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The Revive Wellness PodcastSeeking Rest: How to Slow Down When It Feels Like Life Won't StopDoes your life feel a little bit like a juggling act? Like you are juggling a million balls, and, at any moment, they're all going to come crashing down?The downstream effects of living life rushed, overwhelmed, anxious, unrested, and unrelaxed, are systemic. In today's episode I want to talk about how you can slow down, and find rest, not in the absence of life being busy, but in the midst of it.I will be discussing:Jesus as the source of restJesus' intention in coming to earth (John 10:10) and the full a...2025-06-1122 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastRevisiting GLP-1s- Physiological considerations, my honest thoughts and more!In recent years, the fitness industry has witnessed a notable surge in the utilization of GLP-1 and now also GIP agonists, as a novel approach to enhance weight loss outcomes.In today episode I'm revisiting the topic (I did another episode on GLP-1s in Season 2, you can find that episode HERE) of GLP-1s. I will be discussing:The surprising usage statistics and rapid increase in prevalence of this drug classThe widespread misuse, and over prescription of this drugWhat the use of these drugs says about how society views the obesity epidemicHow GLP-1...2025-06-0439 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastThe Cost of Getting Lean- Is it worth the tradeoff?Have you ever wondered what it costs to achieve that "look"? To lose weight? To have a lean and defined physique? What do you have to do more of? What do you really have to give up? In today's episode I'm going to be discussing some of the tradeoffs as you attempt to lose fat and improve your health. Can you get really lean with just a few basic tweaks?Does getting lean always have to involve extreme tactics?What are healthy levels of bodyfat for men and women?What does it take to move from ov...2025-05-2821 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastDemystifying "Maintenance"In this bonus, impromptu episode, I'm going to be talking about maintenance. If you've spent any time in the online space, learning about diets, and fat loss, you've likely stumbled into the term "maintenance". But what is maintenance?What can you expect in maintenance? What does maintenance look like and feel like?Is it even possible to really maintain your results? Maintain your weight? Is it realistic to expect to be able to do this whole thing forever and never have to hire a coach again? How do you mak...2025-04-2324 min
Ryze to Your PeakEpisode 14 - PCOS & Insulin Resistance with Allison Fahrenbach, FDN-PRyze's Co-Owner & Clinical Director, Matt Cusano chats with Allison Fahrenbach, FDN-P. Allison & Matt discuss the common mis-diagnosis of PCOS, it's connection to insulin resistance, and the issues found in the way conventional medicine treats women's health.Follow Allison Fahrenbach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonfahrenbach/Thank you for listening! Connect with us:Our Website: https://ryzehrt.com/Ready to get started? Complete our medical form here: https://ryzehrt.com/ryze-medical-form/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryzehrt/Follow Matt Cusano on...2025-04-101h 01The Revive Wellness PodcastNatural (Hormone Free) Strategies to Mitigate Perimenopause & Menopause SymptomsI am closing out Season 3 of this podcast with a listener request: alternatives to hormone therapy for managing and mitigating perimenopause/menopause symptoms like insomnia, sleep disturbances, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, low energy, weight gain and more!I will be discussing:Mindset around perimenopause, menopause and agingWhat hormone therapy can and cannot doThe difference between HRT and Hormone TherapyThe driving force behind the majority of symptoms in perimenopause/menopauseSeven foundational strategies you can implement today that can help mitigate almost all symptomsSpecific strategies for hot flashes & night sweatsSpecific strategies for sleepSpecific...2025-03-0544 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastFriday Faith Minute: Passing up Your Birthright for BeansWelcome to your Friday Faith Minute! Every other Friday of the month I'm going to bring you a quick hit of scripture inspiration, to help hold you in God's Word and remind you of all the power, strength and blessing available to you in Christ. These mini scripture hits will be just a few minutes in length, and (I'm hoping) will be a wonderful way to quickly lift you in mind, spirit and body.Today's verse: Genesis 25:29-33 “One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived home from the wilderness exhausted and hungry. Es...2025-02-2802 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastHow To Balance Your Hormones After Birth ControlIn today's episode I'm going to be diving into how you can support your body naturally, if you've been on hormonal birth control and have decided to transition off.I will be discussing:How birth control impacts female hormonesThe differences between IUDS (hormone inclusive and hormone free) and the OCPSide effects of using birth controlThe five areas I focus on with my clients when helping them transition off birth controlPost birth control syndrome and potential struggles coming off of birth controlHow to replenishing nutrient storesHow to heal and support the gutSupporting hormone detoxIdentifying Hormone Imbalance (if...2025-02-2626 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastHaving a Higher Purpose for Your Diet: How Christian Women Should Approach DietingToday I’m going to be talking about dieting, specifically, offering some insight, on how Christian women should consider how they approach the dieting.Many Christian women struggle to wade through the diversity of opinions about diets, and how we should approach the topic of dieting. Many even question whether we, as Christ followers, should even be giving priority over to our bodies in this way, at all.In today's episode I will be talking about how we, as