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The Dark Mark ShowFind Food Freedom with Paige SandgrenAfter just over 2 years and counting, Dark Mark's weight loss journey continues. He is now down 85 lbs and 10 inches in the waist. How did he do it and how is he sustaining it? It's because he was coached by bodybuilder, nutritionist, personal trainer and coach Paige Sandgren who was on the show in 2022 to tell you how you too can get Food Freedom and talk about her extraordinary life...
Paige grew up on the beaches of Michigan (really) and she talked about some fad diets she tried when she gained weight in college (Mark and Nicole also talked...2024-06-031h 12
The Drop Set with Darin Starr: Bodybuilding for the MassesNPC Bodybuilder and Coach Paige SandgrenIn episode 233 of The Drop Set I had the chance to sit down with Paige Sandgren following her narrow miss at an IFBB Pro card at North Americans. We talk about that experience, what’s next, and cover a lot of coaching-related topics including binge eating behavior, one of her specialties. Follow Paige on Instagram… Read More »
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The Dark Mark ShowPaige SandgrenBodybuilder and fitness coach Paige Sandgren joined Mark and Nicole on the lighter side of the dark side.
Paige grew up on the beaches of Michigan (really) and she talked about some fad diets she tried when she gained weight in college (Mark and Nicole also talked about their previous diet failures). She then started weightlifting and is now competing in the bodybuilding category as well as helping people with her Food Freedom program. This diet and exercise program was designed and produced while she was moonlighting in a lab and has helped Mark lose 4 waist sizes in...2022-10-021h 12
The Paige PerspectiveHow To Be “Assertive” With Your GoalsYou can’t be passive or aggressive. You must be assertive with your goals if you want to achieve them! You need to know WHY you usually procrastinate too - in order to solve it.2020-12-1905 minThe Paige PerspectiveYour Body Is Your Bank AccountHere’s a new take on this little analogy to help you stop overthinking your progress (i.e. stop weighing yourself daily).2020-12-1801 minThe Paige PerspectiveAnother Way To Stop A Binge/OvereatingThis is a story about a peanut butter jar named Pete... and just one exercise you can use in the moment to help you stop overeating.2020-05-1603 minThe Paige PerspectiveStop Apologizing For Your Looks!It took me 24 years to stop doing this. And here’s why it’s so important that you do now....2020-05-1605 minThe Paige PerspectivePhysical Triggers Of Binge EatingSometimes you have triggers that you don’t even realize, and these are a few to help you NOT binge when it’s easily avoidable.2020-03-0503 minThe Paige PerspectiveMindset, Mental Illness, & When Additional Help Is NecessaryI hope we can start to destigmatize mental illness because sometimes you do need to seek clinical help, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. While my program does help immensely with changing your outlook on life, setting goals, stopping to binge, etc., it’s certainly not a cure-all.2020-02-2203 minThe Paige PerspectiveBuilding A New LifeWe’re taking the “house building” metaphor to a new level here so you can understand why you can’t build a new life on top of things that no longer serve you.2020-02-1303 minThe Paige PerspectiveHow Trying NOT To Love Yourself Can HelpThis message is for the competitors or perfectionists of the world. Shift your focus elsewhere...2020-02-0204 minThe Paige PerspectiveChildhood & Why You Binge/Sneak FoodThis episode will encourage you to reflect upon your childhood and might uncover a few reasons why you eat the way you do now... and why you feel guilty about it.2020-02-0106 minThe Paige PerspectiveAlcohol On HolidaysDon’t let alcohol get the best of you during time with friends or family.2019-12-3004 minThe Paige PerspectiveReally Being Real? Or BS?Ask yourself this: how real are you being on social media? Do you like the physique of your idols or their personalities more? Do you know the entire context of their lives? If not, why do you compare yourself so much to them?2019-11-2508 minThe Paige PerspectiveMotivation Comes From YourselfMotivation isn’t an IG picture, or a Pinterest board, or your favorite quote. It comes from within you, and it’s shaped by your goal, values, and your desire. For more info: www.paigesandgren.com2019-10-2105 minThe Paige