I Am Healthy & Fit

Adam Friedman is a sports performance coach and the founder of Los Angeles-based Advanced Athletics, Inc. His mission is to empower people to become an Athlete For Life™. Adam has successfully trained and coached clients that include Olympic Gold Medalists in women’s basketball and Paralympics skiing; NBA, WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, AVP, WTA, MLS professionals; NBA shooting coaches; various boxing and fighting associations; and A-list entertainers (Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy winners). He also provides his guidance through public speaking and online exercise programs. Adam’s latest online program, “Search And Rescue Mobility” or SARM, has easy-to-follow, daily exercise routines to correct and maintain your body's foundation. So you can perform better, reduce the risk of injury and be athletic for life. For a limited time, Adam is offering a 43% discount for the Whole Body program. As a bonus gift to listeners of “I AM HEALTHY AND FIT”, you will receive a FREE copy of the Advanced Athletic Sports Nutrition E-Bo

In 2011, Cavin fell 20 feet from a rooftop water tower scaffolding. His head struck a steel beam on the way down before crashing onto the concrete rooftop below. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and put on life support. While in a coma, an MRI revealed a severe diffuse axonal injury (DAI), which is one of the most devastating types of brain injury. Statistically…over 90 percent of patients with this brain injury never regain consciousness, and most of those who do will often remain in a persistent vegetative state. His recovery journey began after finally waking from a 12-day coma before serious complications arose with the need to induce a second coma. In the following months, he endured severe brain fog, memory loss, breathing problems, in coordination with the left side of my body (my left hand was completely flexed inward), and…he didn’t eat, walk, or talk for months. Following the acute stages of his brain injury, a dense brain fog, limited mobility, and numerous other difficulties persisted he

Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, and tv host. He is the author of "365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life" and the host of The Fad or Future Podcast. Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun-Times in 2015 and ‪NEWBEAUTY.com‬'s top 3 favorite celebrity trainers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Harry Connick Jr, TEDx, CBS, WGN, FOX, ABC, WCIU, Evine Live, and Facebook Watch series Home Sweet Home. Joey’s work has been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, ‪Livestrong.com‬, ‪BodyBuilding.com‬, Daily Burn, Inspiyr, TimeOut Chicago, Women's Health, CaliDiet, The Chicago Sun-Times, and many more. YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/m-x0XEpNUic In this episode we discuss: The importance of knowing your "why" to get the results you want. Getting your mind right and breaking vicious cycles. The NO BULSHIT fitness plan to

Jake "Body by Jake®" Steinfeld is the fitness industry's reigning icon. In this episode Jake talks about: His rise as the first Celebrity Fitness Trainer from being a fat kid with a stutter. The professional journey after branding himself as "Body By Jake" and the business opportunities he took advantage of. His mission to fight childhood obesity and get kids fit. Turning his passion for the game of lacrosse to co-found the Major Lacrosse League (MLL.). And much more. Creating the personal fitness training industry over 40 years ago, Jake has been the guiding light for health & wellness in lifestyle, sports, and entertainment ever since. Jake was the dominant force in direct retail sales of home fitness equipment for over a decade. He had the most profitable string of hits in the infomercial business and spent fifteen years on Home Shopping Network promoting his Body by Jake brand. Utilizing his entrepreneurial street-smarts and fitness knowledge, Jake created the first 24-hour fitness lifestyle

Tryshe Dhevney is a Sound Energy Expert, Author, International Speaker, and Best-selling Sounds True Crystal Bowl Recording Artist. She is recognized as an authority in the field of harmonic and vocal sound healing. For over four decades, she has pioneered and refined her highly effective sound energy healing and toning technique called SoundShifting™ & Crystal Sound Energy™ Practitioner training program. Tryshe’s work and teaching have been inspired by her own personal healing journey from a potentially fatal illness to complete health. In May 2000, Tryshe’s doctors informed her that there was no longer anything they could do to treat her advanced hepatitis C and liver disease and advised her to get her affairs in order. Four months later, doctors were mystified when tests revealed she was disease-free. Tryshe had healed herself through the power of sound. Tryshe’s method for whole-body transformation, inspires individuals to use their own voice to create wellbeing in their lives and teaches simple techn

