I Needed That

An Exciting Announcement + a Mic'd Up Hike

In this episode, you'll learn:
Why we are taking a break and what that means for you
How I Needed That got its start, and why do we keep it going?
What happened with Mathews ketamine infusion, why he did it, and what he got from it
Chris’s frustrations with youth sports
Extra! Extra! We have an announcement!
After a year and a half of doing I Needed That, we are going to shake things up and refresh the show!
In this episode, you’ll get to take a hike with Mathew and Chris to help you feel refreshed emotionally and physically. We talk about cactuses, our why, ketamine, and youth sports.
Now, take this time with us to pause, refresh, and be ready to come back better than ever!
See you soon on the journey of transformation!
Resources: 
Legend of the Superstition Mountains TV Show
 
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I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson
 

The Aro Podcast: Exploring marriage, parenting, and friendship with Shawn Johnson and Andrew East

This week we are bringing you a great episode from our friend, Joey Odom, with The Aro Podcast! 
In this episode, you'll learn:
The importance of regular relationship check-ins for spouses
The significance of individualized parenting for each child's growth
The secrets to maintaining meaningful friendships in adulthood
"This week we have the incredible Shawn Johnson and Andrew East join us to talk about intentionality with your spouse, parenting, and friendship. They share their journey of navigating the unique challenges and rewards that come with having an online presence, both as individuals and as a family. This experience led them to create Family Made, a media network and community centered around the joys and realities of family life. Throughout the episode, Joey sparks some entertaining games that put Shawn and Andrew's knowledge of each other to the test. "
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Additional Credits:
I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

Too Much Green Beer Yesterday? Let’s Get Sober Curious with Abbie and Janay of Teetotally Lifestyle

In this episode, you'll learn:
How healthy distractions can help you overcome addictions 
The best NA alternatives 
The science behind hangovers and Chris’s hangover prevention tip
How to Green Light your team
Happy (day after) Saint Patty’s Day! 
Well, depending on how you celebrate, you may be feeling more hungover than happy…  
The St. Patrick’s Day tradition began as a feast held in remembrance of St. Patrick on the anniversary of his death, March 17th. However, this day fell within the Christian tradition of Lent, but to honor the patron saint of Ireland, they were permitted to forgo their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption on this day, which has caused excessive drinking to become permanently linked to the celebration.
Some people can drink with no issues, but many others have a little voice in the back of their minds saying, “Maybe it's time for something to change.” Today, Chris and Mathew are joined by Janay Oakland and Abbie Boudreau, co-founders of Teetotally Lifestyle, to empower you to listen to that voice and give you some tools that can make your journey into sobriety or mindful drinking a little easier. Teetotally Lifestyle is a modern lifestyle choice for people who are mindful drinkers like Janay and Chris, fully sober like Abbie and Mathew, or sober curious like you may be. Abbie and Janay both open up about what their relationships with alcohol were like before, why they made a change, and what their lives are like now. 
In this episode, we get real about why so many people feel like they have to drink, healthy replacements and distractions to help you stay on track, and how to handle social situations dominated by alcohol. Chris outlines why alcohol makes you pee so often as well as the short- and long-term impacts drinking has on our bodies. He also helps us understand the science behind what causes hangovers and gives us great advice on how to avoid them. Once we are done talking about the green beer, Mathew gives us a crash course on how to green light your group, whether that's a sports team, a group of friends, a family, or coworkers. It’s all about executing the fundamentals flawlessly, being there for each other, communicating nonstop, and unemotionally holding each other accountable. To wrap up, we talk about our “never again” drinks, and we hear how Kiwi Strawberry Snapple got Chris arrested on prom night. 
Resources: 
Learn From People Who Lived It: Mindful Drinking and Socializing while Sober with Abbie and Janay
TeetotallyLifestyle.com
Teetotally Lifestyle on Instagram
Lukas Mac on Instagram
Athletic Brewing Company
Kally
All The Bitter
AVEC Drinks
Principles by Ray Dalio
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Additional Credits:
I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