PerspectiveI Love Sour CandyDo you feel guilty whenever you eat candy? Do you eat so much of it that your tongue hurts after for days? Yep... I used to be in the same boat too....2019-10-0805 minThe Paige Perspective4 Reasons Why You BingeThese are the 4 main reasons why you are binging. Plain and simple. As I discuss in the podcast, reach out if you have questions about these and your life, and you don’t even know where to start. You just know you aren’t as happy as you could be. Email me personally at coaching@paigesandgren.com ♥️2019-10-0411 minThe Paige PerspectiveNever Judge Anyone! (Here’s Why)You never know what someone else is going through, so don’t beat yourself up via comparison AND don’t judge someone before you know their story. Stay kind, friends!2019-09-2906 minThe Paige PerspectiveBinge Eating Awareness DayEvery Friday will officially be “binge eating awareness day” because this is when it all starts to go downhill... and you know it! Here’s what I used to do during my binges...2019-09-1306 minThe Paige PerspectiveFeel Trapped In Your Body?Short PSA for all the women out there who are feeling down about their bodies...2019-09-1005 minThe Paige PerspectiveHiding Chocolate In The Checkout LaneDo you hide “bad” foods under “good” foods in the checkout lane at the store? Or feel guilty about going to the same store twice in one day to get snacks? If so, this episode is for you.2019-09-0807 minThe Paige PerspectiveCannabis & MunchiesI disclose my personal usage/experiences and discuss things you can do when you get the munchies and you can’t stop snacking. 😊 Reach out to me if you have any other questions about my program and being mindful with food to prevent cravings! Coaching@paigesandgren.com2019-09-0609 minThe Paige PerspectiveWhy You Need To Face Your StressStress is inevitable if you aren’t retired; and even so, there will always be SOMETHING in your life to worry about. It’s all relative. You need to learn how to deal with it, or it’ll hold you back. Hence... this episode! Enjoy!2019-08-2706 minThe Paige PerspectiveThe Biggest Secret To ResultsThis is why people never get results; it’s the exact path I use in my program. Take notes! www.paigesandgren.com2019-08-2306 minThe Paige PerspectiveOld Bodybuilding PicturesI came across old pictures today and thought, “holy shit!” Here’s why...2019-08-2204 minThe Paige PerspectiveSex & Body InsecuritiesDo you ever look down at your stomach during sex and think, “ugh... I hate how I look...” and wish you could change it? Then listen to this episode.2019-08-1407 minThe Paige PerspectiveFeeling Down? LISTEN UPSteps to take when you’re feeling upset, hurt, alone, etc. Get out of your own head and take on the world again!2019-08-0707 minThe Paige PerspectiveWhat Is A “Binge?”You can’t see it from the outside - sometimes it’s the feeling you eat from eating something you think you shouldn’t be eating.2019-08-0706 minThe Paige PerspectiveI’m Thankful The Modeling Agency Denied MeI was almost a model as a child, and I’m damn glad they never called me back on my application. Here’s why...2019-07-1709 minThe Paige PerspectiveFacing FearsThis episode was recorded off the grid. We discuss fight vs flight and a deeper meaning of fear that holds us back from what we really want in life.2019-07-1611 minThe Paige PerspectiveExercise For Accepting SetbacksHere’s a journal exercise you can do for accepting setbacks or any kind of less-than-ideal situation that has happened to you or around you. It can be fitness related or about relationships, work life, kids, etc. Please reach out and let me know if it has helped you and how so!2019-07-1504 minThe Paige PerspectiveAn Exercise For Staying OptimisticI learned this exercise from one of my favorite writing professors in undergrad. It’s very helpful when applied to mental health and when viewed in a new perspective. I hope you enjoy it!2019-07-0905 minThe Paige PerspectiveEven Coaches Aren’t PerfectGuess what? Even coaches aren’t perfect! No one is perfect with eating. So here’s a story to humanize this fact.2019-07-0806 minThe Paige PerspectiveList Everything You LoveHere’s a powerful exercise to teach you a lesson about how you view yourself. And if you have not already done so, join our free Amazon Evolution Secrets group on Facebook for more tips! Here’s the link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/21960297873934892019-07-0703 minThe Paige PerspectiveBody Fat & Taking Up SpaceYou need to realize that it’s OK