Life Possible Podcast

*The Life Possible Podcast* is back with an incredible transformation story featuring *The Empower Life Sisters*—Stephanie Gonzales, Samantha Silva, and Ryan Silva! These two sisters lost over *180 pounds each* (and Ryan dropped *100 pounds*), completely changing their lives and even opening their own *Ideal Protein* clinic to help others do the same!
In this episode, we dive deep into:
✅ Samantha’s journey dealing with *PCOS, insulin resistance*, and the power of proper nutrition
✅ The *life-changing wake-up call* that pushed both sisters to take control of their health
✅ How *their home environment* shaped their relationship with food—and how they broke the cycle
✅ What it was like to *“buddy up”* and lose weight together
✅ The decision to open their own *Ideal Protein* clinic—now coaching others to success!
✅ Passing *healthy habits* down to the next generation—kids included! Samantha's and her husband Ryan share how their journey into metabolic health has set the tone for the boys habits too!
From *yo-yo dieting* and frustration to discovering *the science of metabolic health*, this episode is packed with real talk, inspiration, and actionable advice for anyone ready to take control of their weight and health.

This is the "Runner's Episode!" Are you or someone you love a runner, cyclist or triathlete who continues to struggle with weight even though you are training!? Do you do any kind of exercise and yet STILL don't lose weight? Do you find that just when you start making gains in your training, you get sidelined by injuries and pain? Many people start running or other forms of exercise to lose weight only to be frustrated with their lack of results. We discuss the myths about the "need" to fuel with carbs and find out how Cindy overcame this backwards outdated thinking to now thrive as the runner she has always wanted to be! Join us to learn why "fitness" doesn't necessarily lead you to health. We discuss the process of "Fat Adaptation" or building the most efficient "Fat-Burning Machine" so you burn fat for your primary fuel not just during daily activities, but at much higher exercise intensities than previously thought possible so you don't have to rely on sugar or carbs! Learn how this metabolic shift, which actual begins in Phase 1 of the Ideal Protein Protocol, can help eliminate nagging injuries, aches, and pains, so you can enjoy running or whatever your favorite sport is for the rest of your "Life Possible" without excess body fat, or chronic pain, and with more energy than ever before! We also discuss why it is so important to re-establish your "Foundational Metabolic Health" during our current COVID-19 pandemic and for the months to come.

As promised...the "Return of Ed Reardon" is EPIC!! Ed says that 70% of the questions posted in IP Phase 1 groups on Facebook can be answered with THIS episode!! In this episode, Ed outdoes himself as he shares why he loves Ketosis and Ideal Protein, the importance of electrolytes – especially sodium, and understanding your results go way beyond the weight number on the scale! Buckle for this wild ride with us! You will probably want to listen to it more than once to understand all the wisdom that Ed shares!! #idealprotein #weightlossishealthcare #foodismedicine #livinglifepossible

I call this episode "Hope for the People!" My guest this week is the Amazing Hope Donaldson! I saw Hope on Facebook commenting on one of my shows, and then in the Phase 1 Support Group. Currently over 100 pounds down and still in Phase 1 of the Ideal Protein protocol, her post were always right on point, true to the program and inspirational! I could truly tell that Hope respected and surrendered herself to the protocol 100% and made it her goal to help others do the same so they could achieve the success that she has! Although this episode has a long running time, it is worth it! Stay till the end as she has a lot to say to help you through your IP Phase 1 journey! Also, her clinic owner Dylan Webb joins us as well to discuss his experience and education that proved to him, there is no better approach to preventing, reducing or reversing Metabolic Syndrome and related conditions!! (And oh yeah, lose weight and keep it off!)

My production schedule is off right now, but I can not let this holiday season pass by without revisiting the original Life Possible Podcast Thanksgiving show! Whether you are watching this for the first time, or you remember this episode from last year, here is our EPIC episode featuring the incomparable Sara Mulero! Her personal story of transformation is truly amazing! This is absolutely one of my favorite episodes because of WHO this lady is! Sara was more than "authentic" during this show relating her own weight loss journey of over 340 pounds and sharing some stories she has never shared before! There is no doubt that some of the things she went through have made her a true gift to all of us in Ideal Protein Nation! She is definitely one of my most entertaining guests and you will see why I refer to her as my "Sassy Sister from the South!" PLUS - her Phase 1 recipes she shared with us for her for Stuffing, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole, Cranberry Salad, Green Bean Casserole, Pumpkin Pie, and Fried Turkey are timeless!!! Tune in to the show and find out how you can get these recipes in your email inbox!!! #idealprotein #foodismedicine #weightlossishealthcare #livinglifepossible #happythanksgiving