I Needed That: Recent Episodes

Chris Powell & Mathew Blades

How many times have you crushed a workout or had a good laugh, cry, or meaningful conversation with a friend and said: I NEEDED THAT.

Hosted by Chris Powell (Host of ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss) and Mathew Blades (Award-Winning Radio Host & Motivational Speaker), I NEEDED THAT is a podcast with two mindful fathers engaging in lively and entertaining conversation aiming to make audiences laugh, learn, and lean into a life they deserve.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why we are taking a break and what that means for you
  • How I Needed That got its start, and why do we keep it going?
  • What happened with Mathews ketamine infusion, why he did it, and what he got from it
  • Chris’s frustrations with youth sports

Extra! Extra! We have an announcement!

After a year and a half of doing I Needed That, we are going to shake things up and refresh the show!

In this episode, you’ll get to take a hike with Mathew and Chris to help you feel refreshed emotionally and physically. We talk about cactuses, our why, ketamine, and youth sports.

Now, take this time with us to pause, refresh, and be ready to come back better than ever!

See you soon on the journey of transformation!

Resources:

  • Legend of the Superstition Mountains TV Show

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by:

  • Checking out our sponsors:
    • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
    • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
    • Start your 7 day free trial of KEPT Premium at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat
  • Check out our merch!

You can join our community by:

    • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
    • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
    • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
    • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Millionwww.m1m.org
  • Checking out Mathew’s Grief Relief Retreat at SirrineYoga.com/grief-relief-retreat/

Additional Credits:

  • I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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This week we are bringing you a great episode from our friend, Joey Odom, with The Aro Podcast!

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The importance of regular relationship check-ins for spouses
  • The significance of individualized parenting for each child's growth
  • The secrets to maintaining meaningful friendships in adulthood

"This week we have the incredible Shawn Johnson and Andrew East join us to talk about intentionality with your spouse, parenting, and friendship. They share their journey of navigating the unique challenges and rewards that come with having an online presence, both as individuals and as a family. This experience led them to create Family Made, a media network and community centered around the joys and realities of family life. Throughout the episode, Joey sparks some entertaining games that put Shawn and Andrew's knowledge of each other to the test. "

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by:

  • Checking out our sponsors:
    • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
    • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
    • Start your 7 day free trial of KEPT Premium at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat
  • Check out our merch!

You can join our community by:

  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
  • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
  • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
  • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Millionwww.m1m.org
  • Checking out Mathew’s Grief Relief Retreat at SirrineYoga.com/grief-relief-retreat/

Additional Credits:

  • I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How healthy distractions can help you overcome addictions
  • The best NA alternatives
  • The science behind hangovers and Chris’s hangover prevention tip
  • How to Green Light your team

Happy (day after) Saint Patty’s Day!

Well, depending on how you celebrate, you may be feeling more hungover than happy…

The St. Patrick’s Day tradition began as a feast held in remembrance of St. Patrick on the anniversary of his death, March 17th. However, this day fell within the Christian tradition of Lent, but to honor the patron saint of Ireland, they were permitted to forgo their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption on this day, which has caused excessive drinking to become permanently linked to the celebration.

Some people can drink with no issues, but many others have a little voice in the back of their minds saying, “Maybe it's time for something to change.” Today, Chris and Mathew are joined by Janay Oakland and Abbie Boudreau, co-founders of Teetotally Lifestyle, to empower you to listen to that voice and give you some tools that can make your journey into sobriety or mindful drinking a little easier. Teetotally Lifestyle is a modern lifestyle choice for people who are mindful drinkers like Janay and Chris, fully sober like Abbie and Mathew, or sober curious like you may be. Abbie and Janay both open up about what their relationships with alcohol were like before, why they made a change, and what their lives are like now.

In this episode, we get real about why so many people feel like they have to drink, healthy replacements and distractions to help you stay on track, and how to handle social situations dominated by alcohol. Chris outlines why alcohol makes you pee so often as well as the short- and long-term impacts drinking has on our bodies. He also helps us understand the science behind what causes hangovers and gives us great advice on how to avoid them. Once we are done talking about the green beer, Mathew gives us a crash course on how to green light your group, whether that's a sports team, a group of friends, a family, or coworkers. It’s all about executing the fundamentals flawlessly, being there for each other, communicating nonstop, and unemotionally holding each other accountable. To wrap up, we talk about our “never again” drinks, and we hear how Kiwi Strawberry Snapple got Chris arrested on prom night.

Resources:

  • Learn From People Who Lived It: Mindful Drinking and Socializing while Sober with Abbie and Janay
  • TeetotallyLifestyle.com
  • Teetotally Lifestyle on Instagram
  • Lukas Mac on Instagram
  • Athletic Brewing Company
  • Kally
  • All The Bitter
  • AVEC Drinks
  • Principles by Ray Dalio

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by:

  • Checking out our sponsors:
    • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
    • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
    • Start your 7 day free trial of KEPT Premium at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat
  • Check out our merch!

You can join our community by:

    • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
    • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
    • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
    • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Millionwww.m1m.org
    • Checking out Mathew’s Grief Relief Retreat at SirrineYoga.com/grief-relief-retreat/

Additional Credits:

  • I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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In this episode, you'll learn:

  • What is Human Design and how can it help you?
  • How to determine your Type and Profile and what they say about you
  • The physical side effects of not speaking your truth
  • A forgiveness exercise you can do right now

What do you get when you combine astrology, the chakra system, the I Ching, and Kabbalah? Today, Allison Cullen, host of the You Do Woo Podcast, gives us a crash course on the answer: Human Design.

In this week's episode, 5/2 generator Mathew and 1/4 manifesting generator Chris go deep with Allison on their Human Design charts, how manifestation works, and what to do with regrets that are holding us back.

The Human Design experiment was founded almost 40 years ago, and Alison describes it as “kind of like the Myers-Briggs personality system... turned woo-woo.” Human Design is all about getting you out of your head, into your body, and tapping into the intuition of your higher self. Rather than making decisions with your logical brain, Human Design encourages you to get into your body, listen to the wisdom your body has, and trust it to make decisions for you. Human Design empowers you to unlearn societal norms that don’t serve you in living your best life and gives you a way to explain how you energetically relate to other people and the world as a whole. Remember, Human Design is an experiment, and Allison encourages you to take what works for you, what feels good, and leave what doesn't.

Resources:

  • Bruce's episode
  • Follow Allison on Instagram
  • Free Human Design Cheatsheet
  • Use code “INEEDEDTHAT” to get your 20% off a Human Design Chart Reading or a New Paradigm Intensive Session.
  • JovianArchive.com

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by:

  • Checking out our sponsors:
    • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
    • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
    • Start your 7 day free trial of KEPT Premium at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat
  • Shop our merch!

You can join our community by:

    • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
    • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
    • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
    • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Millionwww.m1m.org
    • Checking out Mathew’s Grief Relief Retreat at SirrineYoga.com/grief-relief-retreat/

Additional Credits:

I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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In this episode, you'll hear:

  • How to eat healthy and save money while you travel
  • How to build up the weaker side of your body
  • When you should and should not exercise though sickness
  • Why there appears to be more burnout these days

Today we answer listener questions about training the weaker side of your body, exercises for your immune system, and how to increase your caloric intake while breastfeeding. Chris also tells us his top tips for eating healthy and saving money while you travel, and Mathew talks about why there seems to be more burnout these days and how our language can impact our experience.

Resources:

  • ​​Send a voice message to Chris & Mathew
  • Learn From People Who Lived It: Creating More Time in Your Day with Cortney McDermott

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by:

  • Checking out our sponsors:
    • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
    • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
    • Start your 7 day free trial of KEPT Premium at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat
  • Check out our merch!

