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Friends with Health BenefitsBlake Mistretta on Marathon Training, Leadership Best Practices, and the Power of FitnessWe are joined by Blake Mistretta, marathon runner, HYROX champion, and MOXI3 co-founder to discuss the ins and outs of marathon training, what it takes to be a great leader, and the role that fitness plays in overall well-being. Blake shares what he has learned from long-distance training, finding sobriety, and leading teams and explains how all of these things lend themselves to one another in his own life.2023-11-131h 19
Friends with Health BenefitsWe Have NewsWelcome back to Friends with Health Benefits! In this episode, Kate and Jac are thrilled to unveil the exciting details of their brand-new venture - a communal wellness space located in Costa Mesa! Imagine a haven where you can experience cold plunges, saunas, and soothing massage therapies, all under one roof. But there's more to it than just relaxation; our wellness spa is also rooted in community and will house a co-working space designed to ignite your creativity and productivity. Join us for an exclusive sneak peek into our plans for the space and the stories behind its origin...2023-10-2622 min
Friends with Health BenefitsDiet Culture, The U.S. Food Environment, & Intuitive EatingIn this week’s episode, Kate and Jac get pretty personal regarding diet culture, body image, and disordered eating. Despite pouring a ton of focus and intention into caring for their health through nutrition and exercise, they have both struggled with the pressures of body trends and societal expectations. One of the goals in this episode was to openly discuss both their personal experiences with body image and the intricacies surrounding the topic in general. By being vulnerable, Kate and Jac hope to reinforce that no one is alone in what they may go through during their own body im...2023-02-1351 min
Friends with Health BenefitsHard vs. Healthy Water and the Impact of GlyphosateIn this episode, Kate and Jac explore the topics of healthy drinking water and the history of glyphosate. Kate educates us on the origins of the tap water in our homes, and shares the dangers of consuming contaminated water. She then teaches us what to look for when investing in healthy drinking water. Jac guides us through the history of glyphosate and how it infiltrated the American agriculture industry. She informs us of the repercussions of spraying crops with this pesticide, and then gives tips on how to avoid it. Enjoy the episode!Follow us: @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac...2023-01-3043 min
Friends with Health BenefitsOur 2022 Favorites & New Years Glow Up PlanIn this episode, Kate and Jac round up their 2022 favorites. Their personal lists range from the Summer Fridays Lip Balm all the way to Sam Harris’ Waking Up meditation app. They recount the products and services that helped shape the previous year (all favorites are linked below!) Later in the episode, the girls explore their goals for the New Year. Going into 2023, Kate and Jac are starting the “75 Hard” challenge, and plan to implement new routines to carry throughout the coming months. Enjoy!Follow us: @FriendsWithHealthBenefits, @jacc_, @katewirtaKate’s Favorites:Summer Fridays Lip Balm...2023-01-1628 min
Friends with Health BenefitsKate and Jac Discuss Travel Revelations and Embarrassing StoriesWelcome back to season two of Friends with Health Benefits! On this week's episode, Kate and Jac catch up on their travels that took place over the break. They share the many revelations they both discovered while abroad. Kate noticed how different she physically felt eating the food in Africa, and Jac observed how living in America has altered her perception of beauty. To close out the episode, the girls share embarrassing travel tales from past trips with significant others. Enjoy!Follow us: @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta2022-12-1948 min
Friends with Health BenefitsKate and Jac on the Role of Skeletal Muscle and Protein Consumption and the Effect of Cell Phones on the Human BrainOn this week’s episode, Jac and Kate sit down solo to discuss important facts and reminders that will positively impact our mental and physical health. Kate discusses the vital role of skeletal muscle and how protein consumption impacts our overall health. Jac shares interesting statistics and studies regarding humans and their connection to their cell phones. To close out the episode, the girls share a bit of their personal backgrounds to give more context as to how this podcast was created. This will be the final episode of season one, stay tuned for the season two premiere! Enjoy!...2022-09-261h 13
