Talking with Tramaine: Recent Episodes
Tramaine Ellis, with Co-Host David E. Ellis III
Our core message is about the importance of living a healthy and fit lifestyle and help eliminate all fears, misconceptions and excuses. While a nice six pack is very desirable, there are many more benefits to living a healthy lifestyle that many people are unaware of and we provide as much knowledge as we can to help individuals live the life that they were made to live. By listening to our show, you’ll gain motivation, encouragement and confidence in knowing that regardless of the situation you are currently in, there are things that you can do to improve your health and fitness level. The most important thing that we offer is support. The journey may be long and hard, but it is not impossible. We will be there to support you in your journey.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It can also be the most stressful time of the year, if you let it! We are officially in the holiday season and we want you to be able to actually just enjoy this season without all of the stress, headaches and worry! In today’s show we will share some tips and tricks to help you keep your “zen” during all the shopping, and cooking, holiday socials! Keep Calm & Breathe! We will also provide you with some great breathing exercises you can use when you start to fill the anxiety of the holidays starting to arise!
Did you know eating eggs improves your reflexes? Did you know more than half of your bones are in your hands and feet? Did you know consuming hot liquids can cool you down? Regardless of how much we know, there is still SO much that we don't know! Learning new things is such a great way improve your quality of life. How you ask. Because when you know better, you do better. When you do better, you feel better. In today's show, we are going to share just a few Did You Know facts to help get you thinking a bit more and to help you improve the way you live your life!
Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Jobs change, babies are born, loved ones die, homes are purchased, homes are lost. Whether good or not so good, stress happens. The question is, what are you going to do about it?! How we handle stress and changes in our lives, environments, workplace etc, will help to gauge our Emotional Health. October is Emotional Health month and on today’s show, we will talk about some of the warning signs of stress as well as tips on how to reduce and manage that stress in order to live a more Emotionally Healthy life.
Both men and women can develop breast cancer, however, it is much more rare in men. It is estimated that 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is very likely that you, or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer. Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. How well do you know your girls? What are you doing to make sure you know your status?
In today’s show, we will discuss some of the guidelines for getting screened for breast cancer, some of the signs and symptoms and even how to check for lumps yourself. We will also have with us Jill Helmke of NuView Life Sciences. Jill will discuss how NuView Life Sciences is developing a new approach to diagnosis cancer that can help reduce both false positives and invasive cancer screening procedures.
Many people may not think too much about the significance of their lungs until they find it difficult to breathe or until their lungs become damaged. No worries, that can be changed! Let's be intentional about being PROactive instead of REactive. Just as it is important that our hearts and kidneys are in good working order, it's just as vital that our lungs are at it's best as well. October is lung health month and in this show we will talk about the importance of keeping the lungs strong. We will also discuss some of the potential consequences of not taking care of our lungs. During this show we will touch on smoking vs vaping and how the two affects not only our health, but the health of those around us. This is definitely a show that you don't want to miss. However, if you do, just check it out on demand!
What's your cheese?! What are you putting into your body? On our show we talk a lot about taking care of the body through physical fitness but it doesn't just stop with what we see on the outside. What's more important is what is going inside our bodies. I'm sure you've heard the expression, You are what you eat! We can't expect to get good things out of our body if we are putting garbage in our bodies! It's quite simple, Garbage In, Garbage Out! On today's show we, will talk with Dr. Joel Fuhrman as he shares with us his beliefs on what we should be putting in our mouths and our bodies.
It is very likely that, even if you don’t it, you know someone living with Diabetes. The more common type is Type II Diabetes. However, according to statistics reported by the American Diabetes Association, in 2015, 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population, had diabetes. Approximately 1.25 million American children and adults have Type I Diabetes. Our special guest, Dee Brown, is one of those 1.25 million Americans living with Type I Diabetes. After being diagnosed at the age of 21, Dee made the choice to be intentional about taking control of her life and not allowing Diabetes to control her. In today’s show we will talk about the signs and symptoms of Type I Diabetes as well as some of the differences between Type I and Type II Diabetes. We will also hear from Dee about her amazing journey of living with Type I Diabetes. You definitely want to tune in and listen to Dee’s inspirational story.
Are you ready, because today I’m not the same person that I was yesterday. This is a challenging statement and some of us are so competitive that we challenge ourselves more so than we challenge others. However, challenging someone to be a better version of themselves is one of the best things that you can do to help someone reach their fitness goals or even their life goals! Today, we give you some background on challenges, good and bad, offer suggestions to select and stick with these challenges.
