Healthy Charleston

Rising Tide Wellness is a virtual functional medicine practice based right here in Charleston, dedicated to simplifying healthy living and reversing chronic diseases by uncovering and treating their root causes. In this conversation, Erin and Gene share their personal journeys that led them to the practice of functional medicine. They open up about their own health struggles and experiences, highlighting the significance of functional medicine in promoting overall well-being.Rising Tide Wellness is committed to helping people with a range of health issues to create the life they want. Get started with them today to learn what your body needs to thrive!Links:IG: @risingtidewellness_chsWeb: risingtidecharleston.comEmail: rise@risingtidecharleston.comWelcome to the "Healthy Charleston Podcast," your ultimate guide to taking charge of your health and wellness journey. In a world where health information can be overwhelming and confusing, we strive to be your trusted source of accurate, evidence-based knowledge. O

Meet Mike Sam - Owner of Mike Sam Fitness, Lululemon Ambassador, Trident United Way Board Member, and Habitat for Humanity Advocacy Committee ChairIn this episode, Hannah and Mike Sam talk about investing in your fitness and health, the importance of committing to a regular, intentional workout program to see results, and Mike’s mindset that helps him keep showing up everyday. Are you a young athlete, coach, or parent of a youth athlete eager to learn how to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries? Join us for a panel discussion on September 10th at 9:30am to learn from experts in various fields critical to youth athletes. Sign up HERE!Links:IG: @mikesamefitnessWelcome to the "Healthy Charleston Podcast," your ultimate guide to taking charge of your health and wellness journey. In a world where health information can be overwhelming and confusing, we strive to be your trusted source of accurate, evidence-based knowledge. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and resources you need to lead a health

Anterior Pelvic Tilt - is it a bad thing? Is it causing your pain? What should you do about it? On this episode, Dr. Hannah talks about the research surrounding anterior pelvic tilt, when it matters, and how to address it with a self assessment and specific exercises. Links:Herrington L. Assessment of the degree of pelvic tilt within a normal asymptomatic population. Man Ther. 2011 Dec;16(6):646-8. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.04.006. Epub 2011 Jun 11. PMID: 21658988Welcome to the "Healthy Charleston Podcast," your ultimate guide to taking charge of your health and wellness journey. In a world where health information can be overwhelming and confusing, we strive to be your trusted source of accurate, evidence-based knowledge. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and resources you need to lead a healthier lifestyle. Tune in to each episode as we connect with inspirational community leaders in Charleston and Summerville, SC. These individuals are dedicated to creating a healthier community and they share their

Wondering if you should add cold plunging and cryotherapy to your health and recovery routine? Let’s talk about it - is it maximizing your recovery or killing your gains? On this episode, Hannah and Jordan Wigger, owner of Lowcountry Barbell Club, dive into the research and applications behind cold plunging, cryotherapy, reducing inflammation, and talk about what recovery really means! Links:IG: @lowcountrybarbellWebsite: lowcountrybarbellclub.comBLOG: https://www.made2movept.com/post/hot-take-cold-therapy-may-be-killing-your-gainsReferencesMachado, Aryane Flauzino, et al. "Can water temperature and immersion time influence the effect of cold water immersion on muscle soreness? A systematic review and meta-analysis." Sports medicine 46 (2016): 503-514.​​Roberts LA, Raastad T, Markworth JF, Figueiredo VC, Egner IM, Shield A, Cameron-Smith D, Coombes JS, Peake JM. Post-exercise cold water immersion attenuates acute anabolic signalling and long-term adaptations in muscle to strength training. J Physiol. 2015 Sep

Pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport and Dan Levine is bringing it to Charleston with Crush Yard, a Pickleball Paradise! Dan is the Director of Pickleball and Head Pro at Crush Yard, a new Pickleball club and restaurant that is all about community, great food and drinks, and playing pickleball. On this episode, we get all the details about how Dan went from being an accountant to a pickleball pro, and he tells us the inside scoop about Crush Yard, exclusive member perks, and exciting updates about the grand opening! Links:IG: @crush.yardIG: @dlevine1103Website: crushyard.comWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spen