for your body to take up space. When you have this mindset shift, your insecurities surrounding fat loss goals will slowly fall away.2019-07-0506 minThe Paige PerspectiveCan You Measure What You Can’t Track?How would you measure the intangible things in life?2019-07-0104 minThe Paige PerspectiveIt’s As Complicated And As Simple As ThatAlbeit seemingly ambiguous, this phrase can be applied to many situations to reveal deeper truths and thus lead you to making better decisions, harder decisions.2019-06-2903 minThe Paige PerspectiveGratitude & ThailandWhat are you grateful for? Don’t take anything for granted!2019-06-2804 minThe Paige PerspectiveMindset, Cravings, & BingesThis episode is packed with lots of solid advice, deeper truths, and insight. It’s too much to summarize. Sometimes when you speak from your heart, everything comes out and you just don’t want to stop. Xo2019-06-2707 minThe Paige PerspectiveWatching Others Make “Progress”Just because you’re not making fat loss progress doesn’t mean you’re not making progress. Listen to this episode to learn why!2019-06-2705 minThe Paige PerspectiveAngry About “Plus Size” Mannequins?It’s so much harder to see someone for their health behavior opposed to their weight or clothing size. But what if we did that? What does it really say about someone who is angry about the larger sized clothing that’s now available?2019-06-1909 minThe Paige PerspectiveThis Will Make You HappierThis is a simple exercise you can do to check yourself and make yourself a little happier each week.2019-06-1302 minThe Paige PerspectiveYour Diet Shouldn’t Be “Good” or “Bad”If you describe your diet to be as black and white as this, then you know you need to work on your relationship with food.2019-06-1206 minThe Paige PerspectiveA Simple Gratitude ExerciseIt only takes a minute to do, so you should probably do it.2019-06-0504 minThe Paige PerspectiveChange Who You Are With What You DoIf you practice an instrument, you are a musician. If you step in the gym, you are an athlete. Stop doubting yourself - and become yourself.2019-06-0402 minThe Paige PerspectiveBlame vs. AcceptanceWhat do these two things have in common and why should you think about them?2019-05-2704 minThe Paige PerspectiveDoes Birth Control Cause Fat Gain?Disclaimer: Paige is not a physician and this is not medical advice. This is her personal opinion and what she has seen with what science has proven so far. However, we hope it will help you!2019-05-2711 minThe Paige PerspectiveFeeling Self-Conscious?Everyone remembers this feeling growing up... don’t let it keep affecting you. Start by being aware of it. And know that you are not alone!2019-05-2603 minThe Paige PerspectiveA Solution For Panic AttacksThis is a simple exercise or process for you to follow the next time you’re freaking out or stressed or having a panic attack.2019-05-2503 minThe Paige PerspectiveHave You Written Your Own Obituary Yet?Paige discusses this in a recent Instagram post, but each time you hear it again, it will hit a slightly different note and give you a new revelation. Check this one out - it’s a must.2019-05-2406 minThe Paige PerspectiveHow Thinking About Thinking Will Help YouMetacognition is a powerful tool when it comes to personal development. Learn to think about your thoughts and it’ll make you progress a lot faster...2019-05-2307 minThe Paige PerspectiveToo Much Structure, Or Not Enough?There are two schools of extreme thought when it comes to the most common mindset issues with food. Listen to this if you want a better relationship with food, because the solution comes when you diagnose the problem.2019-05-2108 minThe Paige Perspective“Five Things” PromptReflective exercise. Listen to this one and find out. ;)2019-05-0903 minThe Paige PerspectiveJLo... Beyoncé... Diets... Face PalmWhat do JLo, Beyoncé, and other celebs have in common? It’s not what you’d think. Just Paige’s personal, unsolicited opinion with a dash of science. Listen to find out!2019-05-0207 minThe Paige PerspectiveWalking ConfidentlyDon’t fake it til you make it, because you never will. Make it and then you can OWN IT. ♥️2019-05-0202 minThe Paige PerspectiveOur Darker ThoughtsMindset episode! You can’t have light without darkness. If you always pretend life is all sunshine and rainbows, then you are missing out on personal growth.2019-04-2705 minThe Paige PerspectiveTravel Tips With NutritionJust some old school nutrition tips on how you “could” stay on track when tracking