Friends with Health BenefitsShelby Torrese on Clean Eating, Anti-Diet Culture, and the Knowledge Sharing IndustryWe are joined by Shelby Torrese, who is a holistic nutrition coach. She teaches women about ingredients and foods that increase energy, improve mood, and reduce bloat. The impetus of her business started back in elementary school with chronic stomach aches. In attempts to remedy this problem, she experienced first hand how much food affects overall health. Throughout our interview, she breaks down what her process looks like when working with women one on one to equip them with the tools to thrive. Not only does Shelby divulge tips for achieving a healthy life, she also shares business advice...2022-09-121h 41
Friends with Health BenefitsAvi Rubin Part Two - Clean Ingredients, Skin Health, and the Truth Behind the Hygiene IndustryWe are joined by Avi Ruben from Iron Lion Soap. Avi started making hygiene products when he was sixteen, and became the local soap dealer for his community. In 2008, he officially founded Iron Lion Soap from the necessity of wanting a better soap for his family and friends. Today, Avi employs a team of eight people dedicated to creating the highest quality shower experience. He divulges how he authentically meshes his personal values with his brands’ ethos. Both Avi and Iron Lion’s core value is “people over everything”, and that is shown through everything they do. He teaches us the f...2022-08-2955 min
Friends with Health BenefitsAvi Ruben Part Two - People Over Profit, Creating a Brand Story, and the Importance of a Personal and Corporate EthosWe are joined by Avi Ruben from Iron Lion Soap. Avi started making hygiene products when he was sixteen, and became the local soap dealer for his community. In 2008, he officially founded Iron Lion Soap from the necessity of wanting a better soap for his family and friends. Today, Avi employs a team of eight people dedicated to creating the highest quality shower experience. He divulges how he authentically meshes his personal values with his brands’ ethos. Both Avi and Iron Lion’s core value is “people over everything”, and that is shown through everything they do. He teaches us the f...2022-08-2240 min
Friends with Health BenefitsAvi Rubin Part One - People Over Profit, Creating a Brand Story, and the Importance of a Personal and Corporate EthosWe are joined by Avi Ruben from Iron Lion Soap. Avi started making hygiene products when he was sixteen, and became the local soap dealer for his community. In 2008, he officially founded Iron Lion Soap from the necessity of wanting a better soap for his family and friends. Today, Avi employs a team of eight people dedicated to creating the highest quality shower experience. He divulges how he authentically meshes his personal values with his brands’ ethos. Both Avi and Iron Lion’s core value is “people over everything”, and that is shown through everything they do. He teaches us the f...2022-08-1543 min
Friends with Health BenefitsDoctor of Physical Therapy Chris Scott Discusses Daily Mobility, Strength Training, and Alternative Approaches to HealingWe are joined by Chris Scott, who is a doctor of physical therapy currently operating out of Moxi3. He recently left a traditional, insurance-based PT clinic to open his own practice, REO. His practice prioritizes arming patients with the tools to maintain a well-oiled machine. Opposed to the traditional health care model, Chris finds the root of his patients’ problems and fixes them. He teaches us that the key to a pain-free life is keeping your body moving. We also learn about the importance of dynamic stretching prior to working out versus static stretching post workout. We hope you en...2022-08-0858 min
Friends with Health BenefitsJenna Rainey Part Two - Living in Flow State, Eating Clean, and Managing Auto-Immune DisordersWe are joined by the lovely Jenna Rainey again this week. She discusses her health journey and how she manages her autoimmune disorders. Through trials and tribulations with her own health, Jenna has done an abundance of research on which practices suit her life best. She has taken her health into her own hands and shares tips and tricks on balancing your circadian rhythm, finding quality foods, and accessing flow state. We hope you enjoy this episode!Follow Jenna’s Instagram @jennarainey and YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/JennaRaineyChannelFollow us at @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @ja...2022-08-011h 18
Friends with Health BenefitsKate & Jac Discuss the Benefits of Group Fitness, Caffeine Intake Delay, Creatine for Cognitive Function, and Identity-Based HabitsThis week we’re exploring new health hacks, disturbing facts, and routine changes that are top of mind this month. Jac explains the mental benefits of group fitness. She discusses how group fitness enhances the stress reducing benefits of exercise, specifically by increasing calmness after exercising with someone compared with exercising alone. Kate explores the advantages of delaying your caffeine intake in the morning. She walks us through our bodies’ natural cortisol and melatonin cycle, and explains the importance of natural sunlight for our circadian rhythm. We then pick two routine changes we want to implement moving forward. Jac’s is c...2022-07-2448 min
