SSP S4 Ep. 37 - Are We Really Getting Better—or Just Getting Help?
Release Date: 10/06/2025
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SSP S4 Ep. 44 - Microplastics, Miscommunication, and the Future of Health
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SSP S4 Ep. 43 - Movement, Medicine, and the Myths We Still Believe
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SSP S4 Ep. 42 - Pain, Perception, and the Pursuit of Health
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SSP S4 Ep. 41 - Why It’s Never Just One Way: The Lies We’re Sold About Health, Work, and Balance
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SSP S4 Ep. 40 - We’re Doing Women Wrong: Fitness, Fertility & the Truth About Recovery
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SSP S4 Ep. 39 - Stop Listening to Fitness Gurus: Core Truths & Why Boredom Might Save You
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info_outlineStrength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 37 - "Are We Really Getting Better—or Just Getting Help?"
🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)
📅 Release Date: 10/6/25
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🚀 Episode Highlights:
1. What's Happening To Functional Patterns?
- Functional Patterns recently posted a video of their founder doing a rather... unconventional exercise. While this isn't out of character for them, why do something so out of the ordinary? Oftentimes, these niche modalities have to continue to set themselves apart, but is this really the right strategy, or is it unsustainable?
2. Are Athletes Really Getting Better?
- The argument of "are humans getting better or is technology the reason" is often cited in fitness discussions, but are humans really getting THAT much better? How far have we really come, and what is the weight of both sides of the argument?
3. Huntington's Disease
- Huntington's Disease is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that progressively affects movement, cognitive function, and behavior. Recently, there has been a breakthrough, and it has been treated successfully for the first time! While this is incredible, what does this mean for the future of neurodegenerative diseases, and how quickly will we see others being treated as well?
4. Rising Drug Use
- No, not the kind of drugs you're thinking of, but prescription drug use has been on the rise, whether it's for weight loss or other reasons. Why do they have a negative stigma, and how can we understand them better?
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🔬 Research Articles:
- "Gen X Women Can't Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Foods"
- "Junk Food Can Scramble Memory In Just 4 Days"
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