Build with Brabec: Recent Episodes
Amanda Brabec
Welcome to the Build with Brabec podcast, where Boston fitness instructor & personal trainer, Amanda Brabec, has real, raw, and honest conversations with people that are making moves, making change, and making their own version of their very best life (& teaching you how to do the same along the way!). On the Build with Brabec podcast, we promote body positivity and anti-diet culture, debunk popular fitness myths and trends, and celebrate women at all walks of life. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildwithbrabec/support
Surprise! Build with Brabec didn't get a rebrand at all. Instead, me & my bestie cooked up something SO much better, and I'm so excited to share it with you. Check out this quick clip to see what we're all about, and if it tickles your pickle, listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Of course, join the community @literallynothingmatterspod.
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BIG episode this week - literally everything is changing. This podcast. My life. In this week's episode I share updates on season 3 of the podcast, the rebrand, major life updates that I have not shared anywhere else yet (!!), and I do some serious reflection. Main theme - the only constant in life is change so we've got to embrace it and ride the waves.
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Alex Zauner, host of the Creating Ripples podcast, joins me on the podcast to talk about cultivating radical confidence, the beauty in working on your relationship with alcohol, the transition to motherhood, showing up in your life authentically, and SO much more.
Check out Creating Ripples: @creatingripplespodcast
Connect with Alex on IG: @alexandrazauner
Check out her website: alexandrazauner.com
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Sports Dietitian and owner of Fueled and Well, Brittany Wehrle joins me on the podcast this week to chat all things intuitive eating, fueling your body without rules & restrictions, relearning how to follow our body's cues, double standards in fitness, body image as a fitness instructor, and so much more. Connect with her on IG - @fueledandwell Check out her website -
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Today it's just me, myself, and I, and I'm doing a lot of reflection on motivation, willpower, self talk, and how all of those things are tied to our self confidence. If you're looking to live a healthier lifestyle, but feel like you've "failed" at all of your past attempts, this episode might be perfect you. This episode will help you reflect, gain some clarity, and hopefully take some steps toward better self talk, more positive motivations for health goals, longer lasting healthy habits, and building some BAD ASS CONFIDENCE. Because you deserve it, bestie!
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Alexa Martin, certified trauma informed life coach, joins me on the podcast this week to teach us all how to create a life with more time for US. We chat all about quitting hustle culture, setting boundaries with work, and creating a life with actual, real-life BALANCE.
Connect with Alexa on IG - @alexakmart
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Dr. Efrat Lamandre joins us on the podcast this week to help us take control of our health destiny through her Knew Method - which empowers patients to finally realize that their symptoms are not in their head, using Functional Medicine. We discuss: where traditional medicine falls short, the value of finding the CAUSE behind the symptoms, inflammation, leaky gut & gut health, advocating for your health, and so much more.
Connect with Dr. Efrat - @theknewmethod
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On this week's solo episode, I am being a little honest about the ups and downs of my mental health. Instead of sharing fake, toxic positivity, I'm sharing some tools that help me pull myself out of a slump.
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Do you say things like "I'm the worst", "I always quit", "I'm never motivated", "I'm so lazy"? Don't worry, we all do it. In this solo episode I'm talking about these limiting beliefs and narratives we all have for ourselves and how they affect our body image, fitness routines, and overall health. By challenging & breaking down our limiting beliefs we can open up a whole new world of confidence and success!
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TW: eating disorders, body dysmorphia
Fellow Boston Personal Trainer & Handle Bar instructor, Morgan Yarborough, joins me on the podcast to chat about her fitness journey, how she's improved her body image & relationship with food and exercise (and how you can too!), improving your relationship with food with REVERSE dieting & how eating more can actually HELP you reach your fitness goals, choosing to drink less than most of her peers, etc.
Connect with Morgan on IG - @fitxmo
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This week on the podcast we are finding the POWER in sobriety (or sober curiosity) with Gill Tietz of the Sober Powered Podcast - we discuss the science behind what alcohol does to our brains, the big lessons she's learned in her sobriety journey, how to explore your own relationship with alcohol, and so much more.
Connect with Gill on IG - @sober.powered
Listen to the Sober Powered Podcast
Check our Gill's website - soberpowered.com
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Today on the podcast I'm talking all about workout motivation - are you doing it for external validation, weight loss because of societal pressures, poor body image, etc. etc. We're going deep, but I think we'll all be able to let out a big sigh of relief after. Enjoy!
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Nina Manolson, MA, NBC-HWC, joins me on the podcast to teach us how to end the war with our bodies and food so we can create sustainable body peace.
Connect with Nina on IG: @ninamanolson
Visit her website for free resources, including her FREE virtual workshop on Aug. 24 (2022): ninamanolson.com
Click here to download my new free guide: 5 Tips to Create a Sustainable Movement Routine You Actually Love
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Badass woman, Angela Gentile, joins me on the podcast (again!) for such an honest, deep, impactful, and valuable conversation. We talk about how sitting in the discomfort of the tough times in life is so important for your personal growth. We talk about creating your dream life - a life that FEELS right for YOU, working to break generational trauma, setting boundaries, and protecting your peace. The conversation goes A LOT of places, but they all felt SO good. Enjoy!
