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The Fat & Broke Podcast

The Fat & Broke Podcast

Peter Brouillard, Gary Donia, & Sarah Newell

Helping ourselves and others achieve better physical, mental, and financial health.
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The Fat & Broke Podcast - 136 | Our Not-To-Do Lists | Better Every Day By Not-To-Doing
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06/06/22 • 58 min

Show Summary:

If you are like us, your to-do list never seems to end. To-do lists can run our lives which is why we are dedicating today’s conversation to our NOT-TO-DO Lists! What if you can regain some of your time and headspace by doing less??? Maybe your to-do list can actually have a finish line? If you want to do less and be more fulfilled, then stay tuned to this episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast!

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Intro:

A quick conversation about enjoying the outdoors and mosquitoes.

Topics Discusses & Questions Answered:

In today's show we answer the following about the state of the current stock market:

  1. How to be more fulfilled by doing less.
  2. What is a not-to-do list?
  3. How to make a list like this?
  4. How to go from good to great as a person?
  5. What things have we already stopped doing?
  6. What things would we like to stop doing going forward?

Resources:

Good To Great, Jim Collins
Tim Ferriss Not-To-Do List

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In today’s WIN, we discuss 4 Day Work Weeks, Intermittent Dieting, Ultra-Processed Teen Diets, Covid Waste, Steps To Happiness, & Joe Rogan...You Are Not a Horse or a Cow!

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Introduction:

We start the show with Peter being creepy and sneaking into Gary’s house. The team discusses the beauty of living in New England.

Main Show:

Sarah’s W.I.N’s:

Sarah discusses wasted Covid-19 vaccines. Over 15 million have been wasted. That equals about $427 million.

Sarah gives us 7 steps to increase happiness!

Peter’s W.I.N’s:

Peter discusses intermittent dieting which is different from intermittent fasting. New research suggests a protocol of 2 weeks of dieting followed by 2 weeks of maintenance is an effective way to lose weight. The theory is that we do not allow our metabolism to adapt to caloric restriction.

Peter tells us that 67% of what teens eat is ultra-processed food. This is not good. We discuss ways to not allow this to happen with our kids.

Gary’s W.I.N’s:

Gary talks about Scotland trialing 4 day work weeks (32 hours). Other countries have done the same with good success. This has been shown to improve productivity and happiness.

Gary discusses Joe Rogan’s stance on the Covid vaccine as well as his usage of Ivermectin. He feels as though he is being irresponsible and should use his platform for good.

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Some people like it hot and some like the cold. But, did you know there are actual health benefits to both and it's not just a comfort thing? Today, in episode 114 of The Fat & Broke Podcast, we explore the concept of heat exposure, what it is used for, and who can benefit from it.

Is Peter trying to justify the purchase of his sauna? We discuss!

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Action Items/Conclusions:

Sauna bathing is associated with many health benefits, from cardiovascular and mental health to athletic endurance. It is generally considered safe for healthy adults and may be safe for special populations with appropriate medical supervision. Heat stress via sauna elicits hormetic responses driven by molecular mechanisms that protect the body from damage, similar to those elicited by moderate to vigorous-intensity exercise, and may offer a means to forestall the effects of aging.

Topics Discussed:

  • Heat Exposure
  • Sauna
  • Hyperthermia
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Adaptation
  • Heart disease
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Dementia
  • Heat Shock Proteins
  • Mental Health
  • Hormones
  • Fitness and Performance
  • Detoxification

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In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

  • Do 50 million people in the U.S. really have chronic pain?
  • 20 habits keeping you from being a millionaire.
  • 10 food and beverages that may be causing you anxiety.
  • 4 nutrition lies you may believe.

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Intro:

Welcome to an early bird edition of W.I.N. We record this episode at 6 am on a Saturday. Our intro discussion revolves around Sarah’s well-deserved vacation that she just returned from.

News Item #1:

An article on CNBC states that 50 million people in the United States suffer from chronic pain. We discuss our thoughts around this and debate its validity.

News Item #2:

An article from US News and World Report lists 10 foods and beverages that may be causing you anxiety. Sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods lead the way.

News Item #3:

An article from entrepreneur.com lists 20 habits that may be keeping you from being a millionaire. Surprisingly, only 4 of those habits are specific to money management. We discuss the habits and mindset of a millionaire.

News Item #4:

Peter reviews an article that lists 4 common nutritional myths. We discuss whether or not we believe any of those myths and why they are not true.

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The Fat & Broke Podcast - 061 | Morning Glory | What's Your Story?
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10/04/21 • 56 min

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In today’s show, we talk about our morning routines and how to make one for yourself. Don’t worry night owls, we have good info for you too!

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Intro:

We start the show by talking about how much we hate pleasantries.

Main Discussion:

Today’s show is about how much we value morning routines. We start by discussing the origins of our routines and then progress into what our mornings look like now. As part of the discussion, we explore why waking up is easier for some people than others and how early morning routines are not for everyone.

Most morning routines are stressful and rushed. We explore ways to change this and set ourselves up for a better day. Peter and Gary have a similar approach whereas Sarah has a much different opinion on this topic.

We also discuss the challenges night owls face and explore some possible solutions for them.