"We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere." Tim McGraw It can be great catching up with old friends, colleagues or relatives. Reunions often spark a bit of nostalgia and fond memories. In this episode, I reconnect with the 3 people who were my first clients when I was just beginning my health and fitness career in College Park, MD while I was finishing up my last year of college at U of Maryland. In this episode you will: Take a walk down memory lane with me recounting the experiences I had working with these clients and friends. Laugh at the stories, especially ones about girls the clients recall. Learn what I went through as a newbie in the health and fitness profession climbing my way to the top. How I was bold and brave to dress in drag for Halloween and what happened that night that changed my life. And so many fun memories relived with the 3 clients who helped shape me from the beginning of my career. www.stevejordan.com/podcast

Why do some people thrive while other people just get by? What's their secret to peak performance and maximum happiness? Answer: Vital Force. The edge for more life. Rajshree Patel is a former federal prosecutor who discovered the ancient wisdom of India by accident. She opened over 600 meditation centers and has inspired hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to greater happiness and more success. Raj has had the privilege of working with Fortune 500 CEOs, celebrities, parents, and students to help them manage their minds and emotions to live a fulfilling life. She also conducted programs for Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, Lyft, NBC Universal, LinkedIn, Gap, The World Bank, Shell Oil, Morgan Stanley, Harvard University, MIT and many more. Witnessing the transformation in hundreds and thousands of lives, she was inspired to write The Power of Vital Force. In this episode, Rajshree shares the ancient secrets and wisdom of breath and meditation to unlock your hidden potential in any area of your life. In

Work-Life Balance paints the ideal of the super-human who is able to have it all by doing it all. Well, reality begs to differ. Stop Settling® is a method, a mindset, and a movement that helps you understand who you are, what’s important to you, and make conscious choices about where you want to spend your time. It’s all about knowing how to Settle Smart. The truth is It’s not about balance. It’s about harmonious integration powered by what it is that you really want! Dana Look=Arimoto is Intellectually curious, passionate, and grounded in her intuition. She has always felt that it is in her DNA to understand and decode challenges around her. It is a core value that has served her well throughout her life. Dana has spent decades of networking, managing, mentoring, and developing thousands of individuals and leadership teams, as well as founding her coaching company, Phoenix5, which has given her a wealth of experience when it comes to helping people master their faceted selves. It was these years of accumula

Laurie Warren is passionately committed every day, to educate, inspire, and empower YOU to reclaim your vibrant health. She wants to challenge the life-sucking status quo to help you find better health, more energy, and to live your life authentically. She loves a good laugh and a bit of sass. Who says that health education has to be boring?! Basically, she helps people and organizations be healthier and happier. Laurie is a speaker, writer, corporate consultant, and clinician - with an approach that’s grounded in three foundational beliefs: The body is a self-organizing organism that’s hard-wired for healing. Our mind can be used as either a bridge or a barrier in our quest for well-being. What matters most is WHO we are as we move through this world. Prior to earning an MS in clinical and integrative nutrition, she spent a dozen years in leadership positions in the high-tech industry. This experience has assisted her in being a seasoned ally for corporate clients, helping them to build a progressive

