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Episode #26: Vitamin D-ficiency and Deficiencies

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A very timely episode of Solcanacast this week, as Lucia intended. Vitamin D in the human body plays a definite role in seasonal affective disorder, something many Minnesotans can experience, either as an official diagnosis or as a general ho hum feeling in the winter time. Listen on to understand how and why vitamin D is so darn important for all humans, and then get...


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Vitamin D-ficiency and Deficiencies | Solcanacast: Episode 26

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A very timely episode of Solcanacast this week, as Lucia intended. Vitamin D in the human body plays a definite role in seasonal affective disorder, something many Minnesotans can experience, either as an official diagnosis or as a general ho hum feeling in the winter time. Listen on to understand how and why vitamin D is so darn important for all humans, and then get...


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Morgen Larsen | Solcanacast: Episode 25

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How did that hour fly by? Because we chatted it up with none other than our buddy, our friend, the strong, smart and witty person Morgen Larsen! Tune in to listen to us chat with Morgen about all things relating to her journey towards finding her strength, coaching kid’s Crossfit classes, deciding to sell the family car and use bicycles as their family’s main mode...


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Episode #25: Morgen Larsen

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How did that hour fly by? Because we chatted it up with none other than our buddy, our friend, the strong, smart and witty person Morgen Larsen! Tune in to listen to us chat with Morgen about all things relating to her journey towards finding her strength, coaching kid’s Crossfit classes, deciding to sell the family car and use bicycles as their family’s main mode...


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Episode #24: Mood & Mentality

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Welcome to another riveting week of Solcanacast, where we talk all things moods, mentalities, and boy, it feels like everything in between. Tune in and learn which foods Lucia recommends to help keep your brain happy and content, and why our blood sugar levels may have a bigger impact than you think on how you […]...


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Mood & Mentality | Solcanacast: Episode 24

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Welcome to another riveting week of Solcanacast, where we talk all things moods, mentalities, and boy, it feels like everything in between. Tune in and learn which foods Lucia recommends to help keep your brain happy and content, and why our blood sugar levels may have a bigger impact than you think on how you get through each day. Hannah describes what a big part...


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Episode #23: Amy Kuretsky, L.Ac., Herbalist & Health Coach

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Ah, the breath of fresh air that is Amy Kuretsky. Join us as we chat with our great friend and wonderful healer Amy, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and health coach. We talk all things, including powerlifting competition prep, crystals (#woowooAF), how Amy has been pharmaceutical-free for her Chron’s disease for almost 7 years, and what drink is her go-to in the morning (hint: it’s not coffee!)....


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Amy Kuretsky, L.Ac., Herbalist & Health Coach | Solcanacast: Episode 23

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Ah, the breath of fresh air that is Amy Kuretsky. Join us as we chat with our great friend and wonderful healer Amy, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and health coach. We talk all things, including powerlifting competition prep, crystals (#woowooAF), how Amy has been pharmaceutical-free for her Chron’s disease for almost 7 years, and what drink is her go-to in the morning (hint: it’s not coffee!)....


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Episode #22: Breasts & Breasts

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WHAT AN EPISODE! Hannah and Lucia speaks about the human breast, fitness and nutrition. We asked what YOU wanted to know and whew, were there a lot of fantastic questions! We barely. Lucia wanted to write a lot of puns in this description but hey, she’s refraining because this is such an important subject! Learn our takes on why breast tissue needs movement, how that...


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Breasts & Breasts | Solcanacast: Episode 22

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WHAT AN EPISODE! Hannah and Lucia speaks about the human breast, fitness and nutrition. We asked what YOU wanted to know and whew, were there a lot of fantastic questions! We barely. Lucia wanted to write a lot of puns in this description but hey, she’s refraining because this is such an important subject! Learn our takes on why breast tissue needs movement, how that...