Christian women can approach dieting, or the pursuit of any physique goal from a biblical viewpoint....2025-02-1920 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastFriday Faith Minute: Joy in JesusWelcome to your Friday Faith Minute! Every other Friday of the month I'm going to bring you a quick hit of scripture inspiration, to help hold you in God's Word and remind you of all the power, strength and blessing available to you in Christ. These mini scripture hits will be just a few minutes in length, and (I'm hoping) will be a wonderful way to quickly lift you in mind, spirit and body.Today's verse: Genesis 29:31-35 "When the Lord saw that Leah was not loved, he enabled her to conceive, but Rachel remained...2025-02-1403 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastMaking Sense of Supplements: How to choose the best products for your goalsIn today's episode- by popular request- I'm diving into all things supplements!Are supplements regulated?Are supplements safe?The three questions you should ask yourself before purchasing a supplementFactors to consider when looking for a supplementSourcingAdditives, binders and fillersTestingEfficacyResearchProprietary blendsMy favorite supplement brandsPodcast episode links:Clinicaltrials.govNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National Product Associations website Pure Factor Formulations, use code Revive10 for 10% off!_________________________________Join me on the 'gram! Get free recipes and tips delivered right to your in...2025-02-1227 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastPractical Strategies for Alcohol Free SocializingToday's episode is the third and final episode in a three episode series discussing alcohol.If you missed episode one: An honest conversation about alcohol and healthIf you missed episode two: Why I used to drink, and now I don't: Rethinking your relationship with alcoholToday's episode is all about practical strategies for how you can socialize alcohol free in settings that involve alcohol. I will be discussing how to approach socializing mentally, offering valuable perspective shifts and encouragement as well as giving you tangible strategies such as using a decoy drink...2025-02-0516 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastFriday Faith Minute: The importance of restWelcome to your Friday Faith Minute! Every other Friday of the month I'm going to bring you a quick hit of scripture inspiration, to help hold you in God's Word and remind you of all the power, strength and blessing available to you in Christ. These mini scripture hits will be just a few minutes in length, and (I'm hoping) will be a wonderful way to quickly lift you in mind, spirit and body.Today's verse: “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he re...2025-01-3103 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastWhy I used to drink, and now I don't: Rethinking Your Relationship with AlcoholIn today's episode, which is the second in a series of three episodes centered around the topic of alcohol, I am going to be diving into the reasons why we start to drink, and often continue to drink, even at the expense of our health and wellbeing. Reasons like:To relaxAs a rewardFOMOTo assuage social anxietyTo boost confidence in social settingsI will also be sharing my personal history with alcohol and drinking. I used to be someone who drank. Yet I am now somebody who does not drink, and hasn't drank in over 12...2025-01-2929 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastAn honest conversation about alcohol and healthIn today's episode, I am going to be diving into the connection between alcohol, and health. This is the first in a three episode series discussing alcohol.I will be having an honest conversation about the science surrounding alcohol consumption and how it impacts whole body health. The connection between alcohol and weight loss strugglesHow the health space has failed to be honest about the dangerous effects of drinking on the physical, mental and emotional healthAlcohol as a toxinHow the body breaks down alcoholAlcohol as a metabolic blockAlcohol and blood pressureThe impact on heart healthHow drinking c...2025-01-2230 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastFriday Faith Minute: The Hard/Good LifeWelcome to your Friday Faith Minute! Every other Friday of the month I'm going to bring you a quick hit of scripture inspiration, to help hold you in God's Word and remind you of all the power, strength and blessing available to you in Christ. These mini scripture hits will be just a few minutes in length, and (I'm hoping) will be a wonderful way to quickly lift you in mind, spirit and body.Today's verse: “Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides.” James 1:2 (MSG)...2025-01-1703 minThe Revive Wellness PodcastHow to Care for Your Body in Light of the GospelIn today's episode I want to talk about five ways in which the Gospel guides us into an understanding of how we should think about body stewardship, or biblical care for the body:God wants us to worship Him with our bodiesGod wants us to be disciplined, not lazy or idle with our bodiesGod has purchased our bodies, with the blood of His Son, therefore we do not own them, He does, and how we treat them, mattersChrist wants to show His strength through the weaknesses of our bodiesWe need to remember that one day, God will give...2025-01-1526 minThe Revive Wellness Podcast6 Things to Let Go Of if You Want to Lose Weight in 2025In today's episode, I'm diving into six sneaky reasons you have not be making progress in the past. HINT: this podcast is not about calories, and it's not about macros, it's not about exercise, or supplements, or even gut or hormone health. These six things that I'm going to discuss today have to do with the main driver behind weight loss: YOUR MIND. I'm going to be talking about:Self beliefExpectations vs prioritiesShort sightedness and being stuck in "diet mentality"Education vs implementationInability to tap your own inner wisdomFearing failure____________________________Join me o...2025-01-0826 min