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I used to ruin my vacations. Sure, on the outside, I was on vacation & everything was great, but on the inside, I was obsessing over food 24/7 and stressing about when I'd be able to workout to "make up" for all of the enjoying I was doing. I wasn't present when I could have been making memories with loved ones, because my body image had a chokehold on me. Being on vacation this last week was such a nice reminder of how far I've come, so I wanted to do a little reflecting with you all this week on where I've been & the road I've taken to get better.
TW: food rules, eating disorders, body image, overexercising
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We all feel the perpetual burnout - from hustle culture, from social media, from the never ending list of self care habits we should be doing, books we should be reading, and so on and so on. Sophie from Sophie Marie Wellness joins me on the podcast for a very grounding and honest conversation how and why she decided to break up with hustle culture & how living more authentically has benefitted her. We also discussing the damaging affects of social media & how we can create a better (and less reliant) relationship with it, realistic morning routines... basically how to live a life that feels good & isn't going to burn you out every few months.
Connect with Sophie - SophieMarieWellness.com
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It's time we TALK ABOUT MONEY! We are so quick to shy away from talking to each other about money - but that only keeps us more in the dark and does nothing for our money mindset. Money Coach Tara Marie Murphy joins me on this week's podcast to help make all things money less scary & more approachable - saving, investing, budgeting, and where the hell to start! She is super successful in the corporate finance world, but loves helping women with this stuff, so she also does one-on-one coaching, group coaching, teaches masterclasses, and did I mention Tara works with Jason Tartick from the Bachelor on his financial coaching team?!
(Sorry for the audio in the intro- my mic was acting up so I just recorded with my computer's mic - ugh!)
Connect with Tara on IG - @taramariemurphy
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My older sister Megan FINALLY joins me on the podcast for this very special Diet Deep Dive episode. We dive deep into the Whole 30 diet - its origin by wellness influencer and Sports Medicine Nutritionist Melissa Urban, its purpose, the guidelines, and of course we analyze it all to help you decide whether or not it's something worth trying. Megan has done the Whole 30 diet a few times so she also shares her personal insight. What diet do you want me to do next?!
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On this week's episode, I unfortunately have to talk about what's going on in our country. I would love to be an escape for you all, but I wouldn't feel right about not addressing the major injustice happening in our country and the major pain and suffering of women that is already RAGING across the country. I hope that this episode makes you feel less hopeless & more validated in all of your feelings. I also talk about maintaining a more damp lifestyle, some body image wins, how working on your body image is MAJORLY feminist, and how we should believe in ourselves enough to take big risks.
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Hana Danly, who gained popularity on Tik Tok for sharing her journey with a "damp" lifestyle, joins me on the podcast to help us all explore our relationships with alcohol. Whether you're trying to cut back on drinking, have a big trip or life events coming up that you're stressed about, or just want to evaluate your relationship with drinking, this episode is PERFECT for you.
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On this solo episode, I share how I am trying to be more present in every day life in order to help cope with anxiety. I also get real about my own body image journey to help you take the pressure of yours. That's why it's called a JOURNEY, people - it has its ups and downs, and it is certainly not just an easy fix.
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Dr. Rachele Pojednic joins me on the podcast for a super interesting & informative conversation all about:
- Her groundbreaking CBD research & its impact on exercise recovery
- The dirty little secret of the supplement industry
- The 1 supplement every woman should take
- The truth about nutrition & exercise
- The importance of connecting medicine, nutrition, and fitness professionals
- How to spot bs in the wellness industry
Connect with Rachele on IG - @rachelepojednic
Check out Strong Process - @strongprocess
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On this Diet Deep Dive episode, I'm exploring the newest diet craze, Noom. Noom has been EVERYWHERE, so I'm going through the in's and the out's of this psychology-based, food tracker so you don't have to.
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Let's stop wearing our lack of sleep as a badge of honor & start prioritizing getting better rest. Sleep expert & founder of Good Night Sleep Site, Alanna McGinn, joins me on the podcast this week and share the importance of getting enough sleep, how to get quality sleep, and how to improve your mindfulness not only at bedtime, but also throughout your day.
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Connect with them IG - @gmsleepsite
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Since I am thirty, flirty, and THRIVING as of this week (s/o to my fellow Taurus peeps out there!), I decided to share my 30 biggest lessons from my first 30 years of life. Everything from love, relationships, friendships, boundaries, career, others' opinions, wellness, and more! But I want to hear yours too - DM them to me or shoot me an email & I'll share (anonymously of course!) on next week's episode.
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Today on the podcast, I wanted to talk about what's really been on my mind. Truly, since the draft opinion of overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked, I have had a pit in my stomach that I just can't shake. So, I wanted to do a little bit of my own research to better understand not only the history of Roe v. Wade, but also the reasoning behind this opinion, what it ACTUALLY could mean for us even beyond abortion rights, and what we can actually do to take action.
Now, as I say a million times in the episode, I am NO expert, but I wanted to take you along on this educational journey of mine.
