The Wrecking Ball Routine

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

2 года назад 1:24:46

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BIG CW for diet talk and ED talk

It’s us, you, and Miley - we’re riding the wrecking ball this week on Rest Days.

In this episode, we are talking about something we’ve nicknamed the Wrecking Ball Routine – the wild swing from chaos to restrictive thinking that keeps us feeling off for most of the holiday season. It’s weird – we swing in one direction to help us feel more in control but it really doesn’t help!

If you find yourself swinging on the pendulum from restriction to overdoing it during the holidays, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

37 эпизодов

The Wrecking Ball Routine

Rest Days

published 2 года назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

BIG CW for diet talk and ED talk

It’s us, you, and Miley - we’re riding the wrecking ball this week on Rest Days.

If you find yourself swinging on the pendulum from restriction to overdoing it during the holidays, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

37 эпизодов

#Fitness #Self-Improvement #Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry #Podcasting Education

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Soup or Bowl 38:56

1 year назад38:56

38:56

It’s time for the Super Bowl. Who are we rooting for? Usher, baby. When Usher plays the halftime show, we’re all winners. So, instead of Super Bowl talk, we’re talking soups and bowls. Does soup count as a meal? What’s our favorite bowl meals? We get into nutrition and simple food hacks to keep you nourished all winter long. Give this one a listen for lots of giggles and what we believe to be actually helpful meal suggestions! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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What Have We Learned About Ourselves? 1:00:53

1 year назад1:00:53

1:00:53

Do people actually change, or do they just become more of who they really are? To be honest, we aren’t sure and we aren’t answering that big question today. We do want you to take a moment in your day to acknowledge what you’ve learned about yourself lately. Even better, what do you LIKE about yourself? We walk through some of our favorite topics, like food, movement, routine, and style, and discuss the things we’ve learned about ourselves, especially coming out of our diet headspace eras. We hope this episode serves as a fun way to get to know us and as an example for a conversation you can have with yourself! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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We Only Marched for 30 minutes 33:43

1 year назад33:43

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Did you think Mardi Gras was just one day, too? Well, you’re not totally wrong. Mardi Gras is Fat Tuesday, but when you live in New Orleans, Carnival Season is weeks long. This episode is the result of a phone call in which Lauren asked Maria, “Wait… is my friend a Mummer?” The rest is for you to find out. As you may know, Maria is based in New Orleans and has adopted Carnival Season with great enthusiasm. She’s in multiple dance krewes, spends weeks creating costumes, attends practices for weeks, and… Lauren really had no idea. Lauren interviews Maria about her Carnival experiences, how she manages her movement routine with practices, and how community makes a huge difference when it comes to your relationship with exercise. We’re not saying joining a dance krewe will fix your relationship with movement, but we’re not saying it won’t! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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New Year, Same (Horrible) Me 31:16

1 year назад31:16

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Be honest: are you having a happy new year? We’re back for Season 5, and that’s enough. Being back, being here, and keeping on with our lives is the win for us! In this episode, we first get into the details of what exactly happened in Season 4: our shortest season of all time. Mostly, this episode explores what we encourage you to unlearn about the New Year: expectations to be a different person, to achieve a new level of goals, and to feel industrious. The truth is: it is really enough to step into the New Year as you are. We share tangible next steps and reframes for embracing the New Year with a spirit of acceptance. In addition, we teach you something from our recent workshop - how to set intentions that make room for more of you instead of a New You. No promises, but you might feel better about the year ahead after this episode. Go give it a whirl and let us know. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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Gadgets and Gizmos a’plenty II 1:08:06

1 year назад1:08:06

1:08:06

Welcome back to Rest Days! This is our second installment of Gadgets and Gizmos a’plenty and we definitely have who’s its and what’s its galore. There will DEFINITELY be thingamabobs. Is it an episode of entirely clickbait items? Maybe. We hope this episode brings some comical relief to the onslaught of devices and products we will be marketed throughout the holiday season. Some of them are luxury, others problematic, and some just won’t age well. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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The Hormone Monsters (PMS + PMDD) 53:54

1 year назад53:54

53:54

Today, we’re interviewing two guests: our own Hormone Monsters. Navigating a menstrual cycle - be it regular AF or simply untrackable - can feel like filing taxes depending on the time of the month. As two people with some pretty frustrating Hormone Monster moments, we’re taking time to discuss PMS, PMDD, and what sets them apart. In this episode, we discuss the differences between PMS and PMDD, what it’s like to get a PMDD diagnosis, and a host of helpful strategies to support the stages of your cycle. Given our specialties, we talk a good bit about how movement and food can affect/be affected by that Hormone Monster. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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I Think You Should Leave [The Gym]. Here’s Why. 1:03:58

