The Chain Effect Podcast
by Chain Effect
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Boring? Yep, because it works.
Boring? Yep, because it works.
About this podcast
A Physical Therapist and a Registered Dietitian discuss health, fitness, kiddos, and fun in practical ways for real people and families.
Dr. Taylor Pope and Caroline Pope founded Chain Effect, a comprehensive wellness and fitness studio combining physical therapy, nutrition counseling, personal training, and active recovery services under one roof in Raleigh, NC in 2015. Their mission is to show people how every link strengthens the chain of health to feel better, move better, get strong, and increase health span.
Learn more about Chain Effect at www.chaineffect.com
Episodes
The newest 20 of 39 episodes
- Boring? Yep, because it works. · 41 minIn todays world of latest and greatest, we discuss why the old boring stuff is still the best and why your time should be spent with the fundamentals, not the glitz and glam of…
- What If The Order Of Eating Could Change Everything? · 43 minIn this episode we discuss the order of eating, its connection to absorption, weight management, insulin sensitivity and best practices.
- 10 Years of Keeping It Real! · 42 minIn this episode we celebrate and reminisce on 10 years of lessons we've learned from dreaming, planning, launching and running a business, plus how a family member set us up on a…
- Numbers to Track Besides Your Steps · 33 minYes, steps are an easy action item to identify and cross off, but what about metrics for strength, body composition, and other risks for all cause mortality? In this episode, we…
- What’s in the Cart?? · 46 minIn this episode, we take an imaginary trip to the grocery store and tell you our weekly staples! We also walk through some awesome recipes that make our weeks less stressful…
- Drop It Like a Squat · 41 minA cornerstone movement of strength and mobility, the squat is something most everyone does in their exercise and training. Whether you want to build that booty safely or learn…
- CGM Part 3 - Digging Deeper! · 42 minIn this episode we continue our fascination with the Continuous Glucose Monitor, and reveal new ways we are looking at the data. We also explain some of the conundrums we are…
- Special Guest: Dr. Hope Seidel, Parenting Coach · 44 minIn this episode we welcome Dr. Hope Seidel, retired pediatrician turned Certified Parenting Coach, to the pod as she discusses strategies to give our kids agency, how parents…
- The Actual Way to Warm-Up · 38 minIn this episode we discuss a neuro-developmental approach to warming up, emphasizing activation and position. Should we be stretching? We go over what people get wrong about…
- Super-Nutrients in Animal Foods · 33 minIn this episode, we discuss the less talked about super powers of some animal products while Caroline shows off her late night DJ voice. Plus, hear a few easy, delicious ways to…
- Super-Nutrients in Our Produce · 33 minIn this episode we discuss the lesser known superpowers of everyday produce and yes, why you should be eating more of it. We also talk about what exactly causes some extra weird…
- Fat Checking Dietary Fat · 43 minIn this episode we dive into dietary fats, misconceptions, benefits, and what the new science is telling us.
- Oh The Infinite Games We Play! · 39 minIn this episode we breakdown health, fitness, business and relationships through the lens of The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. We examine how your desire to win might be keeping…
- Y'all, The Kids Aren't Alright · 46 minBy the time you are 25 you have all the fat cells you will have for your entire life, making it so critical to manage body composition during growth. Come along for a deep dive…
- Rants of a Physical Therapist · 38 minIn this episode Taylor discusses 4 misconceptions he and many in the field hear on a daily basis that might just change your preconceived notions at your next physical therapy…
- Apples or Pears? How Exactly Body Shape and Body Composition Matter for Health · 47 minWe know BMI and weight are not the best indicators of health risk and longevity, so what are some better metrics we can use to track our progress? How can we improve these…
- Volumetric Eating · 37 minEat as much as I want!?! Yes, there is some truth in this if it's the right things. Could you eat 1lb of broccoli as easily as 1lb of french fries? In this episode we discuss the…
- Special Guest: Dr. Lauren McHenry, Sports Psychologist · 1 h 1 minJoin us for an in-depth discussion on what happens to us under performance stress. We learn about polyvagal theory, trust/vulnerability, and why it might not always be your…
- "You Are So Smart! So Fast! So Brave!" · 34 minGreat, a new way we may be messing up our kids...In this episode we discuss how a fixed mindset might be limiting your potential (and your kid's) in a hobby, sport, career or in…
- How to Have Awesome Poop! · 41 minIn this episode we take a deep dive into the bowels (eww). We discuss the relationship of fiber to the gut microbiome, how the gut-brain axis impacts us, misconceptions about a…