For a list of the organizations I mention in the episode, visit the podcast's Instagram account - @buildwithbrabecpodcast.
And make sure you are getting out there and VOTING, speaking up, staying loud!
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Boston dating coach, Michelle Wax, joins us on the podcast to help you fix your dating life! Single or not, she shares so much great advice about finding confidence, the key to happiness, enjoying the dating process, & improving your love life.
Connect with Michelle on IG - @michellewaxdating
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Happy Thursday, my loves! On today's podcast I share how I am trying to be more present, recapping my main thoughts/opinions on the new season of Selling Sunset (literally no one asked), and most importantly, debunking & reflecting on common misconceptions of intuitive eating, body positivity, mindful movement, and more.
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This week's podcast goes SO many places. Where do I start?
- Why IG has been giving me the ick lately & I'd rather be on Tik Tok where it's less about perfection and the highlight reel, and you can be more yourself. Anyone else?
- MY WEDDING STORY! Yep, you heard it right. We got married! One month after our engagement... no I'm not pregnant! But listen to hear about why we did it and how the day went.
- I also do a deeper dive on my own struggles with body image, body dysmorphia, and a toxic relationship with food and exercise. I share this hopefully show you that you're not alone, but also to show the REAL reason why I started my body image program.
If any of that story related to you, and you'd like to inquire about working together either for personal training or my group body image program starting in May, fill out this brief inquiry form, and I'll set up a call.
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This week I am teaching you how to make peace with food - food that might be triggering for you, food you obsess over or consider yourself "addicted" to, the "bad" stuff. I chat through what triggers these feeling toward food, how to identify why you're feeling that way, and step-by-step tips to how you can start removing emotions from eating so you can finally achieve food freedom.
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We've all heard of body positivity, who hasn't?! But if you've felt discouraged because you can't seem to achieve the ultimate, unwavering positivity and confidence that the body positivity movement spouts, this episode is for you. Body neutrality will help you be a little easier on yourself, but also help you find confidence in all that you ARE because it will force you to explore your value past your looks.
Questions? Comments? Topic/guest ideas? Don't be a stranger!
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Introducing, the Diet Deep Dive! In this ongoing episode series, I'm going to explore popular diets, fitness fads, wellness trends, hot health topics, and more! Being that it has taken social media by storm, we have to start out with 75 Hard. The 75 Hard Challenge claims to be a "mental toughness challenge" and certainly not a fitness challenge, yet it is very centered on physical change. We deep dive on the creator, Any Frisell, and guidelines of the 75 Hard Challenge.
Want to suggest the next Diet Deep Dive topic? Email me with the subject line "Diet Deep Dive."
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Shelagh of Shelagh Rose Nutrition hops on the pod this week to do a DEEP DIVE on PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) - what it is, how to recognize it in your own body, and of course how you can support your body through nutrition and proper movement.
Follow Shelagh - @shelaghrosenutrition
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Listen to my episode on the Eat the Damn Cake Podcast!
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On this week's podcast, I share some insight on:
- decoupling weight loss goals with overall health
- focusing on a weight loss/health goals while working on finding food freedom & your body image
- taking the pressure off of yourself to LOVE your body every day
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Marina Gearhart joins me on the podcast for a second time (lucky me!), and we chat all things body confidence, why inclusivity is so important in the fitness space, how to make it more inclusive, medical bias & eating disorders, how social media impacts our mental health, and SO much more!
Connect with Marina on IG - @movingwithmarina
Work with Marina - www.movingwithmarina.com
Marina's Recs:
- What We Don't Talk About When We Don't Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
- The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
- Intuitive Eating by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole
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On the first solo episode of the month, I'm giving you some insider info! Ha, not really, but I am letting you in on some of the mindful movement tips I share in my Build Your Best Body Image Program. If you've never liked exercising or can't seem to stick to a workout regimen, I'm going to help you create a lasting, consistent movement routine that fits into your life, you enjoy, and works for YOU.
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Dr. Jaxie Meth, owner of The Method PT, joins me on the podcast this week to share all things pelvic floor health - feeling fully supported in strength training, pain during sex, pre and post natal care, and so much more.
Connect with Jaxie: @themethod.pt
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We are rounding out this month of love on the podcast with the most important love of all... self love! In honor of Valentine's Day, I am sharing FOURTEEN tips and tactics for you to cultivate some RADICAL self love in your life. Because the way you treat yourself trickles into all aspects of your life & shows others how to treat you as well.
If this episode resonates with you, please shoot me a DM on Instagram to set up an intro call for the next round of Build Your Best Body Image program. We start mid-March!
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Krystin Ross, a sexology, relationship, & dating coach, joins me on the podcast this week to share all things sex & sexuality. She helps us to reconnect with our sexuality & femininity, show up more confidently in the bedroom, improve your body language, keep the fire alive, and how it can all improve your intuition. I also share hilarious listener sex stories, as well as a few of my own.