Oftentimes we allow our past experiences, fear (False Evidence Appearing Real), and others to dictate how we see ourselves. Many individuals lack self confidence, self esteem and self worth because they do not truly believe in themselves and the things they are capable of achieving. In todays show, we will touch upon some other factors as well that may cause individuals to have self doubt and we will provide ways in which you can change that starting right now
Are you ready for some football? Yes, it is that time of year again, tailgates, chicken wings, nachos and most of all trash talking. With pre-season ending and the season starting tomorrow, have you ever thought about what it takes to be a pro athlete? I mean what it really takes. The time spent practicing, working out, nutrition and time away from your family. It may be a lot to take in. Today, we speak with NFL veteran Marques Douglas, who shares with us his experience as a professional athlete. If you watch football, you really do not want to miss this show.
Now that school is back in session for most of us, what are you going to do now? It seems that when kids go back to school, parents rejoice that they have their freedom and house back Hold on just a minute, lets not celebrate too quick. Some parents may have taken off work to celebrate this moment, or you may be a stay at home or work from home parent, and you may not realize that now is not the time to just chill. We are constantly discussing on the show the importance of self care. You may feel that since the hustle and bustle of summertime activities are done it is time to relax Your schedule may have changed but your health and fitness routine should not be neglected Today, we have some suggestions and encouragement for you
We see the “results” of it in the fitness magazines, we even hear people talking about some form of it in the gym. Protein, creatine, Amino acids, energy drinks, vitamins and the like. Supplements! All of the aforementioned are supplements. We’ve heard a lot of good things about them, but what about the side effects. In today’s show we aim to put you on the path to learning what you should know about taking supplements. We will be speaking with Shauntell Sheriff, an Advocare Independent Rep, to get more valuable information about these products. You don’t want to miss this show.
You have gotten off of the couch and you have begun to get active, now what?! If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, getting active is the first step pun intended, however, staying active is a whole other ball game! It is not always easy to keep it going once you have started. Especially if for some reason you have missed a day or have gotten off your routine. It is much more challenging to start back up once you have stopped. The great news is, although it may be challenging it is doable! On today is show, we will talk with Jared as he shares how he keeps himself moving and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon!
As a trainer we have heard it time and time again. The one area that everyone seems to want to change the most is their midsection, also known as the CORE! However, when individuals say that they want a “tight core” most are only thinking about their abdominal muscles. I mean seriously, who does not want a nice six-pack?! We totally get it! As trainers, when we talk about the core it is oh so much more! In today is show we will share with our listeners why it is important to focus on and strengthen the ENTIRE core and not just focus on the abs. Be sure to tune in as we straight to the core of things!
We all, well most of us, can find no better pastime than spending time with family. True, family can sometimes be a bit quirky, but we wouldn’t have it any other way! What could be more fun and rewarding than spending a little QT (quality time) with the family you ask?! Adding fitness to family time! That’s right! Fitness comes in many more ways than just going to the gym and knocking out reps on machine after machine. In this show, we will share various ways in which we can all add a little fitness time to family time!
It is not uncommon to go into any gym and see individuals getting it in on the machines, or at the free weights station or maybe even in one of the many classes that gym is currently offering. This is great! Really great! People working out and taking charge of their health and fitness is a wonderful thing! However, it’s also not uncommon for individuals to get “bored” with their same day after day, week after week, month after month gym routine. On this show, we are taking our workouts outside! We will share various ways you can get a great workout in by going out(side). We will also discuss precautionary measures that should be taken when working outside and especially during the hot summer months. If you’d like to shake up your workout routine, be sure to tune in with us!
We know this is a health and wellness show, but we have the biggest and best investment advice. If you are willing to make the investment now, it will pay you so much more later. However, if you don’t, it could cost you so much more later. How much more, your life! This investment is in yourself! Many budget and spend money on things that are temporary and have no true value, but make a conscious decision to put self-care (as it pertains to fitness) into your budget now. Earl Nightingale said in The Strangest Secret, “The things that are given to us for nothing, we place little value on. Things that we pay money for we value. The paradox is that exactly the reverse is true.” In today's show, we will discuss how the cost of fitness is well in reach of your budget.
