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Today we discuss Ayahuasca, its uses as a medicine and the spiritual experience it can provide with Ken and Jaclyn Pettigrew.

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The Almost Perfect Couple podcast is back!

Today we discuss our updates from the last year and give a state of the union as we kick off 2023.

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:10 - 2023 Goals
5:30 - Raising and Coding Babies
19:00 - Meditation on Being Optimal
21:45 - Building our Environment (Homestead)
31:00 - You are more than your occupation

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Today we discuss how to live like a warrior. We’re joined by 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (2nd Degree) Mike Dewitt. We discuss wrestling, jiu jitsu, the importance of journaling and how to train like a master.

Here are the timestamps for the episode:

Mike’s origin story (0:10)
Why Eugene is the Worst Place to Live (6:30)
Wrestling Before Jiu Jitsu (13:20)
Setting intention (19:40)
Tracking Progress & Asking Questions (21:50)
Finding a System that Works for You (33:20)
Cultivation of the Self (52:20)
Expectations of Yourself (1:15:00)
Internal and External Perception (1:30:00)
Family Things (1:42:00)
Flexibility & Mobility (2:02:50)
Why Jiu Jitsu is Important (2:08:00)
What Is One Thing You’ve Done Well? (02:12:00)
What Is One Thing You Could’ve Done Better? (02:13:50)

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Guest Mike Dewitt (IG @10pspringfield)~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Today we discuss Dina’s incredible weightloss journey. From weighing over 400 pounds to recently running her first mile unbroken, Dina has achieved truly great things. We discuss her journey in detail in today’s episode.

Here are the timestamps for the episode:

Dina’s origin story (0:15)
Different gym experiences (13:45)
The mental journey (26:15)
Who’s the best coach? (32:40)
Managing tough workouts (35:15)
You can’t outwork a bad diet (40:10)
Real Life Advice (50:00)
A real weightloss journey (53:45)
Taking on the next challenges (1:10:00)
What’s one thing you’ve done well? (1:22:15)
What’s one thing you’d do better? (1:22:43)

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Guest Dina Yarbrough (IG @dina_lives_life)

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Intensify Strength & Fitness

Smith Rock

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Today we share an update about our life! We talk about Jiu Jitsu, homesteading, bee keeping, baby chickens, full grown chickens, mushrooms, preserving and canning food, building your own kitchen garden and all the things you didn’t know you needed to know about.

Here are the timestamps for the episode:

We Moved! (0:10)
Why We Chose Our New Location (5:25)
Making Your Space a Reflection of You (8:30)
How to Start Your Own Little Farm (12:00)
All about Jiu Jitsu (19:25)
How Stephan Started Jiu Jitsu (30:00)
The Baby Chicks Story (41:00)
We’re Getting Bees! (47:10)
Closed Loop Homesteading (56:00)
Mushrooms Could Save The World (59:00)
Designing Your Homestead (1:02:00)

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USDA Growing Zones

10th Planet Springfield JiuJitsu

Old Sol Apiaries

Permaculture - A Designers Manual by Geoff Lawson

Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Save The World by Paul Stamets

The Urban Farmer - Curtis Stone

The Market Gardener - Jean Martin Fortier

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Today we chat with CrossFit coaches Anthony & Colin. We talk about coaching styles, advice for beginners, the cost of inaction, how to teach kids, the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum, big mistakes and big learnings. Join us for a great conversation.

Here are the timestamps for the episode:

Colin’s origin story (4:30)
Tony’s origin story (11:10)
Breaking your back running a marathon (25:30)
A good coach versus a great coach (32:00)
Striking the balance between personal and coaching desires (36:20)
The cost of inaction (45:00)
Why beginners are the best to teach (54:10)
The Difference between those who stick and those who quit (55:00)
Why community is important (1:02:00)
What we would tell beginners (1:06:00)
The Sickness, Wellness, Fitness Continuum (1:17:00)
The financial barrier of CrossFit (1:21:20)
Coaching kids (1:26:20)
Colin & Tony’s vision statements (1:42:15)
Closing questions (1:56:25

Guests: Colin Schoonover and Anthony Martorano (Instagram @mr_schoonover @tonymo_12)

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ActivLife

Beyond The Whiteboard

Intensify Strong in Eugene, Oregon

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CrossFit Journal

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Today we do a deep dive into nutrition with Nutritionist and CrossFit Coach, Katelyn Partridge. KP takes us through macros, her experience with diabetes, massing / cutting / maintenance phases and we even talk about the benefits of honey.

