At the Table with Kevin Curry

Ep 11 Our Final Podcast Together - Favorite Stories We've Never Told Anyone

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Today Jesse and I recap some of our best memories of working together for 6+ years. As he spends more time building his family's digital media business, I will work on more passion projects like TV and recipe development for fitmencook.com. While this is bittersweet, we are NOT completely done working with each other! We have projects and besides, there's too much respect and admiration for a "clean break!" Lol

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S2 Ep 10 - Why is US mental health not improving despite increases in treatment?

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Today we unpack a recent article in Times magazine regarding the state of US mental health and why stats show it is not improving despite upticks in treatment.

Here is the article - https://time.com/6308096/therapy-mental-health-worse-us/

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S2 Ep 9 - Why do we let celebrities hurt our feelings?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Today we discuss how language can help bridge a divide AND then we unpack our relationship with celebrities - can celebrities build our self-esteem?

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S2 Ep 8 - Are the top food lawsuits legit? Or a scam?

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Today we discuss the big "snip snip" 😂 and then run down some of the top lawsuits regarding food in recent years. Are they legit? Or are they scams? Help us decide!

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S2 Ep 7 - The heat is costing us and petting dogs is healthy

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Top news in health and wellness and we unpack why Jesse has a ban on dogs.

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S2 Ep 6 - Back from Benin! Most memorable moments and takeaways!

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500

We are back from an epic 10-day trip to Benin! Today Jesse and I sit down to discuss memorable moments and our biggest takeaways that will probably compel you to want to visit.

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S2 Ep 5 - Is all food bad? And how to check in on mental health.

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0500

In today's episode we dissect a recent article about how misinformation and information given without context has created a culture that fears food instead of embracing it. Also, 5 tips on how to check-in with someone dealing with mental health challenges.

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S2 Ep 4 - Is ChatGPT taking over our healthcare? (Week 07/02)

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, we discuss some of the top ways ChatGPT is being leveraged to make healthcare more efficient. Is this a good or bad thing? You decide.

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S2 Ep 3 - BMI, Food Noise and Does the Midwest hate seasoning food?

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Today we cover a wide range of topics including miracle weightloss drugs, what it means to be healthy vs considered healthy and...Jesse's trip to the midwest and his disappointment over the lack of...seasoning. 😂 Let's get into it!

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S2 Ep 2 - Social Media & the Battle for Mental Health

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Today we discuss how and why parents are suing social media over the impact it has had on youth mental health. Is it even necessary and will it make a difference? Dr. Shannon Poppito, clinical psychologist and Pyscho-Oncologist helps unpack this for us.

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S2 EP 1 - Vegan Adjacent, Ozempic & Aliens

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Today we cover a wide range of topics with my good buddy and sergeant for Dallas Police Department, Ruben Lozano. We dive into why he's "vegan adjacent" lol, somatic therapy, Ozempic, Righteous Gemstones and why Jesse is obsessed with aliens.

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Ep 18 - Top 5 Popular & Teachable Moments

Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:00 -0500

As we gear up for another round of sit-down discussions, we wanted to share 5 memorable moments from earlier episodes - some you may have missed and other moments were never released! From the provocative "eating like a slave comment," to teaching us all HOW to partner with healthcare professionals, we're so excited to share what's next!

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Ep 17 - How to advocate for your health and save your life

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Today we share Part 2 of our sit-down interview with Dr. Ahmad Garrett-Price of GP Health on the impact of implicit bias and the “churn & burn” on the healthcare system. Today’s conversation focuses on advocacy. He shares his advice on how to interact with medical professionals to get the best possible care for ourselves and our loved ones.

This is one you’ll want to save and share for when you need it.

GP Health - https://www.instagram.com/gphealth_/

GP Health - https://bio.site/gphealth/

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Ep 16 - Bias in healthcare is harming us, it almost took mama.

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0500

This is a 2-part series with Dr. Ahmad Price where we discuss implicit bias in healthcare and what we can do about it. I share a bit about what sent my mom to the hospital late last year when she was on life support for over 40 days. Part 1 focuses the discussion on the problem itself and how implicit bias affects the health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

https://www.instagram.com/gphealth_/
https://bio.site/gphealth

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Ep 15 - What I learned from 6 months in psychotherapy

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Today I share 5 things I learned from spending 6 months in psychotherapy, then later I answer Jesse's questions about therapy and if it is right for him. We hope you can see yourself in our conversation so you can get the help you need if you need it. Let's reduce the stigma so we all get the help we need!

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Ep 14 - Reconciled with meatballs, saved by oats

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0600

Today we sit down with the meatball king, Michael Chernow. From outside looking in, you'd think this would be a talk about the highs/lows of being a restaurateur. But more so, it's about his discovery of what matters most in life - maintaining key relationships for lifelong happiness.

Follow Michael Chernow
https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/
https://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabit/
https://www.instagram.com/meatballers/

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Ep 13 - Ropes, Spoons & Testosterone - Relationship Boundaries

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Just a heads up - today's episode deals with adult topics that may not be suitable for some. Today we break bread with two singles - radio personality & influencer, Lady Jade, and Ryan, an attorney in Dallas, to discuss how they have explored and defined boundaries in their romantic lives. It's hilarious, sometimes heart breaking, but altogether enlightening...

Lady Jade - https://www.instagram.com/iamladyjade/
Dash Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@TheDashPodcast

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Ep 12 - Trapping people in poverty

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Today, we discuss the impact proposed SNAP/EBT legislation in Iowa will have on food security in the state with Luke Elzinga, Iowa Hunger Coalition.

