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Squat Challenge! Stop what you’re doing, spread your feet apart, and squat! Take a photo, upload it to Instagram and join the #squatchallenge for a chance to win a free, live 21-Day Hip Opening online training with @yogateacherscollege Did you know the ability perform a full squat is associated with spinal health, longevity, and overall fitness? ... This is because squatting is an essential range of motion that almost every kid do do easily. But why is it so hard for adults? Because we don’t do it! We sit in chairs instead of the floor. We sit on a bench to tie our shoes instead of squatting down, and even our modern toilets are high up off the ground. Don’t worry, you can get your squat back but don’t wait for your yoga class or gym workout. Pop-a-squat right now? At home, at work, on the street it doesn’t matter. STEP 1: step your feet slightly wider than your hips STEP 2: turn your feet out at a 10-12 degree angle and squat! STEP 3: take a photo and tag #squatchallenge and @lucasrockwood for a chance to win a live, online 21-day Hip Opening Challenge! (winners selected at random from participants) Q: Can I post to stories? A: Yes! Just ag me. Q: When is the challenge? A: We start 8 February. Q: Where can I find info on the challenge? A: www.YogaTeachersCollege.com Q: If I joined last time, can I join again? A: We’re working on it! Hopefully we’ll have room our Zoom room maxes out.

Episode 448 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: Turn Adversity into Advantage with Doug Bopst ----------------------------------------------- I took the deal and the last thing I did was snort a few hundred milligrams of oxy, says Doug. This was right before he started a 90-day stint in jail where he was forced to sober up in a hurry. His cellmate was a fitness fanatic and Doug’s unofficial trainer on his path to recovery. Despite all the odds, Doug left prison in better shape tha...n he went in. Today, Doug is clean and sober and is an author, fitness trainer, and speaker. Listen & Learn: - How hitting rock bottom can be a great gift - Why there is not quick-fix to a long-standing problem - How to surrender to the process of change - Finding fitness at any age Links & Resources Doug’s site: https://dougbopst.com/ Doug’s books: https://www.amazon.com//B01F43E89G%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scn ABOUT OUR GUEST Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner. He is a former felon and drug addict, and the author of From Felony to Fitness to Free and the Heart of Recovery. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Game Changers Film Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **

Episode 444 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: In Search of Mastery with Michael Gervais ----------------------------------------- What does it mean to self actualize? To become your personal best at whatever it is you do? For most of us, these questions conjure up images such as a finish line, a retirement, an award, or a specific bank balance. Most of us equate mastery with goal achievement, but ironically, those who have achieved real masterly tend to be laser-focused on the proc...ess and the practice, not the outcome. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a high-performance psychologist who shares his mental model for traversing this path of personal greatness. Listen & Learn: - How purpose, principles, and vision can guide you - Why fulfilled lives usually involve grappling with life’s biggest questions - Mastery of self vs. mastery of craft - The hero trap Links & Resources Compete to Create (Michael’s site) - https://competetocreate.net/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Michael is a high-performance psychologist. He is the co-founder of Compete to Create, a digital platform for helping people become their best through mindset training. He works with professional athletes and CEOs. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Old Spices Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **

Episode 447 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: Psychological Flexibility with Steven Hayes PhD ----------------------------------------------- The rate of change has accelerated 2-5x in the past year. The job change you were thinking about someday is now your top priority today. Your relationship doubt has flipped into a full blown crisis. Entire governments and industries have been turned on their heads. How are you doing? The ability to ride the wave of change is something Steven... Hayes refers to as Psychological flexibility, and just as we should all be working on our physical health, our mental health needs constant workouts too. Listen & Learn: Why mental health labels can quickly paralyze you How your past head trash can implode your current relationships How to accept and commit as part of your mental health regime Links & Resources Steven Hayes’ Website: https://stevenchayes.com/ Steven’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o79_gmO5ppg&feature=youtu.be ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Steven Hayes is the author of 44 books including, A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters. He’s published nearly 600 scientific articles and his work focuses on understanding language and cognition to alleviate suffering. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Are Eggs Ok Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **

Episode 443 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: Get To Know Your Genes with Dr. Yael Joffe ----------------------------------------- Have you done a DNA test to discover your true ancestry? Tens of millions of people give up their genetic information in exchange for a fun pie graph that attempts to detail their ethnicity. It’s not too expensive, and it’s fun to learn - so why not? ... If you’re concerned about personal privacy, there is a real cause for concern. The data Facebook or Google have on you pales in comparison to your DNA data. Your favorite online videos and political preferences might change with time, but who you are, from a genetic perspective, is forever. Private companies are stockpiling genetic data, and in some cases, sharing it with both public agencies like the FBI and private pharmaceutical companies. On this week’s podcast, we’ll explore genetics, epigenetics, testing, and what all this data means. Listen & Learn: - Why you and I are 99.9% similar, and how we share 50% of our DNA with a banana - Nature vs. nurture from a genetic perspective - The future of DNA test, tracking and tracing - Why data means nothing without interpretation and education Links & Resources 3X4 Genetics: http://www.3X4genetics.com Are companies selling your DNA data?: https://www.cnbc.com//5-biggest-risks-of-sharing-dna-with- ABOUT OUR GUEST Yael Joffe is a dietitian with a Ph.D. from the University of Cape Town where she explored the genetics and nutrition of obesity in South African women. She is the co-author of three books, It’s not just your Genes, The SNP Journal, and Genes To Plate. She is the founder of 3X4 Genetics. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Juice Fasting Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **

Episode 446 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: Thoughts on the End of Life with Charles Garfield ----------------------------------------- Death and loss are inevitable, nobody was prepared for this. COVID-19 has taken the lives of millions of people around the world, mostly older people, the wisdom class. On a local level, we all feel it; but from a global perspective, it’s very hard to begin to fathom so much loss in such a short period of time. How do we process this? Where to be...gin? On this week’s show, we’ll explore the wisdom years of life, end of life, and death. Listen & Learn: - Why you should write a forgiveness letter to yourself - The importance of older generations - The necessity of mourning - Virtual vs. in-person funerals Links & Resources Charles' Website - http://www.charlesgarfield.com Shanti Project - http://www.shanti.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Charles Garfield is a psychologist, professor, and lecturer, and the author of thirteen books including Our Wisdom Years and Life's Last Gift: Giving and Receiving Peace During the Dying Time. He has been recognized internationally as the founder of the Shanti Project, a widely acclaimed AIDS and cancer service organization. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Allergic Mystery Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **

Episode 445 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: Get to Know Your Testosterone by Dr. Tracy Gapin ----------------------------------------- Testosterone levels in modern men are lower than at any time in recorded history. This causes low libido, low energy, and a lack of lean muscle; but low T can also decrease your motivation, your concentration, and even your mental health. So where has all the testosterone gone?... Diet and lifestyle are huge factors, of course, but most people are completely unaware of the endocrine disruptors that have crept their way into our food, water, and homes. Everything from your shampoo to your takeaway coffee cup contributes to the hormonal dysregulation of our population. Left unchecked, many men lose their lust for life, in all senses, decades too soon. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor who is passionate about educating men and helping them navigate the hormonal minefield of our modern world. Listen & Learn: - Why free testosterone is even more important than total testosterone - How to understand medical reference ranges - Self-assessment tricks for thinking about your own hormones - Xenoestrogens, phytoestrogens, and other disruptor landmines Links & Resources Dr. Gapin’s Site - http://www.DrTracyGapin.com ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Gapin is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is the author of, Male 2.0, a guide to the optimization of a man’s health and vitality. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Rapeseed Oil Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **

Episode 442 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: Fantastic Fungi with Eugenia Bone --------------------------------- It’s mushroom season in Cataluña, so the markets are filled with orange, white, and even jet black setas that are almost all wild harvested. They´re delicious and packed with a unique micronutrient profile that is great for your immune system. On this week's show, you´ll meet a mycophagist, writer, and teacher on all things fungi. ... Did you know A single Portabella mushroom can contain more potassium than a banana Fungi are believed to cover the earth’s surface before the first trees A 2,400 year old fungus in Oregon is believed to be the largest organism in the world covering 2,200 acres (8.9 km2? Psychedelic mushrooms, including microdoses, have shown efficacy for for depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges LInks & Resources http://www.eugeniabone.com/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Eugenia’s work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Saveur, Food & Wine, Gourmet, and The National Lampoon. She is the author of six books including her most recent award-winning Fantastic Fungi. Nutritional Tip of the Week: How to Not Gain Weight - Holidays Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **

Episode 441 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: Happy Pessimist with Mattias Lundberg ----------------------------------------- Has your life been turned upside down in 2020? How are you feeling? Positive thinking and optimism are often considered one and the same, but you can be simultaneously positive and pessimistic - and it might be the smartest way to plan for 2021. You can gameplay the worst-case scenario with a smile, prepare for the worst, and set yourself up to be pleasantly... surprised. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a psychologist and author whose work focuses on the possessive, productive value of pessimism in certain situations. Listen & Learn: - How negative thinking can help you with preparedness - When optimism becomes avoidance - Adaptive vs. non-adaptive responses - How to be positive but pessimistic at the same time Links & Resources Mattias' Website: http://aplato.se/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Mattias Lundberg is a Licensed Psychologist and an Associate Professor of Psychology at the Department of Psychology at Umeå University. He is also an author and has published eight books. Mattias is known for his ability to explain complex psychological questions in an easy and often entertaining way. Nutritional Tip of the Week: No Added Sugar Chocolate Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **

Episode 440 of The Lucas Rockwood Show: Overcome Fear with Kristen Ulmer ----------------------------------------- Extreme skiing is defined by an ever-present risk of death. It’s a sport that demands a deep relationship and acceptance of fear. An avalanche can bury you, a deadly fall down a sheer rock wall is just one wrong turn away, and there are times when the only chance of survival is from an emergency airlift to safety. ... Why would you do this? The answer is, I wouldn’t do it! But my guest on this week’s podcast used her extensive experience in the world of extreme sports to learn to harness fear and develop a system for teaching this to others. Whether you’re scared of public speaking or simply too nervous to ask that guy or girl for their number, Kristen Ulmer’s approach to fear is unique and effective. Listen & Learn: - Step 1: acknowledge fear as normal and natural - Step 2: touch your body where you feel the fear bubbling up - Step 3: let go of resistance to fear - Suffering = discomfort x resistance - How to achieve a flow state - Understanding the lure of extreme sports Links & Resources Kristen’s Website: http://www.KristenUlmer.com ABOUT OUR GUEST Kristen Ulmer is a fear and anxiety expert who draws from her experience with extreme skiing, studies of Zen, professional facilitation with 1000s of clients. She is the author of, The Art of Fear; Why Conquering Fear Won’t Work and What to Do Instead. Kristen’s work has also been featured in such media as NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, The Megyn Kelly Show, The Robb Report, and Tim Ferriss’s Tribe of Mentors. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Cannot Digest Nuts Got Questions? Submit your question: yogabody.com/asklucas/ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes (http://www.yogabody.com/reviews) ** Link to Podcast in comments! **