Understanding Yourself through Human Design with Allison Cullen

In this episode, you'll learn:
What is Human Design and how can it help you?
How to determine your Type and Profile and what they say about you
The physical side effects of not speaking your truth
A forgiveness exercise you can do right now
What do you get when you combine astrology, the chakra system, the I Ching, and Kabbalah? Today, Allison Cullen, host of the You Do Woo Podcast, gives us a crash course on the answer: Human Design. 
In this week's episode, 5/2 generator Mathew and 1/4 manifesting generator Chris go deep with Allison on their Human Design charts, how manifestation works, and what to do with regrets that are holding us back.
The Human Design experiment was founded almost 40 years ago, and Alison describes it as “kind of like the Myers-Briggs personality system... turned woo-woo.” Human Design is all about getting you out of your head, into your body, and tapping into the intuition of your higher self. Rather than making decisions with your logical brain, Human Design encourages you to get into your body, listen to the wisdom your body has, and trust it to make decisions for you. Human Design empowers you to unlearn societal norms that don’t serve you in living your best life and gives you a way to explain how you energetically relate to other people and the world as a whole. Remember, Human Design is an experiment, and Allison encourages you to take what works for you, what feels good, and leave what doesn't.
Resources: 
Bruce's episode 
Follow Allison on Instagram 
Free Human Design Cheatsheet
Use code “INEEDEDTHAT” to get your 20% off a Human Design Chart Reading or a New Paradigm Intensive Session. 
JovianArchive.com 
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Additional Credits:
I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

Ask Chris Anything: Eating Healthy on the Go + Working out the Weak Side

In this episode, you'll hear:
How to eat healthy and save money while you travel 
How to build up the weaker side of your body 
When you should and should not exercise though sickness 
Why there appears to be more burnout these days 
Today we answer listener questions about training the weaker side of your body, exercises for your immune system, and how to increase your caloric intake while breastfeeding. Chris also tells us his top tips for eating healthy and saving money while you travel, and Mathew talks about why there seems to be more burnout these days and how our language can impact our experience.
Resources: 
​​Send a voice message to Chris & Mathew
Learn From People Who Lived It: Creating More Time in Your Day with Cortney McDermott
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I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

Leap Year Babies + Q&A with Chris

In this episode, you'll hear:
What it’s like to be a Lear Year Baby 
Nutritional tips to build muscle 
How moving our bodies impacts our minds
How Chris felt seeing himself on TV
Happy (almost) birthday to all you Leap Year Babies! In this episode, Mathew and Chris talk to Lear Year baby and longtime friend of Mathew, Katie, about the questions she gets asked most frequently, how she celebrates her big birthdays, and how to break the curse of the dragon in the Dragon Year. 
What diet is best for losing fat and bringing the muscles through? What is the relationship between exercise and trauma? And how do you get over hating the sound of your own recorded voice? We wrap up by answering these great listener questions that get the guys talking about Keto, healing desert walks, and perception distortion.. 
Resources: 
Send a voice message to Chris & Mathew
Bob Marley: One Love - Official Trailer (2024 Movie)
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I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

Why Fake Butter is Bad + What to Eat More Of with Mike Mutzel

In this episode, you'll hear:
The science behind popular health claims 
Why some people are putting urine on their faces 
Why fermented foods are easier to digest and their other health benefits
Mike's general diet advice and how to eat healthy on a budget 
Nutrition science can be tricky, and unfortunately, there is often a huge divide between what some influencers are saying and what the research is saying. Thankfully, Mike Mutzel, aka Metabolic Mike, is here to bridge that gap by bringing the science to the forefront. From using stem cells in your morning urine for wrinkles to busting the baseless fears around saturated fats, Mike is a wealth of knowledge!
In this episode, we learn about the anti-nutrients in some plants, the benefits of eating fermented foods, and why food processing in the US is great for a long shelf life but not a healthy human life. Mike talks about why he went vegan and why he went back, Mathew opens up about some of his GI issues, and Chris realizes he should listen to his mom more. Mike also gives us some valuable general diet advice:
Eat fewer processed foods and eat more whole foods.
Eat less cheap, commercially prepared foods and more local, ethically sourced foods.
It sounds simple, but the reality is that not everyone can afford to shop at health food stores, so Mike also gives us advice on how to get the best health bang for your buck. It's important to keep in mind that when we switch our diets, it may take us a couple weeks to adjust our taste buds, but our habits will shift and will be well worth it in the long run. This doesn't mean we can never eat pizza and ice cream again, but Mike does advise us to use the 80/20 rule and practice moderation.
As many of us know, big business is more concerned with their bottom line than our waistlines. Unfortunately, this means we have been inundated with false information in order to boost products with higher profit margins, like margarine and other fake butter products. These products are made from hydrogenated cottonseed oil or canola oil, both of which are not fit for human consumption. In general, Mike tells us to avoid fake or imitation foods and try to “eat like your great-grandparents would eat” by avoiding novel food products that rely on manufacturing to be palatable for humans.
Thank you for listening!
Resources: 
​​HighIntensityHealth.com 
High Intensity Health on Youtube
Mike’s Instagram  
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Additional Credits:
I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

