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Jason Thomas joins Brooke on this episode to talk about ecological and regenerative living. Jason is the founder of Regeneration Nation Costa Rica, a podcast exploring who's doing what to bring Costa Rica toward environmental and social well-being. As a permaculturist with a background in business, he bridges ecologically-focused entrepreneurs with the 21st-century tools and business practices they need to thrive in today’s age.    Jason’s embrace of holistic well-being began over 25 years ago when he healed himself of his childhood ailments by changing his diet and experimenting with cleansing protocols. Jason’s shares his story overcoming sickness and rebeling against a broken western medicine model at a young age and embarking on his adventurous journey of self-growth. Brooke and Jason live in the same regional community in Costa Rica and share about that experience. They share how that experience has compared to traditional Amercan life, as well as the perceived downside to this unique way of life.   Sign up for Jason Thomas’ newsletter to learn about cultural bridge-building, regenerative-minded events, and future podcast episode releases here: https://regenerationnationcr.com   Connect with Jason online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/regenerationnationcr/  https://www.instagram.com/regenerationnationcr/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerationnationcr/  https://www.youtube.com/@regenerationnationcr    ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/

Brooke flies solo on this bite-sized episode about how lack of boundaries and locking down your authentic expression is ruining your health. This is a deep layer to holistic health and healing, BUT it’s a big one. If you need some words of encouragement to start prioritizing you and your health journey, this is the episode for you.   Brooke dives into different types of boundaries, and why they matter on a practical level. She shares some personal experiences about breaking free from people pleasing and perfectionism, learning how to show up and feel safe being seen, and what she’s noticed after years of working intimately with one-on-one clients on their own path of healing.     ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/

In this episode, Dr. Ro and Brooke West discuss various topics related to living a healthy lifestyle. They provide personal updates, including Brooke's programs on breaking up with birth control and feminine flow. They also share their eating habits and meal timing strategies, emphasizing the importance of balance and intuitive eating. The conversation highlights the need to view health as a way of being rather than a temporary fix. In this part of the conversation, Dr. Ro and Brooke discuss the importance of creating lasting habits and making lifestyle changes. They emphasize the need to shift from short-term thinking to long-term commitment. They also explore the concepts of discipline and devotion, highlighting the importance of self-love and self-care in the process. Additionally, they discuss the role of motivation and self-talk in maintaining healthy habits. They also discuss the importance of recognizing that change is ultimately the client's choice and responsibility. The conversation touches on finding inspiration from others and the desire to have a high quality of life as motivation for making changes. The hosts emphasize the difficulty of making changes and the need for positive self-talk and perseverance. The conversation concludes with a call for listeners to share their own moments of change and sources of motivation. ________________________ Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/  Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/ Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/ Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/ Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/

In this snack time episode, Dr. Ro discusses the importance of tracking performance in training and introduces various metrics to monitor progress. He emphasizes the significance of compliance and readiness, highlighting the need to consistently show up for training and assess one's physical and mental state before each session. Dr. Ro also explains the limitations of relying solely on one-repetition maximum (1RM) as a measure of strength and introduces the concept of repetition maximums and volume as alternative metrics. He concludes by encouraging listeners to track their training metrics and seek further guidance if needed. ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/

In this episode, Dr. Ro welcomes on Evan Lodder, a former NCAA Division 1 strength coach, NFL sports science coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals, and current owner of Sustain Hybrid Training. The two discuss the concept of hybrid training, which focuses on being good at multiple aspects of fitness rather than specializing in one area. The conversation emphasizes the need for a sustainable and adaptable training program that considers individual goals and lifestyle factors. In this conversation, Evan Lodder and Dr. Ro discuss the realistic approach to health and fitness, highlighting the unsustainability of extreme fitness regimens. They emphasize the importance of understanding individual genetic limits and creating healthy habits.  Follow Evan at @sustainhybridtraining or @e_lodder  ________________________ Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/  Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/ Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/ Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/ Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/  

