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A Physical Therapist and a Registered Dietitian discuss health, fitness, kiddos, and fun in practical ways for real people and families. Dr. Taylor Pope and Caroline Pope founded Chain Effect, a comprehensive wellness and fitness studio combining physical therapy, nutrition counseling, personal training, and active recovery services under one roof in Raleigh, NC in 2015. Their mission is to show people how every link strengthens the chain of health to feel better, move better, get strong, an ...
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In this episode we review the deep dive we undertook at a recent course centered around one of our favorite gym tools, the kettlebell. Learn why you should be using this unique instrument to build explosive power, increase movement ability by adding complexity, and become more durable.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we discuss Dry Needling, a super popular physical therapy technique, and sort our way through the latest evidence and research as to why it is so effective in decreasing pain and improving muscular function.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we get in the weeds with the popular class of weight loss drugs GLP-1 RAs. We discuss what you should consider before taking them, as well as how to make your journey the most successful it can be during and after using this powerful medication.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we discuss VBT or Velocity Based Training, a relatively new and exciting method for creating explosive power in high level and recreational athletes. We discuss why you need power and dive into the ways we are using it in our gym to get buy in and objective results!توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we discuss ways to get back on track midway through the year, ya know while navigating summer socializing, vacations, and overall a little more indulgence and less structure. Dropping some psychology nuggets and practical tips.... Know thyself!!توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we offer a bunch of tips to supercharge your desk job. We examine the perils of sitting all day and ways you can grease the movement and nutrition machine. Small additions equal big results.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we compare blood sugar responses to different foods and patterns of eating. We discuss practical strategies to help keep your blood sugar line looking more like waves on a calm day at the lake instead of the newest roller coaster at Busch Gardens! Is exercise a cheat code??توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we discuss Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and their role in non-diabetic nutrition optimization. We discuss the nitty gritty of blood sugar and how CGMs work to help us better understand how to prevent life threatening metabolic dysfunction.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode, we get in the weeds with Former Mayor of Raleigh Nancy McFarlane discussing the challenges facing Raleigh, North Carolina, a growing city, as it balances the demand/costs for infrastructure, social services and parks/recreation.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode, Dr. Taylor Pope shares a personal story of embarrassing performance anxiety, crippling YIPs and practical methods for controlling them.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we shine a light on added sugar and the sneaky places it lurks, along with lesser known reasons to avoid processed sugar in our diet. We discuss our take on sugar-free sweeteners and ways to reduce added sugar for better health.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode, we discuss concepts from some of the most influential thought leaders in business and draw parallels to how you can implement the "business plan" to better health.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode we discuss practical strategies to get kids eating healthy foods, expanding their palettes and getting involved in the process. Also, we invite special guest Bennett Pope on to briefly discuss his relationship with food.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode, we dive into lifting heavy weight! We discuss lesser known physiologic benefits such as skeletal and nervous system impacts, as well as, debunking the outdated beliefs that heavy weights always lead to bulking up.توسط Chain Effect
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With rising food costs, we are all feeling the strain in the grocery aisles. In this episode, we discuss practical strategies to stretch your dollars into nutrient abundance.توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode, we discuss a pivotal time in our marriage when we worked with a Myers- Briggs practitioner and Psychologist to discover our personality types. We learned the advantages of our sometimes frustrating/hilarious qualities and how to appreciate each other's strengths in our home and in our business and the importance of stretching to th…
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In this episode we take a deep dive uncovering the big business of health insurance. How did we get here? Why do my premiums go up every year? What does it mean to pay the middle man when you are the middle man? And we present alternatives/best practices your employer should consider to maximize your benefit.…
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Routines are useful, yet novelty helps our brains slow down and be in the moment. In this episode we discuss the autonomic nervous system, brain wave frequency and how it affects stress. Plus, we think of some practical tips for meaningful daily connection and being "here."توسط Chain Effect
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In this episode, we discuss changes we are noticing from insurance coverage regarding telehealth services and its implications regarding access. We also discuss how declining reimbursement for in-network physical therapy practices is not only crippling the bottom line but also leading to increasingly poor patient experiences. Oh...and a funny covid…
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