Episode 203. Q&A With Laura Green - Mental health, Plant Based Diets, Gut Health and the Health & Fitness Industry BS.

Welcome to the latest episode of the In-situ Collective podcast! Today, we’re joined by Laura, a passionate advocate for holistic health with a background in nursing and a strong focus on plant-based nutrition and the mind-gut connection. Laura brings her experience from Monash Gait Clinic, St Vincent’s, and Melbourne City Baths as a Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer to help us answer your questions!

In this episode, we dive into a variety of topics including the pros and cons of split vs. full-body workout programs for muscle building, the reality behind those rapid body transformations you see online, and practical advice for correcting muscle imbalances. Laura also sheds light on the benefits and potential risks of plant-based diets, offers tips on achieving a healthy calorie deficit, and helps us navigate the myriad of fitness trends to find what truly works.

If you’re looking to enhance your fitness routine, improve your mental well-being, or simply understand more about holistic health, this episode is packed with actionable insights and awesome advice.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 5:05 What workout program is better for building muscle, split or full body? How does muscle build over time on that program?
• 12:20 I see a lot of YouTubers doing body transformation in 3 months. I have been working hard for almost a year, how are they doing it in three months.
• 22:00 There’s a lot of talk on YouTube about plant-based diets and gut health. How can adopting this lifestyle improve gut health, and are there any risks to be aware of?
• 30:40 What does it mean to be in a healthy calorie deficit and is it possible to have visible abs all year round or for the rest of my life?
• 39:55 With so many fitness trends out there, how can I know which exercises and foods are good for me and which are BS?
• 46:00 As someone in my late 20s, I find it hard to manage stress and anxiety with work and personal life. What are some practical ways to achieve better mental well-being without feeling overwhelmed by all the advice out there?
• 56:50 How do I improve my imbalances? For example when Jack gets me to do Dumbbell lateral raises my right side fails well before the left. Should I do less reps on the stronger side?