Season One In Review

Ingrained & Balanced

Season one of the Ingrained & Balanced podcast provided key insights and covered critical components for achieving and maintaining physical and mental wellness. Before the podcast returns for its second season, tune in to this episode to catch up on the themes that Ingrained & Balanced has covered thus far.

Ingrained & Balanced is a podcast about health, fitness, and a well-balanced lifestyle. This podcast episode examines the engaging themes, special guests, and exciting health concepts the show explored throughout its first season. Listen as Lonnie and Marty recall some of the eye-opening moments captured within the first season and discuss how these have motivated them to live a well-balanced lifestyle.

Listen to Lonnie and Marty reflect on Season One

Cold showers and Cool Dips – Alex Crockford (2:42)

One of the special guests who joined the podcast this season was Alex Crawford, an online trainer who shares inspiring videos and tutorials to help his viewers incorporate healthy habits into their lives. Marty shares how people can apply Alex's advice to help them stay motivated. Some techniques and practices they discuss include the importance of cold water therapy for reducing inflammation and looking and feeling younger. This segment contains part of Alex's interview, where he shares his thoughts on moving past mental challenges to adopt healthy habits.

The Negative Habit Hamster Wheel – Jeanine Grayson (11:14)

This season covered many impactful topics, including methods for stopping negative habits. In episode 4, the hosts were joined by Janine Grayson, a life coach, who offers her advice for quitting unhealthy or harmful habits. She explains how identifying and addressing these habits are essential to getting off the "hamster wheel" and adopting a new positive mindset. Together, they discuss the importance of shifting your mindset and maintaining the willingness to try new approaches.

The Ins and Outs of Intermittent Fasting – Jaclyn London (14:42)

On episode 6, special guest Jacqueline London shared her professional insights on the ins and outs of intermittent fasting. Jacqueline is a dietician, brand consultant, nutrition, and health media expert. Throughout the episode's discussion, she and the hosts shared their opinions and knowledge on dietary practices and how they can be applied to different lifestyles. While methods like intermittent fasting can be controversial in the media and online, these habits can be healthy depending on the person and their unique lifestyle. Jacqueline shares her opinions on the trend and its long-term sustainability.

Destress and Decompress – Ray Austin (18:00)

The next segment covers episode 11 with Ray Austin, a retired NFL football player in his mid-40s who has worked hard to improve his exercise and eating habits. In the episode, Ray discussed what has changed in her exercise routine as he has aged and what eating habits he maintains to stay in shape. Intermittent fasting and sleep are crucial elements of his lifestyle, and he discusses his methods for decompressing at the end of the day to reduce his tension, stress, and anxiety. Some habits covered include yoga, meditation, exercise, and even unwinding with a glass of wine.

Foundation Training – Jessie Salas (23:40)

Exercise isn't always easy and painless. On episode seven, guest Jesse Solace lets listeners in on how foundation training has helped him stay in shape while identifying and overcoming his pain points. After sustaining an injury, Jesse got involved in foundation training to identify and treat some of his body's imbalances. In a recording of this episode, Jesse shares how he now uses Foundation Training to help other people target their body's weaknesses and improve their overall physical wellness.

Cancer and Control – Fitz Koehler (26:16)

Fitz Kohler has worked hard to live a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle, even after being diagnosed with cancer. In this segment, Marty and Lonnie look back on Fitz's episode and its inspiring message about inspiration and perseverance. Before beginning treatment, Fitz made the decision not to let cancer take time away from her and her kids. Listen to a clip from the episode, where she described how she managed her mental health throughout her cancer experience.

Eating and Aging – Micah Nickens (29:55)

On episode 9, Ingrained and Balanced welcomed guest speaker Micah Nickens, a former professional surfer and advocate for active lifestyles. On the episode, Micah provided his thoughts on aging and dieting and shared the goals of his company, "Uncle's Movement." Micah's organization encourages people to maintain healthy habits and mindsets as they age. Check out a clip from the episode, where he discusses his eating habits and how he has altered them to fit in with his lifestyle as he has gotten older.

Maintaining Motivation – Patrick Quinn (37:27)

People often experience resistance or struggles when forming new habits, especially when these habits involve reaching new fitness goals. On episode 12, Patrick Quinn joins the show to discuss his athletic history and what it taught him about motivation. Patrick is a competitive athlete and former Olympic hopeful in luge and speed skating, who went from playing hockey in college to scoring a spot on the US Speedskating program, the US National Luge Team, a national championship, and a World Cup. In a clip from this episode, Patrick shares his advice for staying motivated to follow healthy habits and achieve mental and physical wellness.

Overcoming Adversities – Sarah Machemer (44:34)

Adversities can slow us down, but it shouldn't stop us from pursuing our goals. Episode 15's special guest, Sarah Makmur, learned the importance of overcoming adversities to maintain her wellness after being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Sarah is a strength training and fat loss coach who helps clients online to live a healthier and more well-balanced lifestyle through her approach be.FIT by Sarah. In this segment, Lonnie and Marty reflect on this impactful episode, where Sarah shared her experiences with Crohn's Disease, undergoing treatments, and adopting healthier nutrition habits to help her live a fulfilled life.

Inspiration and Confidence – Ron Radvinsky (49:16)

One unique show from season 1 was episode 17, which featured an inspiring interview with special guest Ron Radvinsky. In the episode, Rod provided Lonnie and Marty with a new perspective of someone who has harnessed the power of physical health and fitness to improve his mental wellness. Within this segment, our hosts reflect on Rod's interview and how he gained confidence through physical fitness.

Identifying The Win – Tim Liu (53:55)

Adopting small, sustainable habits can allow people to achieve significant health goals. In episode 16 of Ingrained and Balanced, online fitness and nutrition coach Tim Liu shared his advice for maintaining physical fitness through consistency. In a recording from the show, Tim explains how showing up to the starting line and working out is what makes you a winner. By continuously showing up and putting in effort towards your fitness goals, you can eventually see improvements to your health at a pace that works for you.

Metabolic Efficiency Training – Erik Marthaler (56:40)

Energy is essential for physical activity, and metabolic efficiency training allows people to optimize how their bodies burn fat as fuel for their workouts. In episode 18, Erik Marthaler, a personal trainer, unique fitness center owner, and expert in metabolic efficiency training, discusses the concept of metabolic efficiency training. Lonnie and Marty share a clip from this interview, where Eric explains how people can train their bodies to improve their physical fitness and see better results from their workouts.

A Look Back at Season One (1:01:03)

Season one of Ingrained and Balanced featured various topics, guests, and takeaways so that all listeners can gain important insights on improving their wellness. Marty and Lonnie share their thoughts on season one and what they learned from its content. Additionally, they discuss some key concepts that will be included in season two and share ways listeners can get involved.

This Episode’s #HealthyHabit - Maintaining Consistency.