You can join our community by:

    • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
    • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
    • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
    • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Millionwww.m1m.org
    • Checking out Mathew’s Grief Relief Retreat at SirrineYoga.com/grief-relief-retreat/

Additional Credits:

  • I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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In this episode, you'll hear:

  • What it’s like to be a Lear Year Baby
  • Nutritional tips to build muscle
  • How moving our bodies impacts our minds
  • How Chris felt seeing himself on TV

Happy (almost) birthday to all you Leap Year Babies! In this episode, Mathew and Chris talk to Lear Year baby and longtime friend of Mathew, Katie, about the questions she gets asked most frequently, how she celebrates her big birthdays, and how to break the curse of the dragon in the Dragon Year.

What diet is best for losing fat and bringing the muscles through? What is the relationship between exercise and trauma? And how do you get over hating the sound of your own recorded voice? We wrap up by answering these great listener questions that get the guys talking about Keto, healing desert walks, and perception distortion..

Resources:

  • Send a voice message to Chris & Mathew
  • Bob Marley: One Love - Official Trailer (2024 Movie)

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by:

  • Checking out our sponsors:
    • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
    • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
    • Start your 7 day free trial of KEPT Premium at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat
  • Check out our merch!

You can join our community by:

    • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
    • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
    • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
    • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Millionwww.m1m.org
    • Checking out Mathew’s Grief Relief Retreat at SirrineYoga.com/grief-relief-retreat/

Additional Credits:

I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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In this episode, you'll hear:

  • The science behind popular health claims
  • Why some people are putting urine on their faces
  • Why fermented foods are easier to digest and their other health benefits
  • Mike's general diet advice and how to eat healthy on a budget

Nutrition science can be tricky, and unfortunately, there is often a huge divide between what some influencers are saying and what the research is saying. Thankfully, Mike Mutzel, aka Metabolic Mike, is here to bridge that gap by bringing the science to the forefront. From using stem cells in your morning urine for wrinkles to busting the baseless fears around saturated fats, Mike is a wealth of knowledge!

In this episode, we learn about the anti-nutrients in some plants, the benefits of eating fermented foods, and why food processing in the US is great for a long shelf life but not a healthy human life. Mike talks about why he went vegan and why he went back, Mathew opens up about some of his GI issues, and Chris realizes he should listen to his mom more. Mike also gives us some valuable general diet advice:

  1. Eat fewer processed foods and eat more whole foods.
  2. Eat less cheap, commercially prepared foods and more local, ethically sourced foods.

It sounds simple, but the reality is that not everyone can afford to shop at health food stores, so Mike also gives us advice on how to get the best health bang for your buck. It's important to keep in mind that when we switch our diets, it may take us a couple weeks to adjust our taste buds, but our habits will shift and will be well worth it in the long run. This doesn't mean we can never eat pizza and ice cream again, but Mike does advise us to use the 80/20 rule and practice moderation.

As many of us know, big business is more concerned with their bottom line than our waistlines. Unfortunately, this means we have been inundated with false information in order to boost products with higher profit margins, like margarine and other fake butter products. These products are made from hydrogenated cottonseed oil or canola oil, both of which are not fit for human consumption. In general, Mike tells us to avoid fake or imitation foods and try to “eat like your great-grandparents would eat” by avoiding novel food products that rely on manufacturing to be palatable for humans.

Thank you for listening!

Resources:

  • ​​HighIntensityHealth.com
  • High Intensity Health on Youtube
  • Mike’s Instagram

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by:

  • Checking out our sponsors:
    • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
    • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
    • Start your 7 day free trial of KEPT Premium at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat
  • Check out our merch!

You can join our community by:

    • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
    • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
    • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
    • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Millionwww.m1m.org
    • Checking out Mathew’s Grief Relief Retreat at SirrineYoga.com/grief-relief-retreat/

Additional Credits:

  • I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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In this episode, you'll hear:

  • Examples of realistic boundaries to help you get and stay on track
  • What it means when your dog is dragging their butt on the ground
  • Why knowing your true “why” is so important
  • What Chris learned about himself through bodybuilding

By mid-February, around the time the Super Bowl hits, about 1 out of every 2 people has dropped off their New Year's resolutions. While we are sad football is over, we are happy to have all the time back that we were dedicating to fantasy teams, weekly games, and recovering from celebrations and commiserations to refocus on the promises we made to ourselves. The social aspect of football is a beautiful thing, but oftentimes the social pressure or cheat days of beer and burgers can catch up with us fast.

So, it’s time for a gut check, literally. If you are part of the 50% of people who have fallen off the wagon, today is the best time to restart! Rethink your SMART goal, revisit your why, and think about how it will feel when you keep your promises. Chris gives us some great tips for how to identify your true “why” as he opens up about his false “why” that led him to bodybuilding, what he learned about himself along the way, and how he was able to find his real “why” in the end.

Also in this episode, Mathew tells us an important lesson he learned from his Chihuahua. Millie and the guys read and respond to some listener comments, and of course we end off with a game of name that tune!

Thank you for listening!

Resources:

  • What Are Three Main Components of a Successful Weight Loss Plan?

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
  • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
  • Start your 7 day free trial of KEPT Premium at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat

You can join our community by:

  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
  • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
  • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
  • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Million www.m1m.org

Additional Credits:

  • I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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In this episode, you'll hear:

  • The elements of happiness and how to be happier
  • The role that rest plays in reducing stress and the importance of exercise as medicine
  • “Perfect” vs. “good enough” and why the ego is stopping us from being happy
  • Advice for when comparison makes you unhappy

Today, we are doing a podcast swap with Learn From People Who Lived It, hosted by our co-host, Mathew Blades!

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar joins us from his home in New Jersey, where he recently launched the world's first fully accredited master’s degree program in happiness at Centenary University. Tal is an expert in the field, having received his BA in Philosophy and Psychology and Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Harvard. He tells us that, as a young man, his squash training informed his understanding of what it takes to become an expert and excel throughout his life. Tal's dedication to the sport led him to play squash professionally and, eventually, to win the Israeli National Squash Championships. After being injured during his time in the Israeli Army, he left professional sports but was soon recruited to play at the amateur level for Harvard. There, he won the U.S. intercollegiate squash championships and eventually returned to his alma mater to become a lecturer.

Tal first began thinking about the nature of happiness when he found that success in Squash was not bringing him happiness. Years later, the same realization came to him again when he found that success academically and socially in college was not causing him to feel happy either. This situation made Tal do the unthinkable… leave his computer science program and move to philosophy and psychology. He had to figure out, “Why aren't I happy? And how can I become happier?" This move kicked off what would become an incredible career and a lifelong dedication to studying the science of happiness.

Dr. Tal has become an accomplished writer, with his books on positive psychology and leadership being translated into more than thirty languages and appearing on best-seller lists around the world. In addition to what Tal has achieved at Harvard, he has also taught happiness studies at Columbia University, consulted and lectured for companies like Microsoft, Intel, and Google, and given expert interviews on programs like NPR and Armchair Expert.

Throughout his career, one thing Tal has found to be true is that success has nothing to do with happiness. Rather, happiness will lead to success. One way we can see this happening is with the “flow state." When you are in the "flow,” you are having “peak experience” and “peak performance." Flowing can make us feel happy, but before we can know if we are happy, Tal tells us it’s important to define happiness.

Most people equate happiness with pleasure, but it is so much more than that. Pleasure is one element of happiness, but there are others as well: spiritual well-being (meaning and purpose), physical well-being (exercise, nutrition, and rest), intellectual well-being (curiosity and lifelong learning), relational well-being (time spent with others and impact on our community), and emotional well-being. Emotional well-being is the element that encompasses pleasure but also requires being able to deal with painful emotions. Dr. Tal says, “The first step to happiness is allowing in unhappiness.”.

