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Friendship Podcast

by Friendship Fitness

Welcome to the Friendship community. We build high performers through working on optimizing physical and mental health.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 241: Coach Tine

    Today, I’m sharing a fantastic conversation with Coach Tine! Tine has been an athlete at Friendship since 2024 and is coming up on two years as a coach on our team. In this episode, we get the opportunity to learn more about the person behind the coach — her past, where she is today, and what…

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  2. Episode 240: All Things Sleep: Maddy Arra, APRN-CNP

    Sleep is one of the most important — and often most overlooked — pieces of our overall health, recovery and performance. In this episode, we sit down with Madyson Arra, APRN-CNP, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at The Ohio State...

  3. Episode 239: Creatine & Body Comp, Cognitive Function, Markers of Health in Middle-Age/Older Adults

    Creatine has long been one of the most studied supplements for strength, muscle and performance, but its potential role in healthy aging may be even more interesting. In this episode, Andy breaks down a new 12-week study examining creatine supplementation in adults ages 45–65, including its…

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  4. Episode 238: Dr. Bhavesh Patel

    In this episode, Andy sits down with Dr. Bhavesh Patel, Medical Director at Gameday Men’s Health, for a wide-ranging conversation about men’s health, longevity, performance, and the growing world of medical optimization. Dr. Patel shares his background in medicine, how he approaches his own…

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  5. Episode 237 - Bobby Srivastava (Part 2)

    Bobby Srivastava returns to the Friendship Podcast for the first time in more than 6 years. Since his original Sunday Coffee Chat in February 2020, Bobby has continued to build an incredible 15-plus-year journey within the walls of Friendship. In this episode, we explore commitment, trust, the...

  6. Episode 236 - Are We Actually Getting Better?

    We have more information, technology, wearables, medications and optimization strategies than ever—but are we actually getting healthier? In this solo episode, I discuss the age of optimization we're finding ourselves in and how I feel we're really not getting any better despite more tools and…

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  7. CTC 235 - New Studies Breakdown - Goal Setting & SFV Effects

    CTC 235 - New Studies Breakdown - Goal Setting & SFV Effects

  8. CTC 234: Hyrox After Action Review, Training for Different Goals, Men's Mental Health

    CTC 234: Hyrox After Action Review, Training for Different Goals, Men's Mental Health

  9. CTC 233: Events, Getting Better at Gymnastics & Deserted Movie Choices

    CTC 233: Events, Getting Better at Gymnastics & Deserted Movie Choices

  10. Episode 232: Dr. Deepa Halaharvi & Dr. Shabana Dewani Discuss Breast Cancer, Survivor Stories, Recovery & Prevention!

    This week we are so excited to have two incredible guests on the podcast to help us learn more about their areas of expertise, individual stories and help our community educate themselves on Breast Cancer + Women's Health. Dr. Deepa Halaharvi, DO, FACOS, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified...

  11. CTC 231: Trends & Truths in Women's Health

    Guest Hosts Jenny Borda & Melissa Arra join us to discuss women's health for October & Women's Health Month

  12. CTC 230: Prepping for Last Minute Comps, Future Plans for Friendship & Facing Trends

    CTC 230: Prepping for Last Minute Comps, Future Plans for Friendship & Facing Trends

  13. CTC 229: Guest Jenny Borda Joins to Discuss Health, Training & Mindset

    CTC 229: Guest Jenny Borda Joins to Discuss Health, Training & Mindset

  14. Episode 228: MASTERS Workout Reveal + Breakdown, Developing Running Form/Mechanics, Staying Healthy and Some Football Chat

    Episode 228: MASTERS Workout Reveal + Breakdown, Developing Running Form/Mechanics, Staying Healthy and Some Football Chat

  15. Episode 227: CTC w/ Coach Shelby Strain & Andy Arra

    Episode 227: CTC w/ Coach Shelby Strain & Andy Arra

  16. Episode 226: CTC -- What is THE Hardest Workout Ever?! Referees & Sports today, Testosterone Replacement + Lightning Round

    Episode 226: CTC -- What is THE Hardest Workout Ever?! Referees & Sports today, Testosterone Replacement + Lightning Round

  17. Episode 225: CTC - Masters! Aging Athletes Avoiding Injury, Ninja Creami and more!

    Episode 225: CTC - Masters! Aging Athletes Avoiding Injury, Ninja Creami and more!

  18. Episode 224: CTC -- Feats of Strength, Facial Hair, Creatine, Entrance Music & Building a Great Handshake

    Episode 224: CTC -- In this episode we discuss: Feats of Strength, Facial Hair, Creatine, Entrance Music & Building a Great Handshake

  19. Episode 223: CTC - Modern Movies, Update on GLP-1, Formative Nutrition Experiences & Cholesterol Tips

    Episode 223: CTC - In this episode Jeff & Andy discuss - Modern Movies, Update on GLP-1, Formative Nutrition Experiences & Cholesterol Tips

  20. Episode 222: Paul Phillips on Consistency, Motivation & over 120lbs lost!

    In this episode Andy & Jeff talk with Paul Phillips, who has experienced an incredible physical & mental transformation. He discusses his motivation, his why and how he's built a consistent framework to be successful.