Football is Over, Now What? + Finding Your “Why” to Keep Promises

In this episode, you'll hear:
Examples of realistic boundaries to help you get and stay on track
What it means when your dog is dragging their butt on the ground
Why knowing your true “why” is so important
What Chris learned about himself through bodybuilding
By mid-February, around the time the Super Bowl hits, about 1 out of every 2 people has dropped off their New Year's resolutions. While we are sad football is over, we are happy to have all the time back that we were dedicating to fantasy teams, weekly games, and recovering from celebrations and commiserations to refocus on the promises we made to ourselves. The social aspect of football is a beautiful thing, but oftentimes the social pressure or cheat days of beer and burgers can catch up with us fast.
So, it’s time for a gut check, literally. If you are part of the 50% of people who have fallen off the wagon, today is the best time to restart! Rethink your SMART goal, revisit your why, and think about how it will feel when you keep your promises. Chris gives us some great tips for how to identify your true “why” as he opens up about his false “why” that led him to bodybuilding, what he learned about himself along the way, and how he was able to find his real “why” in the end.
Also in this episode, Mathew tells us an important lesson he learned from his Chihuahua. Millie and the guys read and respond to some listener comments, and of course we end off with a game of name that tune!
Thank you for listening!
Resources: 
What Are Three Main Components of a Successful Weight Loss Plan?
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Learn From People Who Lived It: How to be Happy with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