Many of us are missing one or more of these elements. There are billions of people worldwide experiencing burnout, and Dr. Tal tells us this is not due to their being more stressed, but rather that there is not enough rest time to take care of all of these aspects. Oftentimes, people just feel like busyness is just a fact of life. Still, by evaluating what we really want in life and understanding that perfection is not realistic but good enough is good enough, you can change your expectations and, in turn, shift your perspective. There is a time for the highs and a time for the lows, but most of the time, we just need to be neutral. Tal calls embracing and accepting that most of life is neutral, with spikes in the highs and dips into the lows, emotional flexibility. He tells us to “surrender to the emotion." Embrace it.

The pandemic is another factor that impacted our happiness. However, one especially alarming trend that Tal has been giving voice to is rising depression rates among teenagers. These recent unprecedented increases are mainly attributed to their widespread use of smartphones. Tal notes that the technology itself isn't the issue, but the lack of boundaries around smartphones is. Technology is radically impacting the self-esteem of men and women, but, to a greater degree, teenage boys and, most radically, teenage girls. Fortunately, Tal has advice on how to do a reality check for our children (and ourselves) when we start comparing our bodies and lives to the ones we see online. Practicing gratitude daily develops an appreciative mindset that will serve us much more than the depreciative mindset so many of us have developed as a result of impossible comparisons. But keep in mind that it's not so much what you say to your children; it's about how you model behavior for them.

This kind of practical and insightful perspective is what Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar’s Happiness Studies Academy is all about. The goal is to help individuals become happier themselves and empower them to help others do the same. With a year-long certificate program and a two-year, fully accredited master's degree program, Tal is giving future leaders in the field a way to learn about happiness from multiple perspectives.

Resources Mentioned

  • TalBenShahar.com
  • HappinessStudies.Academy/cihs/
  • Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on Instagram
  • Jean Twenge
  • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on Flow
  • Ellen Langer on Mindfulness
  • “The Good Enough Mother" by D. W. Winnicott

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
  • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
  • Start your 7 day free trial of The KEPT App at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat

You can join our community by:

  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
  • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
  • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
  • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Million www.m1m.org

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I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What foods fill you up, and how can you add volume to your meals?
  • What are trigger foods, and how do they contribute to overconsumption?
  • Chris’s penny-pinching tips and craziest Super Bowl stories
  • The most annoying songs (and why we still like some of them)

In this week’s episode, Mathew and Chris talk about filling foods, trigger foods, past and future Super Bowls, and the most annoying songs of all time.

When it comes to the weight-loss journey, one of the biggest struggles most people have is hunger and cravings. A semaglutide, like Ozempic or Wegovy, will impact satiation, but not everyone wants or can access these tools. However, by eating more filling foods, we can naturally keep ourselves fuller and more easily maintain a calorie deficit. Foods that fill you up are going to be high in protein, high in fiber, high in air/water volume, and low in fat, like fish, apples, and eggs. No food is "bad," but some “trigger foods'' can cause us to feel even hungrier. They may trigger you emotionally, but they can also trigger you to eat more and are easy to over consume, like chips, ice cream, or croissants.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Extreme Weight Loss participant, Rachel Paul on gaining the weight back + Your taste
  • Chris’s high protein queso recipe

Sources Used:

  • Protein Intake — How Much Protein Should You Eat per Day?
  • Increased Dietary Protein as a Dietary Strategy to Prevent and/or Treat Obesity
  • Clinical Evidence and Mechanisms of High-Protein Diet-Induced Weight Loss
  • High Fiber Diet
  • The Role of Fiber in Energy Balance

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
  • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
  • Start your 7 day free trial of The KEPT App at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat

You can join our community by:

  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
  • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
  • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
  • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Million www.m1m.org

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What an “SOS Routine” is and how to make one
  • 4 steps you can take RIGHT NOW to mitigate your pain
  • How to recognize and stop the cycle of self-sabotage
  • The impact pain has on your identity and how to separate the two

Vinny Crispino is back! Last week we laid the groundwork, and this week we go a level deeper and dig into the steps we can take to relieve pain NOW and change the stories we tell ourselves about our relationships with chronic pain. If you missed part one, be sure to check it out here.

Vinny was a decorated D1 collegiate swimmer at the University of Wyoming, with his eyes set on the big leagues, but a surfing accident took him from elite athlete to disabled in a matter of seconds. After years of learning about the body and searching for relief, Vinny is now pain-free, competing in ultramarathons, and helping others find healing through Pain Academy.

In today's episode, Mathew, Chris, and Vinny discuss four steps you can take today to start finding relief from chronic pain. They also talk about how to recognize and avoid self-sabotage, the complicated realities of using medications to mask pain, and the parallels between a weight loss transformation journey and a pain relief transformation journey.

Our modern mentality skews towards quick fixes, instant gratification, and masking pain. However, the way medications impact our healing is complicated and may be causing us to unknowingly reinjure ourselves. Pain itself is not the problem; it’s the messenger, and if we can turn off the alarm bells and listen, there’s actually something very useful it will tell us. The physical pain is real, but the emotional pain is making it worse. We may even be self-sabotaging because pain can be a useful excuse as to why we limit ourselves or haven't achieved our goals. Chronic pain can become part of our identity if you let it, and without the correct mindset, no amount of therapy will help you. However, by creating a SOS routine to calm your nervous system, distancing yourself from the pain, and regulating your emotions, you can begin to rewrite your story and edit the pain out.

Resources Mentioned

  • Vinny’s first episode
  • PainAcademy.net
  • Ram Dass Love Serve Remember Foundation
  • Pain Academy Instagram
  • Pain Academy Youtube

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
  • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
  • Start your 7 day free trial of The KEPT App at:KeptPromises.com/ineededthat

You can join our community by:

  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
  • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
  • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
  • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Million www.m1m.org

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Vinny was a decorated D1 collegiate swimmer at the University of Wyoming, with his eyes set on the big leagues. Eventually, he moved out to California, where a surfing accident changed his life forever. Vinny went from an elite athlete to being disabled in a matter of seconds. What followed was almost four years of frantically searching for answers everywhere he could. After finding no relief, he realized only he would be able to help himself. At 23, Vinny went back to school to learn the basics and try to heal his body. Today, he is pain-free, competing in ultramarathons, and helping others find healing through Pain Academy.

In today's episode, Mathew, Chris, and Vinny discuss their experiences with chronic pain, the solutions they have tried, the inevitable addiction issues, and what finally worked. Understanding the physiology of pain is one part of the equation, but Vinny was only able to find relief when he began to understand the emotional side of pain. He tells us he thinks about treating back pain like anxiety or depression by regulating our internal worlds with thoughts and words. Like many of us, Vinny has had to overcome years of suppressing his emotions and has developed practical tools over the years to help himself and others recover.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • The craziest (unsuccessful) treatments the guys tried to find relief from their back pain.
  • The impact chronic pain has on our relationships
  • The emotional factors contributing to chronic pain
  • Mistakes to avoid when you are experiencing pain

Resources Mentioned

  • PainAcademy.net
  • Pain Academy Instagram
  • Pain Academy Youtube
  • Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Dr. John E. Sarno

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In today's episode, Mathew and Chris discuss why New Year's promises are better than resolutions, why most people abandon them after about 4 to 6 weeks, and tips to stay consistent with your goals. Whether it’s Chris's promise to stretch or Mathews' promise to hit the gym, the guys are right there with you, fighting through the struggles and celebrating the achievements. Thankfully, there are some things we can all do to set ourselves up for success!

