Dr. Blake Miller is an orthopedic surgeon who made the switch to functional medicine to help others with injury and surgery prevention. Blake specializes in post-traumatic hip and pelvis reconstruction as well as joint arthroplasty and is now focused on helping others avoid surgery by utilizing their diet, exercise and recovery. Carl Schlesser has a PhD in Health Research and Masters in Counseling and has worked with several clients in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. The three of us sit down to discuss how we can avoid injury and surgery by the use of diet and exercise. Lots of great questions in this episode! Dr. Blake's IG: https://www.instagram.com/freedom_functional_medicine/Carl's IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlschless/Banter and Barbells IG: https://www.instagram.com/banterandbarbells/

Elle Russ is a #1 best selling author, world-renowned thyroid health expert, and Master Coach. She is the author of Confident As Fu*K and The Pale Thyroid Solution- a book that has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. Elle has written for Entrepreneur magazine and has been featured in Success Magazine, HuffPost, Mind Body Green, Podcasting Magazine, Prevention, and much more.

Elle has been coaching people all over the world in a variety of areas for over a decade. She is also the host of The Elle Russ Show - a weekly show intended to inspire, motivate, and educate. Elle has been podcasting for 8 years with over 500 interviews and 20 million downloads.

Visit Elle : https://www.elleruss.com to learn more about Elle's free masterclasses and online courses.

Elle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_elleruss/

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Christina Zachilli is a Registered Dietician and focuses on balancing blood sugar with food. She talks about how to build your plate while keeping your blood sugar in check. We discuss what to eat when on the go and how to curb your cravings without raising your blood sugar.

Christina's IG: https://www.instagram.com/health_bychristina/

Banter and Barbells IG: https://ww.w.instagram.com/banterandbarbells/