Krystin's Rec: Vagina by Naomi Wolf
Connect with Krystin: @Krystin.Ross
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TW: sexual assault, rape, & alcoholism
Did you just wrap up Dry January, Sober January, or are you just thinking about exploring a break from alcohol? SAME. I am sharing my reasons why I did Dry January, what I learned, how the experience went, and what I'll be doing moving forward. Looking to explore a "damp" or sober curious lifestyle? I share some insight on that as well! Listeners also share their reasons & experiences with sobriety this month.
Yes, we do get serious today, but I also share some life updates, including yet another story proving that I am a huge WEENIE.
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Kara Duval of Kara Duval Pilates & The Range joins me on the podcast this week & shares so many insights about the origin & development of her online fitness business, The Range, as well as how her perspectives of fitness & her own routines have changed since COVID-19. We also get into mindful movement & what that really means, the importance of language in fitness, working out to support your body, and so much more.
Connect with Kara - @karaduvalpilates
Check Out Her Website or Try The Range
Kara's Book Recommendation: To Shake The Sleeping Self
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Happy birthday to the Build with Brabec podcast! Can you believe it has been a whole ass year since the first episode dropped?! Take a trip down memory lane at some of the most impactful & important takeaways from past interviews. Even if you've already listened to every episode (THANK YOU BTW), these are great reminders to embody in your every day life. Here's to year 2!
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Yes, we are going all over the place with this solo episode! I give some life updates, content recommendations & share why I'm doing Dry January, Sober January, whatever you want to call it, how I'm planning on living more aligned this year, and give you the scoop on why BMI is a trash measure of health (and why it's wildly racist). Enjoy!
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Body image coach Molly Seifert joins the podcast this week to discuss the tools she gives her clients in her body image business, the layers of body image healing & the grief that may accompany the process, setting healthy boundaries with yourself & others, and so much more.
Connect with Molly on IG: @mollykatewellness
Work with Molly: mollykatewellness.com
Last chance to sign up for the Build Your Best Body Image Program, starting Monday 1/10!
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SURPRISE! I just simply could NOT stay away for 2 full weeks, so I'm leaving you with one more episode for 2021. I wrapped up 2021 in both pop culture & my own life, as well encourage you to think about your year before we move forward. I also help to better shape your New Years resolutions so you find the success you desire, and if resolutions aren't really your things (don't worry, me either), I'm giving you some really positive alternatives & why they work!
Thank you again for such an amazing year- Happy New Year, my loves!
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On the LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR, I share some exciting life updates & get real about what's been going on in my life this year. I also encourage you to quit operating out of a place of scarcity & start thinking BIG for once, finally ditch imposter syndrome, and choose who YOU want to be, instead of letting the world continue to make that decision for you.
Thank you so much for spending an hour + with me each week- 2021 was a dream & it's all because of YOU! Please please please leave a voicemail here, text me, shoot me an email, or slide into my DM's with: your favorite 2021 episodes/moments, topics or guests you want to see in 2022, and anything you would like me to leave behind in 2021. I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH, HAVE THE BEST HOLIDAY SEASON!
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TW: fertility, infertility, miscarriages, etc.
My dear friend Janessa Grosse so graciously asked if she could share her fertility story on the podcast, and I thought it would be a great way for other women to not feel so alone in their own journeys surrounding starting a family (or not!). She shares her story, and we discuss how going through something like this affects your mental health, body image, and relationships. Thank you to all of the listeners that shared some perspectives & their own stories. While this episode is beautifully raw, I recognize that is also a very sensitive subject.
Connect with Janessa - @janessa.grosse
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Katie Diasti, the CEO and Founder of Viv for your V, joins me on the podcast this week & shares her story of launching her company at only 22 years old, what her days as a young entrepreneur look like, how Viv for your V is changing the period care game, and why we should all care about the sustainability & inclusivity of our period care brands.
Connect with Viv for your V: @vivforyourv
Connect with Katie: @katiediasti
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I share some tools to help you challenge the food police- both internal & external. Think setting boundaries with family, ways to help you deal with outside comments, challenging internal comments, and fully enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner, as well as the rest of the holiday season.
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Did the time change throw you for a loop? Are you in a funk? Are you putting way too much pressure on yourself? Big same. I have been in such a big funk lately, and in this episode, I get REALLY honest about it, how to find the balance between sitting with your feelings & pulling yourself out of them, and more. I also continue last week's conversation about setting goals & creating positive habits that we can bring into the new year. Let's link arms & move in a positive direction together!
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We hit November and BAM we're already hit with all the super intense, "Are you going to wait to the new year to change your life?! Get ahead of everyone else!" messaging. But that doesn't really help you, does it? It probably just makes you feel motivated for a second, then guilty if you don't end up taking action or sticking with it. That's not your fault. Those messages are pretty empty & don't give you much to work with. So I'm hopping on to give you some helpful tips on how you can start to think about some goals or resolutions for next year & small actions you can start with now to set yourself up for success in the new year.