First, expect it to get hard. It’s not if, but rather when the temptations to give up or get complacent will strike. Look at the conditions that have led to failure for you in the past and identify what you can do this time to overcome those challenges. Next, be honest with yourself about why you are making the promise. Is it out of tradition, outside pressure, or a real desire to change? Every day is a chance to do something new, and there is no reason to wait until January 1st. Any time you are ready to commit is the perfect time to start.

Setting SMART goals and maintaining a good mindset are also essential to keeping our promises to ourselves. Chris walks us through the science of goal-setting, and Mathew talks about avoiding comparing our journeys to those of other people. No matter what, keeping the promise we make to ourselves is what is most important. If you need to, alter your goals to make them achievable, sustainable, and realistic. Don’t take on too much or let perfection get in the way of progress. Just 10 minutes a day can change your whole life!

In this episode, you will hear:

  • Why promises are better than resolutions
  • What promises Chris and mathew made to themselves this year
  • The most common resolutions
  • The most common reasons we don't stick with resolutions
  • The importance of keeping our promise to ourselves and how to make that easier to do

Resources Mentioned:

  • Huberman Lab Podcast
  • Grief Relief Retreat

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Today's episode features an interview with Kevin Hines. kevin Hines is a storyteller. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Today’s episode features the best shows we have aired this year. Listen to the best nuggets of these amazing conversations.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris discuss their Spotify Wrapped 2023

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Today’s show features Chris and Mathew covering important topics during the holiday season. How do you handle social outings and all the food that is around during this season? Chris gives us some amazing tips! Mathew talks about handling difficult relationships with relatives, what do you do when you have to share space and conversations with people that potentially trigger you?

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Today’s show features an interview with Noah Galloway. Sergeant Noah Galloway, a Birmingham, Alabama native, is the personification of valor and resilience. This Purple Heart awarded, double amputee decided to join the military as a result of the September 11th terror attacks. However, his battles didn’t end in the field when he was forced to adapt to a life with only two limbs after an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom which would take his left leg above the knee and his left arm above the elbow. Noah’s incredible journey to mental and physical wellness is one that he shares his with open heart. Noah rose out of post trauma depression via his reinvigorating passion for fitness His transformation story is one of the most inspiring we have heard!

Also in this episode:

  • Noah shares how his journey has been full of ups and downs
  • Mathew and Chris invite Noah to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew and Chris invite Noah to play a round of: Would You Rather

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Today’s show features an interview with Lexi (fatgirlfedup) and her husband, Danny. They have been accountability partners during their journey of transformation. Lexi has lost 312 pounds through healthy habit stacking. Lexi was diagnosed with calciphylaxis and opens with us about this rare disease and how it has affected her life/transformation. Danny talks about the importance of having an accountability partner during transformation and how powerful it is to have someone on the journey alongside you.

Also in this episode:

  • Lexi talks about emotional eating and the root of this behavior in her life
  • Chris and Mathew ask Lexi and Danny about their approach to weight loss
  • Mathew and Chris invite Lexi and Danny to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew and Chris invite Lexi and Danny to play a round of: Would You Rather

Thank you for listening!

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Today’s episode features an interview with Quinlan. Chris met Quinlan via Instagram; he has a powerful transformation story. Quinlan walks us through his story and how he worked through a dismissive struggle: trying to gain weight (vs trying to lose weight). Quinlan was very self-conscious regarding how small he was. Quinlan walks us through roadblocks (internal and external) during his journey, supplements, his workout routine, and his nutrition. Quinlan does a wonderful job at reminding us to never take our progress for granted.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris invite Quinlan to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew and Chris invite Quinlan Haver to play a round of: Would You Rather

Thank you for listening!

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Today’s show recaps our lululemon10k race! Tune in to find out all of the details!

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Today’s show features an interview with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. This episode is all about: MENOPAUSE! This is a conversation that needs to be had, both male and female listeners should understand this process. What happens when women go through menopause? Listen and learn during this fabulous episode!

Also in this episode:

  • Chris brings questions from his followers to Dr. Haver
  • Dr. Haver explains hormone replacement therapy
  • Dr. Haver expands on how the number on the scale does not fully represent health
  • Mathews ask Dr. Haver: How can men support the women in our lives going through menopause?
  • Mathew and Chris invite Dr. Haver to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew and Chris invite Dr. Haver to play a round of: Would You Rather

Connect with Dr. Mary Claire Haver here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire

Resources that were mentioned by Dr. Mary Claire found here:

  • https://www.menopause.org/
  • https://www.myalloy.com/
  • https://www.joinmidi.com/
  • https://maryclairewellness.com/

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Today’s show features an interview with Bruce Pitcher. Bruce was one of the contestants of the show: Extreme Weight Loss with Chris as his trainer. Bruce walks us through his timeline, from the moment he joined the show until now. Bruce endured abuse and struggled with depression as well as emotional eating. This interview is vulnerable, raw, and full of emotion. Bruce walks us through how Chris empowered him to become a coach himself. Mathew, Chris, and Mathew connect on fatherhood.

Also in this episode:

  • Chris and Mathew talk about their 10k training in preparation for the @lululemon10k happening on November 12th in Scottsdale
  • Mathew and Chris invite Bruce to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew and Chris invite Bruce to play a round of: Would You Rather

Connect with Bruce Pitcher here:

  • https://www.instagram.com/brucepitcher

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
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Today’s show features Chris and Mathew chatting about LIFE! Some of the topics they cover: Mathew turning 50, the show’s shift into TRANSFORMATION themes and topics, addiction and recovery.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew asks Chris: How has your life changed since starting this podcast? Both Chris and Mathew share their answers
  • Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Chris shares his battle with opioids in depth

Thank you for listening!

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Today’s show features an interview with Professor Marion Nestle. Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor, of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley, and has been awarded honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky and from the City University of New York’s Macaulay Honors College. Marion talks to Chris and Mathew about dieting, portion sizes, snacking, and food politics.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune

Connect with Marion Nestle here:

  • https://www.foodpolitics.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/marionnestle

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
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**Trigger Warning: Suicide is discussed in this episode

Today’s show features an interview with Baj. Baj shares his powerful transformation story with us. Baj started his journey at 14 years old. Baj has gone from weighing almost 300 pounds to becoming a leader and an inspiration to the health and fitness community. Mathew asks Baj his relationship with the word: fat. Baj shares how self-compassion has been instrumental to his transformation – you can’t be a bully to yourself and make progress. Baj openly shares the loss of his brother and how it affected him. Baj talks about his suicide attempt.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris invite Baj to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Chris asks Baj about his nutrition regime

Connect with Baj here

  • https://www.instagram.com/largebaj/

If you need mental health assistance immediately, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline #988. HELP IS AVAILABLE.

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BONUS EPISODE!

Today's show features a LIVE recording of the I Needed That Podcast at the lululemon store in Scottsdale's Fashion Square Mall. We partnered with lululemon to promote and chat about the upcoming #lululemon10k - happening in Scottsdale on November 12th. We set up our recording studio at lululemon and it was so much fun!

  • Mathew and Chris interview Stephen J. Baines, Founder & CEO Fulfillment In Training (F.I.T.), Jason Harris, current lululemon ambassador and Rachel Paul (she comes back with an update on her transformation!)
  • Chris and Mathew talk about training for a 10k!
  • Chris and Mathew play a round of: Name That Tune with their guests

Thank you for listening!

