Ep9: Debunking Myths & Uncovering Truths About Chiropractic Care with Dr. Allan Sidorsky

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Ep9: Debunking Myths & Uncovering Truths About Chiropractic Care with Dr. Allan Sidorsky
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Description: Dr. Allan Sidorsky dives deep into the world of chiropractic care debunking myths and revealing the holistic truths surrounding this valuable practice that can benefit your overall well-being. Tune in for a truthful and fresh perspective on chiropractic. 

00:00 Intro

02:45 Why Dr. Allan chose chiropractic as his profession

05:20 What is Chiropractic?

06:45 How chiropractic helped his exercise induced asthma

09:17 Why there are so many myths about chiropractic

10:50 Why people say chiropractic adjustments hurt

13:10 Self adjusting dangers

14:42 Personalizing the care of each person and assessing risk for each person

19:29 Open communication between doctors and patients

20:01 How Chiropractors are educated and are real doctors 

21:46 How chiropractors differ from regular medical doctors 

22:37 Council of Quackery spread mistruths about chiropractors

23:43 Using Pubmed searches to get accurate information and valid studies 

24:50 Researching ingredients and validity of what you are taking 

27:36 How often to visit the chiropractor

30:00 Graston helping with maintenance, movement, and addressing soft tissue

32:23 Chiropractors treating more than just backs and necks

32:55 Orthopedics and their limits and how they aren’t always able to address the entire kinetic chain

36:28 Insurance trying to dictate care so they can’t look at multiple body parts

37:25 Chiropractic pricing and insurance coverage impact

41:08 Toll having a desk job takes on the body

42:12 Kids and the need for chiropractic 

44:27 How even animals can get chiropractic care

45:05 What it means when bones break

46:23 Referrals for chiropractic and are they needed

47:55 Deeper dive on research being done about Chiropractic

50:52 Placebo effect and belief in understand in what you do

53:39 Ozone therapy and laser 

56:02 Chiropractic as a living

57:16 Supplementation and the ability to help patients solve deficiencies to feel better

58:47 Understanding proper supplementation 

1:00:00 About patients building a health care team  

1:03:01 Supplementation and testing do’s and don’ts 

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Quantum Care Medical Sports and Injury

Pubmed Chiropractic research links

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32543211/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27836071/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33170171/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33786932/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12391720/

Ep8: Coaches Corner: Holistic Health Wisdom with Teri Riley

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Ep8: Coaches Corner: Holistic Health Wisdom with Teri Riley
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Description:   Coach Teri Riley shares her lifelong passion for good nutrition and delicious food. Being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis more than 20 years ago intensified her search for the best way to eat and made her an avid student of nutrition and healthful living. She talks Whole30 and the amazing Fabulous After 50 Facebook group.

00:00 Intro  

02:29 Teri’s why for being in the holistic health and coaching space

03:44 success combating autoimmune disease 

04:35 trusted health information sources

05:48 Functional medicine role in care

10:56 journey to Whole30 and being a coach

17:40 fighting diet culture

18:32 not doing multiple Whole30’s and Food Freedom

18:51 Fabulous After 50 Whole30 Facebook Group impact

21:58 ranking the topics within the group – weight loss and Larrabars

25:43 building a plate with a proper meal template

28:05 advice to someone who wants to change  

31:15 about her garden and being herbalist 

33:25 adding in a gym routine that works for her 

37:00 knowing yourself using Gretchen Rubin Four Tendencies

38:19 Tips for navigating the holidays (Thanksgiving)

42:25 Healthy Holiday alternatives 

45:38 Self care and being gentle with yourself

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Links/Resources from Teri: 

Search for Functional Medicine doctor www.ifm.org

Whole30 Fabulous After 50 Facebook Group

Gretchen Rubin Four Tendencies Quiz

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Ep7: Coaches Corner: Sports and Life Lessons with Coach Rose Haller

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Ep7: Coaches Corner: Sports and Life Lessons with Coach Rose Haller
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Description: Rose Haller, former head women’s basketball coach at East Stroudsburg University, and current head women’s basketball coach at Centenary University joins her former player Kristi Hujik. Listen in as they discuss the enduring power of sports and the life lessons and connections it promotes. 