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Stefanie Michele, Certified Coach, MS, OT/L, shares her personal journey dealing with & healing from Binge Eating Disorder, becoming a coach & helping people on their own roads to recovery. She shares the process she walks her clients through, from breaking down their own subconscious fat phobia, healing their body image, unsubscribing from diet culture, realizing the emotions that are tied to their disorder, and so much more. We also review how to set healthy boundaries with friends and family, especially going into the holiday season, as well as how to help and support loved ones going through any disordered eating patterns.
Connect with Stefanie on IG- @iamstefaniemichele
Listen to Stefanie's Podcast- Life After Diets
Work with Stefanie
Stefanie's Recommendations:
- 10% Happier Podcast
- The Fuck It Diet by Caroline Dooner
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This week I invite Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Katie McKersie, on the podcast to share her journey of healing her PCOS through nutrition & lifestyle, PCOS Q&A, post birth control syndrome, and the importance of hormone health.
Connect with Katie on IG - @holistico.katie
Work with Katie: holistico.ca
Recommendations on this episode:
- Functional Fertility Podcast
- Are You Menstrual? Podcast
- How to Heal Your Metabolism
- Hair Like a Fox
- Beyond the Pill
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Becca Rivera, better known as Becca One Checca, Head Trainer of EverybodyFights Hilltop, joins me on the podcast to share how she went from analyzing dirt to becoming a Boston fitness queen, how she helps her clients find lasting motivation, the importance of finding your why, and some realities of being a fitness professional.
Connect with Becca on IG - @becca1checca
Train with Becca - absandbody.com
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TW: body image, disordered eating & exercise
This week I open up all about my personal journey with body image- the good, the bad, and the ugly. While I dig deep & get a little raw with you all, I hope that it helps you feel less alone in any of the negative thoughts you've ever had about your own body, battles you've ever had with food, and of course poor relationships you've ever had with exercise. This is not meant to be sad or to receive pity, rather to serve as a way to connect & let you know, you are not alone! After I share my own story about my low self worth, disordered eating, and exercise obsession, I also share things that helped me start my own healing journey. I hope this helps! Oh, and you're perfect exactly as you are.
Recommended IG Accounts:
@mikzazon
@thebirdspapaya
@meg.boggs
@movingwithmarina
(there are so many more- please tag me in an IG story and share your favorites so I can also share!)
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Sarah Gaines, former Boston fitness instructor, creator of JoySpace & JoyFlow, & teacher of body image, self love, and spirituality joins me on this week's episode. She shares how she went from dieting since age 8, to finally getting her "dream body" & what came with that, to finding healing & tapping into intuition and helping others do the same. I have already listened to this episode three times before posting it because damn fam, it's a GOOD one.
Connect with Sarah- @sarahjgaines
Move with Sarah on JoySpace
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My dear friend Sydney Ortega, owner of Simply Placed in downtown Beverley, MA, joins me this week & shares how she quit her 10 year career in digital marketing to follow her dreams & open her very own home boutique. She gives so many useful tips on approachable ways to refresh your home's decor, how to better organize, and how to develop your own personal style.
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Connect with Syd- @shop.simplyplaced
Syd recommends:
- Read the Alchemist
- Follow & listen to Living with Landyn
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Hi friends! I'm going to start releasing some "Build with Brabec Quickies", which will be super short, digestible episodes that focus on small pieces of advice, inspiration, and self development so we can all continue to be inspired by each other! In this week's quickie I talk about self limiting beliefs, waiting to chase after your goals, and how we are all WORTHY of our dream life right now. Enjoy!
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I was lucky enough to sit down with this absolute GEM of a human being! Natalie Lizarraga, LA native turned Boston media leader, shares how she broke into her on-air anchor role in her late twenties, her relationship with fitness, how she stays so confidence with so many eyes on her, and what it means knowing some of said eyes are young girls.
Connect with Nat on IG- @natliztv
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On this month's solo episode I ugly cry about Texas' new abortion law, chat about pop culture, and answer lots of listener questions about showing up for yourself, getting started in a fitness routine after having a baby or going through an injury, mindfulness tips, and so much more!
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Jess Fracalossi, founder & CEO of The Handle Bar Indoor Cycling Studio (here in Boston!), shares her story of opening the studio at just 24, cultivating an amazing community, expanding to 5 studio locations, advocating for mental health, and how she has balances it all as a mother.
Connect with Jess on IG- @jessfracalossi
Connect with The Handle Bar on IG- @the_handle_bar
Ride (or move!) with us at The Handle Bar!
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Catharine Arnston, founder & CEO of ENERGYbits (algae tablets for immune & gut health, energy, beauty, & more) shares the power of incorporating algae, spirulina, & chlorella into our every day diet. She also shares her story of creating the business, what it means to her, how it can impact the world as a whole, & advice to other new entrepreneurs.
Connect with ENERGYbits on IG- @energybits @beautybits
Visit their website- energybits.com
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Maria Costello, a fabulous fitness instructor in Long Island, sits down with me and shares her story about how she left a flourishing corporate job to pursue a new career in fitness at age 32, how important it is to just shoot your shot, the importance of serving others, how life changes after becoming a mother, and so much more.
Connect with Maria on IG- @costello_maria_
Have a biz? Work with Maria to transform your digital presence!