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Today’s show features an interview with Brianna. Brianna is an online personal trainer, nutrition coach and accountability mentor. Brianna has an empowering and inspiring transformation story. To Brianna, falling in love with the process has been essential to staying on the path of transformation. During the conversation she has with Chris and Mathew, she walks us through her journey and inspires us with her vulnerability and authenticity. Mathew asks Brianna if she experienced any mom-guilt when she started putting herself first. Brianna shares how this transformation is more than just weight loss, it’s a lifestyle change. Chris and Brianna touch on divorce and co-parenting.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris invite Brianna to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew shares how it’s going with his 10k training for next month’s #lululemon10k

Connect with Brianna here:

  • https://briannabernardfitness.com/
  • https//Instagram.com/briannabernardfitness/

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
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  • Start your 7 day free trial of The KEPT App at: KeptPromises.com/ineededthat

You can join our community by:

  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
  • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
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Today’s show features an interview with Bishoi. Bishoi describes himself as: “just a regular dude who spent the last 2 years working on his health and lost over 160 pounds, 120 of which was in a year.” He started at just over 350 lbs and he is currently sitting at 187 lbs at 10.9% body fat. Bishoi has achieved things he couldn't even imagine were possible and he knows he is just starting to scratch the surface. Get ready to listen to a powerful and inspiring transformation story.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris invite Bishoi to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • A debrief on transformation after the chat with Bishoi

Connect with Bishoi here:

  • www.instagram.com/bishoikhella

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
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  • Start your 7 day free trial of The KEPT App at: KeptPromises.com/ineededthat

You can join our community by:

  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
  • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
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Today’s show features an interview with Nicole Vignola. Nicole Vignola is a neuroscientist, corporate consultant, author and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangible for the masses. Nicole works with organizations and individuals to teach them how to better understand their unique physiology, providing them with practical tools and science-backed methods to improve their mental health, optimize reflexes and reach peak mental performance, enhancing their daily lives and careers. The conversation between Chris, Mathew and Nicole is super insightful and inspiring. We can all change our minds, we can all rewire our brain. Chris asks Nicole her thoughts on starting new habits.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris invite Nicole to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Did you know that Chris was the first Lululemon ambassador in AZ? See you on Saturday September 30th for a live recording of the INT Podcast at the Lululemon of the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Recording starts at 10am!

Connect with Nicole Vignola HERE

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
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  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
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Today’s show features Chris and Mathew talking about a few fun things. Want to know what types of job Chris and Mathew have had over the years? Tune in and be amazed by the variety of things they’ve done! What is the craziest job you have had? Let us know so we can share in our social platforms! Chris and Mathew share amazing stories on this episode.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew asks Chris if he has any Hollywood stories
  • Chris talks about the time his date left him for a Backstreet Boy
  • Chris does a deep dive on creating a home gym on a budget
  • Did you know that we go LIVE on Facebook and Instagram every Monday? Tune in whenever you can! We love engaging with you, our audience!

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
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Today’s show features Chris and Mathew talking about a few things, ranging from dogs to yardwork to hockey to supplements. Chris talks about the time he did mushrooms. Mathew misses coffee. Chris and Mathew share a few fatherhood stories.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Chris asks Mathew what it’s like to work with teenage boys
  • Chris does a deep dive on protein
  • Did you know that we go LIVE on Facebook and Instagram every Monday? Tune in whenever you can! We love engaging with you, our audience!

Thank you for listening!

If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:

  • Go to BetterHelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
  • Try Neurogum over at: TryNeuroGum.com/ineededthat #sponsored
  • Start your 7 day free trial of The KEPT App at: KeptPromises.com/ineededthat

You can join our community by:

  • Following us on Instagram @ineededthatpodcast
  • Connecting with Chris at ChrisPowell.com
  • Connecting with Mathew at LearnFromPeopleWhoLivedIt.com
  • Bringing movement to your company or school with Move 1 Million www.m1m.org

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Today’s show features an interview with therapist, Chrissy Powers. Chrissy is a trauma informed therapist, embodiment coach, business therapist, mother, part time blogger, podcast host and speaker. Chrissy has found her passion by working with others. She helps clients heal from trauma, find their most authentic self, decrease the symptoms that keep them from loving life and teach them how to live in their bodies. Chrissy talks about reparenting, and reconstructing how we see ourselves and the identities that we have created as we grow up. Mathew, Chris, and Chrissy talk about the importance of healing our . Mathew invites Chrissy to talk about boundaries. Chrissy talks about the importance of self-compassion.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris invite Chrissy to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • A deep dive on back to school lunches

Go to https://betterhelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with
BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

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Thanks for checking out our podcast and please don’t forget to follow along on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ineededthat

Connect with Chris Powell, get links to his new app (coming soon) as well as products & speaking info at www.ChrisPowell.com

Connect with Mathew Blades, and bring him into speak at www.learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com

Bring movement to your company or school with Move 1 Million www.m1m.org

Connect with Chrissy here:

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Today’s show features an interview with Mehrbod Mohammadi. Mehrbod was on Season 3 of: Extreme Weight Loss with Chris as his coach. Mehrbod is from Iran, he shares his personal journey with us as well as his transformation story. Mehrbod touches on the difference of perspective that he has as an immigrant living in the United States. Mathew asks Mehrbod what the most challenging moments of being on the show were. Chris shares that there are many things we would have done differently if he could do the show again. Mehrbod talks about living in scarcity and how that impacted his overall health. Mathew asks Mehrbod: What works for you NOW? What tools do you use?

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew talks about a grief retreat that he is putting together

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**This episode was recorded before the fires in Maui occurred

Today’s show features an interview with Alexi Pappas. Alexi is a Greek-American runner, filmmaker, actor, and writer. Pappas was an NCAA All-American athlete at both Dartmouth College and the University of Oregon. She represented Greece at the 2016 Summer Olympics and she is releasing a new book, THIS WEEK! Alexi talks about her running career, her mental health and her new book. This conversation is full of vulnerability and awareness. Thank you Alexi for coming on to the show!

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris invite Alexi to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew asks Chris about his recent trip to Hawaii re: M1M

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Today’s show features a fun chat between Chris and Mathew. They talk about tipping, only fans and origins of common phrases.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Mathew introduces a segment of: Your Next Move
  • Chris talks about injuries he has had and how we can work around injuries
  • Chris does a deep dive on: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • A snippet of next week’s interview with Alexi Pappas

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Today’s show is an episode that was streamed LIVE via our YOUTUBE channel! Chris and Mathew chat about multiple topics including: self defense, driving, road rage and fitness industry trend (biohacking, keto diet, veganism, fasting, etc).

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune

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Today’s show features another solo episode between Chris and Mathew. Enjoy this chat between them where they discuss the weather, a vulnerable follow-up on Chris’ overwhelm and our responses to past trauma. How can therapy help you with the patterns that your trauma creates.

Also in this episode:

  • Red flags in relationships
  • Mathew and Chris play Would You Rather
  • A deep-dive on lottery syndrome and the parallel to transformation journeys

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Today’s show features a solo episode between Chris and Mathew. Chris and Mathew share fun banter, thoughts on burnout and overwhelm, and summer in Arizona.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew announces that we are doing out first INT Podcast Tour partnered with Lululemon
  • A show full love towards One Hit Wonders
  • Chris and Mathew talk about pros and cons of work contracts
  • Chris does a deep dive on promises

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Today’s show features an interview with Emilia Thompson. Emilia is a registered dietitian helping women stop binge and emotional eating. Right off the gates, Emilia, Chris and Mathew talk about people pleasing. How does people-pleasing feed into our dysfunctional habits? Emilia shares tools on how to have uncomfortable conversations. Emilia explains what binge eating is and the difference between binge eating and overeating. Mathew asks Chris and Emilia if people can use body building to avoid their problems and to continue to control their food intake. Emilia talks about her experience with meditation and mindfulness. Chris and Emilia talk about tackling nutrition goals.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris invite Emilia to play a round of: Name that Tune
  • Chris talks about his newest app
  • Mathew talks about the I Needed That Podcast mall tour that is COMING SOON!
  • A deep dive on forgiveness

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Summer Mode is ON and our hosts are taking a mini break!