In today’s world, kids are not as active as we were when we were children. If you say to a child in today’s society that they may not go outside, it probably would not affect them that much, if at all. As per the CDC, “obesity prevalence among children and adolescents is still too high.” Today, we will be talking with Shaun Brown to get his perspective on how we can keep kids moving in today’s technology driven world. If you have kids or know someone that has kids, you are going to want to tune in to this show.
When you hear the word “food” what comes to your mind? To some individuals food means comfort, or maybe escape, depression or stress reliever. Food may also mean family, friends, happiness or lifestyle. What type of feelings and emotions fill your body as you are fixing that plate of food or grabbing for that snack? Do you eat when you are upset, anxious or bored? In this show, we will talk about the differences between Eating to Live, and Living to Eat and how you can be more mindful of which you tend to do most frequently.
Are you one of the men who like to work on your “show me” muscles? How do you warm up, are you doing any kind of cardio or do you just jump right in and start lifting? If any of the pre-mentioned things apply to you, this is the show for you. As we discuss with our special guest, Bobby Tillman, you will hear that cardio is for men too. In fact it is an essential part of every workout session. Be sure to listen in.
Young boys look up to their fathers, young girls adore their fathers. As a father, or dad, what type of example are you setting for your children when it comes to taking care of self? We know that dad’s responsibilities include being the provider, the leader, the protector and so much more! Dad is constantly taking care of his family as he should be, however, how well is dad taking care of dad? In today’s show, we will talk with our very special guest, Harold Logan, and he will share with us the importance of being a “Fit Father.”
Get up, get ready for work, eat, work, home then repeat. But what happens when the machine (YOU) breaks down? Are you going to see a doctor, are you going to the gym, are you doing some kind of physical fitness? Your health is important, if you don't take care of you, then who will? In today’s show, we will be talking with Vito Steel about the importance of taking care of YOU the MAN!
Have you ever heard any of these, “Real men don’t show emotion or cry”, “Suck it up and drive on soldier” (courtesy of the US Military) or my personal favorite “There’s no crying in baseball” (Ok, that one was from A League of Their Own! Rest in Peace Penny Marshall). Maybe you have never seen the father figure in your life cry. Or maybe you grew up without a father figure in your life. Some of these, and probably more, may seem familiar in the eyes and ears of many men. In this show, we will be discussing some of the real issues behind why men feel the way they do. Our special guest, Dr. Michael Figgers, has written a book addressing these issues and more. For every man out there, you really don’t want to miss this show, as we dig deeper into the brokenness of real men.
It is very likely that you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues. Some people may ask, what is mental health really all about, and why is it something we need to take serious? Mental health issues have a very profound way of affecting your day to day life. There are a lot of factors that go into categorizing, diagnosing and treating these issues. During this show, we will be speaking with mental health professional Victoria Lewis, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her 12 years of experience in the Mental and Behavioral Health Field, more than qualifies her as she will be answering questions and sharing her wealth of knowledge.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in a given year, bipolar disorder affects about 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population 18 and older. Included in this number are our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and close friends. Bipolar disorder is a very common and serious illness. It is not just about mood swings or constantly going from one extreme to the other. There’s so much more to living with bipolar disorder and even living with someone with bipolar disorder. When one is affected, all are affected. In this show we, along with our special guest Cassandra O’Neal, will discuss more in depth information on the signs and symptoms as well as debunk many of the myths about bipolar disorder. Knowing is half the battle.
Are you one of those extremely busy moms, or do you know one, who is convinced that she just can’t seem to “find” time in her schedule to breathe let alone exercise?! There’s just so much to do with the kids, and work and home. There’s just NO TIME!!!! Actually, there is! And it's time to start making YOU a priority. Even as a busy mom, you can still MAKE time for yourself and for your well being. During this show, our special guest, and mom of a super cute 3 year old son, will share with us how she takes care of home AND herself! Moms, and friends of moms, this is a show you don’t want to miss!
I just can’t take this anymore, The walls are caving in on me, I’m always tired...Are these some of the things that you might have said to yourself? Do you not get joy out of doing some of the things that you used to do? You may be suffering from Stress, Anxiety, Depression or a combination of these. In today’s show, we are going to shed some light on some of the signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment options that you have. We want you to know that there is help out there for you.
How many times have you said to yourself, “I would start working out but I can’t do the exercises that they are doing because I’m just a beginner and they are all advanced?” Or “I can’t workout because I have back/knee/shoulder pain so I can’t do the exercises.” It’s time to get rid of the excuses and fears of “I can’t because…” and take control of your life, your health and your fitness! In today’s show, we will give you alternative ways to do any exercise you can think of, regardless of you fitness level or body condition. It’s time to change your mindset so that you can change your life!
