Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/manda-brandon-on-fitness-for-a-beautiful-life A authentic dialogue about how to embody fitness in a wholistic manner beyond the classic vanity metrics and ego maneuvers. 2026 Manda and Brandon 9852e5d4-c78a-5c8d-9c8b-736fff83d7e5 yes en Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:07:39 -0700 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:08:01 -0700 http://www.mandaandbrandon.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/5Nwf0PNj5xfx4LOCh544_WgKK4uCQq9DFLYs_rnQFYU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZTlh/Y2YzNjcxZDcyMGE0/NTJjNjRhMjA0MGUy/MTZhNi5wbmc.jpg http://www.mandaandbrandon.com episodic Manda Watt and Brandon Farr A authentic dialogue about how to embody fitness in a wholistic manner beyond the classic vanity metrics and ego maneuvers. A authentic dialogue about how to embody fitness in a wholistic manner beyond the classic vanity metrics and ego maneuvers. sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast Manda Watt, Brandon Farr Questions@mandaandbrandon.com No No 16 16 Manda and Brandon #16 The Mechanics of Breathing and the Importance of CO2 full 8948acf2-feb8-4d79-9ef7-212c192ecdc2 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-16-the-mechanics-of-breathing-and-the-importance-of-co2 Discover why Oxygen isn't the only vital ingredient to your breathing success. Lots of fascinating nuance about how you can change the way your nervous system and muscles experience a your day to day - whether in an activity or at rest.   Enjoy!

]]> Discover why Oxygen isn't the only vital ingredient to your breathing success. Lots of fascinating nuance about how you can change the way your nervous system and muscles experience a your day to day - whether in an activity or at rest.   Enjoy!

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:07:37 -0700 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1559 Discover why Oxygen isn't the only vital ingredient to your breathing success. Lots of fascinating nuance about how you can change the way your nervous system and muscles experience a your day to day - whether in an activity or at rest.   Enjoy!

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 15 15 Manda and Brandon #15 Training Through a Tendinopathy and Progress in Zone 2 full cca1dd48-ff0d-4d2c-97c0-fb6142388f07 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-15-training-through-a-tendinopathy-and-progress-in-zone-2 As we update on training and progress with Zone 2 - we also describe how we are training through a tendinopathy that occurred when I did an interval workout. 

]]> As we update on training and progress with Zone 2 - we also describe how we are training through a tendinopathy that occurred when I did an interval workout. 

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:47:54 -0700 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1326 As we update on training and progress with Zone 2 - we also describe how we are training through a tendinopathy that occurred when I did an interval workout. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 14 14 Manda and Brandon #14 Candid Advice for our Younger-selves full 975c1dfb-ff62-4d7c-b7d1-6c94eb465bae https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-14-candid-advice-for-our-younger-selves We can't tell you what you should do... but we can tell you what we think we should do... if we could do it over again.  This is about as candid as it gets.

]]> We can't tell you what you should do... but we can tell you what we think we should do... if we could do it over again.  This is about as candid as it gets.

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:16:19 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1271 We can't tell you what you should do... but we can tell you what we think we should do... if we could do it over again.  This is about as candid as it gets.

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 13 13 Manda and Brandon #13 GLP1's full 60b7ba0d-3b07-46d0-b131-b7b5385b250e https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-13-glp1s GLP1's are on trend and deserve some space in the dialogue.  Manda surprised me with her openness and considerate approach to how they can be used with real benefits. 

]]> GLP1's are on trend and deserve some space in the dialogue.  Manda surprised me with her openness and considerate approach to how they can be used with real benefits. 

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:13:02 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1173 GLP1's are on trend and deserve some space in the dialogue.  Manda surprised me with her openness and considerate approach to how they can be used with real benefits. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 12 12 Manda and Brandon #12 An Athletes Journey to Unwind the Ego Through Fitness full 48355994-c9d5-40a2-a2e3-42ec55f2179b https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-12-an-athletes-journey-to-unwind-the-ego-through-fitness Our Ego can propell us to do extraordinary things - but it can also cause significant issues if left unattended.  In this episode Brandon offers a different approach to some things that athletes take for granted. 