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This week it is me, myself, and I on the pod. I share some embarrassing life updates, recap all the trash tv I've been watching, & answer a bunch of listener questions about intuitive eating, fitness, and body image.
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Kara Lennon joins me this week, and we talk ALL things Elevate By K (her quarantine baby turned biz), her very nonlinear career journey & how she knows when to make a new jump, trusting your gut, and of course, channeling that main character energy! We also have a very important discussion regarding Boston's best margaritas and espresso martinis, so for that alone, this episode is a must.
Connect with Kara on IG- @karalennon @elevatebyk
Check out her website: www.elevatebyk.com
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Recommendations in the episode:
- Anything Rich Roll
- The Untethered Soul
- Atomic Habits
- The 4 Agreements
- Untamed
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This week I sit down with one of my favorite humans- Kayla Lee Mills! She shares how she started her super successful online shop during COVID, learning more about herself, improving her relationship with her body, and the growing pains that occur when you are relentless in your pursuit of the best life you envision for yourself.
Connect with Kayla on IG- @kaylaleemills @imaworkingwoman
Shop I'm A Working Woman
Recs Mentioned On The Show:
- Read Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
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Izzy Atkinson, Barry's Bootcamp instructor & creator of the Body Love Soul Method and Wildflower Project, shares how she worked through her struggles with body dysmorphia, anxiety, & self awareness to create two wonderful organizations that help women become more confident & self aware, heal their relationships with their bodies, and come together as a community to support each other in it all.
Trigger warning: eating disorders & body dysmorphia
Connect with Izzy on IG: @izzy.atkinson @wildflower.project
Work with Izzy or check out her website: izzyatkinson.com
Recommended in the episode:
- Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle
- The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
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Enjie Mora, MS, RD, LDN graces us with her presence & we talk all about how she went from a career in the military to working as a sports performance & eating disorder dietician. We dive deep into the dangers of diet culture, the importance of diversity in dietetics, and how to spot disordered patterns that could lead to an eating disorder.
Connect with Enjie on IG- @enjie.mk
Recommended in the episode: The Bloated Belly Whisperer by Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN
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- My favorites are the vanilla protein, red juice, and green juice
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This week I sit down with local Boston fitness instructor, Kayla Mehr. We chat all about the in’s and out’s of pre and post natal fitness, getting your mojo back as a new mother, taking control of your pregnancy with strength & knowledge, dealing with negative body image, her experience with binge eating disorder, and so much more.
Connect with Kayla on IG - @Kayla_mehr_
Check out her website & her pre & post natal fitness programs- www.yourfitmom.com
Recommendations on the episode:
- Yeah Baby by Jillian Michaels
- Exercising Through Your Pregnancy by Dr. James Platt
- The Pregnancy Podcast
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Emma Belluomo on moving across the country during a pandemic, creating her own online fitness business and community, how she stays confident, where she gets her energy, and so much more!
Connect with Emma on IG- @emmabelluomo
Workout with Emma on Elevate Body. First class free with code EBFREE
Recommendations in the episode:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- The JTrain Podcast
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This week we do our first ever Build with Brabec podcast swap! Naomi Rotstein of 1FitFoodie Podcast joins me & we record a joint episode, aka we interview each other. We had so much fun asking each other all about our journeys as fitness professionals & how they have evolved, as well as how we have learned to improve our relationships with food, exercise, and our bodies. (And obviously so much more!)
Listen to Naomi's Podcast- 1FitFoodie
Connect with Naomi on IG- @Naomi.Rotstein
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This week you've got just me, myself, and I having a fun little gab sesh! I chat about my MDW, high's and lows of the week, tv and book recommendations, hilarious submissions about annoying fitness trends, and how to cultivate confidence.
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My dear friend Jenny Mello joins me on the podcast this week! She is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, as well as a Certified Trauma Therapist. She shares tips on finding the right therapist and therapy style for YOU, coping with & managing your anxiety, maintaining balance, setting healthy boundaries, and incorporating REAL mindfulness & self care into your daily routine.
Connect with Jenny on IG- @jennifermellolicsw
Check out her website/Book an Appointment or Consultation- http://Jmellolicsw.com
Resources mentioned on the episode:
- VisitPsychologyToday.com
- Read E-Squared by Pam Grout
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Ali Hashemi, Owner of Good Sweat Studio in Arlington, VA, chats with us about starting a social impact fitness studio, making a lasting impact in your community, running a small business (throughout a pandemic AND with a toddler), and how she balances it all.
Check out Good Sweat Studios- website & IG
Connect with Ali on IG- @cyclewithali
Ali's Recommendations Mentioned in the Episode:
- Sweat Equity by Jason Kelly
- @drbeckyatgoodinside on IG
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First solo episode is in the books! I answer questions from listeners about SO many different things- intuitive eating, body confidence, confidence in general, fitness tips, and more. Have more questions? Don't be shy!