  21. Episode 221: Andy Endurance Nutrition Seminar

    In this episode Registered Dietitian Andy Arra discusses how to maximize nutrition specifically for endurance athletes. To work with Andy, please email [email protected]

  22. Episode 220: Longevity with Dr. Jeanne Caligiuri

    In this episode we sit down with Jeanne Caligiuri who is a Doctor of Internal Medicine at Ohio State, and specializes in preventative medicine and health. In this episode we dive deep into how Jeanne treats her patients, the resources she provides to them and how we can build a better frame of...

  23. Episode 219: Value of Contrast Therapy with Jen Jaynes of SweatHouz

    In this episode we talk with one of our favorite local businesses, SweatHouz about the benefits of contrast therapy, sauna and Cold Plunge.

  24. Episode 218 - CTC: Vacation Planning for Health, Hypertrophy vs. Strength, Busting Plateaus and Mobility!

    In this episode of CTC Jeff & Andy discuss: - Vacation Planning for Health & Wellness, how we think about working out (or not) and staying active while we take a break. - Hypertrophy vs. Strength and how the Build Program creates priorities for health and longevity as it's focus. - Busting…

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  25. Episode 217: CTC -- AI in Healthcare/Fitness, Nutrition Recovery Hacks, Engrained Healthy Habits for Success & Favorite Local Spots for Quality Meals

    In this episode Jeff & Andy dive into how AI will assist the healthcare & fitness industry, as well as a discussion on Nutrition Recovery Hacks. We then dive into some of our own personal habits we attribute our fitness success to, and finally we wrap up with some local food spot recommendations!

  26. Episode 216: CTC - Event Prep Announcement, Favorite Movement Pairings, Best Kids Development Opportunities!

    Episode 216: CTC - Event Prep Announcement, Favorite Movement Pairings, Best Kids Development Opportunities! In this episode we discuss our new addition to the Event Series at Friendship, as well as our favorite movement pairings in Build and Thrive. We also go into detail about how to arrange…

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  27. Episode 215: CTC - How We Think About Training An Aging Population

    In this episode we discuss some questions about working with athletes 55 & Up and how we've made adjustments with our structure to better accomodate these athletes. Please listen to this episode to hear more: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-model-health-show/id640246578?i=1000703404708

  28. Episode 214: CTC Part 2

    In this episode we answer listener questions!

  29. Podcast Episode 213: CTC Part 1

    In This Episode Jeff & Andy discuss the Old & New Core Values at Friendship Fitness! Email future questions to: [email protected]

  30. Episode 212: Goal Setting - 'Tis the Season

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/goal-setting-tis-the-season

  31. Episode 211: Part 2 - 40 Favorite Lessons Before I Turn 40

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/part-2-40-favorite-lessons-before

  32. Episode 210: 40 Favorite Lessons Before I Turn 40

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/40-favorite-lessons-before-i-turn

  33. Episode 209: Winter Strong

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/winter-strong

  34. Episode 208: State of Friendship 2024

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/state-of-friendship-2024-edition

  35. Episode 207: Camaraderie: A Hidden Health Hack

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/camaraderie-a-hidden-health-hack

  36. Episode 206: Developing Young Women w/ Dr. Jenny Borda

    Jenny & I sit down to discuss our hopes & dreams for the world our daughters will grow up in!

  37. Episode 205: Developing A Positive Self-Energy Model

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/developing-a-positive-self-energy

  38. Episode 204: Insulin, Cortisol, Stress and Hormones

    How our environment is keeping us unhealthy, and setting our next generation up for failure. https://jeffb.substack.com/p/insulin-cortisol-stress-and-hormones

  39. Episode 202: Women's Strength, Longevity & TRUE Health

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/womens-strength-longevity-and-true

  40. Episode 201: Honoring the Women of Friendship!

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/honoring-the-women-of-friendship

  41. Episode 200: Intention: The Difference Between Training & Working Out

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/intention-the-difference-between

  42. Episode 199: IMUA - Always Forward to The Mission

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/always-forward-to-the-mission

  43. Episode 198: The Friendship Reset

    Making Time to Take a Break https://jeffb.substack.com/p/the-friendship-reset

  44. Episode 197: Tragedy & CrossFit

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/tragedy-and-crossfit

  45. Episode 196: Is The Silver Medal a Blessing or Curse?

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/is-the-silver-medal-a-blessing-or

  46. Episode 195: All Things Strength Programming

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/all-things-strength-programming

  47. Episode 194: The Power of Inverted Thinking

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/the-power-of-inverted-thinking

  48. Episode 193: The 4 "CORE" Essentials

    https://jeffb.substack.com/p/the-4-core-essentials

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Welcome to the Friendship community. We build high performers through working on optimizing physical and mental health.

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