Brain & Brawn: Recent Episodes
Adam & Craig
Adam, personal trainer and nutrition coach, & Craig, group fitness instructor and yoga teacher, explore wellness and its intersection with various aspects of life.
In this season finale episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig are joined by the people behind the scenes of the podcast - Katherine Boils, producer and graphic designer, and Daniel Albert, audio engineer. They look back on the first season and share what their biggest takeaways were, what they are looking forward to about the next season, and what they hope others are gaining by listening to the show.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig are joined by Derrick Huff, owner and winemaker at Traveler’s Cellar Winery in Rockfield, KY. Derrick also retired from the Marine Corps in 2015 as an Infantry Gunnery Sergeant. They talk about Derrick's military training and how that has impacted his current views on fitness and wellness, why he and his wife began the winery, and what their goals are for the future of the business.
Learn more about Traveler's Cellary Winery online at https://travelerscellarwinery.com/
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On this week’s Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig are joined by Ben Peterson, founder of the Fleet Geek Running Club. Ben is a longtime runner who shares his struggles with staying committed to the sport, his history of competing, and how his running goals have changed with time.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig come together to discuss the trends they've been noticing recently in fitness - whether it be a desire for softness and rest or striving for challenges and intensity.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig are joined by local running legend Harlan Holmes. They talk about fitness tech gear, how Harlan got into running, and what running has meant for him and his health.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig are joined by Sammy Tabor, co-founder of Southern Kentucky Magic, an inclusive sports organization with competitive teams in basketball, softball, and volleyball. They talk about the role sports have played in his life, how SoKY Magic started and grew, and the value of discovering a new passion in adulthood.
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This week's discussion on Brain & Brawn is inspired by a listener-submitted request on the topic of 'blue zones' - regions of the world where communities tend to be healthier and living longer. Adam & Craig describe what commonalities makes those areas unique, compare those environments to what they experienced growing up, and provide tips for how to bring 'blue zone' qualities to our day to day lives.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig talk about the movies and TV shows that inspired them to move, from childhood influences to current favorites.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig follow up their conversation with Bradley Tabor of The Josephines by talking about the role that music plays in the fitness world. They discuss how music is incorporated in their individual wellness practices, some of their go-to favorite work out jams, and what they think the pros and cons of musically-charged exercise can be.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig welcome Bradley Tabor, lead singer and guitarist for The Josephines. Bradley talks about choices he makes to stay healthy on the road, why he loves hot yoga, and what he's got coming up next in his music career.
Keep up with Bradley and The Josephines on https://thejosephines.net/ or on Instagram by following @iambradeytobey or @thejosephines
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig talk about what event-based fitness is, their experiences with it, and some events they'll be participating in this year. This year Craig is once again hosting Sunset Yoga at Traveler's Cellar Winery in Rockfield, KY the first friday of every month, April through September. For more information, visit his Instagram page @craiglonas.
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Adam & Craig are joined this week by Jess Malloy. Jess is a rock climbing coach at Vertical eXcape Bowling Green, a yoga instructor, writer, and owner of Yoga for Climbers, a business where she combines those two passions.
They talk about Adam and Craig's experience climbing at Vertical eXcape, what drew Jess into rock climbing, her favorite aspects of climbing, and why she feels yoga and climbing are a perfect fit.
You can follow Jess on Instagram @itsjess.mf, her business Yoga for Climbers @yoga.for.climbers, and Vertical eXcape Bowling Green @vx_bg
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam and Craig talk about burnout - both in the context of of fitness and exercise as well as in other areas of life. They discuss how to recognize signs of burnout in your life, ways to avoid it, and strategies to bounce back once you've hit your limit.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig try out an Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset. They discuss the pros and cons of using VR for fitness, the games they played, and what they think the role of VR will be in the future of the wellness industry.