Stephanie Harvey of Mad Park is on a mission to shift the generational barriers of health that directly affect our community. On today’s episode, Stephanie tells us the story behind Mad Park.Health has always been important in Stephanie’s family, and Mad Park is designed to teach more families and communities how and why to prioritize their health, starting with the kids and schools. Mad Park aims to serve underprivileged communities by giving them access to fitness, nutrition, health, and wellness resources and education.Links:IG: @madparkcommunityFacebook: MAD PARKWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in

Andrew Newton - you may know him as Fig - has been helping people become physically fit, capable, and empowered for over 8 years. If you’ve seen him in the gym, he’s hard to miss. With a constant smile on his face, you can find him training teachers, moms, accountants, rugby players, and everyone in between. From an active childhood on a farm, to learning new lifts and moves in the gym, Fig understands the importance of exercise, and believes we can have fun in the process. As the owner of Rising Tides Fitness, Fig helps a range of clientele get fit, get strong, have fun, and break away from the monotony of training. He also shares his Arnold Schwarzenegger impression… tune in to hear it!LINKS:IG: @risingtidesfitnessWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you ar

The woman behind the scenes at Atlyss Food Co, Lauren Vega is passionate about helping people achieve holistic wellness. Lauren feels that we should be taught how to do great things for your mind, body, family, and community without isolating one category or another. From training with a Michelin star chef in Patagonia, completing yoga teacher training with her family in high school, to being a chef on a sailboat, Lauren shares her unique experiences and outlook on wellness. Listen to this episode to hear more about what Lauren is up to recently and where you can find her in Charleston! LINKS:IG @vivalevegaIG @vivalevegabondhttp://www.vivalevega.com/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the sho

With experience working with the English Premier League, the Charleston Battery, and West Ham United, Mike Kelleher is ready to elevate the standard of youth soccer in Charleston. As the new CEO of Charleston Soccer Club, Mike tells us his plans to transform the club to prioritize athlete health and development and provide an amazing soccer experience for both the players and the parents.In this interview, Mike tells us about the differences in soccer culture in the US compared to Europe, what his experience working with the English Premier League taught him, and how he turned his passion for soccer into a successful career.LINKS:IG @chssoccerclub Website: www.chssoccerclub.com/tryoutsWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an

Nutrition and off-the-field habits directly affect your performance. Reilly Beatty, Certified Sports Dietitian & Performance Nutritionist, helps athletes increase energy levels, optimize health, feel confident on the field, and heal their relationship with food.On this episode Reilly tells us how her journey and injuries as a D1 athlete led her to become passionate about athlete nutrition. As a Certified Sports Dietitian who works with a lot of elite teams and athletes, Reilly tells us practical tips to fuel properly, how to approach meal structure, essential nutrients, the importance of nutrition during injuries, and the truth about gatorade.LINKS IG:@reilly.beatty.nutritionWebsite: reillybeatty.comWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed s

Iron Tribe Fitness in downtown Charleston opened their doors in February this year with the goal of creating a fitness community that changes lives. From group classes to individualized, custom training, Iron Tribe is about getting people results and helping them have fun in the process. Troy Forrest, owner of Iron Tribe downtown Charleston, fell in love with Iron Tribe 6 years ago and has been with them ever since. With the goal of getting healthier after playing college football, Troy tells us his journey of health and fitness and how Iron Tribe changed his life. LINKS IG: @itf_chsWebsite: irontribecharleston.comEmail: troy@irontribefitness.comWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Fol

Fitness looks different for everyone, and for Ian Berger, fitness is about getting healthy, getting real results, and staying active forever. A former competitive soccer player turned CrossFit athlete, Ian opened his first CrossFit gym at the age of 18. Now the owner of PWR Fitness in Mount Pleasant, Ian tells us about his CrossFit games experiences, why he fell in love with fitness and training, and what fitness means to him now in this season of life.LINKS Website: https://www.pwr-fitness.com/IG: @pwrgymsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076387290934Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day

Allison Forbes is a trainer, coach, yogi, and musician, and she tells us her full, raw, unedited story of finding yoga, finding herself, breaking down her walls, her passion for music, and how she’s grown and struggled in the last few years. Yoga is a huge part of Allison’s journey and she tells us how yoga and meditation changed her life and allowed her to find her spirituality and self-love. LINKS - Website: https://forbes-fitness.myspreadshop.com/IG: @forbesfitnessyogiBand IG: @rooksandravenmusicWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an appointment at made2movept.com and get 10% off y