In this episode, Brooke dives into WHY we get into a funk and fall out of health routines in the first place. We’ve shared on numerous episodes how to “get back on track.” But we’re missing a big piece of the puzzle if you don’t dig into the underlying cause.    She shares the practical things you may have overlooked when setting yourself up on your health journey and the deeper layers that might need your attention when it comes to the holistic big picture.    ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/  

In this episode, Dr. Ro discusses the importance of skill acquisition in fitness and training. He explains why it is beneficial to keep things simple, especially for beginners, and how it leads to better progress and gains. Dr. Ro also dives into the nervous system and how it plays a role in skill acquisition. He emphasizes the communication between the brain and muscles and how it can be optimized for better performance. The episode concludes with a reminder to apply these lessons to other areas of life! ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/  

In this episode, Dr. Ro discusses a study on the upper limits of protein utilization. He challenges the belief that the body can only use 25 to 40 grams of protein at one time and shares his personal experience of consuming larger amounts of protein without negative effects. The study he references, conducted by Tromelin and his group, found that there is no upper limit for protein utilization after resistance exercise. Dr. Ro emphasizes that timing of protein intake may not be as important as previously thought and that the amount of protein the body can utilize is higher than commonly believed. Finally, he addresses the limitations of the study and the implications for different populations. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or emotional outbreaks, please send a message to either @healthunfilteredpod or @roihealth!   ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/

In this episode, Brooke and Ro cracked open the conversation about hormone-disrupting chemicals and how they are impacting our health.   How much do you *really* need to worry about this?  Is it just fear-mongering? How can you start creating impact? Where can you get the most bang for your buck? What do you need to focus on FIRST before going down the rabbit hole with the non-toxic life?   They dive into all this and so much more this episode. If you want a program to dive into the nuance and get science based resources when it come to reducing environmental exposures and how it’s impacting your hormone health- join Brooke for an 8 session course called PURIFY that starts live January 8th, 2024, and use the coupon code below for a sweet deal.   Click here to join PURIFY: https://brooke-west-s-school.teachable.com/p/purify-program   The code HEALTHUNFILTEREDVIP gets you 50% off until midnight on January 8th, 2024. ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/

As we get into the holiday season, Brooke and Rogelio take a quick second to thank everyone for a great year. From rebranding, to branching out to new topics/ideas, to continue having fun, the listeners of the podcast have been their main driving force! Happy Holidays to everyone, and we will see you in 2024!   ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/  

In this episode, Brooke shares her 5 step goal setting process to make sure you are confidently entering the new year. No matter what area of health you want to set goals for, this podcast shares a tried and true formula for *actually* seeing successful with your goals.   The breathwork session and end of year workshop is live on Wednesday, December 20th and you can also purchase the replay here: https://brooke-west-s-school.teachable.com/p/end-of-year-embodiment-workshop   To join the West Nutrition Co. Community membership that includes all masterclasses and workshops (plus, so much more!) click here: https://west-nutrition-co-community.circle.so/checkout/west-nutrition-co-community   Sign up for the 3-week Purify Program on non-toxic living starting January 8th, 2024 here: https://brooke-west-s-school.teachable.com/p/purify-program ________________________   Follow Health Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthunfilteredpod/    Connect with Ro for exercise and performance coaching: https://www.instagram.com/roihealth/   Connect with Brooke for a holistic root cause approach to health and nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/   Logo design by Anne-Claire Houck: https://www.instagram.com/anneclaire_1217/   Intro/Outro music by Kenyadda: https://www.instagram.com/kenyadda/  

Ro and Brooke sit down for what’s becoming an annual tradition- 2023 in review, the best and worst trends.    Were we right about our 2023 predictions?    What REALLY  got under our skin as the WORST trends of 2023? *cough Ozempic cough*   What made the best of 2023 list?   What trends do we think (and hope) to see more of in 2024?   Dive into this episode with us for the best and worst of 2023 review. Let us know what you think @healthunfilteredpod on Instagram.