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Episode #21: Jacob Nachel

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia interview Jacob Nachel, local food and sustainability coordinator at Great Basin Community Food Co-op in Reno, Nevada. Tune in to learn as we ask this food whiz all the questions about how we can be savvy consumers as we walk the co-ops in Minneapolis and beyond. Listen for Jacob’s tips on where to start if you feel overwhelmed...


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Jacob Nachel | Solcanacast: Episode 21

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia interview Jacob Nachel, local food and sustainability coordinator at Great Basin Community Food Co-op in Reno, Nevada. Tune in to learn as we ask this food whiz all the questions about how we can be savvy consumers as we walk the co-ops in Minneapolis and beyond. Listen for Jacob’s tips on where to start if you feel overwhelmed...


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Episode #20: Special Episode: Discussion on Racial Justice with Filiberto Nolasco-Gomez

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia interview Filiberto Nolasco-Gomez for our very special episode after our Racial Justice training the happened the night before at Solcana Fitness in Minneapolis. The training was provided by AORTA. In this week’s episode Filiberto, Hannah and Lucia all come together to provide space for dialogue regarding racial justice, equity in fitness and wellness spaces and access to health....


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Special Episode: Discussion on Racial Justice with Filiberto Nolasco-Gomez | Solcanacast: Episode 20

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia interview Filiberto Nolasco-Gomez for our very special episode after our Racial Justice training the happened the night before at Solcana Fitness in Minneapolis. The training was provided by AORTA. In this week’s episode Filiberto, Hannah and Lucia all come together to provide space for dialogue regarding racial justice, equity in fitness and wellness spaces and access to health....


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Episode #19: Stomach Acid & Strict Strength

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia ssssspeak about stomach acid and strict strength, two superb subjects. Tune in to learn how and why stomach acid is important for not only your health but also your comfort (AKA no Lucia’s Challenge: take a shot of apple cider vinegar if you feel heart burn and notice what happens Hannah’s Challenge: 5×5 of strict pull-ups, tempo push-ups and glute...


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Stomach Acid & Strict Strength | Solcanacast: Episode 19

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia ssssspeak about stomach acid and strict strength, two superb subjects. Tune in to learn how and why stomach acid is important for not only your health but also your comfort (AKA no Lucia’s Challenge: take a shot of apple cider vinegar if you feel heart burn and notice what happens Hannah’s Challenge: 5×5 of strict pull-ups, tempo push-ups and...


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Episode #18: Lauren Anderson

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This week on Solcanacast Lucia and Hannah bring on the delightful human that is Lauren Anderson, actor with Brave New Workshop, improvisor at Huge Theater and so, so, so much more. Tune in to learn about how Lauren came to join Solcana Fitness, what brought her to a path of finding and embracing her health and herself through strength training and the nutritional information she...


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Lauren Anderson | Solcanacast: Episode 18

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This week on Solcanacast Lucia and Hannah bring on the delightful human that is Lauren Anderson, actor with Brave New Workshop, improvisor at Huge Theater and so, so, so much more. Tune in to learn about how Lauren came to join Solcana Fitness, what brought her to a path of finding and embracing her health and herself through strength training and the nutritional information she...


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Episode #17: Omegas & Oxygen

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia take a deep breath (or two, or three) to hash out the deets regarding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. What’s the big deal? Well, they’re ESSENTIAL to your health. Your body can’t just… wait, listen to the episode! And then get the air knocked out of you as you’re blown away by the concept of VO2 max, and...


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Omegas & Oxygen | Solcanacast: Episode 17

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia take a deep breath (or two, or three) to hash out the deets regarding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. What’s the big deal? Well, they’re ESSENTIAL to your health. Your body can’t just… wait, listen to the episode! And then get the air knocked out of you as you’re blown away by the concept of VO2 max, and...


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Episode #16: Liver & Lordosis

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia dive into the glorious world that is the LIVER–geez, it does so much! Listen as Lucia touches on how our (generally healthy) livers process toxins and what to do to support efficient detoxification processes. She’ll be back soon with even more information all about what else the liver does, this just barely scratches the surface! And Hannah? Well,...