Luke Elzinga (@lukeelzinga) - https://twitter.com/LukeElzinga
Iowa Hunger Coalition - https://www.iowahungercoalition.org/

Video sources:

https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/snap-is-linked-with-improved-health-outcomes-and-lower-health-care-costs

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7280767/

https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2014/november/snap-households-must-balance-multiple-priorities-to-achieve-a-healthful-diet/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iowa-food-stamp-bill-fresh-meat-butter-flour-snap-benefits/

https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2013/november/snap-participation-and-diet-outcomes/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/315032/us-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-total-costs/#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20the%20total%20cost,to%2079.1%20billion%20U.S.%20dollars.

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/chart-gallery/gallery/chart-detail/?chartId=104330

https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/the-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap

https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/a-quick-guide-to-snap-eligibility-and-benefits#:~:text=For%20a%20family%20of%20three,or%20about%20%2429%2C940%20a%20year.

https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/characteristics-snap-households-fy-2019

https://frac.org/blog/new-usda-report-provides-picture-of-who-participates-in-snap

https://www.brookings.edu/testimonies/pros-and-cons-of-restricting-snap-purchases/

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Ep 11: He's 50. Ripped. And eating one meal a day.

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0600

Today we sit down with a lifelong fitness enthusiast I met recently in my local gym. Don Burch is in incredible shape for any age with arms the size of most people's legs. No really - go check him out. So I was surprised when he said he was almost 50 and eating just one meal a day (OMAD). We explore the diet thru his lens and a registered dietitian, Christy Wilson.

Connect with Don - instagram.com/iamdonburch

Connect with Christy - instagram.com/christywilsonnutrition

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Ep 10 - Lessons from overcoming addiction

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Goal setting is at an all-time high at the top of the year, and inevitably as the year progresses, we may lose some steam in the pursuit of those goals. What can we learn from someone who has overcome addiction that will help stick to those goals? We sit down with gym owner, trainer and sports psychologist, Osman Carroll, to explore what lessons we may learn from his journey overcoming alcoholism. Full video episode - https://www.youtube.com/fitmencook

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EP 8 Diets are white-washed and healthy eating is an obsession? Dietitian weighs in...

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Are our diets making us move closer to wellness or Western ideals of beauty? Chrystyina Johnson, a Non-Diet Registered Dietitian, breaks bread to answer those questions while discussing diet culture, orthorexia and the importance of asking ourselves “why?”

Watch the video version with graphics on youtube.com/fitmencook

Christyna Johnson can be found at encouragingdietitian.com and on social media @encouragingdietitian.

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Ep. 7 - 💈 Talk: Identity, Faith & MENtal Health with Cole from Love is Blind

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0600

Today we sit down with Cole from the Netflix show Love is Blind to discuss representation in the media, his newfound journey into mental health and the foundational role faith plays in his life. We also have fun and play rapid fire with questions from female followers about things they wanna know about men. Funny and wholesome content alert.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/c/fitmencook
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Ep 6: Food is not the problem, trauma is.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600

Today we break bread with Magdalena Meza, a fitness enthusiast and Spartan racer from Dallas, TX that has battled with food addiction over the years. She unpacks how uncontrollable eating behavior caused her to gain over 250lbs to be her heaviest, 447lbs; and how things changed once she changed her eating habits and started dealing with her past trauma of abuse, neglect and violence. Watch the episode - youtube.com/fitmencook

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Ep 4 - Stop eating like a slave. Go vegan.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0500

Today we sit down with entrepreneur, public speaker, activist, social media comedian & thought leader John Lewis, aka badassvegan on social media. On the heels of his new movie release, They’re Trying to Kill Us, he shares his thoughts on veganism and it’s role in race, culture, access and income. Proof that 2 people can disagree while still being respectful and consider other perspectives.

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Ep 5 Finding faith, leaving religion

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In today's episode I surprised Jesse with an impromptu sit-down to unpack a story he's never fully told me (or anyone really) - why he called off his own wedding. This is less a story about finding love than it is about finding personal faith, being restored and leaving "religion" behind to find what works for him and his family.

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S1 Ep 3: The hunger to be great - Motivation for the next level

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Have you stopped to consider how impressive athletes are? They represent the best of the best in their respective fields. We all may play sports growing up, but so few of us can take it to the next level. Why? What can we learn from them to sustain our performance over time to accomplish goals? We break bread with Olympic running coach and ultra runner, Irasema Linet; former NFL Running back & co-founder of Hustle Clean, Justin Forsett; and former NBA player, Melvin Sanders, to understand the mindset to go to the next level!

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S1 Ep 2: When happiness is hard, listen to this.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0500

One common theme that unites all of us around the world is our desire to be happy at least some point in life. We pursue it. We feel entitled to it. But sometimes, life is so challenging that it makes happiness seem nearly impossible. To unpack this, we break bread with professional counselor and therapist, Tameka Lewis, PsyD, and a popular fitness trainer out of NYC, Sultan Malik, to who learn how they found and sustained happiness after personal hardships, and understand how life's challenges influenced their careers to help others live at their best.

Watch the 20-minute video of this podcast on youtube.com/fitmencook

Guests:
Dr. Tameka Lewis ( @dr.tlashonn on Instagram) and www.blue2new.org
Sultan Malik (@sultanphyzique on Instagram) and https://sultan-phyzique.square.site/

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S1 Ep 1: Your neighbor is food insecure

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Season 1 theme is Sustainability in various aspects of life. Today's episode focuses on "Sustainable Satiety," how we can ensure our neighbors and loved ones are nourished and satisfied. We unpack the challenges and opportunities to tackle food insecurity with Brenda Snitzer, Exec Director of The Stewpot, a local Presbyterian church org that serves food and offers social services. And Ples Montgomery from the Oak Cliff Veggie Project that helps communities become more self-reliant through the building of community gardens and nutrition education.

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