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The Rudimentary Life
by Eric and Michele Hall
🎙️ Rudimentary LifeWhat if living well didn’t have to be complicated?What if you didn't have to worry about macros, micros, fad diets, and exercise trends that leave you lacking?Welcome to Rudimentary Life—a lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition podcast that cuts through the noise and gets back to the basics all while having some fun. We’re here to help you understand food, movement, and mindset in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and real. No gimmicks. No overnight hacks. Just honest conversations and practical tools to help you build a life that actually works for both you and your family.
Episodes
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Episode 24: SUMMER BREAK! 6 Ideas for Getting Outside and Having a Blast without Breaking the Bank
Flashback to 12-year-old us: it’s June, school just let out for summer, no more homework, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks - as the song goes apparently. We had the next two and a half months to do literally whatever we wanted. And it was glorious. Most of our time was spent outside...
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Episode 23: 9 Tips to Get Your Worst Night’s Sleep EVER – Guaranteed
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Hmm, I wonder what I could do to get the worst possible night’s sleep ever?” Maybe you had no idea know where to begin. Well, this episode is for you. We make sure to highlight nine habits you can commit to today to make sure your sleep is absolutely terrible.…
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Episode 22: Snack Your Way to Health with These 4 Simple Tips
This episode’s topic can truly make or break anyone’s healthy lifestyle goals. We’ve found it to be one of the top reasons people quit on themselves. And we get it! Our current culture does not make it easy for us. Why does it seem we lose all self-control when it comes to snacking? How do we...
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Episode 21: How to lose 165 pounds and 5 feet of fat without “dieting” with Eric Hall.
In this very special episode, we take an even closer look at the personal health journey and origin story of our very own TRL Radio co-host Eric Hall. In this episode we dive into: - Eric’s origin story - Struggling with obesity, high blood pressure, and other health related issues - Eric’s…
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Episode 20: What If Muscle Building Was Actually Fun
In our 20th episode of TRL Radio, we’re tackling the importance and practicalities of strength training. Although you may be tempted to skip this episode, thinking “I’m not interested in spending my days pumping serious iron in the gym,” we implore you to give it a listen. You’ll be surprised…
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Episode 19: - How life’s darkest moments could turn out to be your most powerful advantage. Interview with Michele Hall.
In this very special episode, we discuss the background and origin story of our very own TRL Radio co-host Michele Hall. From Michele’s chaotic upbringing and the trauma that she stills struggles with all the way to everything that made her the incredible wife, mother, and podcast co-host that…
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Episode 18: - Recovery; the secret to lasting health that should NOT be a secret - with Janelle Trujillo
In this ground breaking episode, we interview the legendary Janelle Trujillo, who has over 20 years’ experience in the health and wellness industry and is a certified health coach, nutrition coach, executive coach, mental health coach, and well-being coach. Along with her may certifications she…
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Episode 17: How to leverage everything you already have to optimize your health - Interview with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
We had the amazing privilege to interview Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on our podcast and you are going to be blown away by his knowledge and expertise. Dr. B is a board‑certified gastroenterologist, a New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most trusted voices in gut health right now. You...
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Episode 16: Unsubscribed - What if Quitting Fixed Everything
We all have busy lives, full of things that pull us, in what feels like, a million directions. And we all pretend we’re okay with this because, isn’t this just normal? Are we not supposed to be busy from sun up to sun down with school, work, sports, music, friends, family, etc.? Isn’t everyone...
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Episode 15: Stress - Strategies to Slay the Silent Killer
Today’s topic is one that affects EVERYONE. Seriously, we have not met a single person who has not been touched in one way or another by this issue. It’s wreaking havoc on our health and most of the time we don’t even realize it’s there. So how do we deal with something that’s tough to measure,...
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Episode 14: Food is More Than Fuel
As we were losing weight, the question we would always get was, “what are you doing to lose all that weight?” Everyone wanted to know, what is the ONE THING we did to get healthy. Honestly, there is no one thing. And we talk about that all the time. But today, we are going to address the…
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Episode 13: Eleven Reasons You Aren’t Achieving Your Goals and How To Get Back on Track
Have you ever set out on January first, full of motivation and empowerment, ready to achieve whatever you’ve set your mind to, prepared to conquer the world, only to find yourself a few weeks later saying, eh, I guess I’ll just try again next year? We all have felt the sting of defeat, failing to...
