Episode #62: The Journey From Illness To Wellness
There are few things more frustrating than being told you are “normal” or “fine” when you feel anything but that. Our very own, Amanda Schuh went through years, many many of them being told she was fine and normal when she knew something was wrong. As a young adult, when she should have been in […]
Episode #61: Weightlifting Myths Debunked: The Secret Benefits Of Resistance Training
There are so many misconceptions about weightlifting and resistance training out there — and I hear lots of them every day at the Brandwein Institute. The truth is, resistance training doesn’t have to be miserable, it definitely shouldn’t be causing you pain — and you don’t even need to be doing it in a gym! […]
Episode #60: The Truth About Women And Weight Lifting
Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with our very own certified personal trainer, Jessie Ben Dayan. We had an amazing conversation about the myths and facts surrounding weight lifting, cardio workouts and all things in between. If you are confused about whether or not you should incorporate weights into your routine, or if […]
Episode #14: Genomic Nutrition – How To Optimize Our Approach To Health And Weight Loss
Listen to the episode: I am beyond excited to share this podcast with you. Today I talked with the founder of 3×4 Genetics, Yael Joffe. Our discussion took us from her explaining the basic concepts of genomics and why it is so powerful in helping determine the best ways to manage our health, all the way through […]
Episode #13: Diet Fad – Fix or Fail?
Listen to the episode: I had fun talking with Howie Kra about his experience in the diet world. As a former coach for a network marketing-inspired diet plan, he’s seen behind the scenes of how the diet industry works, and understands why most dieters end up failing in the long run. Howie has done […]
Episode #12: Is age really just a number?
Listen to the episode: I had so much fun recording my birthday podcast. I am excited to share my birthday message and my life lessons about health and aging. Most people think our body is supposed to deteriorate with age, but I don’t believe that is the case. By being proactive can we reverse the […]
Episode #11: Post-COVID – The Rise of Anxiety and Social Isolation
Listen to the episode: If you haven’t met Emily DaCosta, she’s one of the newest members of our team at the Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Wellness. She is a recent graduate and registered dietician, and an amazing addition to what we do here. Emily and I sat down and chatted about how our […]
Episode #10: How To Listen To Your Body To Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Listen to the episode: I am so excited to share this week’s episode, as it follows in the footsteps of the one that aired last week with fitness guru Matt Pack. Our discussion was so well received that I decided to follow it up with some more tips and facts to help you find your […]
Episode #9: A Holistic Approach to Fitness
Listen to the episode: Today I sat down with Matt Pack, owner of Primal Fit Miami to talk about what he considers to be holistic fitness and why it has proven so successful for his clients. Matt has had a successful career in the fitness industry and his truly holistic approach to overall fitness, wellness and […]