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This week I chat with fellow Boston fitness instructor, Amanda Waldron, MS, RDN, LDN. She shares insight into her work as a Registered Dietician, which equated to A LOT of tips on intuitive eating, how to fuel your body for your workouts & day-to-day life, challenging the internal & external food police, and why carbs are NOT bad (in fact why no food is "bad")! We chat about how our society has paired food with morality (and how to change that mentality) & she debunks many fitness and nutrition misconceptions.
Connect with Amanda on IG- @abwaldrun
Recommendations mentioned in the episode:
- Food Psych Podcast
- Maintenance Phase Podcast
- We Do Science Podcast
- Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN & Elyse Resch, MS, RDN
- The Athlete's Gut by Patrick Wilson, PhD, RD
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This week I chat with Miray Tayfun Founder & CEO of Vivoo App, a new wellness tracker, which uses at home urine tests for personalized nutrition & lifestyle advice. We discuss all things wellness, diet culture, how small daily habits can affect your general health, and all of the metrics the app tests for (and why!). We also chat about being a woman in business, starting her own company, and how she finds success by listening to her body & prioritizing mindfulness.
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Connect with Vivoo on IG- @vivooapp
Miray's Recommendations:
- Read Contagious by Jonah Berger
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This week I have the honor of chatting with Ashley Mitchell (The Courage Campaign & The Conversations in Courage Podcast) all about her journey into becoming a fitness professional, how Boston's (and beyond) fitness space is white centered & how we can change that, allyship, trusting your gut & listening to the whispers, mindfulness, slowing down, pregnancy, advocating for yourself when it comes to healthcare, and SO much more.
Connect with Ashley on IG- @blackgirlmagicmama
Learn more about The Courage Campaign -@the.courage.campaign
Listen to the Conversations in Courage Podcast
JOIN IN ON ASHLEY'S INCLUSIVITY SERIES (can you tell I'm excited?!)
- every Thursday at 7pm EST (tonight & a few weeks to follow)
Resources from Ashley:
- Listen to Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Podcast
- Read Relentless by Tim Grover
- Read Essentialism by Greg McKeown
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This week I sit down with Boston makeup artist, beauty guru, and marketing whiz, Christina Gallardo who is shaking up the local scene with her virtual Girls Night In's, weekly Beauty Beat tv segment, endless helpful content on IG, and impressive features in the press. She is generous enough to share insider knowledge, makeup tips, and product recommendations, as well as dishes on popular beauty trends. She tells us about how she rose up as a dynamic leader in her industry, what that means to her, and her impactful new project- The Dynamic Beauty of Brown.
Connect with Christina on IG- @christinagmakeup_
Check out her website or book a service- makeupbychristinag.com
Recommendations on the episode:
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle
- The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
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This week's guest shares her courageous story of surviving a stroke at just 36 years old & gives important information for all women to know about stroke warning signs, triggers, and early prevention. We also discuss how she has redefined what fitness means to her, and in turn, changed her relationship with exercise. Beyond that, she shares very approachable tips on how to get into meditation & how we all can shift our perspective when it comes to exercise, our bodies, and health.
Connect with Jess on IG- @jessicadiazwellness
Check out her website & on demand workouts.
- Use the code FREETRIAL for 1 month free
Jess' recommendations mentioned in the episode:
- Greenlight - Matthew McConaughey
- Untamed - Glennon Doyle
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This week I chat with fellow Boston fitness instructor, Alyssa Pannozzi. She is a cycling instructor at Rev'd in Boston (and all around the city!), a LuLuLemon Ambassador, among SO many other things. We discuss her personal fitness journey, how to find & CHOOSE happiness in your life, her traumatic experience bringing her daughter into the world & the process of rebuilding herself after, her acceptance into the VERY competitive Tik Tok Black Creators initiative, and so much more. Enjoy!
Connect with Alyssa:
IG: @TheRealAPBP
Tik Tok: @TheRealAPBP
Her Website: www.theapbpmovement.com
Workout with her at Rev'd
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This week I sit down with sisters Allison, Jaimie, and Jasmine of Full Moon Botanica. Full Moon Botanica is a Boston-based, black owned, female owned, virtual storefront, selling crystals, crystal jewelry, smudge sticks, teas, aromatherapy supplies, and so much more. We chat all about spiritual awakening, how to live by your truest self & vibrate at a higher frequency, meditation, crystals, smudge sticks, the science behind spirituality, and what it's like running a small business with your sisters. They give amazing tips on how to incorporate small practices & habits into your every day routine to more easily connect with your spirituality.
Follow Full Moon Botanica on IG - @fullmoonbotanica
Visit their online storefront & stay up to date on future pop-up locations. Use code BRABEC15 for 15% off your purchase!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Read The Four Agreements
- Read The Secret Law of Attraction
- Read Dare Dream Do
- Read The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success
- Read Ambitchious
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This week I chat with Claire Clendenen, fellow Boston fitness instructor and future nurse practitioner, all about her experience living with Type 1 Diabetes, choosing to not be defined by her chronic illness, finding her voice & purpose as a Kick It By Eliza fitness instructor, and how/why we must make healthcare affordable and accessible for all.