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Episode 12: Three Elements That Will Immediately Up-Level Any Relationship
Did you know that healthy relationships are the single most influential deciderwhen it comes to longevity? It’s true! Having deep, personal, well-maintained connections not only prolongs your years, but even more importantly, prolongs the happiness/healthiness factor of those years. So if you’re...
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Episode 11: The Silent Super Powers of Supplementation
In this episode, we address the unsung hero of our daily healthy lifestyle habits. The thing we do almost religiously, but rarely notice the actual benefits. But that doesn’t mean those benefits don’t exist. What in the world are we talking about? Supplementation! We will take some time…
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Episode 10: How To Properly Bookend Your Day For Optimal Health
Even if you’re spending a solid 8 hours in bed every night, you may still be waking up less than refreshed. Thankfully there are things you can do to make sure the sleep you’re getting is the best quality sleep possible. We’re going to discuss the morning routine and evening routine that worked...
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Episode 9: Three Ways To Make Sure Your Health Resolutions Finally Stick
Are you tired of starting over again…again? We’ve beenthere. In fact, we vividly remember standing in our front room, watching the New Years Eve Fireworks through our window, and thinking out loud, “Something has got to change this year. We can’t be standing here on New Years Eve next year...
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Episode 8: The Key to Successful Long-Term Life Change
The majority of people struggle to have successful, long-term change. There are a number of factors that can play into why this is the case. In this episode, we’re going to hit the ones we found to be most impactful to a prolonged healthy lifestyle. These are the key reasons why we ourselves were...
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Episode 7: The One Surprising Thing That Is Most Closely Associated with Longevity
We all want to live a long life, and even more importantly a long, healthy, happy life. What if we told you that decades of studies have all come to the same conclusion. There is one single factor that spans every continent and culture, and it’s not what you might think. Yes, diet and exercise…
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Episode 6: Taking The “Gym -Bro” Out of Fitness
After being asked “what should we eat,” the second questionthat always follows is, “what exercises should we do.” Our objective, in this episode, is to take the “gym-bro” mentality out of fitness. The most important workout to do is the one you will actually do. Deep, we know. We explore a…
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Episode 5: Four Life Changing Food Habits That Work With Any Diet Part 2
And here’s part two of our life changing food habits. In the last episode, you learned all about eating the Right Amounts of the Right Foods. Hopefully you were able to take some practical applications away and have already begun implementing those changes. Part two will focus more on the best…
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Episode 4: Four Life Changing Food Habits That Work With Any Diet - Part 1
Yes, we’re finally diving into the topic you’ve all beenwaiting for. What the heck do we eat to lose weight without losing our sanity? There is so much we want to share about this that we’ve broken it into two episodes jam packed with everything you need to know about eating smarter without...
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Episode 3: Three Things That Are Derailing Your Health
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things, but for some reason that dang scale will not move? Yeah, us too. We were busy trying every diet and trend known to mankind, yet the issues we discuss in this episode weren’t even on our radar, because no one is talking about them. Well…
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Episode 2: Three Mindset Shifts That Will Pave The Way To Change
In this episode, we address the first step that must be taken, but is often overlooked, when trying to make healthy lifestyle changes. It has nothing to do with what you eat or how many hours you spend in the gym. Instead, change must begin in the mind. This was surprising for us too, but we...
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Episode 1: Who The Heck Are We And Why Are We Starting A Podcast
In this, our maiden voyage episode, we introduce ourselvesand share with you exactly why this podcast is a must listen for anyone struggling with the feeling of hopelessness when it comes to health. There is so much noise and contradicting theories in the industry, it’s no wonder we are left...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🎙️ Rudimentary LifeWhat if living well didn’t have to be complicated?What if you didn't have to worry about macros, micros, fad diets, and exercise trends that leave you lacking?Welcome to Rudimentary Life—a lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition podcast that cuts through the noise and gets back to the basics all while having some fun. We’re here to help you understand food, movement, and mindset in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and real. No gimmicks. No overnight hacks. Just honest conversations and practical tools to help you build a life that actually works for both you and your family.
HOSTED BY
Eric and Michele Hall
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🎙️ Rudimentary LifeWhat if living well didn’t have to be complicated?What if you didn't have to worry about macros, micros, fad diets, and exercise trends that leave you lacking?Welcome to Rudimentary Life—a lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition podcast that cuts through the noise and gets back to the...
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