SSP S4 Ep. 23 - Deadlifts for Pain, Tallow for Gains
Release Date: 06/09/2025
SSP S4 Ep. 33 - Can You Afford Health? What Fasting Really Does & Who Gets to Be a Coach
Strength Solutions Podcast
Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 33 - "Can You Afford Health? What Fasting Really Does & Who Gets to Be a Coach" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 9/9/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: 1. Can People Really Not Afford Good Food? - The argument often is that lower-income individuals do not make good food choices and choose "junk" food over highly nutritious food. But, is that really what's happening, or is there more nuance to the situation? 2. Are You Really A Strength Coach? - A recent social media post had a strength...
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SSP S4 Ep. 32 - The Boys Aren’t Okay—And Neither Is Your Health After 40
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 32 – "The Boys Aren’t Okay—And Neither Is Your Health After 40" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 9/1/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: How We Live From 36-46 Matters – How we live in our "middle ages" matters a lot for our future and how healthy we will be toward the end of life. If you haven't started working out now, it's never too late! Exercise Intolerance – If you find that exercise seems to sap your energy instead of giving it to you, listen to this portion as it could save you a lot of time...
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SSP S4 Ep. 31 - Athletes, Oxygen, and Sweets
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 31 – "Athletes, Oxygen, and Sweets" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 8/26/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: Stop Training Like An Athlete! – We all see the athletes we long to be training like crazy or doing some non-traditional exercises, but to be fit, does that mean we should be training more like them? Weighted Vest For The Win? – Weighted vests are a big topic of conversation right now. Are they good? Are they better? Is it stupid? Does anybody really know? Hear our opinion and make the decision for...
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SSP S4 Ep. 30 - It's A Little Loud Out There
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 30 – "It's A Little Loud Out There" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 8/18/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: In this episode. Edwin asks some intriguing questions for Nathaniel to answer. We also discuss some new ideas behind cardio training from overseas, pickleball pick up, and more! Thanks for tuning in! We'll get back to our more full-length podcasts next week! If you haven't stopped by to visit us yet, check us out at 8122 Datapoint Ste 1165 in San Antonio, Texas! --- 🗣️ Audience Engagement: ...
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SSP S4 Ep. 29 -New Gym Same Us
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 29 – "NEW GYM SAME US" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 8/14/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: NEW GYM SAME US – We finally got into our new place and got everything rocking and rolling! We recorded in our new place this time, so please excuse any audio changes as we're still learning the space! We want to thank everyone who has supported us along the way and given us words of encouragement, and helped us! We will be uploading a little sporadically while we settle in and get things moving. So enjoy this...
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SSP S4 Ep. 28 - We're Back And Better Than Ever!
Strength Solutions Podcast
Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 28 – "We're Back And Better Than Ever!" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 8/4/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: Messing With Small Rocks – Are we really fixing problems by using beef tallow and eliminating dyes in our food, or are we missing the big picture, and is there a larger problem afoot? Back From England Again! – Nathaniel is back from his English adventure, hear about everything he did, his experiences, differences, and everything else! Not Everything Applies To You – Not every social media...
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SSP S4 Ep. 27 - Calories, Courts & Childhood
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 27 – "Calories, Courts & Childhood" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 7/14/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: Is Calories In, Calories Out Always the Answer? – We’ve all heard it—just eat less and move more. But is CICO (calories in, calories out) really the full picture of weight loss, or is there more going on behind the scenes? Acidic Diet Changes Weight Loss? – Could the acidity of your food impact fat loss? We dive into the idea of pH balance, inflammation, and whether eating "alkaline"...
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SSP S4 Ep. 26 - You Can’t Outlift Your Diet (or Your Face)
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 26 – "You Can’t Outlift Your Diet (or Your Face)" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 7/7/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: Longevity's Best Diet! – What are the healthiest people on Earth actually eating? We look into the diets of the longest-living populations and talk about what we can learn—and apply—today. Bodybuilding Is Just Like Transitioning – Sounds wild, but hear us out: from hormone manipulation to body dysmorphia to chasing a new identity, bodybuilding and gender transition have more in...
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SSP S4 Ep. 25 - YouTube, Your Back, and Your Butt
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 25 – "YouTube, Your Back, and Your Butt" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 6/23/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: 1. Myths About Fixing Pain – Is pain always a sign something is broken? We break down some of the biggest lies you've been told about pain and what actually works to fix it. 2. Your Butt Is Winking – That little movement your glutes do during a squat? It’s called butt wink—and it might be wrecking your form. We explain what it is, what causes it, and how to fix it. 3. YouTube Relaxes...
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SSP S4 Ep. 24 - Six-Pack Scams and Relationship Gaps
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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 24 – "Six-Pack Scams and Relationship Gaps" 🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza () & Edwin Santiago () 📅 Release Date: 6/16/25 --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: 1. Fitness Myths We No Longer Believe - From spot reduction to "no pain, no gain," we're breaking down the fitness myths we used to believe—and what the truth actually is. 2. Liver King's Documentary -The Liver King is back in the spotlight with a new documentary. What does it reveal, and what does it say about the culture of fitness influencers? 3. Somatic and...
info_outlineStrength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 23 – "Deadlifts for Pain, Tallow for Gains"
🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)
📅 Release Date: 6/9/25
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🚀 Episode Highlights:
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Eat First, Then Add Supplements
– Are you trying to fix your health with supplements before fixing your actual meals? We break down why food should come first and how to build a strong nutrition foundation before adding extras. -
Deadlift To Fix Your Back
– Could the deadlift actually be the solution to your back pain? It’s not what you’ve been told—but when done right, it might be just what your spine needs. -
Beef Tallow V.S. Seed Oils
– Is beef tallow making a comeback for a reason? We compare it to seed oils and dig into the controversy over what fats you should really be cooking with. -
Male Cheerleader
– A video of a male cheerleader went around and we talk about the insane amounts of athleticisim and stability it takes to do cheerleader stunting and basing, whether you are a male or female!
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🔬 Research Articles:
- "Neighborhood Stress May Impact Kids Brains"
- "Mediterranean Diet Provides Relief For Patients With IBS"
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