Action Items:

  • Prepare for your morning the night before
  • Create habits and structure for your mornings
  • Do what works for you
  • If you are a night owl, create a night routine that you enjoy and avoid drift

Key Topics:

  • Night Owls
  • Larks
  • Drift
  • Sleep
  • Love Languages
  • Better Every Day
  • Cold Shower

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey

The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman

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The Fat & Broke Podcast - 159 | Mastermind Group | Unconditional Love
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11/07/22 • 43 min

Show Summary:

Welcome to the Fat & Broke mastermind group. In today’s session...

We discuss:

  • Unconditional Love

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Headline Of The Week:

IRS increases 401K limits–investors can save a lot more money in 2023

Mastermind Group:

In a special episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast, we say goodbye Peter's dad and discuss the lessons learned in death. We are very proud and thankful to Peter for his honesty and willingness to discuss this complex topic.

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In today’s WIN, we discuss:

  • Are we nearing an expanding housing bubble?
  • Soaring egg prices
  • Training the muscles of the vascular system
  • Investing in Russia
  • 5 ways to lower your cholesterol
  • The downside of using coupons

Happy financial literacy and librarians week! We have a quick discussion about the importance of financial literacy which also leads to a discussion about the importance of volunteering your time to help others and your community.

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Can you name something you pay for in your life and hope that you never have to use it? Still thinking??? Let me help. The one that comes to mind first is insurance. We all need it. Most of us have many forms of it. BUT we all never hope actually to use it. And when we do use it, we get charged more to keep owning it!! Today, Stacey Taylor, A Farmers Insurance Agency Owner, helps us better understand the many types of insurance available. What do we need? How much do we need? All that and much more on Episode 118 of The Fat & Broke Podcast!

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About Our Guest:

Stacey has been a Personal Insurance professional for over 21 years. She began her career w/ MetLife Auto & Home in January of 2001 in the claims department and advanced her way through various positions. She ultimately left while holding the role of Senior Litigation Adjuster. Stacey transitioned into the sales department in 2010 as a call center sales rep and then opened her own office in Pepperell as a local agent in 2013. She is now a Farmers Agency Owner. Stacey is currently selling to and servicing customers in MA, NH, and ME with a book of business around $1.8M.

Topics Discussed:

  • Insurance
  • Auto Insurance
  • Homeowners Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Umbrella Insurance
  • Credit Score
  • Deductible
  • Rates
  • Claims
  • Discounts

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In today’s WIN, we discuss:

  • Financial Infidelity
  • Blue Zone Bread
  • Superfoods
  • Apple Watch Benie’s
  • Keys To Being Old & Happy
  • & More Benefits of Vitamin D

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What Is Now:

Sarah’s W.I.N’s:

  1. The blue zones are back! We discuss the bread that people in the blue zones eat. The most common bread in these regions is sourdough, whole grain/wheat/rye, pita, and cornbread.
  2. Sarah discusses the seven habits that lead to happiness in old age. This is referred to as the Happiness 401K. The seven habits are: cultivate relationships, prioritize movement, don’t smoke, don’t drink, maintain body weight, manage stress, and lifelong learning.

Peter’s W.I.N’s:

  1. Vitamin D levels have been linked to Covid severity. Those with higher levels of Vitamin D prior to getting Covid has a significantly lower chance of getting severe Covid.
  2. The top 10 superfoods of 2021! We discuss the top ten foods and some that they missed. Peter seems to have his own list.

Gary’s W.I.N’s:

  1. Three out of ten couples experience financial infidelity. We discuss what this means, whether or not we have done it, and the best ways to avoid this happening to you and your partner.
  2. An insurance company in Australia issued free Apple watches to members to help promote increased activity levels. If participants did not reach their movement goals, they would have to pay for the watch and higher insurance rates. The study showed that participants increased their activity by 35% over the course of two years.

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We have all been there. In the zone, feeling great, doing all the right things. You feel like everything is in sync. Your money, health, and personal lives are all where you want them to be. And then, before you know it, they aren't. Something happened. But what? You try and pinpoint it, but you can’t. Slowly things begin to spiral out of control, and you are back in a rut. In today’s show, we discuss the idea of Complacency Creep. What is it? How does it happen? What does it look like? And how do we fight it? All of that, and more, in today's episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast

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Intro:
Gary decides there will be no small talk this week, so there isn't!!

Headline Of The Week:

I spent 5 years interviewing 233 millionaires–here are the 6 habits that made them ultra-wealthy

Complacency Creep:

We start by defining what complacency creep is, how to identify it through the signs and symptoms, and where it shows up in our own lives. After laying that groundwork, we specifically discuss some creep that has occurred with each host and how we plan on fixing it.

This is an episode full of great takeaways and action items for our listeners. Enjoy!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Fat & Broke Podcast have?

The Fat & Broke Podcast currently has 185 episodes available.

What topics does The Fat & Broke Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Meditation, Nutrition, Financial Independence, Sleep, Investing, Personal Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Health, Business and Growth Mindset.

What is the most popular episode on The Fat & Broke Podcast?

The episode title '162 | The Gratitude Show | The FABP Annual Thanksgiving Gratuties' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Fat & Broke Podcast?

The average episode length on The Fat & Broke Podcast is 55 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Fat & Broke Podcast released?

Episodes of The Fat & Broke Podcast are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast?

The first episode of The Fat & Broke Podcast was released on Mar 7, 2021.

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