One of the most annoying phrases/analogies in our industry in my opinion is comparing sugar to cocaine when it comes to true addiction. As a former high school health teacher who talk to her students about sex, drugs, and rock and roll, I can tell you there's a stark difference between a cocaine addiction and a sugar "addiction". I'll explain what I mean from a neurological perspective and my thoughts on sugar. Time Stamps: (0:15) One of the Most Annoying Phrases in Our Industry (2:40) Sugar vs Cocaine (7:50) Increasing Our Dopamine Levels (11:30) My Issue with Keto (14:50) Random Side Story (17:30) Bottom Line on Sugar --------------------- Where You Can Find Me: @joellesamantha Nutrition & Fitness Coaching: @leveltencoaching Fitness Coaching Software: @fitcoachpro
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TEN Talks with Joelle Samantha is designed to provide education and practical application on a variety of training and nutrition related topics. TEN - an acronym for Training, Education, and Nutrition are the 3 main pillars of content and value that Joelle enjoys providing.
Your host, Joelle Samantha, is the founder and CEO of Level TEN Coaching, an evidence based fitness and nutrition coaching company that places an emphasis on individualized training protocols, personalized and periodized nutrition, and mental health. Level TEN prides itself on taking a comprehensive, whole body approach to one's personal health & fitness goals.
Since leaving her teaching career of high school health and physical education, Joelle has also co-founded another business, Fit Coach Pro, an online fitness coaching software company designed to help coaches streamline and organize their coaching processes.
Listening to TEN Talks, you'll learn a variety of information, strategies, and methods that pertain to health & fitness, with of course - a sprinkle of humor, mom life, relatability, and past experiences that have shaped Joelle into who she is today. We hope you enjoy the show and its series of topics and guests!