Off Of The Couch Podcast: Recent Episodes
Maggie Stewart
This podcast is for beginners to exercise, how and why you can get started creating a fit future, by taking small steps to fitness.
Mary Henry Bell of @MHBHealthCoach on Instagram, overcame a variety of health problems, including narcolepsy that impacted everything about her life until she resolved it, first with the right medication and then with a ketogenic diet. It's an incredible story and has a happy ending.
Find Brad Baych on his YouTube Channel, The Butcher Wizard, where he will teach you all kinds of tricks to eat well for less money. Find his cookbook, The Primal Cuts Cookbook, on Amazon, now available for pre-order. And his smaller community can be found at PrimalCutsClub.com.
Dr. Phil Maffetone is more than a legendary fitness and endurance trainer, he is a singer songwriter also. He explains that it is never too late to get in shape and follow your passions. Find him at PhilMaffetone.com and at MaffetoneMusic.com.
Hannah McChesney was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at age 30. Luckily she found by eating an ancestral style diet it did not progress as was predicted. Now she works full time health coaching helping others get small wins and take charge of their health at HannahMac.com.
Jessica Theberge, of Simply-Jess.com, is a Health Coach who works with many stressed out teachers and other busy folks to prioritize their health. She also helps run the Three Sisters Retreat in Stockton Harbor, Maine, with well equipped yurts, yoga and sauna on the ocean. She also has natural skin care products. Find her on Instagram @simplyjesscoach.
Pete Cerqua comes back to talk about the most efficient fitness training program. Whether you want to get in shape yourself or you think you might want to teach others, Pete has experience and advice for you. Find him at PeteCerqua.com, and books on Amazon.
Adrian Gledhill tells her story and how she has become a successful coach who now helps others. Spoiler, it is not the program she learned on the Biggest Loser TV Show. Find Adrian at RadicallyHealthy.com and Adrian K Gledhill on YouTube.
Michelle Hall is a recovering food addict, Primal Health Coach and fitness coach, and certified to help people using GLP1's. She helps women over 35 achieve food freedom. Find her on Instagram @coach_michellehall or at www.coachmichellehall.com.
Diane Ladd tells her story of recieving a diagnosis of MS and how she used the Carnivore Diet to get rid of all of the symptoms she was having, and come off some other medications as well. Find her on YouTube at Boston Carnivore Diane Ladd. One Wicked Smaht Lady! You will definitely find her story inspirational.
Siouxie Boshoff is the owner of SwithSweets.com, where you can order natural gummy bears, pancake syrup, and keto caramels. She transformed her health using a ketogenic anti-inflammatory diet and wants to spread the word to help others, as well as share healthy candies!
Michelle Hurn recovered from an eating disorder to become both a dietician and an ultra runner. Now she helps people recover from disease states and obesity, especially Type 2 Diabetes. Find her @runeatmeatrepeat on Instagram or at www.thedieticiansdilemma.net.
Amanda Harris, of Re-Kinect.com helps people heal from back pain with a comprehensive approach, combining exercises with correct movement and nervous system healing. Following an injury, she wanted to get to the root of chronic pain and get people back to an active life. Find her on Instagram @rekinectrva.
I was lucky to attend my first Meat Up a few weeks ago in Boston, and Dr. Kiltz was kind enough to agree to an interview. I can report back that it was a good experience and I met a variety of interesting people, and heard some very positive talks and stories.
Sita and John Kelly of Bendable Body came back for a second episode. After trying their stretching method, I had more questions about it. Find out more about resistance stretching at BendableBody.com.
Fred Hahn has devoted his life to teaching a slow method of weight training that gets incredible results. He has authored two books on the subject and beginning to franchise his methods. Find Fred on Instagram @FrederickHahn or at his website, www.slowburnpersonaltraining.com.
Providence Francoeur solved her health problems through listening to podcasts and following experts and is ready to take the next step to help others. Find her at Providence.f@hotmail.com.
Chef Courtney Luna tells her story and let's us know all about her cookbook which will be out October 1. Find her @itsCourtneyLuna on Instagram.
Coach Bronson Dant talks about why fitness and nutrition are both needed for a healthy body and functional life. Find his new book on Amazon.
Many people know Dr. John Gray as a best selling author on relationships through Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Here is his personal story of reversing his symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Find Dr. Gray at MarsVenus.com.
Mandy Hopkins feeds her family well with 2 kids with Type 1 Diabetes. Everyone is healthier and now she coaches others using the Emmerich's Keto Coaching program.
Dr. Sarah Zaldivar explains how we can reset dopamine levels through exercise, and how that can help addiction.
Find her on Instagram @dr.sarah.zaldivar, at drsarahzaldivar.com, or on YouTube
It's me this week, interviewed by Jackie Fletcher, host of The Fabulously Keto Podcast.