In this episode, you'll hear:
The elements of happiness and how to be happier
The role that rest plays in reducing stress and the importance of exercise as medicine
“Perfect” vs. “good enough” and why the ego is stopping us from being happy
Advice for when comparison makes you unhappy
Today, we are doing a podcast swap with Learn From People Who Lived It, hosted by our co-host, Mathew Blades!  
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar joins us from his home in New Jersey, where he recently launched the world's first fully accredited master’s degree program in happiness at Centenary University. Tal is an expert in the field, having received his BA in Philosophy and Psychology and Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Harvard. He tells us that, as a young man, his squash training informed his understanding of what it takes to become an expert and excel throughout his life. Tal's dedication to the sport led him to play squash professionally and, eventually, to win the Israeli National Squash Championships. After being injured during his time in the Israeli Army, he left professional sports but was soon recruited to play at the amateur level for Harvard. There, he won the U.S. intercollegiate squash championships and eventually returned to his alma mater to become a lecturer.
Tal first began thinking about the nature of happiness when he found that success in Squash was not bringing him happiness. Years later, the same realization came to him again when he found that success academically and socially in college was not causing him to feel happy either. This situation made Tal do the unthinkable… leave his computer science program and move to philosophy and psychology. He had to figure out, “Why aren't I happy? And how can I become happier?" This move kicked off what would become an incredible career and a lifelong dedication to studying the science of happiness. 
Dr. Tal has become an accomplished writer, with his books on positive psychology and leadership being translated into more than thirty languages and appearing on best-seller lists around the world. In addition to what Tal has achieved at Harvard, he has also taught happiness studies at Columbia University, consulted and lectured for companies like Microsoft, Intel, and Google, and given expert interviews on programs like NPR and Armchair Expert.
Throughout his career, one thing Tal has found to be true is that success has nothing to do with happiness. Rather, happiness will lead to success. One way we can see this happening is with the “flow state." When you are in the "flow,” you are having “peak experience” and “peak performance." Flowing can make us feel happy, but before we can know if we are happy, Tal tells us it’s important to define happiness. 
Most people equate happiness with pleasure, but it is so much more than that. Pleasure is one element of happiness, but there are others as well: spiritual well-being (meaning and purpose), physical well-being (exercise, nutrition, and rest), intellectual well-being (curiosity and lifelong learning), relational well-being (time spent with others and impact on our community), and emotional well-being. Emotional well-being is the element that encompasses pleasure but also requires being able to deal with painful emotions. Dr. Tal says, “The first step to happiness is allowing in unhappiness.”.
Many of us are missing one or more of these elements. There are billions of people worldwide experiencing burnout, and Dr. Tal tells us this is not due to their being more stressed, but rather that there is not enough rest time to take care of all of these aspects. Oftentimes, people just feel like busyness is just a fact of life. Still, by evaluating what we really want in life and understanding that perfection is not realistic but good enough is good enough, you can change your expectations and, in turn, shift your perspective. There is a time for the highs and a time for the lows, but most of the time, we just need to be neutral. Tal calls embracing and accepting that most of life is neutral, with spikes in the highs and dips into the lows, emotional flexibility. He tells us to “surrender to the emotion." Embrace it.
The pandemic is another factor that impacted our happiness. However, one especially alarming trend that Tal has been giving voice to is rising depression rates among teenagers. These recent unprecedented increases are mainly attributed to their widespread use of smartphones. Tal notes that the technology itself isn't the issue, but the lack of boundaries around smartphones is. Technology is radically impacting the self-esteem of men and women, but, to a greater degree, teenage boys and, most radically, teenage girls. Fortunately, Tal has advice on how to do a reality check for our children (and ourselves) when we start comparing our bodies and lives to the ones we see online. Practicing gratitude daily develops an appreciative mindset that will serve us much more than the depreciative mindset so many of us have developed as a result of impossible comparisons. But keep in mind that it's not so much what you say to your children; it's about how you model behavior for them. 
This kind of practical and insightful perspective is what Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar’s Happiness Studies Academy is all about. The goal is to help individuals become happier themselves and empower them to help others do the same. With a year-long certificate program and a two-year, fully accredited master's degree program, Tal is giving future leaders in the field a way to learn about happiness from multiple perspectives.  
Resources Mentioned
TalBenShahar.com
HappinessStudies.Academy/cihs/  
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on Instagram
Jean Twenge 
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on Flow
Ellen Langer on Mindfulness
“The Good Enough Mother" by D. W. Winnicott 
 
Thank you for listening!
If you like what we are doing, you can support the show by checking out our sponsors:
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Additional Credits:
I Needed That is managed by Sam Robertson

How to Feel Fuller and Stop Cravings + The Most Annoying Songs of All Time

In this episode, you’ll learn:
What foods fill you up, and how can you add volume to your meals?
What are trigger foods, and how do they contribute to overconsumption?
Chris’s penny-pinching tips and craziest Super Bowl stories
The most annoying songs (and why we still like some of them)
In this week’s episode, Mathew and Chris talk about filling foods, trigger foods, past and future Super Bowls, and the most annoying songs of all time.
When it comes to the weight-loss journey, one of the biggest struggles most people have is hunger and cravings. A semaglutide, like Ozempic or Wegovy, will impact satiation, but not everyone wants or can access these tools. However, by eating more filling foods, we can naturally keep ourselves fuller and more easily maintain a calorie deficit. Foods that fill you up are going to be high in protein, high in fiber, high in air/water volume, and low in fat, like fish, apples, and eggs. No food is "bad," but some “trigger foods'' can cause us to feel even hungrier. They may trigger you emotionally, but they can also trigger you to eat more and are easy to over consume, like chips, ice cream, or croissants.
Resources Mentioned:
Extreme Weight Loss participant, Rachel Paul on gaining the weight back + Your taste  
Chris’s high protein queso recipe 
Sources Used:
Protein Intake — How Much Protein Should You Eat per Day?
Increased Dietary Protein as a Dietary Strategy to Prevent and/or Treat Obesity
Clinical Evidence and Mechanisms of High-Protein Diet-Induced Weight Loss
High Fiber Diet
The Role of Fiber in Energy Balance
Thank you for listening!
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