00:00 Intro 

02:45 Why Rose Haller coaches women’s basketball 

03:30 Her background in sports and how she got into coaching 

04:55 What sports has taught her

06:45 how motivational tactics have had to change for college basketball players

07:43 describes her coaching philosophy

09:38 how her dad has influenced her

12:47 foundational elements to building a good team

13:56 how you teach your team to measure success

17:09 difference in Division I vs. Division II and III basketball 

19:29 how technology and social media has changed recruiting

20:37 what her players teach her

22:40 judgment in sports and advice for parents of collegiate athletes

27:15 how often she harkens back to the success of our 1995 team at East Stroudsburg University

30:08 how our team in 1995 persevered and won a championship and remain connected

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Rose Haller’s Bio

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East Stroudsburg University Hall of Fame 

Episode 6: Healing, Energy, & Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Janine Kreft

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Episode 6: Healing, Energy, & Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Janine Kreft
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Whether you’re seeking change, professional growth, or healing, Mental Wellness Coach Dr. Janine Kreft reveals invaluable insights for unlocking your full potential. She shares the essential tools to break free from judgment, navigate trapped trauma, and regulate your nervous system.

00:00 Intro 

02:44 Her why and her drive

04:15 Evolution as a practitioner from counseling and therapy to coaching

07:44 Applications in her own life walking the walk

09:16 The role of energy and how it promotes a shift 

11:52 The type of people she works with and the barriers they face

13:48 How to get out of judgment

15:50 Coming from a place of question and shifting energy

17:56 Advice to people who truly want to change  

21:09 Little T and big T trauma 

23:30 Trapped trauma leading to diagnoses and chronic disease

25:27 Nervous system regulation tools 

30:52  Nervous system hygiene daily

34:31 Types of exercise that compliment this work

37:25 Non-alcoholic business venture /Botanical infusion

39:02 Creating a mocktail 

41:32 How to connect with Dr. Kreft

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Connect with Dr. Janine Kreft:

Website 

Instagram 

House of Botanique on Instagram

Viral video on Tik Tok of Dr. Kreft dancing it out

Episode 5: Coaches Corner – Whole30 and you with Debbie Marlowe

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Episode 5: Coaches Corner - Whole30 and you with Debbie Marlowe
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Description: In this “Coaches Corner” with Debbie Marlowe, we will help you discover how to use Whole30 as a powerful tool to help identify the foods that work best for you.  Two Advanced Level Whole30 Coaches share the tips and tricks they’ve provided to hundreds of successful clients over the years . 

00:00 Intro

02:17 How Whole30 was a springboard to good health for us

05:21 What is Whole30 and is it right for you?

07:03 Why Reintroduction is so important for a Whole30

09:40 Why you shouldn’t stay on a Whole30 for longer than 30 days

12:27 Why Whole30 is much easier to do now

13:45 Our most important tips and tricks for success

14:48 Your why 

17:19 Planning + preparation = success

18:50 Home cooking is self love 

21:10 Creating an if/then plan 

22:10 The importance of label reading

24:40 Ultra-processed foods 

26:02 Sneaky sugars and mis-leading labels

28:11 Fraudulent Whole30 recipes on the internet  

30:46 Journaling

35:24 Future of Whole30 coaching 

39:27 Value of health coaching 

43:40 Connecting with Debbie  

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Resources Mentioned:

Whole30 

Empowered Health – Free Health Network 

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Debbie’s Website

Episode 4: Connecting Coffee and Health with Andrew Salisbury

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Episode 4: Connecting Coffee and Health with Andrew Salisbury
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Description: We dive into the world of coffee and how you can make this daily habit a health benefit, and how you can navigate potential dangers. Our special guest, Andrew Salisbury, founder of Purity Coffee®, will help us uncover the secrets of mindful and healthy coffee consumption. Get ready to make informed choices and unleash the hidden health benefits of your daily brew!

02:06 the why behind Andrew starting Purity Coffee

04:57 java benefits are more than just caffeine

05:42 is coffee good or bad for you?

07:50 Mycotoxins and mold in the coffee business

11:13 organic vs. organic, specialty grade and third-party tested

12:05 how Purity incorporated research into making decisions for health

15:25 how different blends can serve different health purposes

18:56 coffee for a cause for brain health and Alzheimer’s and dementia

21:38 the decaffeinating process dangers 

24:33 what black coffee should taste like and health benefits

28:06 anti-inflammatory, antioxidant benefits

29:10 favorite way to consume coffee

30:40 coffee as a ritual and experience

31:30 sneak peek at new product from Purity

32:09 how to connect with Andrew and Purity 

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Read About Purity Coffee 

Read the Purity Coffee Standard 

Purity Brewing Guide

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Buy Purity Coffee Use CODE COACHKRISTI for 20% off your first order

This website contains links and references to products and services that may include affiliates, sponsorships, or other business relationships in which Kristi Hujik may receive compensation from referrals or sales actions. Kristi only recommends products and services that she uses, loves or will be helpful to you

Ep3: Fitness Wisdom For All and the U.S. Ryder Cup Team with Randy Myers

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Ep3: Fitness Wisdom For All and the U.S. Ryder Cup Team with Randy Myers



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Description: Sea Island’s renowned fitness expert Randy Myers provides an exclusive glimpse inside the fitness and nutrition plan for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a retiree enjoying the links, an aspiring junior golfer, or a parent seeking to support your budding young athlete, Randy shares his unique insight to help elevate your performance.