Barbara Vieira Gomes, @tocinoflaco on Instagram, gives us her simple steps for good health. She suffered from a variety of health problems, along with other family members, but now is radiantly healthy and a coach who owns a Primal Store and a Cross Fit Gym.
Lyndsey Byrne is a ReCode 2.0 Health Coach, the Bredesen protocol to reverse Alzheimer's. Find her at www.thecognitivehealthcoach.co.uk and read her book "What Did I Come In Here For Again"
Amy Eiges is a Health Coach who lost 200 pounds herself after decades of failing at diets. She works with Dr. Tro who deprescribes medications as people regain their health. They use the Toward Health app and are in 50 states.
Stephanie Winter, also known as Sunshine, is a fitness trainer and aspiring health coach who uses the Bernstein low carb approach to managing her Type 1 Diabetes.
Sarah Hotchkiss of Catalyst Wellness Coaching can probably help you feel better! She helps many people who have almost given up and they have incredible results. Hear her backstory on Episode 38
I spoke again to the Diamonds, about what they have learned from Dr. Fung and Meghan Ramos, and healthy summer eating among other topics.
Maura reversed several conditions and is now a thriving coach and helps people advocate for themselves. Listen to her story and find her @ChronicallyThrivingWellness
This couple lost almost 200 lbs between them without being hungry. Now they help others heal their metabolisms. Find Larry @NatureBoyRR on Instagram.
Jonathan FitzGordon helps people get out of pain by improving posture and gait. Great advice for aging well!
Barbara Diaz de Leon, also known as Coach Barbara Jean, has written a book called Feel Great in 28!
Jackie Fletcher is a Primal Health Coach who lives outside London and has a podcast called Fabulously Keto.
Emily Anne Herrick tells us the dramatic story of dealing with mental health issues starting in childhood, to where she is now, enjoying motherhood.
Coach Allan Misner of 40+ Fitness tells his transformation story and how it led him to be a coach for those over 40 needing to get back in shape.
Anna fruehling recovered from addiction and some serious health challenges and now helps others who need support and information through Sugar X Global.
Amy Rosner, PhD, is the author of a new book titled Reconstructing Reality. She is also a practicing Primal Health Coach.
Jamie Scott gives advice on starting a workout program, how to eat for best results, and why it's important.
Diane Kopelakis tells the story of how her practice has evolved to her Clear Approach to Wellness
Kris Allyssa is a Primal Health Coach who has found purpose in her life helping shelter dogs.
Suzanne Alexander took yet another trip of a lifetime to stay with African tribes and observe lifestyle and health. @Suzanne.Alexander.104 on Instagram.
Dr. Emily Splichal is a podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist with a product line to keep your feet and body healthy at Naboso.com.
Dave Wolfe tells his story of how food addiction led him to his career of counseling after being a Dietician and bread baker!
Marisa Moon is a Health and Wellness Coach who has recently written a book on Intermittent Fasting.
Nayiri interviews nutrition experts on her YouTube Channel, Low Carb and Fasting, and runs groups and helps individuals as well. Today she is sharing her story of growing up with Type 1 Diabetes, which led her down the path of nutrition.
Joseph Onesta is a Clinical Hypnotist who lost 100 lbs and reversed his Type 2 Diabetes. He has authored 6 books and helps others with behavior change in his practice at MindPowerPittsburgh.com.
John LaSpina uses his communication skills to make YouTube Videos after he transformed his own health. Find him @Carnivoreteacher1965 on YouTube
Judy Wolfe is a Certified Food Addiction Specialist, Co-founder of www.SUGARxGlobal.com, a virtual worldwide support group.
Robyn Dobbins goes from overweight and depressed to an inspiring You Tube Host who lifts heavy and looks amazing. Don't miss her videos of Olympic style lifting on Instagram @RobynRDobbins
Steph Scheeren is a nutrition and health coach and a gut microbiome specialist, who was motivated to help others after getting to the bottom of her own health struggles. Now thriving after feeling like she was just existing. She tells us her story.
Bruce Schnaak tells his inspiring story of taking charge of his health. Find him here https://www.facebook.com/groups/575451297606756/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Dr. Steve Hughlett went to give a talk on childhood obesity and realized he had been giving out wrong information. He joined me with his wife, Theresa.
Dr. McManamy lost weight and put her diabetes in remission, and plans to help others fulfill their bucket list at any age!
Jenn, @thriveonthebasics, is a Primal Health Coach living an active life in Idaho. You can also find her supporting The Beef Initiative.
Follow Holly @Mauimeatandfitness1961 as she changes the narrative on aging by muscle-centric exercise and eating. Donate to HawaiiCommunityFoundation.org/Maui-strong
Tim Mallien is a teacher on a weight loss journey. You can help encourage his success as he sets an example for others.