Will Smith says, "In the 20 years I've known DeVon, he's lived his life the same way he makes his movies: with commitment, humility, and a work ethic that demands respect." Oprah has called him “a bonafide dynamo…a different kind of spiritual teacher for our times.” ....................... DeVon serves as President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic multimedia entertainment company with a first-look film deal at 20th Century Fox. DeVon most recently produced the hit inspirational film BREAKTHROUGH starring Chrissy Metz for Disney/Fox, the hit Sony Pictures Animation animated film THE STAR and the hit Sony Pictures film MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN. Along with his work as a producer, he is also the author of multiple best-selling books including THE TRUTH ABOUT MEN, THE SUCCESS COMMANDMENTS, THE WAIT (co-written with his wife actress Meagan Good) and PRODUCED BY FAITH. .................. Beliefnet called him one of the “Most Influential Christians Under 40,” Variety Magazine named him one of the “Top 10 Produce

Dr. Youn is a regular expert on The Rachael Ray Show, The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and was named a "Top Plastic Surgeon" by U.S. News and World Report, Town & Country, and Harper's Bazaar. . Anthony Youn, MD is known as America’s Holistic Beauty Doc™ and one of the country’s most recognized plastic surgeons. He is the host of a popular podcast, The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. Dr. Youn is also the author of In Stitches, his critically-acclaimed and award-winning memoir of becoming a doctor. Dr. Youn is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. . "I am a doctor." Every year, thousands of medical school graduates utter these four simple words. But as you will see in Playing God, earning an M.D. is just the first step to becoming a real physician. . In this page-turning, thrilling, and moving memoir, Dr. Anthony Youn reveals that the true metamorphosis from student to doctor oc

Ever get the feeling the world is full of too many distractions? Research shows the ability to stay focused is a competitive advantage, in work and in life. However, in an age of ever-increasing demands on our attention, how do we get the best from technology without letting it get the best of us? My guest Nir Eyal who recently published his latest book Indistractible has been featured in Forbes, Time, Entrepreneur and has taught at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Design who has a passion for the education to create behaviors that educate people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives. In this episode Nir and I discuss: - Why we don't do what we say we are going to do. - Live with personal integrity. - How he went from being obese to being healthy and fit by using Fitbod app. - Gaining traction in to pull you towards anything you want to do with intention. - Mastering internal triggers that pull you out of focus. - Making time for traction with a schedule. - Why your v

As a physician who has practiced Functional Medicine for almost 25 years, Dr. Anthony G. Beck doesn’t manage diseases ~ he empowers people to resolve them. With an extensive education in many clinical disciplines such as Functional Medicine, clinical nutrition, systems biology, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics, he takes a dynamic approach to assessing, educating, and working with his patients to achieve their highest levels of wellbeing. Even more importantly, Dr. Beck wants to empower patients to demand a higher level of care from their health care providers. Dr. Beck’s approach involves a vast array of aspects including environment correction, healthful lifestyle design, individualized nutrition, hormone balancing, resolving immune dysfunction and clearing hidden infectious diseases. Here he brilliantly transforms the new science of healthy living into programs that are simple, fun, completely straightforward and highly effective. website: www.dranthonygbeck.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthonygbec

We all want to look great as we age. And we all know that. Steve is on point from head to toe and carries himself at 44 years old like he's in his 20's defying aging with every step. So what's he doing? In this episode, Steve is interviewed by Jordan Paris from Growth Mindset University on what he believes and knows are the cornerstone factors to aging gracefully to take care of your skin, hair, body, and drum up youth-boosting confidence no matter how many birthday candles are on your cake. In this episdoe Steve talks about these topics and so much more: The importance of daily movement or exercise Why stress is a silent killer Getting your sleep/wake cycle on track Loving and being kind to yourself Food that matters most www.stevejordan.com/podcasts www.stevejordan.com

Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is an expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes. On the road to being dubbed “The World’s Greatest Formulator”, Biohacktivitst, and Keto Authority, Shawn faced and overcame significant obstacles with his own health—weight issues, depression, autoimmune conditions (Epstein-Barr, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), two cervical discs replacements, and a pituitary adenoma, which is a type of brain tumor. They say everything happens for a reason, and in Shawn’s case, his health problems led him down a winding path that required him to find science-based solu