It’s that time of year again! The Cooper River Bridge Run is happening in Charleston on April 1st! This episode is all about how to prepare, train, and fuel as a runner to set yourself up for success and avoid injuries. On this episode, we talk with Clare Burton from Clarety Nutrition about fueling for this race. She tells us what to focus on during the weeks leading up to the race, how to prepare the day before, and how to recover post-race.LINKS Website: https://www.clar-e-ty.com/meet-the-teamIG: @clare.claretynutritionIG: @claretynutrition Bridge Run link: https://bridgerun.com/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend

Jenny Gaddy, founder of Atlyss Food Co, is all about finding ways to reduce waste and give back to the earth, while providing food for those in the Charleston area who want a healthy meal but don’t have the time to prepare it themselves. In this interview, she talks with Hannah about sustainable food habits, composting, regenerative farming, and her company, Atlyss Food Co.LINKS - Website: https://atlyssfoodco.com/pages/aboutIG: @atlyssfoodcoResources for Composting:https://www.charleston-sc.gov/1557/Composting https://www.compostnow.org https://www.Sustainsouthcarolina.org https://www.globalagriculture.org/report-topics/soil-fertility-and-erosion.html Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the s

So many people these days are struggling with their health and they’re not getting the help they need or they don’t know what to do. It’s not surprising that our “healthcare” system has turned into “sick care.” Functional Medicine (or Root Cause Medicine) is designed to actually get you healthy. Health is NOT just the absence of disease - Health is having the resources to enjoy your life and cope with stressors and demands. Our guest today, Melissa Altman, is a Nurse, Health Coach, and Certified Functional Medical Practitioner at Merge Medical in Mt. Pleasant, where she helps her patients discover and treat the root causes of their health conditions and actually become healthy! In this episode she shares the most common symptoms people come to her with, the effects that stress can have on your health, and how to enjoy life and slow down in our fast paced world.LINKS - Phone - 843-478-4660Email - Melissa.Altman63@gmail.comWebsite - https://mergemedicalcenter.com/our-team/melissa-altman/Welcome to the Healthy C

Pain and injuries are a normal yet frustrating part of life. However, too many people are dealing with pain and injuries all wrong and end up suffering the consequences.In this episode, Hannah tells us the 3 steps to take after an injury so you can stay active and healthy long term, instead of “taking it easy” or taking too much time off. Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an appointment at made2movept.com and get 10% off your first visit when you mention the podcast.

Training athletes while they’re young and malleable gives them a huge advantage in athletic performance and lifelong health.Maddie Kane, a Sports Performance Specialist at Redline Athletics in Charleston, trains and teaches youth athletes how to move well and perform better. She recently made a leap of faith moving to Charleston from Dallas and tells us her story of what has helped her grow on her health and fitness journey. Links:Website: https://redlineathletics.com/mount-pleasant/IG: @redline_mountpleasantIG: @maddiekane09Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redlineathleticscorp/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend a

It’s easy to get lost in the fads of health and fitness. When we overcomplicate it, we overlook what really matters, and don’t get the results we’re looking for. It’s time to get back to the basics!As the Head Coach of Lowcountry Barbell GroupFit and nutrition coach for Clar-e-ty Nutrition, Mason Floyd helps people achieve their fitness and nutrition goals by making simple, progressive, and incremental changes over time.Mason's Links:@lowcountrybarbell@mason.claretynutrition@lbcgroupfithttps://lowcountrybarbellclub.com/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an appointment at made2movept.

If you’re hoping to improve or focus on your health in 2023, this is for you. In this episode, Hannah is joined by Dr. Rachel Riley from Made 2 Move to talk about how to make progress in the gym this year and how to decrease your risk of injuries and setbacks on your health journey.Most people struggle to make progress in the gym - they’re either not seeing the results they want or they’re held back by frustrating pain or injuries. Rachel and Hannah talk about the concept of Progressive Loading versus Progressive Overload and how to use it to make progress this year!LINKS - @Rachel.riley.dpt@made2movept About Rachel - www.made2movept.com/teamWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow