Physiology First

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Physiology First

What if schools taught us about ourselves? The Physiology First podcast is health education for a new generation.

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    Skills Before Pills: Danielle Gansky on Rethinking Youth Mental Health

    This is the most powerful podcast conversation I've ever had. Please, take 30 minutes to listen to Danielle's story of being put on ADHD medication at 7 years old, and why we need to rethink youth mental health in the 21st century.Follow Danielle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniellegansky/

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    The Physiology of Courage: Darren Bailey, Entrepreneurship, and the Nasal Breathing 5k

    Learn how to bring the health revolution to your life and your community by leading from the front.Darren Bailey, owner of Physiology First Riverina, shares how he is upgrading his physiology and modeling health in his community.Darren shares his nasal breathing 5k run challenge.We discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur.Why inspiration and mentorship are key to solving the youth mental health crisis.Follow his journey on Instagram @physiologyfirst_riverinaLearn more about becoming a Physiology First Affiliate by contacting [email protected]

  3. 9

    The ADHD Myth: Why Your Child May Need Movement to Learn

    In this episode David reads an article that we wrote on his Substack outlining the flaws in the ADHD diagnosis and presents a new and empowering framework for understanding attention in the 21st century.

  4. 8

    The 3 Biggest Threats to Youth Mental Health: They may not be what you'd expect...

    David discuses the 3 industries targeting the health of our kids and how we can get organized and stand up for the next generation.

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    Education Before Medication: A Conversation with Dr. Josef Witt Doerring

    Join David Bidler and Dr. Joseph Witt Doerring for an inspiring conversation on how to support the health of our next generation. We discuss the dangers of many common psychiatric medications when compared to natural alternatives such as exercise, diet, sauna, and cold plunge. We explore the role of purpose, meaning, and social community in mental health. This is one of the most important conversations of our time-we hope that you enjoy and share it widely!

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    Sleep is a Skill: A Practical Conversation for Parents in an Exhausted Culture

    In this conversation with Nadine Eliot we discuss the role of sleep in mental health and fitness. Nadine is a Physiology First team leader at our Manchester campus. She has been attending classes with her children since we first opened the doors. David and Nadine discuss the science of sleep, and how it influences our mental and physical health.

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    How to Build a Health Business in 2026: Culture, Community, and the Currency of Trust

    In this conversation David speaks with Amy Stackhouse. Amy is a team leader at Physiology First Manchester, our first UK campus. David and Amy discuss the role of trust in building a health business, how data-driven coaching leads to long term client relationships, and why working on what you are passionate about leads to a path of purpose.

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    How to Control Stress and Improve Mental Focus in Real Time: A Conversation with Phil Ireland

    In this conversation with coach, endurance athlete, and martial arts champion Phil Ireland we share skills to take control of our internal state in any external environment. Learn how breathing impacts our mental and physical fitness. Gain simple, practical skills t0 adjust your physiology in real-time. Hear the Farmer's Story and the God Story - two simple tales with big picture lessons for the 21st century.

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    The Body and Breath Connection: A Conversation with Jill Miller

    Author, teacher, and co-founder of Tune-Up Fitness Wordwide joins me on the show to discuss the future of health education. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, Jill is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Learn more about her powerful work at Tune-Up Fitness. Her latest book, Body by Breath, is my favorite book on breathing-hands down. Check it our here. I truly enjoyed this conversation with Jill. We touched on the relationship between our breath and body, the impact of technology on our nervous system, and how to teach the skills of health to the next generation.

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    Rethinking Mental Health Through Movement: How to Build an Exercise Program to Improve Brain and Body Health

    Learn exactly how we help members of all ages build an exercise program to amplify the health of the brain and body. In this episode Physiology First founder David Bidler will walk you through our unique approach to education focused exercise. The future of learning is learning about our physiology first.

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    The Blueprint for a Healthier Generation: A Practical Roadmap to Youth Mental Health and Community Wellbeing

    How do we build the healthiest generation yet? In this episode you'll get a practical roadmap to improving youth mental health, and creating a health revolution for a new generation. We built a first of a kind community health education center. Learn to bring Physiology First tp your community. Learn to teach sleep, nutrition, exercise, and brain health to a generation. Practical steps to creating health hubs that educate, empower, and bring the community together. Follow us on Substack for daily lessons on health and human potential.

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What if schools taught us about ourselves? The Physiology First podcast is health education for a new generation.

HOSTED BY

David Bidler

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