]]> Our Ego can propell us to do extraordinary things - but it can also cause significant issues if left unattended.  In this episode Brandon offers a different approach to some things that athletes take for granted. 

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:05:11 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1708 Our Ego can propell us to do extraordinary things - but it can also cause significant issues if left unattended.  In this episode Brandon offers a different approach to some things that athletes take for granted. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 11 11 Manda and Brandon #11 Peri and Post Menopause supplemental dialogue full cc4e7a0a-ff9a-412f-85d4-b2ab06989e53 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-11-peri-and-post-menopause-supplemental-dialogue This is the follow up dialogue to our conversation the past couple weeks about woman specific health and training.  A bit more detials on some key items and a brief discussion about hormone replacement therapy. 

]]> This is the follow up dialogue to our conversation the past couple weeks about woman specific health and training.  A bit more detials on some key items and a brief discussion about hormone replacement therapy. 

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:31 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1228 This is the follow up dialogue to our conversation the past couple weeks about woman specific health and training.  A bit more detials on some key items and a brief discussion about hormone replacement therapy. 

]]> Peri and Post Menopause and Fitness No 10 10 Manda and Brandon #10 Peri and Post Menopause full c21df3fe-368e-47f6-b503-3dbc49f0a04f https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-10-peri-and-post-menopause Today we discuss how woman can use strength training to navigate Peri and Post Menopause from a place of wellbeing. 

]]> Today we discuss how woman can use strength training to navigate Peri and Post Menopause from a place of wellbeing. 

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:28:31 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 3166 Today we discuss how woman can use strength training to navigate Peri and Post Menopause from a place of wellbeing. 

]]> Peri Menopause, Menopause, Fitness No 9 9 Manda and Brandon #9- Training Considerations Around the Menstrual Cycle full 5924e54d-a413-41bd-8fca-dd0f30364b8e https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-branson-9-training-considerations-around-the-menstrual-cycle We discuss the training considerations around the different phases of the menstrual cycle and ways to allow a woman to continue her training program any time of the month. 

]]> We discuss the training considerations around the different phases of the menstrual cycle and ways to allow a woman to continue her training program any time of the month. 

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:45:53 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1821 We discuss the training considerations around the different phases of the menstrual cycle and ways to allow a woman to continue her training program any time of the month. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 8 8 Manda and Brandon #8: Dealing with an Unexpected Injury full 731b6bd6-cc3f-405d-ab0f-6cf7beec7aa2 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-8-dealing-with-an-unexpected-injury In this episode Brandon describes how he hurt himself on a training hike and Manda talks about the accomodations we are going to make to the training plan so we can keep builidng towards the larger goal.

]]> In this episode Brandon describes how he hurt himself on a training hike and Manda talks about the accomodations we are going to make to the training plan so we can keep builidng towards the larger goal.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:07:03 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1099 In this episode Brandon describes how he hurt himself on a training hike and Manda talks about the accomodations we are going to make to the training plan so we can keep builidng towards the larger goal.

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 7 7 Manda and Brandon #7 - Zone 2 Training - what it is, and why we are doing it! full 532d78fc-1bd0-4222-975e-f0339c71d771 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-7-zone-2-training-what-it-is-and-why-we-are-doing-it Zone 2 has a lot of benefits for athletes looking to expand their capacity.   We discuss how you can move in that direction and in practical terms get more comfortable with Zone 2 in your training. 

]]> Zone 2 has a lot of benefits for athletes looking to expand their capacity.   We discuss how you can move in that direction and in practical terms get more comfortable with Zone 2 in your training. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:29:11 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 2863 Zone 2 has a lot of benefits for athletes looking to expand their capacity.   We discuss how you can move in that direction and in practical terms get more comfortable with Zone 2 in your training. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 6 6 Manda and Brandon #6 - VO2 Max test discussion about the experience and benefits of taking the test full a55f5d74-76cd-4f05-b6c0-39fb35a692ef https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-6-vo2-max-test-discussion-about-the-experience-and-benefits-of-taking-the-test What is a VO2 Max test and why are so many people getting them?   We tell you why we did one and how it will inform Brandon's training plan. 