Joy is part of the team running the Reverse Insulin Resistance Facebook Group. She turned around her Type 2 Diabetes and now helps others.
Vic Basmadjian was overweight and a repeat dieter who has turned his life around. He shares his story.
Tia lost over 100 lbs and literally came off 20 medications after dealing with food addiction and changing her diet. Find her at www.thesmhp.org and Bittensaddiction.com/en/.
Shannon Hansen is a Functional Nutrition Thyroid Coach. She balances family life with helping others with her extensive knowledge of helping people heal from thyroid conditions.
Nicole Laurent is a Mental Health Counselor who has used the ketogenic diet with great success, including her personal recovery after getting off pain medication.
Britley is a transformational coach who uses breathwork and other tools for Somatic change.
Ancestral Health through Nutrition. Dr Knobbe has a new book, which will be available May 15th.
Bob Collins is part of a team running Lionsfit4life.org, helping people reverse their Type 2 Diabetes
Roxana tells her health journey and now coaches others at Kendoketo.com and the Reversing Insulin Resistance group on Facebook
Lawrence Neal, owner of Optimastrength.com and Highintensitybusiness.com, talks about all aspects of resistance training
Krisna Hanks, author of Finding Lifestyle Sanity - A Survival Guide, shares wellness strategies
Jim Brown, a Primal Health Coach from Austin, Texas, nudges others to better health and mobility
Michelle Dowker leads a workshop on Thriving, not Surviving. She includes imagery and breathwork for transformational change.
Dr. Al Danenburg updates us on his roller coaster health journey, and shares his protocol and tips for dental health
This episode is a short goal setting workshop which you can use to clarify what you want to work on this year
A clip show where experts I was fortunate enough to interview tell how to build and maintain muscle for healthy aging.
Why should we be interested in Bone Broth? Connor Meakin explains how to recover from injury or poor health using bone broth. Find him at www.bluebirdprovisions.co for a very convenient source of instant broth.
After overcoming obesity, poor health and back pain, Deepak Saini now helps others. Go to www.deepaksainihealth.com/freebie to get a free longevity tracker and start your journey to exceptional health.
Caress helps people in chronic pain, and others, set boundaries and have healthy relationships
Owners of two strength training studios in Southern California, Sheila Melody and Lisa May describe the benefits of slow strength training
Osteostrong Centers measurably reverse osteoporosis in one session per week. Here Dr. Shanahan tell her story!
Tucker Goodrich shares what he has learned from investigating seed oils after realizing what it was doing to his health.
Ede Fox is known as the Black Carnivore as she promotes health through dietary challenges and support online to her community
Brad Marshall is a molecular biologist who raises pigs and attended the French Culinary Institute, so we discuss fats.
Dr. Phillips is a professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario who studies the benefits of exercise and does research on the effects of protein.
Casey explains how he learned to get amazing results for his Personal Training clients by teaching them to become fat adapted.
Tony tells us about the Staten Island Slim Down and more! Including what went wrong for contestants on the Biggest Loser, and how to get your community involved in fitness.
Tasso Kiriakes trained athletes and others in a large facility in Daytona Beach. He has recently downsized and focuses on helping clients regain health and vitality.
Margaret Steffie teaches fitness and exercise, and sometimes follows it with wine tasting!
Citizen Scientist and sought after speaker Siobhan Huggins (@siobhan_huggins) joins me to tell her transformation story, and her new role after discovering she has Lipedema.
If you need some inspiration do not miss this episode. Truly an amazing story of overcoming a diagnosis to triumph and set an incredible example.
Melissa King tells her story and how she now helps busy women and others to find balance and wellness.
When Catey was diagnosed with Crohn's, she found health through balance, and now she helps others do the same.
Jen works at a hormone balancing center, after stress caused weight gain for her. Her personal story led her to effectively help others balance their lives.
Erik Olsson is a health and adventure coach who will inspire you to take that bucket list journey!
Brett overcame an injury once then dealt with other health challenges, and now helps others. Check out his Instagram @Carnimentor.
Barbara describes her health journey and family transformation. Now she has a coaching practice, CrossFit gym and grocery store!
Listen to Chris Cornell describe how he went from struggling with weight to successfully maintaining his weight loss and becoming fit
This guy has been through alot, and keeps coming back and helping others along the way.
What if you could get major benefits in a small amount of time? Listen to Dr. Ben explain how.
Primal Health Coach and Running Coach Herb Reeves explains why it's never too late to become a runner! And gives good advice to non-runners as well
Barbara tells how she went from fatigue to recover her zest for life, and now helps others through her coaching.
Inspirational transformation story of Scott King, who you can follow at Scott King lessofmewithnsng. From morbidly obese to inspirational athlete.
Listen as K84 Wellness describes how she went from poor health to extraordinary bicycle racer!
Inspiration for beginners to exercise. How to get started. And why. This first episode is just a short introduction.