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In this final installment of the #22forYou series, Craig interviews Adam about what the most important lessons he has learned on his fitness journey are, what inspires him to keep growing in wellness, and what new habits he'd like to pick up this year. Following this chat, Adam leads a 10 minute session of stretching and muscle rolling designed to help aid your body in recovery.
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In this third part of the #22forYou series, Craig talks about what some of the most important things he's learned about wellness are, what inspires him in regards to health, and what habits he'd like to pick up as he continues his journey. Following this chat, Craig leads a 10 minute guided meditation to help you into some intentional rest and reflection.
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In the second installment of the #22forYou series, Adam & Craig bring you 22 minutes of encouragement and guided self-care to help start your 2022 with intention. Adam talks about the health challenges he faced when he was younger, what motivated him to get his personal trainer and nutrition coach licenses, and some of his goals for the future of his fitness journey. Following this talk, Adam leads a 10 minute full body workout you can do at home, with or without any gym equipment.
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In this first episode of the #22forYou series, Adam & Craig bring you 22 minutes of encouragement and guided self-care to help start your 2022 with intention. Craig talks about the health challenges he has overcome in his past, what motivated him to become a yoga and group fitness instructor, and what his goals are for the future of his wellness journey. Following this chat, Craig leads a 11 minute yoga practice designed to focus on breathing and stretching. Suitable for any level from beginners to experienced yoga practitioners, all you need to follow along is a comfortable seat (or pillow, block, etc.). No mat required.
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Adam & Craig introduce their New Year series, #22forYou, which will release every Thursday in the month of January. These 22 minute episodes are intended to help lead you into your new year with intentional self-care and movement practices like guided workouts, mindfulness activities, and more.
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Join Adam & Craig in this last episode of 2021 as they reflect on their personal goals from the past year, setting New Year's resolutions for 2022, and how they go about creating smart and achievable goals.
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For this week's episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam and Craig talk about some of their favorite fitness-themed holiday gift ideas. Whether you're looking for a stocking stuffer or big ticket item, they have dozens of recommendations for the health nut on your list.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all listeners of Brain & Brawn! In this episode, Adam & Craig talk about what they are most thankful for, what it means to have gratitude, and how practicing gratitude in your life can have a hugely positive impact on your health and happiness.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig welcome Dr. Cody Cox, Doctor of Chiropractic at Bluegrass Chiro. They talk about Craig's first adjustment, the importance of taking care of your musculoskeletal system, and how visiting a chiropractor can help alleviate pain and prevent larger health issues in your body.
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In this Halloween themed episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig discuss fear. They talk about where fear stems from, the things they are most scared of, and times they have overcome their personal fears.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig talk about high intensity interval training (HIIT) and low intensity steady state (LISS) workouts. They discuss what HIIT and LISS are, the pros and cons of each, and what types of each workout they like to do.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam and Craig are joined by their first ever guest, Hot Yoga studio owner and RYT200 Yoga Instructor Andrea Forsythe. They talk about Adam's first experience with hot yoga, what practicing yoga has done for Andrea in her personal and work life, and why anyone can benefit from getting on the mat.
More information on Andrea and Hot Yoga Bowling Green can be found at her newly launched website, https://hotyogabowlinggreen.com/.
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Adam & Craig talk about rest and recovery in relation to your physical and mental health. They share what relaxation looks like for them, strategies for prioritizing recovery in your routine, and how to balance rest without overdoing it.
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Adam & Craig talk about social media influencers in the health and fitness world and the positive and negative impacts they have on self image, happiness, and inspiration.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig talk about fitness fads that have come and gone through the years, how they have influenced the health industry, and what experience each of them have learned from these trends.
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In this episode of Brain & Brawn, Adam & Craig debate the pros and cons of group fitness vs. working out independently. Adam talks about why he loves to "lone wolf" it in the gym, and Craig shares the many benefits of having a community to lean on with group fitness.
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Adam & Craig talk about diet fads in this episode of Brain and Brawn. They share their thoughts and experiences with various trends surrounding fat loss, and how to navigate the world of nutrition while still staying healthy and happy.
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