Friends with Health BenefitsJenna Rainey Part One - Balancing Creativity and Business, SEO Strategy, and Organic Social Media GrowthWe are joined by Jenna Rainey, who is a successful artist, painter, and creative. She has run her own business for upwards of a decade now, and has experienced the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Today, she employs three team members including her husband, John. In our interview, she shares what working with a spouse looks like and how that has shaped her business. Throughout the past decade she’s learned SEO strategy, how to balance creativity and business, and how to grow an organic following. Not only does Jenna divulge numerous business tips, she also opens up about he...2022-07-1850 min
Friends with Health BenefitsReuben Brooks Teaches About Scaling Your Fitness Business, Reaching Your Goals, and Eating for Peak PerformanceWe are joined by Reuben Brooks who has a B.S. in Exercise Science, is a certified Life Coach, certified NLP Coach, and certified Business Executive Coach. Through his years as an entrepreneur and fitness coach, Reuben has mastered and now teaches how to build a business and scale it. He owns and operates The Fit Boss Blueprint and a fitness coaching platform specializing in body recomposition. He shares the knowledge he’s found with the masses to hopefully make other peoples’ lives easier. Although he pours much of his time and energy into his businesses, Reuben strikes balance in a...2022-07-111h 11
Friends with Health BenefitsJo & Jacqs from Sweat and Tell on Goal Setting, the Life of Content Creators, and Finding Balance on Social MediaWe are joined by Joanna Huckins and Jacquelyn Fisher who comprise Sweat & Tell. They share key takeaways on creating work life balance in an ever evolving realm such as social media. We discuss how they set boundaries between what content is shared online versus what is kept private for them to enjoy with their inner circles. Jo and Jacqs are major proponents of goal setting (specifically SMART goals), and share how they use these tactics to achieve monthly, attainable goals. They lift the curtain to show what the life of full time content creators truly looks like, and it...2022-07-0557 min
Friends with Health BenefitsThriving as a Creative and Building Brands with Alex PazWe are joined by creative director of Palm Place Creative, Alex Paz. In our conversation, we dive into what it takes to build a brand, what the creative process looks like from start to finish, and the dedication necessary to see a product to its final stages. He is no stranger to adversity, and he shares what his journey looked like to accomplish all that he has today. He has created content for brands like Los Sundays Tequila, Guillotine Vodka, Slate Swim, and Soundboks. Alex explains how he manages absorbing other people’s perception of his work and self to...2022-06-2655 min
Friends with Health BenefitsKate & Jac talk Brain-Gut Connection, Seed Oils, Breathwork, and SaunaWe’re diving into some of the health hacks, disturbing facts, and routine changes that are top of mind this month. This episode focuses on the gut-brain connection, the dangers of seed oils, and the benefits of both breathwork and the sauna. Listen to hear how we navigate the toxic maze that is the American food, pharmaceutical, & healthcare system. Although we’re not doctors, we strive to live the healthiest lives possible while implementing balance in everything we do. We hope sharing our journeys teaches you something new. Enjoy!Follow us @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta2022-06-1858 min
Friends with Health BenefitsIntegrating Friends into Business and Evolving as an Entrepreneur with Marc PazWe are joined by serial entrepreneur Marc Paz, and he’s sharing the journey of starting his own business in the fifth grade, dropping out of college, and building an empire of his own. We’re discussing the challenges of working with your friends and how that affects the trajectory of one’s career. He opens up about the struggles of starting his own business, and shares the captivating adventures he’s taken to achieve the life he’s always dreamed of leading. Marc’s a proponent of supporting people’s tries and not fearing the failure that accompanies taking risks...2022-06-1251 min
Friends with Health BenefitsWhat are Friends With Health Benefits? | Trailer On Friends with Health Benefits, we’ll be interviewing business owners, brand developers, health nuts, artists, and more to find out how they got where they are and who inspired them along the way. Friends with Health Benefits is about the people in our lives that inspire us simply by living life as their true selves, pursuing their dreams, and being our friends.Follow us @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @jacc_, and Kate @katewirta2022-06-1004 min