1 year назад1:03:58

1:03:58

If there’s a topic that gets fitness fans talking, it’s that bench that never got a good wipe down by its last user. There are just some gym behaviors related to etiquette and boundaries that, well, have us thinking… maybe you should leave.There are also elements of etiquette that make gyms and studios special places. We’re covering the good, bad, and the sweaty on this episode of Rest Days. From bathrooms to music to classes and more, we cover the spectrum of healthful and not so healthful habits that can make or break your fitness experience. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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An Interview with a Vampire: When Life Sucks 47:56

2 years назад47:56

47:56

On this special episode of Rest Days, Lauren interviews a vampire (Maria), who has spent six months in anticipatory grief and recently returned from a month away from home to support her family.These experiences can turn our lives, routines, and habits upside down. How do you eat, sleep, move, and work when we feel like a total vampire?While we are no experts on getting through the suck, we do hope this episode shines a light for those of you in a dark time. This interview discusses self-care strategies and mindsets for those seasons of your life that, well, want to suck your blood.Maria is back from her vampire status to share thoughts and wisdom with you, and Lauren asks hard questions and reminds us she is the favorite daughter of Maria’s family (true).Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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HAGS (that means Have A Great Summer) 37:32

2 years назад37:32

37:32

We’re bringing back HAGS, short for “have a great summer,” in this episode dedicated to summer shifts in routine and habits. The truth is… we aren’t all having a great summer. The earth is hotter than ever [literally though], the air quality is variable at best, and the social and emotional conditions are rough. This is a season and an era for extra intentionality and compassion for our bodies. Tune in for the ways we’re adapting to the summer season when it comes to sleep, nutrition, movement, and skin care. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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The Internet Lately 34:43

2 years назад34:43

34:43

Or the alternative title "I have no problem being on my phone for hours and hours"The internet is gonna internet, y’all. We’re talking about what’s been trending on the internet lately, specifically health and fitness topics that are giving clickbait. Yes, you know what we’re talking about – mustard on everything, nootropics, 12/30/30, and more. As usual, we give our honest takes and provide nuance to otherwise nuanceless conversations we see on the internet. It’s not all bad, though – tune in for what we’re digging and what we’re skipping. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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You better fix my entire life 1:07:46

2 years назад1:07:46

1:07:46

We’re living in a clickbait world, baby. And this right here is our Click Baits of Yesteryear episode. We’ve all fallen into the trap of thinking a product, program, food, or protocol would ‘fix our entire lives.’ And… we can pretty much all agree that most of those silver bullet solutions left us wanting more [or less… looking at you, Quest Bars].Have a listen to our first episode of Season 4! Find out the haircare product that Maria fell for hard [hint: she fell cause it was greasy AF] and the food product Lauren proudly layered into her fitness routine. We love you and all the clickbaits you took to get to where you are. Give yourself a little grace! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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Body Goals Pt 2 59:56

2 years назад59:56

59:56

We’re talking bodies - again! We know we left you in a bit of a thought swamp in Body Goals, Part 1. This time around, we take a look at body goals from another angle. What if our body goals felt good? Inspired us? Reminded us of how strong and capable we are? In this ep, we discuss when the transition from negative-feeling body goals to positive ones occurred… with an unfortunate, mutual discovery about that entire process. There are of course some serious sticky spots on this journey; after all, not everyone is on your journey, which means fielding unsolicited comments and conversations. Be prepared for some unhearable yet admittedly helpful metaphors. At the end of this episode, we share our own body goals and aspirations from a new lens. A new and ever-evolving lens, of course. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Let us know what you think in the Q+A or via the poll below! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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Body Goals Pt 1 44:47

2 years назад44:47

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Body goals: we’ve had them. We might still have them! How those goals feel is what matters most. In Part 1 of our Body Goals episode series, we are getting into the not-so-great side of body goals. Some of our old body goals may feel as painful as a lukewarm, concentrated shot of apple cider vinegar. We’re here to walk through the swamp with you. Click Bait features a couple cringeworthy throwbacks to the 90s and early 00s. We stick around in the time machine to explore some of our earliest influences of body image and body goals: from commercials and pop culture to that absurd rack of tabloid magazines in the grocery store. Y’all – we were just KIDS! Let us know what you think of this episode in the Q+A or via the poll below! Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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Fitness Trackers 53:10

2 years назад53:10

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“What do you think about fitness trackers?’ is a question we get a lot. The TL;DL? We love our trackers. However, it wasn’t always that way.In this episode, we explore what it can look and feel like to have a fitness tracker as a supportive tool. And also, we share our experiences and insights about fitness trackers becoming more of a rule than a tool. Tune in to our conversation about how we get derailed by trackers and ways to utilize them in an informed, thoughtful way. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno…

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Talking Shit 51:45

2 years назад51:45