Connect with Claire on IG- @ClaireClendenen + @ginandchronicpod
Workout with Claire on Kick it By Eliza Virtual
Listen to Claire's podcast- Gin and Chronic Podcast
Get Involved:
T1 International
Massachusetts Chapter of Insulin for All
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This week I sit down with Meredith Doty, a Boston based cycling instructor at The Handle Bar, among SO many other things. We discuss her life as a fitness instructor (while also balancing a full-time 9-5), inclusive fitness & fashion, cultivating confidence & taking up space, how to deal with bad body image days, and how we can speak up to corporations about the changes we want to see.
Follow Mer on Instagram
Listen to her podcast, Sweating Shirtless
Check out her blog & website
Recommendations Mer mentions in the episode:
- Follow Ashley Graham on IG
- Follow Rae Ann Langas on IG
- Follow Choosing Chelsea on IG
- Follow The Birds Papaya on IG
- Read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- Watch Elizabeth Gilbert's Ted Talks
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This week I sit down with Maddy Ciccone, aka MaddzTaddz, a Master Soul Cycle Instructor in Boston, among many other things. We chat about the "bathroom floor" moments that can change the trajectory of your life, manifesting your goals & dreams (and what the hell that actually means), her body image journey, and so much more!
Connect with Maddy on Instagram: @MaddzTaddz
Listen to Maddy's Podcast: MaddzTaddz Beyond the Bike
Check out Maddy's Website to learn more about her and her Wicked Fearless program, one-on-one coaching, and more...
Resources Maddy Mentions in This Episode:
- Start Today Journal by Rachel Hollis
- Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
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This week I sit down with my good friend Dr. Jess Moy, who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and yoga instructor, and has beautifully sewn together her medical and holistic backgrounds to help leaders embody liberation & scale their impact via empathic leadership, intuitive business, and sustainable wellness. We chat all about tapping into your intuition, improving your relationship with your body and becoming more aware of its emotional cues, sustainable leadership, cutting through and decolonizing primarily white & patriarchal systems, and SO much more. Whether you're an entrepreneur, looking to level up your leadership in your 9-5, or just wanting to learn more about listening to your inner being, this episode is for you.
Connect with Jess on IG- @embodied_impact
Check out Jess' website
Resources Jess recommends in the episode:
When the Body Says No by Gaber Maté
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I sit down with Molly Gram, Boston fitness instructor at Sweat Fixx and EverybodyFights, and we have an amazing conversation about getting to know yourself & your body in order to act through intuition, her personal body image journey, finding meaning behind your movement, connecting to the process in order to set better goals & achieve more impactful results, and SO much more.
Connect with Molly on Instagram: @mollyrosefit
Resources Molly mentions in this episode:
- Oprah's Super Soul Podcast
- Fingers Crossed Podcast
- "Didn't See That Coming" by Rachel Hollis
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On this episode, I chat with friend & fellow Boston fitness instructor, Angela Gentile all about grief, growing through the toughest moments, living with intention, finding your why both professionally and in the fitness space, and obviously SO much more. Angela is the founder of Sweat Remix, a mindful fitness brand for the mind, body, and soul.
Connect with Angela on Instagram- @theangelagentile and @sweatremix
Check out Sweat Remix
Resources Angela Recommends:
- Anything Brené Brown (books, podcasts, etc.)
- "I Used to be a Miserable F*ck" by John Kim @TheAngryTherapist
- Pod Save America podcast
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On today's episode my dear friend Crystal Cascio (Registered Dietician/Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher, & Health Coach) joins me to discuss the power of intuitive eating, the joy of mindful movement, and how healing your relationship with food and exercise can help you totally change the way you interact with your body.
Resources Crystal Suggests In This Episode:
- RD Real Talk Podcast with Health Caplan
- Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison
- Anti Diet by Christy Harrison (book)
- Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff (book)
- Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN
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On today's episode we chat with Tava Sternberg, dietician and founder of Hub Healthy, her very own practice. Tava sheds some light on important nutrition topics such as gut health, probiotics and probiotics, popular diet trends, small daily tweaks to optimize your nutrition, and so much more.
Follow Tava on Instagram- @hubhealthyboston
Connect with her on her website- www.hubhealthy.com
Tava's Resources:
Gut Healthy Guru Podcast
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Mega Spore Probiotic
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On episode 2, we chat with Marina Gearhart, founder of Moving with Marina & graduate student of Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Dance/Movement Therapy. We talk all things body positive vs. body confidence, changing your internal dialogue, mindful eating, movement therapy, and the ins and outs of anti diet culture.
Follow with Marina on Instagram- @movingwithmarina
Check out her website, learn more about her workshops, etc. - https://www.movingwithmarina.com
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On episode ONE, we sit down with Eliza Shirazi, founder of Kick It by Eliza. We discuss starting your own business, knowing when to jump all in, investing in yourself, coping with anxiety, body confidence, and so much more!
Follow Eliza on Instagram: @kickitbyeliza
Check out her website for updates & access to her virtual platform: www.kickitbyeliza.com
Eliza's Rec's:
- How I Built This Podcast
- The Michelle Obama Podcast
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Enjoy this sneak peak of the new Build with Brabec podcast, launching 1/28!
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