Today’s episode is all about protein bars.

Today, your host Jaidyn takes you through an episode where she explains the history of protein bars. From Rob Hoffman to Olympic Canadian Runner Chris Maxwell and from Protein-Fudge Bars to the Cliff Bars we see its growth and insights into the modern protein bar market. Jaidyn shares her trial-and-error journey with Protein bars and how she can now make her own decisions about finding a healthy protein bar.

Today, Jaidyn takes you through the pros and cons of protein bars and talks through a helpful guide for finding the right protein bar for your own goals. We discuss the protein bar company Zeintein nutrition founded by Western Alumni, William Wang. We interview aspiring entrepreneur Ryan Hughes and gain insights into the world of protein bars.

her own experience with the Apple Watch and reflects on its value. We discuss scientific research on behaviour from psychologist B.F. Skinner, and how this research can be applied to exercise regimens prescribed by modern-day smartwatches. Jaidyn discusses the impact that these reward systems have on our day-to-day behaviours.

Jaidyn introduces a new segment where answers health and wellness questions sent in by listeners.

After you listen, you’ll know how to make informed decisions when buying protein bars and reinforcing positive habits for your very own healthy life.

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TOPICS

(00:00) - protein bar sound clips

(00:30) - Introduction

(02:15) - History of Protein Bars

(06:20) - Perception of Protein Bars in Modern Society

(07:40) - Drawbacks to Protein Bars

(10:35) - Guide to Picking a Healthy Protein Bar

(15:00) - Zentein Nutrition and William Wang

(17:00) - Interview with Entrepreneur Ryan Hughes

(22:40) - Q & A Segment

(26:30) - Conclusion

Further Reading:

https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/protein-bar-market-100805 - Fortune Business Insights

https://runningmagazine.ca/uncategorized/raising-the-power-bar-the-brian-maxwell-story/ - The Running Magazine

https://thebarbell.com/the-history-of-protein-bars/ - The Barbell

https://www.zentein.ca/ - Zentein Nutrition

Today your host Jaidyn takes you through a solo episode where she explains her backstory and why she started a podcast. Describing her fitness journey, food sensitivities, and anxiety diagnosis among other experiences, Jaidyn goes beyond the taglines and discusses health on a deep level while managing a world of health and wellness products that promise you the epitome of health.

If you want to know how to take agency in your health and wellness journey, you first have to know how to question what you see.

Today, we learn the difference between how society defines ‘mindfulness’ and how we define the mindful marketplace. The latter concept encourages you to view health and wellness trends differently.

We discuss the book “Psychology of Habits” by the father of philosophy, William James, and how it relates to the modern day world. Jaidyn discusses these habit-forming practices using evidence-based theories and strategies for their implementation.

After you listen, you’ll know how to make informed decisions involving buying products and forming habits for your very own healthy life.

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Further Reading:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonisweet/2024/01/03/10-wellness-trends-you-have-to-try-in-2024/?sh=5fa66ff676b3 - Forbes

https://www.statista.com/statistics/270720/market-size-of-the-wellness-industry-by-segment/#:~:text=The%20global%20wellness%20economy%20was%20estimated%20at%20a,market%20was%20estimated%20at%20436%20billion%20U.S.%20dollars. - Statista Research

https://doi.org/10.3389%2Ffnhum.2014.00274 - PubMed Central

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness - Merriam-Webster