Many of us have jobs where we sit at a computer all day. For those 8 hours that we spend “working”, how often do we actually get up and move? I know, you have sooo much work to do and you don’t have time to leave your desk. Well, now you don’t have to. It’s time to eliminate the excuses and elevate your energy. This show will talk about exercises you can do right from your desk at work.
Our special guest, Joseph Stewart, will share his experience when he decided to accept the challenge and took his exercise to work!
A topic that has been debated from days of old...Cardio is better for women and strength training is better for men. We say it depends on what you are trying to do. The thing is, you are going to have a lot of men that will not do anything but strength train and a lot of women who will only perform cardio exercises. Although both are very important, this is like peanut butter without jelly, grits without eggs or biscuits without gravy. While it is good by itself, it works a whole lot better together. In today’s show we will be discussing this very hot and highly debatable topic, to show you that just because you may believe in one or the other, performing both will do nothing but enhance the benefits of the other.
Are you really living life to the fullest? I mean really living, or are you just existing? What’s the difference you ask? Existing can be defined as; your physical state of being present and following the routine of doing such things as sleep, eat, work, home, family and repeat. Whereas living can be defined as; pursuing a goal or dream, traveling and seeing this great and beautiful place we call earth. Today, we will be talking with Juan Carlos Santana about how to Stop Existing and Start Living, and later we will be talking about his new book.
Last week we talked about goal setting and ways you can set yourself up for success when creating your goals. It is also very important that as you make progress towards your goal and achieve those goals that you celebrate your accomplishments! Even the small milestones matter! Maybe even more so than the big ones because it is those small achievements that will motivate and propel you towards reaching that big goal you’ve set for yourself. Tune in with us and our special guest Romona Matthews as we talk about the importance of celebrating YOU!
We are finishing up the third month of 2019 and many of us made goals, or New Year Resolutions, at the top of the year. How many can say they have achieved their goal/s or are on track to do so? Setting goals for ourselves, whether it’s dealing with our health and fitness, work or personal lives, can be a very effective means of getting us where we want to be in life! However, we must go about it the correct way! In this show, we will talk about the importance of setting goals for ourselves that will set us up for success!
With March Madness just around the corner, have you ever wondered how these athletes do it? Did you ever have dreams of being the next big college star? Do you think that you had/have what it takes to be a college athlete? Have you wondered how these athletes do it? In today’s show, we are talking to a former college athlete standout turned Finnish Pro-basketball star Tyrell Nelson. We will be discussing all and more of the questions that you may have.
We all have had those sleepless/restless nights before. But how often are they happening? We’ve all heard it before, get at least 8 hours of sleep every night so that your body is well rested. But have you ever thought that you may need more or less hours of sleep? Have you ever said to yourself, I don’t need 8 hours, I can work off of 4? Well in today’s show we are going to shed some light on the information that you have heard or think you know and possibly debunk some myths.
30 million people in the United States are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Do you know the signs and symptoms of kidney disease? Do you know the affects on your body that kidney disease may have? Do you even know HOW your kidneys are supposed to function and WHAT could happen if they suddenly stop functioning as they should? In this show we will be answering all of those questions and much more. We will also talk with our special guest, Krystle Pitts, as she shares her story and journey with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease.
Do you have a close relative or a close friend who has suffered from a heart attack or coronary heart disease. Do you suffer from heart disease? It is very likely that we all have someone that we know personally who has suffered or is suffering from some type of heart disease. It may even be yourself. Your heart may be suffering and you don’t even know it. How scary is that?! In this show we will talk about the effects of heart disease and ways to help prevent it. Over 600,000 people die each year in the United States from heart disease. That equates to 1 in every 4 deaths. Don’t be the ONE.
We are almost 2 months into the New Year, what are your health and fitness goals looking like?! One of the most common New Year's Resolution is to do better with our health and fitness. Many resolve to eat better, or workout more consistently or even to just start working out period! But what does that mean? Where do you start? What do you do?
Many people end up asking themselves these questions as they have made up their mind that THIS year will be different! Well fret not, in this show we will talk about things that you can do to get started on your health and fitness journey. The great news is that you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home! We will discuss exercises that you can do at home using everyday household items. So grab that broom and a couple of cans of soup, we are getting ready to work it out!