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Episode 9: BCAA's

BCAA's are used by many people to increase exercise performance and recovery. We delve into a meta-analysis to determine what benefits are truly seen from BCAA's and how we can use them to be healthier human beings.

Episode 8: Creatine

In this episode we dive into a meta-analysis on creatine, taking the information found and using it to benefit our lifestyle goals and increase our knowledge. Creatine is an additional tool to becoming the kind of person we want to be.

Episode 7: Headed to the Finish Line

People struggle with two things. Decided what to work towards, and how to work towards it. In this episode we dive into the process of forming and following through with the goal process. When applied correctly, these concepts can lead to you feeling healthier, more motivated, making more money, and living a life more like the one you envision.
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Episode 6: Healthy Habits

Habits can either be our best friend or our worst enemy. Believe it or not, the little things you do every day subconsciously have a huge impact on how your future turns out. Whether it be personal goals, financial goals, or health goals; I can guarantee that one of the best ways to make sure they happen is to develop good habits. Learn how habits work and, more importantly, how you can use them to make your life easier on the Elevated Living podcast.

Episode 5: Counting Sheep

This episode jumps into how and why people sleep, and how to have a better nights rest. Full of tips and science to help you fight morning grogginess, this is a must listen to really understand your sleep.

Episode 4: Nutrition, Friend or Foe?

They say health starts in the kitchen. I say it starts in the grocery store with what you buy to fill your kitchen. While this special mini episode doesn't cover everything about nutrition, it covers a few of the fundamentals that help us understand how to make better choices about what we eat. So tune in and learn the first steps of a smarter diet that leads to living an elevated life!

Episode 3: But First, Caffeine

Over 80% of the world drinks caffeine everyday. It helps us wake up, be more productive, and improve our mood. In today's episode we cover how caffeine works, what benefits it can provide, and recommendations for use. So grab your coffee or soda, have a sip, and tune in to another great episode on the Elevated Living Podcast.
 
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Davis, J. K., Green, J. M., & Laurent, C. M. (2012). Effects of caffeine on resistance training performance on repetitions to failure. Journal of Caffeine Research, 2(1), 31-37.
Gardiner, C., Weakley, J., Burke, L. M., Roach, G. D., Sargent, C., Maniar, N., Townshend, A., & Halson, S. L. (2023). The effect of caffeine on subsequent sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep medicine reviews, 69, 101764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101764
Grgic, J., Trexler, E.T., Lazinica, B. et al. Effects of caffeine intake on muscle strength and power: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 15, 11 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-018-0216-0
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Episode 2: You are Not Alone in Being Alone

Loneliness is something everyone has experienced at some point. Social connection is fundamental to being human, yet it looks different from person to person. We explore why loneliness is so common, why it is important for our health and well-being, and what we can do to live a more socially connected life.
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Elevated Living Episode 1- Welcome!

Welcome to the Elevated Living Podcast where we discuss health and wellness topics including physical health, mental health, sleep, socialization, and anything else that can help us live happier, healthier, and elevated lives. Allow us to introduce ourselves, and we are excited to learn together!