of USANA to talk about what to look for in an effective vitamin or nutritional supplement. "Nutritionist" app creator Kelechi Opara also joins the crew to talk about ways apps and other fitness tools can keep you on track to reach your goals. Join co-host Obi Obadike for an incredible 4-minute abs workout routine.

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S24.E8 ∙ True Strength: Interview with Kevin Sorbo

Sat, Feb 07, 2015

Our guest Kevin Sorbo portrayed an invincible demigod (Hercules) on television, but in real life, his three strokes and aneurysm left him partially blind and incapacitated at just thirty-eight years old. His recovery was an arduous process, which he documents in his book, True Strength. Today, Kevin Sorbo shares how he overcame these hardships. This episode has won a Houston Worldfest Film Festival Award and a Telly Award.

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S24.E9 ∙ Your Path to Fitness

Sat, Jan 31, 2015

Kim Dolan Leto became one of the top fitness magazine cover models in America after turning 40. She joins us today to talk about ways to motivate yourself for fitness, create a better body image and workout secrets with co-host Obi Obadike.

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S24.E10 ∙ Medical Weight Loss

Sat, Feb 14, 2015

Gastric bypass and laparoscopic surgeries are becoming more common to help people lose large amounts of weight. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Joshua Long joins us from the Bariatric and Metabolic Center of Colorado to take the mystery out of these procedures in this episode. Also joining us is a Los Angeles-based medical weight loss patient, Veronica Phillips.

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S24.E11 ∙ Embracing Change

Sat, Feb 28, 2015

He's held 18 different positions and been fired 39% of the time in his career, but it's those very stats that have allowed him to become a highly sought after speaker and graduate teacher at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the most prestigious business universities in the world. John Tarnoff is our guest on this episode and he talks about how work through layoffs and reinvent yourself career wise by learning to embrace change. Also joining us is Chef AJ with some very delicious and easy salad recipes.

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S24.E12 ∙ Living with Lupus

Sat, Mar 14, 2015

Lupus is a disease that shows up in many different ways but affects over 1.5 million Americans. Our guests, actress Mary McDonough from The Waltons and The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Jane Withers of Josephine the Plumber, are both affected and join us today to talk about how they live with lupus.

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S24.E13 ∙ Losing Weight the Healthy Way

Sat, Mar 21, 2015

While our panel debates the health merits of ultra-low calorie diets, our special guest, Grammy-nominated Latin singer Jaci Velasquez, shares how she made healthy lifestyle choices to lose over 70 pounds and keep it off. Jaci also shows us how to prep some healthy snacks and cook a delicious and easy recipe she makes for her family.

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S24.E14 ∙ Owning Your Diagnosis

Sat, Mar 28, 2015

No two cancer patients are the same. Our guest today, Dr. Peter Edelstein, is a passionate cancer patient advocate and experienced surgeon who advises patients to make sure their care is appropriately tailored to meet their unique medical, personal, and emotional needs, they must maintain their independence and authority over their lives - they must "own their cancer." Also joining us is Eric Kalberg, a cancer patient that outlasted his doctor's mortality prediction by seven years and counting.

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S24.E16 ∙ Diabetes 101

Sat, Apr 11, 2015

Over 29 million Americans, nearly 10% of the population, have Type 2 Diabetes and it's increasing. It is the 7th largest cause of death each year. Many people remain undiagnosed. Do you have it? Paulette Lambert, Director for Nutrition at the California Health & Longevity Institute is our guest to go through the symptoms and treatments of this near epidemic disease.

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