On this episode, Chris and Mathew go back to Episode 8 in which they interviewed Dr. Hurst. Dr. Hurst – a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and creator of Healthspan MD. Chris and Dr. Hurst discuss weight loss via caloric deficits. Is this sustainable long term? Dr. Hurst shares his expertise and talks about everything that is having an effect in our health. Dr. Hurst also discusses insulin levels and blood pressure.

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We hope you all have an amazing 4th of July!

On this episode, Chris and Mathew talk about fun facts and also do a debrief on the episode that we had with Matt Doxey (episode 4). Learn all about flavor profiles with this guest!

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Today’s show features an interview with Chris Hinshaw. Chris H talks to Mathew and Chris about the connection between physical fitness and confidence. Chris H talks about how much taking control of your nutrition and your fitness can impact not only your health but also your dreams. Chris H teaches us about pacing, maximizing your workouts and staying interested in your workout routine. Chris H wraps up by giving us a call to action for the week. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the best aerobic capacity coaches in the world!

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune

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Today’s show features an interview with Michelle Poler, founder of the Hello Fears movement. Chris, Mathew and Michelle talk about pushing through our fears and finding growth and happiness on the other side. Michelle talks about the value of having assertive conversations with the people that we love and how this can serve improve our relationships. Michelle teaches us to reframe the question: What’s the worst thing that can happen to – What’s the best thing that can happen? No matter who you are, we all have similar fears and Michelle talks to us about core fears that are universal: pain, embarrassment, danger, control, rejection, and loneliness. Michelle walks us through getting from denial to determination when it comes to taking on a challenge/facing your fears.

Also in this episode:

  • Chris announces that we have surpassed 100k downloads, thank you for continuing to listen!
  • Mathew invites Michelle to play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Chris does a deep dive on being beneficially selfish – what do you do when you are on a journey of transformation and you have to put yourself first?

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www.instagram.com/michellepoler

www.hellofears.com

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Today’s show features an interview with Nicole Groman. Nicole helps people with eating disorders to break free from the diet mentality and to establish a healthy relationship with food. Nicole explains intuitive eating and intuitive movement. Nicole explains that shaming ourselves into movement does not yield a positive outcome. Nicole explains the danger of labeling foods good and bad and why dropping that labeling can be helpful. Chris asks Nicole about hunger queues. How do we know if we are really hungry? Chris brings up Ozempic. Mathew shares how this conversation has made him understand people with eating disorders so much better.

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew shares a part of a recent segment between Chris and Sherri from The Sherri Show
  • Chris and Mathew talk about mental health and the power of sharing what we are going through
  • Mathew invites Nicole to play: Name That Tune
  • Chris does a deep dive on change and how our transformation may impact our relationships

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https://www.instagram.com/thehungryclementine

https://www.nicolegroman.com/

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Today’s show features an interview with Dr. Jamie Rutland. Mathew, Chris and Dr. Jamie kick off by talking about the importance of movement. Dr. Jamie tells us the story behind his career path as a pulmonologist. Mathew asks Dr. Jamie his thoughts on long Covid and vaping. Dr. Jamie gives us a deep dive on disease and Covid. He talks about treating Covid as an auto immune disorder. In terms of vaping, Dr. Jamie explains what happens to our lungs when we vape, he also double-clicks on the difference between CBD and THC and how our bodies react to it. Chris asks Dr. Jamie: what can help us heal and take care of our lungs?

Also in this episode:

  • Mathew, Dr. Jamie and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Chris shares how his mom talked to him about the benefits of drinking human urine
  • Chris does a deep dive on hydration, how much water do we need in a day?

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https://www.instagram.com/drjrutland

https://www.westcoastlung.com/

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Today’s show features an interview Alex, the Macrobarista. Alex is the first guest that we bring that gets to try the Move 1 Million sequence. Alex combined his passion for fitness and nutrition with his love for making coffee. He focuses on creating low calorie recipes that will give you the same great taste you’re looking for without sacrificing a bunch of unnecessary calories. Alex and Chris explains to us what a MACRO is. Alex has over 300 recipes on the internet that anyone can follow and order at Starbucks.

Also in this episode:

  • Chris and Mathew talk about their favorite chocolate bars
  • Mathew, Joey and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune
  • Did you hear they are getting rid of Heardle?
  • Chris does a deep dive on how to fall without failing, what do you do when you break a promise to yourself? How do you stay committed to yourself?

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https://themacrobarista.com/

https://www.instagram.com/themacrobarista/

https://www.tiktok.com/@themacrobarista

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Today’s show features an interview with Joey, one of the founders of Aro. Aro is a tech company that is creating tech to help us put our phones down and connect with each other, instead. Joey is a dad of two, he shares a lot of thoughts and feelings regarding being a parent. Joey shares a thoughtful and vulnerable memory where he missed a moment with his kid since he was looking down at his phone. Chris and Mathew bond with Joey about having hard and uncomfortable conversations with their kids. Joey explains how the Aro box works. The relationship that we have with our phones directly impacts the relationship that we have with others. Also in this episode:

  • Chris and Mathew play a round of would you rather
  • Mathew, Joey and Chris play a round of: Name That Tune

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Learn more about ARO here:

Website - https://www.goaro.com/

The Aro Podcast - https://www.goaro.com/podcast

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goaronow/

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Today’s show features an interview with Rachel Paul. Rachel Paul was a contestant on Extreme Weight Loss during season 5. Rachel shares her story with us, she gets real and vulnerable – we learn what really happens behind the scenes of transformation and that it’s not just a quick-fix. Rachel talks about gaining 200 pounds after completing the season of Extreme Weight Loss and how much shame had accumulated in her mind due to this. We learn tools that have worked for Rachel in terms of improving her mental health, relationship to herself and health habits that have kept her on this journey. Rachel also talks about the role addiction has played in her life and in her journey. Also in this episode:

  • Chris does a deep dive on: taste buds. How do we change our palate? What happens when we make a switch in our foods long term?
  • Mathew, Chris, and Rachel play: Name That Tune

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Today’s show is brought to you LIVE from Buckeye. Chris and Mathew speak to an audience and record the show at the same time. This episode has a handful of guests including the founder of the Move It Maricopa Challenge: Ali Waelchli-Brooks. Ali talks about the impact that this challenge has had and how increasing your daily step count can really make a change. Chris chimes in and shares why walking is so valuable and impactful to our health and metabolism. Also in this episode:

  • Chris shares a story about fatherhood regarding sleepovers
  • Brief interviews with Deputy City Manager, Javier Setovich and Councilmember, Jeanine Guy
  • Mathew introduces a segment of: Name That Tune- this week has a twist as Chris and Mathew bring people from the audience to play.
  • Chris expands on the topic of: the benefit of baby steps

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Today’s show features an interview with recovery coach: Gregg Champion. Gregg shares his powerful story with us. He had some very low lows and had the strength to turn his life around. Gregg shares the tools that best worked for him in recovery and some of the tools that he continues to use. Through his experience, Gregg created: The Recovery Playbook. Gregg connects with Mathew and Chris on parenting. Also in this episode:

  • Mathew answers the question: What was happening 20 years ago?
  • Chris and Mathew talk about music
  • Mathew introduces a segment of: Name That Tune
  • Chris and Mathew discuss the tooth fairy and share a tooth fairy tip

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Today’s show features an interview with Dr. Morgan Francis. Dr. Morgan answers the question: When do I need to get help regarding my mental health? When do I know it’s time? What are the signs? Dr. Morgan Francis encourages us to believe that WE ARE WORTHY of getting help even if you think your problems may not be “that big”. She also walks us through how to start the journey of going to therapy. The hosts and Dr. Morgan Francis also touch on the topics of self-sabotage, intuitive eating, inner child work and the role of spirituality in mental health. Also in this episode:

  • Mathew introduces a segment: of Name That Tune
  • Mathew introduces a segment of: Would You Rather
  • A listener asked about Habit Stacking, Chris unpacks this topic

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Today’s show features an interview with Chef Marcela Valladolid. Marcela talks about her upbringing, her style of cooking, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Marcela shares a few of her hacks to make easy, nutritious meals for the entire family and shares a delicious jalapeno chicken recipe. Mathew asks Marcela her thoughts regarding the impact of food on our mental health. Also in this episode:

  • Mathew asks Chris: What do you miss most about being a kid?
  • Mathew inquires about a social media post he stumbled upon
  • Chris does a deep dive on the concept: Just Win Today – we can only control TODAY. What are you going to do with it? The energy and effort behind any new commitment that you make to yourself exists and sometimes is hard to overcome. Focusing on one small win a day can have a HUGE impact in your life.

