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We sit down with health coach Jen Trepeck to explain the gut microbiome in plain language and why it affects immunity, mood, hormones, skin, and cravings. We also share practical ways to rebuild gut balance with food, smarter supplement choices, and one small habit you can start right away.

• what the gut microbiome is and why it matters beyond digestion
• dysbiosis explained as an imbalance of helpful and opportunistic bacteria
• common signs of gut imbalance including bloating, fatigue, brain fog, mood shifts, skin flare-ups, frequent illness, cravings
• how antibiotics can disrupt gut bacteria and why rebuilding can take time
• fiber from fruits and vegetables as the most reliable prebiotic strategy
• why plant diversity and more colors on the plate support resilience
• when stool testing may help and why foundations come first
• supplement quality, dosing, and why guidance matters
• how added sugar, artificial sweeteners, and ultra-processed foods affect gut health
• why calorie counting misses nutrient quality and real-world variables
• a realistic starting habit: more vegetables plus more water

Connect with Jenn to get a free 15-minute discovery call at her website:

https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/

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We talk with DEI strategist and leadership coach Israel Greene about why most DEI efforts don’t stick and what it takes to build cultures of real connection. We explore how listening, emotional intelligence, and business-aligned leadership practices turn inclusion into something durable instead of divisive.
• Israel’s path from tech to founding Mosaic Works
• Why DEI fails when it is not tied to business imperatives
• How to engage quiet sabotage with curiosity
• The 101% principle and finding common ground
• A focus group example where skeptics become implementers
• How language choices can trigger DEI backlash
• Why people feel less connected after COVID and remote work shifts
• Emotional intelligence as a core leadership skill
• Psychological safety and trust as drivers of performance
• Practical steps to connect with coworkers and difficult people
• The leadership question that matters most: how people feel after you leave

Learn more, get more information and connnect with Israel Greene via his website: https://www.israelgreene.com/ or at his company website mosaicworks.com.

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We talk with sports counselor Brooke Ewert about what athlete mental health really looks like behind the highlights and why support often starts with identity, grief, and better conversations at home. We share practical tools for anxiety, injury, perfectionism, and retirement transitions that apply to elite athletes and to the rest of us too.
• the difference between performance-focused sports psychology and sports counseling centered on mental health
• how athletes and teammates help break stigma and normalize therapy
• asking “Who are you away from your sport?” to build identity beyond athletics
• using CBT to challenge negative self-talk and reduce black-and-white thinking
• why injury can trigger anxiety and depression and how support changes recovery
• integrating faith as a source of strength and stability during transition points
• making room to grieve failures before rushing to lessons and silver linings
• goal setting with micro-goals and visible reminders to prevent skipping joy
• setting parent boundaries around postgame feedback and car-ride conflict
• what parent motivations can be under the surface and how that impacts kids
• how quitting or getting cut can shake identity and community, especially in college
For more information or to contact Brooke about counseling, reach out to Rocky Mountain Sports Counseling Center in Englewood, Colorado

https://rockymountainsportscounselingcenter.com/

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