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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wendy Hurd, Ph.D., PT | Solcanacast: Episode 11

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In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia interview our very special guest and dear friend Dr. Wendy Hurd, physical therapist and body mechanics pro. Listen as we ask Wendy how she came to where she is now, her yoga practice, and why mindfulness is such an integral part of her patients’ healing. Don’t forget to TWEET us @solcanapodcast about how YOUR challenge of the week...


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Fats & Fascia | Solcanacast: Episode 10

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In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia are all about fats and fascia–two deeply misunderstood and under-explained subjects! And guess what! Did you know we have a TWITTER? Yeah that’s right! Tweet us @solcanapodcast. Send us love, cookies, GIFs, questions, thoughts or how your weekly challenge went, we want to hear it all! Ashley Black Guru, Fascia Blaster – https://www.fasciablaster.com/ Homemade (EASY) Mayo – http://nomnompaleo.com/post/3440774534/paleo-mayonnaise Massage Therapists and...


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Sam Lezon, DC | Solcanacast: Episode 9

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WELCOME TO OUR SECOND SEASON! So glad you could join us! In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia interview their favorite chiropractor and friend, Sam Lezon, DC of SportWorks Active Chiropractic! Tune in and learn what brought Sam into the field, what he sees the most when working with clients, all the juicy details about what it’s like running his own business and helping people fix...


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Gluten & Glutes | Solcanacast: Episode 8

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In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia get going good on gluten and glutes, both hot subjects in the health and wellness field these days. Why does everyone apparently have to break up with gluten? Can anyone get along with it? And why are our glutes so important? Baby got (play)back, listen to the episode and find out! Plus, hear how we did on...


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Insulin & Injury | Solcanacast: Episode 7

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In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia dive into the hormone insulin and how it’s so important in providing our cells their energy, and what’s up with those pesky injuries we all get sometimes. Put your learning glasses on, kids, we’re getting scientific in this one! The post Insulin & Injury | Solcanacast: Episode 7 appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network....


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Macros & Midlines | Solcanacast: Episode 6

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In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia elaborate on what exactly “macros” are and why they’re such a hot topic in the health and wellness community, and what’s actually going on with those pesky midlines we’re all gaga over. How did our challenges from last week go? You gotta listen to find out! The post Macros & Midlines | Solcanacast: Episode 6 appeared first on NoisePicnic...


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Hydration & Hypertrophy | Solcanacast: Episode 5

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In this week’s episode, Hannah and Lucia find the connection between staying hydrated and staying.. hypertrophic? Do you even KNOW what that means? Lucia sure didn’t! Tune in and catch up on how last week’s challenges went, and you might learn a thing or two, too. Or maybe that’s just Lucia… The post Hydration & Hypertrophy | Solcanacast: Episode 5 appeared first on NoisePicnic Podcast Network....


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Acne & Aerobics | Solcanacast: Episode 4

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Welcome to Solcanacast, with your hosts Hannah Wydeven and Lucia Hawley! Join us as we discuss everything health and wellness. We keep our health facts real, funny and honest–health doesn’t have to be scary and we’re here to prove it. This week Lucia is talking acne (the good, the bad, the pop-worthy) and Hannah gives us the scoop on what aerobics even IS. Prepare to...


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Caffeine & Competition | Solcanacast: Episode 3

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Welcome to Solcanacast, with your hosts Hannah Wydeven and Lucia Hawley! Join us as we discuss everything health and wellness. We keep our health facts real, funny and honest–health doesn’t have to be scary and we’re here to prove it. This week Lucia is talking caffeine (and for the love of coffee… DON’T TAKE IT AWAY!) and Hannah breaks down how to think about starting...


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Protein & Pull-ups | Solcanacast: Episode 2

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Welcome to Solcanacast, with your hosts Hannah Wydeven and Lucia Hawley! Join us as we discuss everything health and wellness. We keep our health facts real, funny and honest–health doesn’t have to be scary and we’re here to prove it. This week Lucia is talking protein and what it is exactly (and how about those SUPPS?!), while Hannah describes the pull-up, the neatest of party...


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Doughnuts & Deadlifts | Solcanacast: Episode 1

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Welcome to Solcanacast, with your hosts Hannah Wydeven and Lucia Hawley! Join us as we discuss everything health and wellness. We keep our health facts real, funny and honest–health doesn’t have to be scary and we’re here to prove it. This week Lucia is talking doughnuts and all things sugary, and Hannah breaks down the deadlift and gives us great information about how to master...


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