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Pam Stepnick is an author, digital creator and former nurse best known as the mother of global internet personalities Jake and Logan Paul.

Today on the show we discuss: what it has really been like for Pam to raise Jake and Logan Paul under intense public scrutiny, how she navigates their controversies and failures without abandoning them, the role faith has played in keeping her grounded, why parents must allow their children to struggle without enabling them, what the world misunderstands about both brothers, and the resilience, reinvention and relentless work ethic that helped them survive the internet and build lasting careers and much more.
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Dr. Mike Israetel is a renowned expert in the field of sports and exercise science. Dr. Mike holds a PhD in Sports Physiology and serves as a graduate professor at Lehman College. He’s also the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization.

Today on the show we discuss: why you don’t need to train to failure on every set to build muscle, how to get stronger and build a better physique without living in the gym, why wanting to look good isn’t automatically shallow, how vanity can become toxic when it turns into comparison or perfectionism, why short-form fitness content is making people more confused about fat loss and nutrition, and the simple training and diet principles that actually work without falling for internet myths or gimmicks and much more.

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Dr. Sue Morter is an internationally acclaimed speaker and thought leader, bridging science, spirituality and human potential. She is a Master of Bioenergetic Medicine, New York Times best-selling author, and host of the breakout podcast, The Art of Awakening and Gaia TV’s Healing Matrix. She is a trusted voice in self-healing and personal development.

Today on the show we discuss: why people keep sabotaging themselves even when they know what to do, how unresolved stress can keep the body stuck in survival mode, the connection between nervous system dysregulation and unhealthy coping behaviors, simple breathing and grounding tools to use during moments of anxiety, why adversity and rock bottom can become opportunities for reinvention, and how to reconnect with yourself so you can respond to life with more clarity instead of fear and much more.
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Dr. Stacy Sims, Ph.D. is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She’s recognized as a leading expert in nutrition and training for women’s health, performance, and longevity.

Today on the show, we discuss why women over 35 need to train differently to protect muscle, power, bone density, brain health, and longevity; the exercise mistakes that may accelerate aging, including too much low-intensity work and not enough heavy strength training; how strength training and high-intensity exercise may help reduce cognitive decline; the truth about creatine for women, including dosage and quality; the best foods and supplements for supporting long-term brain health; and Dr. Stacy Sims’ concerns about GLP-1 misuse, peptide therapy, rapid weight loss, and the return of “skinny culture.” and much more.

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Mercedes Coffman, LMFT, is a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist known for her insightful, compassionate approach to emotional healing and relational growth.

Today on the show we discuss how inconsistency can make relationships feel addictive, why chemistry is not always the same as compatibility, how love bombing and emotional highs can dysregulate your nervous system, the difference between emotional unavailability and manipulation, why childhood wounds can cause people to chase the wrong partners, how trauma bonds actually work, why safe love can feel boring at first, and how to rebuild self-trust so you can choose healthier relationships.

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