Here are the timestamps for the episode:

Katelyn’s Origin Story (0:00)
KP’s Journey with Type 1 Diabetes Part 1 (4:50)
Where To Start with Nutrition (14:15)
All About Protein (18:50)
All about Carbs (29:15)
Why Honey is the Best Food (34:30)
Our Theory on Why You Should Eat Local (36:00)
All about Fats (45:30)
Type 1 versus Type 2 Diabetes (51:20)
KP’s Journey with Type 1 Diabetes Part 2 (54:30)
Back to Fats (1:02:45)
The Cilantro Debate (1:04:00)
Our Staple Meals (1:04:55)
Massing, Cutting, Maintenance Phases (1:13:00)
The HARDEST Thing to Break People Of (1:15:40)
Having a Healthy Relationship with Food (1:22:50)
Closing Questions (1:34:15)

Guest: Katelyn Partridge (Instagram @Katelynpartridge)

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Precision Nutrition

Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Found My Fitness, Instagram @FoundMyFitness)

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Today we discuss our experience with homeschooling, marriage & couples advice from over 33 years and the importance of self-care.

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Introducing guests Roberto & Susan Cottrell (0:10)
Why We Homeschooled (2:00)
The Myth of Productivity (4:50)
Are Children Too Socialized? (11:30)
Structure in Each Day (14:20)
Exchanging Effort for Reward (20:10)
Natalie as a Child (33:00)
Cooperation Is(n’t) Cheating (34:20)
Marriage Advice Over 33 Years (38:15)
Solitude is Different than Loneliness (43:35)
A Duck Above Water (The Importance of Self-Care) (47:40)
Advice for Parents (52:15)
Trusting Your Child’s Intuition (55:50)
What Makes a Lily Beautiful? (1:10:15)
Final Advice for Budding Relationships (1:13:45)

Guests: Robert Cottrell & Susan Cottrell (Instagram @FreedHearts, www.freedhearts.org)

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Kahn Academy

Teaching Your Kids to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

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Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

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Today we discuss the basics of nutrition, eating lifestyles, counting macros, sports nutrition and longevity.

Here are the timestamps for the episode:

Nutrition (0:30)
What If You Can’t Afford Good Food (8:30)
Homelessness (10:00)
Feeding a Plant Doritos (16:20)
Eating Lifestyle (19:30)
Taking Care of Future Self (24:00)
Congress, If You’re Listening (27:45)
Game Changers Doc (28:30)
How to Make a Change (33:00)
Inflammation (44:00)
Supplements (52:00)

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Today we discuss the consumerism mindset, ninjas, love languages and everything in between.

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Intro
Consumer Mindset (0:50)
Human Skills (6:10)
Psychology of Marketing (9:30)
Ninjas (11:35)
Back to Marketing (12:30)
Meditation and Mental Focus (21:00)
How to Improve Partner Communication (27:35)
Mentality in Exercise (33:20)
Challenges and Conflicts (37:50)
Love Languages in the Workplace (52:00)

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Presuasian by Dr. Robert Cialdini

Love Langauges

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Join us, Stephan and Natalie, on our first episode as we discuss everything from maximizing your day, the systems built around us to pursuing goals.

Intro & Getting Started (0:00)
Fitness at Home (8:00)
Day Structure for Natalie (11:00)
Day Structure for Stephan (12:45)
Maximizing Your Day (17:42)
Growing up, Education (31:00)
The Work and Education System (35:00)
Hello from a Special Visitor (44:00)
Pursuing Goals (46:00)

Discussed in the episode:
Deep Work by Cal Newport

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