Category: Fitness
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Empowering Women Through Strength Training: From Miss Universe to Fitness Coach with Angela Beyer
In this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley is joined by fitness coach and entrepreneur Angela Beyer, who shares her inspiring journey from a finance career in Germany to founding her fitness company, House of Shape, in the United States. Angela opens up about her personal struggles with body image, yo-yo…
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Living with Vitality: Cheryl Whitelaw’s Guide to Functional Movement Mastery | Cheryl Whitelaw
Welcome to another informative episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast featuring Cheryl Whitelaw. Join Desiree and Cheryl as they delve into the transformative dynamics of functional movement. Cheryl shares her personal journey, the preparation for her black belt test at age 55. She explores the far-reaching applications of Aikido principles beyond the martial arts…
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Empowered at Every Stage: Thriving Through Menopause and Beyond | Bukky Ayoade
Empowered at Every Stage: Thriving Through Menopause and Beyond | Bukky Ayoade Joining us is Bukky Ayoade, an esteemed expert shedding light on the nuances of menopause and perimenopause. In this conversation, Bukky unpacks critical distinctions between menopause and perimenopause.We navigate through common physical and emotional challenges often faced during perimenopause, exploring strategies to alleviate…
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Cracking the Code: Transforming Your Relationship with Food, Eating, and Mindset | Lisa Goldberg
Cracking the Code: Transforming Your Relationship with Food, Eating, and Mindset | Lisa Goldberg Welcome to another empowering episode featuring Lisa Goldberg, nutritionist and weight-loss coach with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a beacon of expertise in the realm of mindful eating, habit, mindset change, and behavior change for…
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Unshackled: Navigating Weight Loss by Unlocking The Unstoppable Mom Brain with Dr Priyanka Venugopal
Welcome to a transformative episode of Pockets of Knowledge. I was honored to feature the remarkable Dr. Priyanka Venugopal, a board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology and a lifelong learner at heart. Dr. Priyanka’s journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery. From a young age, driven by an insatiable appetite for knowledge and…
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Courageous Caregiving: A Single Mother’s Reflection on Caring for her Daughter with Penney Day
Join us in this episode of the podcast as we talk with Penney Day, a dedicated single mother to a 26-year-old handicapped daughter who she has been caring for at home. Penney shares her journey of dealing with various complications during pregnancy and birth, such as post-birth complications, NICU, seizures, and surgeries like g-tube placements.…
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Realm of Physical Therapy Treatments & Benefits with Cathie Gillespie
Cathie Gillespie Physical Therapist, MPT. She is originally from Colorado but has lived in San Diego for the past 30 years. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1992 with a BS in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. She moved to San Diego in 1992 while working in a PT clinic and applying to graduate…
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Pilates and Pro-Aging with Nikki Adams
Nikki has been teaching Pilates for over 14 years now. A Southern California native, she recently moved to Northern California after spending 10 years living in Seattle, WA. During her time in Washington, she owned & operated (4) Pilates studios. Her original studio was a labor of love called Intimate Pilates, the other (3) were…
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Nutrition, health, well-being, and healthy habits with Melissa
Summary Discussing the role of Nutrition in overall health, well-being, healthy habits, and more with Melissa Yamashita. A 52-year-old wife, mother of 2 boys, 2 dogs, and full-time High School Spanish teacher. She started exercising consistently about 15 years ago when her older son was a toddler. At the time working out had become her…
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