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Liver & Lordosis | Solcanacast: Episode 16

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This week on Solcanacast Hannah and Lucia dive into the glorious world that is the LIVER–geez, it does so much! Listen as Lucia touches on how our (generally healthy) livers process toxins and what to do to support efficient detoxification processes. She’ll be back soon with even more information all about what else the liver does, this just barely scratches the surface! And Hannah? Well,...


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Episode #15: Austen Hartke

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This week we welcome very special guest Austen Hartke, Solcana athlete extraordinaire, our friend, and who identifies as transgender and Christian. Listen to learn what it’s like to experience a group gym atmosphere while transitioning from female to male,how Austen advocates for transgender rights and dialogue within religious communities, and so so much more! By the way, don’t forget to tweet us at ANY time...


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Austen Hartke | Solcanacast: Episode 15

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This week we welcome very special guest Austen Hartke, Solcana athlete extraordinaire, our friend, and who identifies as transgender and Christian. Listen to learn what it’s like to experience a group gym atmosphere while transitioning from female to male,how Austen advocates for transgender rights and dialogue within religious communities, and so so much more! By the way, don’t forget to tweet us at ANY time...


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Episode #14: Digestion & Deload

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This week, Hannah and Lucia predigest (oh yeah) some more of our favorite subjects–digestion and deload! Follow along as Lucia lays out what and how the digestive system works (guess what, it’s bigger than you might imagine!) and provides tons of ideas to help get your tract on track. Hannah emphasizes the huge importance of deloading as a complement to overloading (last week’s subject) and...


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Digestion & Deload | Solcanacast: Episode 14

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This week, Hannah and Lucia predigest (oh yeah) some more of our favorite subjects–digestion and deload! Follow along as Lucia lays out what and how the digestive system works (guess what, it’s bigger than you might imagine!) and provides tons of ideas to help get your tract on track. Hannah emphasizes the huge importance of deloading as a complement to overloading (last week’s subject) and...


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Episode #13: Alex “No Pants” LaChance

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This week, Hannah and Lucia bring in special guest Alex LaChance, an all-American gymnast, crossfit games athlete, nike athlete and gymnastics programmer who just happens to be incredibly witty, smart and very, very kind. Tune in as we ask Alex about her back injury, what recovery means to a life-long athlete, her experience with adrenal fatigue and more. Don’t forget to TWEET us @solcanapodcast on...


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Alex “No Pants” LaChance | Solcanacast: Episode 13

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This week, Hannah and Lucia bring in special guest Alex LaChance, an all-American gymnast, crossfit games athlete, nike athlete and gymnastics programmer who just happens to be incredibly witty, smart and very, very kind. Tune in as we ask Alex about her back injury, what recovery means to a life-long athlete, her experience with adrenal fatigue and more. Don’t forget to TWEET us @solcanapodcast on...


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Episode #12: Organics & Overload

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In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia discuss what organic means, and how an overload in the gym or anywhere can affect your function. Listen as we find the connection between ORGANICS AND OVERLOAD! There IS one, you better believe it! Don’t forget to TWEET us @solcanapodcast about how YOUR challenge of the week is going! Links: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/irma-jennings/food-stamp-challenge_b_3977103.html Lucia’s Challenge: notice aside from Fruits/veggies what’s organic, try to...


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Organics & Overload | Solcanacast: Episode 12

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In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia discuss what organic means, and how an overload in the gym or anywhere can affect your function. Listen as we find the connection between ORGANICS AND OVERLOAD! There IS one, you better believe it! Don’t forget to TWEET us @solcanapodcast about how YOUR challenge of the week is going! Links: Sewage Sludge as Fertilizer: Safe? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/irma-jennings/food-stamp-challenge_b_3977103.html Lucia’s Challenge: notice aside from Fruits/veggies...


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