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Connect with Marcela at www.casamarcela.com – you can find links to her books, products and recipes all there! Buen provecho!

Find the Jalapeno Roasted Chicken Recipe discussed on the show, HERE.

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Today’s show features a deep dive by our hosts on morning rituals. Did you know that making your bed first thing in the morning can make a huge impact in your day and in your life? Chris also shares the impact of beginning your day by getting morning sunlight/natural light. Mathew emphasizes how small things can really add up and change things over time. Give yourself the gift of your mornings. Don’t give them away to anybody else. Also in this episode:

  • Chris answers a listener question: how do you lose the last few pounds? Chris introduces a “hack” that will definitely surprise you
  • Mathew introduces a segment of Would You Rather
  • Mathew introduces the first segment of What Should be Normalized
  • Chris asks Mathew what he thinks of the 4 hour work week
  • Mathew and Chris play a round of Name That Tune

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If you are struggling with alcohol and need support, find Paul Churchill over at the Recovery Elevator Podcast

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Today’s show features an interview with Paul Churchill, founder of the Recovery Elevator podcast. Mathew, Chris, and Paul talk about addiction to alcohol and the recovery journey. Paul encourages us to learn what our addictions are trying to tell us, the underlying stories/triggers/and trauma underneath our behaviors. Paul also mentions that addiction and recovery end up being the best school of life if you choose to depart from the ego and face your inner self. If you are struggling with alcohol, remember that you are not alone. Also in this episode:

  • Chris and Mathew play Would You Rather
  • Chris does a deep dive on low fat vs low carb
  • Mathew introduces a round of Name That Tune
  • Mathew introduces a round of Your Next Move

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Today’s show features an interview with Emmy Award Winning TV Anchor: Kaley O’Kelley. Chris and Kaley talk about the process and learning experiences during their divorces. Chris and Kaley talk about their low moments during this hard time and how they got through it. Mathew asks Kaley what her tools for a grounded life during hard times and life transitions. Kaley shares what she thinks about living in the present moment. Also in this episode:

  • Mathew and Chris talk about Chris’s appearance on the Kelly Clarkson show
  • Do you watch back any performances? How do you get feedback on yourself? Chris and Mathew discuss this
  • Mathew introduces a round of Name That Tune

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Today’s show features a deep dive on how exercise battles anxiety and depression. Chris shares what happens in our brains and bodies when we choose to exercise. Chris shares how exercise doesn’t have to be a full-on workout, you can start with walking – it’s important to meet ourselves where we are at. Also in this episode:

  • Mathew shares about some feelings that are coming up due to his decision to walk away from his career
  • Chris and Mathew talk about the loneliness pandemic
  • Mathew shares how much he loved the corn flakes chicken that Chris introduced him to (recipe below!)
  • Chris and Mathew play Would You Rather
  • Mathew introduces a round of Name That Tune

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Corn Flakes Chicken:

1️⃣ 1 lb Chicken thighs
2️⃣ Crushed corn flakes
3️⃣ Egg mix
4️⃣ Lawry’s Seasoning Salt

Place in Air Fryer and cook on 400 degrees for 22-25 min (or until the chicken is fully cooked).

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Today’s show features a topic that is so important to us: COURAGE. Chris talks about the fact that fear and bravery are linked together. How we act when we are facing our fear determines so much of the outcome. We must learn to feel the fear and let it propel us forward. We must run towards the fear, even though we may want to be run in the opposite direction. Also in this episode:

  • Chris and Mathew talk about most popular baby names during different years, they also talk about their names and their kid’s names
  • Mathew introduces an -unpopular opinions- segment
  • Mathew found an empty in the back of his son’s car, he tells us the story of what happened
  • Chris and Mathew share a couple of drunken stories
  • Chris and Mathew touch on the topic of addiction
  • Mathew introduces a round of Name That Tune

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Today’s show features the topic of REJECTION. Mathew asks Chris: How many times have you been rejected and what big idea that you had was rejected? Chris shares stories of rejection throughout the years. We assume that nobody has been rejected, specially with the social media highlight reel - but we all experience it and we have to learn to pivot. Also in this episode:

  • Chris talks about the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and how it affects our lives
  • Mathew and Chris discuss the difference between comparing ourselves to others and getting motivated by others
  • Mathew and Chris go into the topic of failure
  • Mathew shares what it’s been like to work with inmates
  • Chris talks about his mission to help others and how this resulted into Move 1 Million

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Today’s show features a couple of relationship stories. Would you be willing to be in an open relationship? Are you conservative when it comes to relationships? How important is sex in a relationship? When is the right time to leave a relationship? Also in this episode:

  • Chris explains what scapular retractions are
  • Chris and Mathew talk about where they were at 20 years ago
  • Did know Chris lived out of his car?
  • Mathew shares similar struggles while he was on his radio journey
  • Chris talks about the importance of self-love when it comes to transformation
  • Mathew and Chris play: Name That Tune

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Today’s show features Chris giving us a masterclass on stress eating. Chris emphasizes that knowing ourselves and having awareness is KEY in order to have different behaviors and outcomes. Chris breaks down how stress can affect us and catapult us into emotional eating. Also in this episode:

  • Chris and Mathew replay the My Hero moment from episode 8
  • Chris and Mathew talk about how much the word: BUT can affect us psychologically – Chris introduces a word swap that can make a difference
  • Mathew talks about his positioning statement and ask Chris about his
  • Chris asks Mathew what his first cassette/record was
  • Mathew brings up SEX – how much sex are Americans having?
  • Mathew and Chris talk about the importance of breathing and meditation
  • Mathew and Chris play a fun round of Q&A

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Today’s show features Dr. Hurst – a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and creator of Healthspan MD. Chris and Dr. Hurst discuss weight loss via caloric deficits. Is this sustainable long term? Dr. Hurst shares his expertise and talks about everything that is having an effect in our health. Dr. Hurst also discusses insulin levels and blood pressure. We learned a lot from Dr. Hurst! Also in this episode:

  • Chris talks about moving into his new house – transition after divorce
  • Mathew and Chris play: Name That Tune
  • Chris shares with us who his hero is
  • Mathew and Chris play animal voices

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Connect with Dr. Hurst here:

https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd

https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/

https://www.youtube.com/c/RToddHurstMD

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Today’s show features a lot of stories that allow us to get to know Chris and Mathew better. From phrases they use, to pet peeves they have; this is a fun one! Mathew encourages us to make a list of the Top 5 Most Important People in our lives, learn what he has to say about this. Also in this episode:

  • Chris talks about how popular he is in Slovakia
  • Mathew and Chris discuss tipping, how much is enough?
  • A new segment on the show called: The Next Move is introduced by Mathew
  • Chris talks about self-awareness in addiction and the importance that it has in recovering/modifying our behaviors
  • Mathew asks Chris what he thinks about Only Fans
  • Chris talks about some of the injuries he’s had
  • Mathew and Chris play: Name That Tune

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Today’s show discusses the best time to do cardio. Chris unpacks this topic and gives us a masterclass on weight loss and metabolism. Learn some small hacks that can compound into big change when it comes to losing weight. Mathew is stoked to learn that fidgeting burns calories. Also in this episode:

  • Chris shares about putting his kids on a plane for their first solo flight
  • Chris and Mathew talk about some pros and cons of social media
  • Mathew and Chris play: Name That Tune
  • Mathew and Chris discuss about foods that get you in the mood
  • Mathew and Chris play a fun round of would you rather
  • Chris asks Mathew: “What’s a good age for your kids to start dating?”