]]> What is a VO2 Max test and why are so many people getting them?   We tell you why we did one and how it will inform Brandon's training plan. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:26:46 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 2723 What is a VO2 Max test and why are so many people getting them?   We tell you why we did one and how it will inform Brandon's training plan. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 5 5 Manda and Brandon #5 - Brandon's Journey into Endurance Sports full fd5bfd16-a6e7-444c-a65e-13f8d376bd9a https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-5-brandons-journey-into-endurance-sports Endurance sports opened up later in life for Brandon than one might expect. The pathway is relatable and encouraging. - you too have potential beyond what you imagined possible. Sometimes just saying "yes" to the yet-to-be-discovered is the open doorway.

]]> Endurance sports opened up later in life for Brandon than one might expect. The pathway is relatable and encouraging. - you too have potential beyond what you imagined possible. Sometimes just saying "yes" to the yet-to-be-discovered is the open doorway.

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:32:49 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 2066 Endurance sports opened up later in life for Brandon than one might expect. The pathway is relatable and encouraging. - you too have potential beyond what you imagined possible. Sometimes just saying "yes" to the yet-to-be-discovered is the open doorway.

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 4 4 Manda and Brandon #4 - Protein and Creatine, What you need to know. full 745485be-6302-4b4e-ba77-ec9eaeccb561 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-4-protein-and-creatine-what-you-need-to-know We clarify and important topic. Protein and Creatine are important elements to training, but there can be confusion and hype around these elements that make it hard to understand what really matters - and in what quantities so that you can get the vitality you are looking for. 

]]> We clarify and important topic. Protein and Creatine are important elements to training, but there can be confusion and hype around these elements that make it hard to understand what really matters - and in what quantities so that you can get the vitality you are looking for. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:28:51 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 2457 We clarify and important topic. Protein and Creatine are important elements to training, but there can be confusion and hype around these elements that make it hard to understand what really matters - and in what quantities so that you can get the vitality you are looking for. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 3 3 Manda and Brandon #3 - Part two on Pain full 55d4b9c8-ab60-4277-8cef-81cbd84ac5b9 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-3-part-two-on-pain There was more to say about Pain. It's an important topic so we continued the dialogue to unearth more valuable insights for you. 

]]> There was more to say about Pain. It's an important topic so we continued the dialogue to unearth more valuable insights for you. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:25:25 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1356 There was more to say about Pain. It's an important topic so we continued the dialogue to unearth more valuable insights for you. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 2 2 Manda and Brandon #2 - Pain while training and what to do about it (a two part series) full 69aa3bfe-0a1e-4afc-86df-39300cc631c2 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-2-pain-while-training-and-what-to-do-about-it-a-two-part-series Pain is a signal your body wants change.  We explore what to do about it while you are training so you can expand your capacity without hurting yourself. 

]]> Pain is a signal your body wants change.  We explore what to do about it while you are training so you can expand your capacity without hurting yourself. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:20:11 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1427 Pain is a signal your body wants change.  We explore what to do about it while you are training so you can expand your capacity without hurting yourself. 

]]> sustainable health, fitness mindset, mindful movement, life-long fitness, mental wellness, emotional health, wellness podcast No 1 1 Manda and Brandon #1 - Un-filtered Introductions full 8a062f59-b7cc-4f34-939c-074ea79ed099 https://mandaandbrandon.transistor.fm/episodes/manda-and-brandon-1-un-filtered-introductions Welcome to the start of our journey. You will find a unique and helpful approach to fitness in a holistic sense as we share our experiences with you. 

]]> Welcome to the start of our journey. You will find a unique and helpful approach to fitness in a holistic sense as we share our experiences with you. 

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:23:50 -0800 Manda Watt and Brandon Farr Manda Watt and Brandon Farr 1832 Welcome to the start of our journey. You will find a unique and helpful approach to fitness in a holistic sense as we share our experiences with you. 

]]> Authentic dialogue about sustainable health and embodied fitness beyond vanity metrics No