calories. The best way is to not count... but that’s a process, as you learn in the AEA. www.paigesandgren.com2019-04-2707 minThe Paige PerspectiveThink Like A ToddlerSometimes we need to see ourselves in the shoes of someone else, our future self, or our former self, in order to see that our current thought processes are actually holding us back from progress. Once you realize that, you’ve freed yourself. That’s pretty bloody cool.2019-04-2103 minThe Paige PerspectiveSelf-Care ActivitiesIt’s ironic that some of these self-care activities are things that we wouldn’t even be comfortable with nowadays...2019-04-1707 minThe Paige PerspectiveCognitive Distortion & Twisting The TruthWish you could tell your inner critic to STFU sometimes? Our mind plays tricks on us all the time. Cognitive distortion is one way of “telling ourselves stories” as defense mechanisms or justification fronts from insecurities that manifest our mind. They can really hold you back in life. Try these questions to keep yourself in check and to keep fearlessly chasing your goals!2019-04-1604 minThe Paige PerspectiveMind-Muscle Connection TipThis is one of the biggest issues that many people have when they first start lifting. It comes with time, but using cues and tips can help!2019-04-1406 minThe Paige PerspectiveWhy I’m Done With Competitive Bodybuilding (For Now)Bodybuilding, special supplements, the “sacrifice it all for the stage” life... there are many things that have gone unsaid that would help others if they were in the open, hence this episode. This is only the tip of the fire. Youtube video coming soon!2019-04-1214 minThe Paige PerspectiveValues Define Your LifeIn this episode, Paige discusses a value based exercise and how it helped her define her past and make sense of her choices.2019-04-1105 minThe Paige PerspectiveThe “Love Yourself” Movement Isn’t WeakTo all the haters out there... it’s so unfortunate that you feel this way.2019-04-0905 minThe Paige PerspectiveThe Age ParadoxWe always want to be younger when we’re older, and older when we are younger. Here’s a little good news about that...2019-04-0902 minThe Paige PerspectiveGym Intimidation & AppearanceIn this episode, we discuss being intimidated in the gym and why the opinions of others really don’t matter at all. You’ve heard it a million times and it clearly still bothers you sometimes, so hopefully this will drive it home one last time. Make a change if you want a different outcome for your life!2019-04-0707 minThe Paige Perspective8 Hours Of Choice Per DayWe all have the same 8 hours of choice per day to do what we need to and want to. Don’t stress about your 24 hours... prioritize your 8 hours.2019-04-0606 minThe Paige PerspectiveTo The Girl Who Wanted Cheez-ItsIf you like “junk food” and always have cravings on diets, you need to listen to this episode.2019-04-0507 minThe Paige PerspectiveMy Personal Fitness JourneyIn this episode, Paige discusses personal details of her fitness journey leading up to this point, how she dealt with binge eating in college, and the reason why you can’t be afraid to invest in yourself. Ever.2019-04-0425 minThe Paige PerspectiveMy Beef With DietsWhy are diets usually not sustainable? They are TOO hard, and the answer is actually much easier.2019-04-0206 minThe Paige PerspectiveLive Your Life On PurposeWhat does it mean to live a purposeful life? One simple question that we often over complicate.2019-03-2905 minThe Paige PerspectiveClean Diet, Dirty Mind?In this episode, we discuss how a flexible nutrition approach can benefit you mentally. Don’t crave your life away!2019-03-2807 minThe Paige PerspectiveQuestions To Ask YourselfIn this episode, Paige rambles off some questions that you should take and run with. They seem simple but they lead you to a better understanding of your abilities and will help you achieve your goals.2019-03-2005 minThe Paige PerspectiveA Note On Eating “Disorders”You don’t have to be underweight or overweight to have an eating disorder. It’s not always visible. We discuss this plus the stigma of the word “disorder” itself.2019-03-1904 minThe Paige PerspectiveYour Body Is Like A Bank AccountThis is a pretty cool metaphor that I stumbled across and thought I would share!2019-03-1802 minThe Paige PerspectiveDo Injuries Make You Stressed?Have you ever received heavy news like an injury that will lay you up for a while, and you immediately become depressed? You assume you will fall out of shape? Why is that? We explore these