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Today’s show is a powerful one. It includes laughter, truth bombs, life hacks and inspirational words. A great conversation where Chris and Mathew discuss the many layers affecting our transformation journey. Change takes time, we achieve big things one baby step at a time. How many times have you been dreading a workout, only to say: “I needed that!” once you were done? Also in this episode:

  • Chris and Mathew discuss food sensitivities and the elimination diet
  • Mathew and Chris play: Name That Tune
  • Chris talks about the time he was on a dating show
  • Mathew talks about the time he rode a bull (get ready to laugh!)
  • Chris and Mathew talk about starting the journey of transformation and how it’s about keeping promises to yourself
  • Chris double clicks on SMART goals, a conversation that started on episode #1
  • Chris and Mathew talk about how trauma and old conditioning may be in the way of our transformations and the ability to believe in ourselves
  • Mathew what it means to be a transitional character in your lifetime
  • How important is it to show up when you don’t feel like it? Chris unpacks this
  • Chris talks about the impact of breaking our promises to ourselves and how this affects our journey
  • Mathew and Chris play would you rather

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Today’s show features an interview with Matt Docksey who is a flavor formulator. Matt dives into the importance of flavor when it comes to products aiming to change our behavior. How we experience flavor makes a huge impact in our consumption and Matt helps us break this down. We take a deep dive into flavor profiles as well as:

  • Learn the flavor profiles of root beer and cola
  • Mathew and Chris challenge Matt to a round of heardle
  • When it comes to weight loss: Should you use your gut our use your number?
  • Chris and Mathew play their first round of dumb debate
  • The mind-muscle connection: Chris gives us a few tips on establishing this
  • Chris talks about his non-profit Move 1 Million and how you can support it!

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Today’s show features Lori Motola. Lori is a poet, ten-year meditation practitioner, energy worker and lifelong learner. She created the "Flow Write" method, a series of groups which helps us quiet the chatter, develop a greater understanding of self and others and increase our capacity to connect. We’ll talk about the power of writing as well as:

  • Chris shares some updates from his new app
  • Mathew asks Chris if he still has a relationship with some of the participants of Extreme Weight Loss
  • Mathew introduces the concept of ‘being open’ and how he is working on this and open to trusting the flow of life
  • Mathew and Chris play another round of “Would you rather” and get a good laugh out of it
  • Chris and Mathew share their ghost encounters
  • The comparison trap: comparing our page 1 to somebody else’s page 12

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Connect with Lori here: connect@wewriteforchange.org

Check out her work and website: www.wewriteforchange.org

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This is episode one of our first season!

Chris and Mathew are so excited to kick off this show as they have been wanting to work on a project together for years.

Mathew shares that Chris is back on HULU with all five seasons of Extreme Weight Loss, this dovetails into a story where Chris shares that he almost missed the birth of his son when this show premiered.

Both Chris and Mathew share airport security stories.

Mathews asks Chris, how much effort is required to stay so chiseled? What's the secret?

Mathew shares that during upcoming episodes, there will be guests on the show. First up will be Dr. Holly which will be coming on for a segment on episode two. Dr. Holly is one of the doctors that Chris worked with while shooting Extreme Weight Loss.

Chris and Mathew play Heardle!

Mathew introduces the topic: blow up what you've built. Mathew shares some wisdom where he highlights the importance of the journey vs the destination. Mathew walked away from his radio show after working in that industry for twenty-seven years. He shares why he had had enough. He reached a breaking point and checked into a mental and holistic institution. It was so public, that even Howard Stern commented on it.

What does it take to blow up what you've built?

Chris shares how he got shingles and had a meltdown. His body let him know things needed to change. Can stress manifest in our bodies?

Chris also shares a glimpse into his struggles with pain killers, anxiety and depression. He comments on the power of vulnerability and sharing our stories.

Chris talks about goal setting and gives us a mini masterclass on SMART goals.

Mathew and Chris talk about our first GIVEAWAY!

**Disclaimer, we are not doctors. Everything shared on this episode is not professional advice but shared experience.

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Chris and Matthew are excited about a segment with Dr. Holly on this episode. Chris and Dr. Holly met on the show Extreme Weight Loss and Chris learned a lot from her. Dr. Holly's research has helped dispel a lot of diet myths, one of them being: diet sodas cause weight gain. 

Chris, Matthew and Dr. Holly talk about the power of finding and knowing your WHY. What is a WHY? What's the difference between a public WHY and a private WHY?

Dr. Holly shares her most important findings after working with thousands of people when it comes to weight loss.

Chris and Mathew include Dr. Holly on this week's installment of Heardle.

This episode also features the first ASK CHRIS segment on the show. A listener calls in and asks Chris a question about his routine at the gym.

Mathew and Chris play: on air.

Mathew shares a fatherhood story and gets vulnerable on a couple of things he is working on with his boys. Chris chimes in and the show wraps up with them being honest about awareness in parenting.

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Welcome to our show! In this trailer, Chris and Mathew share tidbits of what can be expected in future episodes of the I Needed That Podcast

Get ready to get deep with topics such as mental health struggles and also laugh with the fun banter between our amazing hosts. Both Chris and Mathew are very passionate about helping people while they also continue to learn and grow. 

If you're a perpetual student - this show is for you! 

Our show will also include fun segments such as Chris and Mathew playing Heardle (name that tune) during some episodes.

In this trailer, learn about how Mathew made JAYZ laugh that one time they were in the studio together. 

Chris opens up about his anxiety and the struggles that he has with ruminating about the future. Does anybody else catastrophize? 

In case you didn't know, both of our hosts are dads who also share some anecdotes on parenting. Ultimately, they agree on the fact that we are all just doing the best that we can while also trying to break generational cycles. 

Mathew and Chris share that they will bring on some expert guests that we can all learn from. We will be able to have amazing takeaways, action items and ideas to reflect on. We care about you and we care about your well-being. 

Thank you for being here with us! We are building this together.

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Did you know that you will be able to connect with Chris via the I Needed That podcast? Submit your questions and get real time feedback from him? Bringing the audience into the conversation is something that we are super excited to do!

Subscribe to the show and get ready for a new year with amazing content by Chris and Mathew.

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If you just put things into perspective, you'll be able to see that you are STELLAR. 

Get motivated for a new week with this small teaser by Chris and Mathew. How excited are you to get more content like this with the I Needed That podcast? Don't forget to subscribe so that you can get notified when our episodes start dropping!

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How many times have you crushed a workout or had a good laugh, cry, or meaningful conversation with a friend and said: I NEEDED THAT.

Hosted by Chris Powell (Host of ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss) and Mathew Blades (Award-Winning Radio Host & Motivational Speaker), I NEEDED THAT is a podcast with two mindful fathers engaging in lively and entertaining conversation aiming to make audiences laugh, learn, and lean into a life they deserve.