Know Body Podcast
by with Dennis Fenrich
Episode 52 | A Year in Review: Wins, Lessons, and What's Next
About this podcast
Welcome to a transformative journey that dives deep into the thing that influences every moment of your life- your body. We aim to provide clarity on how your body works using simple language and easily understood concepts. Understanding how your body works helps you see the way your daily choices are adding or detracting from your fitness, health, and longevity, making those choices easier to make.
Episodes
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- Episode 52 | A Year in Review: Wins, Lessons, and What's Next · 56 min · Episode 52Episode 52 is a wide-ranging year-in-review where your host celebrates hitting the one-episode-per-week goal, shares production hiccups, and reflects on the biggest takeaways…
- Ep 51 | Why We Sleep: How REM Dreams Heal Trauma and Recalibrate Emotion · 53 minIn this episode, the host dives into chapters 9 and 10 of Matthew Walker, PhD’s Why We Sleep to unpack what happens in REM sleep, how dreaming differs from non‑REM mental…
- Ep 50 | Stress Signals: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You · 44 minIn Episode 51, I walk you through the biology and practical management of stress. Using a ChatGPT-generated outline as a guide, I cover the science behind the sympathetic…
- Ep 49 | Hidden Messengers: Hack Your Hormones with Simple Daily Wins · 45 min · Episode 49Episode 49: Host Dennis Fenrich (with AI-assisted scripting) demystifies hormones — the silent chemical messengers that control your energy, mood, cravings and body composition…
- Ep 48 | Why We Sleep: Deep Science, Insights, and Sleep Debt · 52 min · Episode 48Episode 48 dives into Matthew Walker's bestseller Why We Sleep with host Dennis Fenrich (solo episode). This installment covers Chapters 1–2 and mixes science, personal…
- Ep 47 | From Smoking to Coaching: Rey’s 10+ Year Transformation · 1 h 26 minIn this candid episode Dennis sits down with Rey (“Father Rey”) for an in-depth conversation about his life, coaching journey, and what it really takes to be a professional…
- Ep 46 | Sleep as a Superpower: An AI-Powered Deep Dive · 40 min · Episode 46In Episode 46 the host experiments with AI: he asked ChatGPT to generate the episode outline and final thoughts in his voice, then records live from those notes. This AI special…
- Ep 45 | Creative Illness: How Breakthroughs Arise from Inner Turmoil · 52 min · Episode 45Episode 45 — a solo episode that dives deep into the strange but powerful phenomenon of "creative illness." The host opens with quick updates (subscriber counts, local sports and…
- Ep 44 | Power of the Fascia System: Movement, Efficiency, and Evolution · 44 min · Episode 44Welcome to Episode 44 of our podcast where we delve into the fascinating world of the fascial system in "The Fascial System Part Three." Join us as we explore the intricate world…
- Ep 43 | Unlocking Your Emotional Drivers: Insights from Ancient Wisdom · 55 minIn this introspective episode of the podcast, we take a deep dive into the intricate connections between mind and body, exploring how emotions serve as a primary force in driving…
- Ep 42 | The Fascial System Part Two: Exploring the Extracellular Matrix and More! · 57 min · Episode 42Welcome to Episode 42, where we delve deep into the fascinating world of the fascial system and its revolutionary impact on how we perceive and train our bodies. This episode is…
- Ep 41 | From Liver Transplant to Crossfit: Omar's Inspiring Journey · 57 min · Episode 41In this engaging episode, we delve into the inspiring life story of Omar, who takes us through his incredible journey from a liver transplant to CrossFit. Omar shares candid…
- Ep 40 | Unveiling the Fascial System: A Fitness Game Changer · 39 minIn Episode 40, we dive headfirst into the groundbreaking world of the fascial system, a topic that's set to revolutionize the fitness landscape. The episode kicks off with some…
- Ep. 39 | From Brain Fog to Clarity: Mahi's Celiac Journey · 1 h 18 min · Episode 39In episode 39, we're joined by Mahi Alston for a deep dive into a transformative personal journey shaped by an unexpected diagnosis: celiac disease. The episode opens with…
- Ep 38. Mastering Your Nutrition · 50 min · Episode 38Welcome to Episode 38 of our podcast, where we delve into the second part of our series on Nutritional Progression. Despite the heat being overwhelming with a faulty air…
- Ep 37. Unlocking the Secrets of "Nutritional Progression" · 48 min · Episode 37Welcome to Episode 37 of our podcast, titled "Nutritional Progression." In this episode, we embark on a reflective journey from the relaxing vibes of vacation to diving deep into…
- Ep 36 | Unpacking Metabolism: How Exercise and Nutrition Work Together · 36 min · Episode 36Join us in Episode 36 as we delve into the fascinating world of metabolism, exploring how our bodies manage energy and adapt to lifestyle factors. Host Dennis provides insights…
- Ep 35 | Overcoming Nutrition Hurdles: Building a Plan That Works · 1 h 10 min · Episode 35Join us on Episode 35 as we dive into a candid conversation about nutrition and fitness with Ryan, who shares his journey of overcoming challenges and finding a structured plan…
- Ep 34 | Nourishment Unlocked: Demystifying Nutrition, Digestion, and Metabolism · 34 min · Episode 34Welcome to Episode 34 of our podcast, proudly sponsored by North Industry and featuring a special shoutout to Liquid Death for their refreshing beverages. In this episode, we…
- Ep 33. Mindset Over Muscle: Embracing Thoughts for Fitness · 37 min · Episode 33In this lively and thought-provoking episode 33, join us as we dive into a conversation about fitness, mindset, and the evolution of understanding how to maintain health as one…