reasons in this episode. Enjoy!2019-03-1404 minThe Paige PerspectiveStop Avoiding The PainIn this episode, we discuss what procrastination really means and reiterate why your own apprehensions are holding you back. Yes, there’s also a new intro and outro, yo ;)2019-03-1303 minThe Paige PerspectiveThe Only Thing Better Than MotivationYou can’t keep relying on daily motivation if you want to reach your goals. Motivation is subjective, fleeting, and unpredictable. Why would you rely on something like that?2019-02-1104 minThe Paige PerspectiveMindset Shift: Add Food, Don’t SubtractThis is one of the many subtle mindset hacks you can do to improve your relationship with food.2019-02-0505 minThe Paige PerspectiveWhat Everyone Needs To Know When “Researching” DietsOn this episode, you’ll learn why you shouldn’t be so quick to trust experts or those with credentials. This includes doctors/PhD recipients, CEOs, fit celebrities like Mark Wahlberg & their trainers, and even Dr. Oz. Everyone is biased, so the only way to do “true” research is to look at the real studies and watch out for correlation vs causation, cherry picking, and marketing.2019-02-0113 minThe Paige PerspectiveWhy Do People Hate Tony Robbins?Everything is on a spectrum. In this random stream of consciousness, Paige discusses how humans have this innate desire to judge, seemingly in order to understand, and how that’s simultaneously just a waste of time. We don’t always see it this way because of short term gratification.2019-01-3107 minThe Paige PerspectiveA Lost Gem: Phone CallsWhile all of this technology nowadays does help improve productivity, there’s still something to be said about the basics and being efficient.2019-01-2903 minThe Paige PerspectiveClimbing MountainsOn this episode, Paige uses a common metaphor to examine how athletic aspirations and extreme life accomplishments could positively or negatively affect your life, and why it’s important to be proactively self-aware as your perspective changes overtime.2019-01-2907 minThe Paige PerspectiveI Was An Introvert... But I GrewPaige gets personal on this episode and discusses her experience growing up as an introvert and explains how she has changed over the years.2019-01-2509 minThe Paige PerspectiveStop Labeling Food As “Healthy”“Healthy” is a subjective term. Listen to the podcast to learn more about why calories matter, how the glycemic index DOESN’T matter, and why you’re probably avoiding foods that you actually don’t have to avoid in order to improve your biomarkers and body composition.2019-01-2406 minThe Paige PerspectiveOnce Upon A Time, A Girl Tried Every Fad DietThis girl that I’m referring to is me. People can often look at a physique and forget how long it took to build it, and how that person has changed over time. I used to be the average girl next door who was skinny fat, and now look where I am. It didn’t happen by chance.2019-01-2405 minThe Paige PerspectiveIntroducing New HabitsOn this episode, Paige discusses the rate at which to introduce new habits into your life. You need to minimize stress but also maximize your efficiency, and that starts with organization.2019-01-2305 minThe Paige PerspectiveThe Importance Of Point A & Point BThink of your life as a map. You might be able to use a compass, but you’ll never get to point B (your goals) if you never figure out your point A (your current location).2019-01-2203 minThe Paige Perspective8 Reasons Why You Don’t Have Your Dream Body YetIn order to change anything, you need to first be aware of the facts. Where are you today? What is your life like? What could be holding you back? It’s not always easy for ya to see because this is often painful, so we avoid the truth. Unfortunately, that’s not how you will grow. THIS is where growth starts. It starts now, and it starts with the facts.2019-01-2204 min
Detour - The Unofficial PodcastSan Francisco: Explore Bayview's Secret GardensExplore San Francisco’s most unexpected urban green spaces with Bayview resident Shane King and a handful of his neighbors.
Starting Location
4901 3rd St
Duration
50 minutes
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As recently as 15 years ago, the Bayview had been written off as a blighted, high crime, industrial neighborhood. And Quesada Avenue was the worst of it. Along its center median, a row of forgotten palms was filled with hypodermic needles and trash. Drug dealers hung out on the street. Children didn't come out of th...2015-02-0242 min