BMX Pro, Josh Perry moved up to the professional level of competition quickly and was riding Dew Tours, X-Games and competing internationally at the highest possible level. He felt as if he had everything he had been working for his entire life, and everything I had dreamed about was playing out in front of my eyes. At age 21 Josh's life was threatened after a nasty head crash that forced him to visit the local urgent care to make sure something more serious wasn't happening. He had no damage from the crash, but what was discovered there was a brain tumor taking up the left half of his brain. Immediate surgical removal was necessary. Now, almost a decade later Josh's life has shifted in some wonderful and very unexpected ways. After two more brain tumor diagnosis, he began researching health and nutrition determined to prioritize his health. He became certified through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and reads countless research articles, stacks of books and communicates with every expert he can find.

Richard Leider is founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, where the mission is to help people to “unlock the power of purpose” and answer that question. Along the way, Richard has written ten books including three best-sellers which have sold over one million copies. The Power of Purpose and Repacking Your Bags are considered classics in the personal growth field. Widely viewed as a global thought leader of the purpose movement, his work has been featured in many media sources, and his PBS Special – “The Power of Purpose” – was viewed by millions of people. His colleagues refer to him as the “Pope of Purpose.” He has taken his purpose message to 5 continents and advised everyone from AARP to the National Football League, and our own U.S. State Department. In this episode: What is purpose? Why is knowing your purpose important? How does purpose help you live longer and stay healthy? What Richard learned about life from a member of the oldest tribe in Africa during a hiking expedition? When do you kno

Rachel Recharged (formerly Twenty-Something Talks) is a blog written for millennials (and anyone who is willing to relate) navigating through the challenges of "adulting", primarily within the realm of health and wellness. This online journal was created with the intention to create change and help people be true to themselves and connect to their inner goddess. Rachel is an LA based fitness professional. She teaches group fitness and multiple studios and believes that powerful change can be created through movement. With a background as a singer/songwriter her connection to music comes through in her classes. She is NASM certified, spin, and groupex certified. She creates events for women to connect to their intentions, purpose, and inner light. In this episode Rachel talks about: Her career shift from a musician into health and fitness Exercise to feel better not to look better Have self-compassion and nurture a positive self-body image Put a positive spin on your day even if it's not going well Why

As seen on Fox, NBC, ABC and heard on Blogtalkradio, Rico Caveglia is the role model for living ageless. Rico is creator of The Vitality for Life Training Programs. His health/fitness/wellness consulting and training company in San Diego, Ca. was established in 1981. He is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, author, workshop leader and multi time Gold Medalist California State Senior Olympics. He is an award winning author of 17 books and numerous videos/articles on wellness and longevity. He has 37 years experience training/coaching many of San Diego’s most prominent citizens. He specializes in working with individuals 50 plus years of age, often with such health challenges as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, Parkinson’s and M. S. His successes stem from his ability to design and coach programs that are personalized, effective, fun and easy to incorporate into busy lives. And on this episode of the I AM Healthy & Fit podcast Rico gives his professional tops on how to stop aging and start livin

Do you want to feel Empowered, Inspired, and Unstoppable? Ariane Tavakol knows This is who you can be! Make a decision as simple as "I'm done feeling stuck" will change your life forever! You just have to be so done with it that nothing or no one will stop you. You have it all in you! You just need a hand in helping you see the power that's locked inside of you and make the shifts you need to unleash it. Ariane supports you with practical, relatable strategies and tools to help you move past the challenges that have been standing in the way of your goals. In this episode Ariane and I discuss: Life is what we make of it. Imagine life as a beautiful, scrumptious apple ripe enough to be picked. It may not fully be ripe yet but enough to indulge your immediate needs. At first it may taste a bit more sour than you were hoping for but quickly you’ll develop the taste for it and learn to enjoy it. Life is the same. It always brings us what we need the most when we need it. And when a challenge turns up, rather