03:28- advice for the 50+ age group

06:49- importance of body symmetry

09:34- what makes a TOUR player great and allows them to hit the ball far

10:57- value of corrective exercise

13:01- advice to parents of juniors playing all sports and how it translates to golf

15:41- why all kids should pick up the game of golf

17:10- what’s changed the most in 30 years of training athletes

20:57- how parents of juniors find the right person to train their child

25:38- role with the United States Ryder Cup team

27:52- Ryder Cup chefs and workouts in 2023 in Italy

32:04- behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup 35:12- The Notah Begay rule and story about Tiger Woods

38:06- speed and power in the professional game

42:53- speed and power training for the recreational golfer and kids

46:33- Golf Performance Center staff at Sea Island

47:44- the culture of Sea Island

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Training Bands

Randy Myers Website

Work with Randy at Sea Island

Sea Island Golf Performance Center

Randy’s Stretch Pole 

Randy’s book – Fit For Golf Fit For Life

Titleist Performance Institute

Titleist Performance YouTube Channel 

Follow Randy Myers on social media:
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Episode 2: Seeing Life Through Rose-Colored Glasses with Robyn Barnhardt

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Episode 2: Seeing Life Through Rose-Colored Glasses with Robyn Barnhardt
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Description: Author Robyn Barnhardt shares 5 impactful steps to help you see life through a different lens from her latest book. She provides the simple ways you change your perspective to unlock a more positive outcome. 

02:30-the vision behind the book 

04:50-Robyn’s background and where the title came from

07:36-books that have inspired her

11:40-the moment she knew she wanted to write a book 

13:56-the unique way the book is laid out and the 5 enlightening sections – perspective, realization, shadow, release, and vision

19:40-putting the 5 steps in action and trying to achieve balance within the ever evolving ebbs and flows of life 

21:07-examples of limiting beliefs and the importance of shifting mindset

22:10-social media effect and focusing on a solution 

23:50-where the quotes in the book came from and some favorites 

27:28-one of the 12 universal laws – the law of vibration 

29:45-Robyn’s watershed moment 

36:12-the vibe and tone of the book

41:48-the book’s appeal to all kinds of personality types

44:25-the amazing God winks Robyn received from her mom

52:16-Robyn’s advice to someone who’s struggling

Continue the conversation and share your takeaways…Connect with me!

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Buy Robyn’s Book See Life Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Other books mentioned:
Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle

Transcending the Levels Of Consciousness By David Hawkins

Robyn Barnhardt’s Website

Follow Robyn on Instagram

 

 

Ep1: Why Ask Why? Having a purpose greater than any challenge

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In this short, but thought-provoking episode of Ripple Effect Connection, host Kristi Hujik takes you on a profound exploration of the cornerstone of personal growth – your "why." Everything you undertake in life is anchored by a purpose, a driving force that propels your actions and decisions.

Join Kristi as she uncovers the art of unraveling and understanding a meaningful "why." Discover how to harness the boundless potential of child-like curiosity to peel back the layers of your motivations and aspirations. Through relatable anecdotes and compelling insights, Kristi unveils how nurturing a potent sense of purpose can serve as an unwavering foundation, even amidst life's toughest trials.

Embrace the power of a child's unrelenting "why" as a guiding compass, steering you through challenges and illuminating your path to personal triumph. We paint a vivid picture of why a robust "why" is your anchor, empowering you to conquer, adapt, and flourish.

Take the first step towards a transformation that transcends adversities. Share this episode with others who seek to harness the might of their own "why," and together, let's set in motion a ripple effect of positive change that resonates far beyond the obstacles we confront.

00:00-Intro

00:57-Developing your why

01:52-Mindset of a curious child

02:39-Examples of peeling back layers of why

04:09-Using a visual aid to show and reinforce importance of foundation

05:28-Asking why as your own advocate

06:15-The empowering qualities of your why

07:49-Facing challenges

8:47-conclusion/next episode

Continue the conversation and share your why!

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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC1IOdEunHglD0r76PTZFpNq2t7iiGP67

Episode Notes can be found HERE

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Get a quick introduction from Kristi Hujik about what the Ripple Effect Connection Podcast is.

Kristi's goal is to be the link between the message and the messenger. The goal is that every episode will leave you with something you can apply in your own life. In each episode, engaging conversations unfold with influential guests from various backgrounds – athletes, fitness experts, authors, holistic health practitioners, coaches, and everyday conquerors of life's challenges.

Discover fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and moments of pure entertainment as we delve into nutrition, wellness, mental health, fitness, and more.