What do you need to build Lego or your own body? All the right pieces. You can build a Lego car or your body with whatever pieces you have available, but if you don’t have the best pieces, then your model or yourself may not look or function at its best. Our bodies need essential micronutrients like vitamins and minerals to build skin, muscle, brain and bone, not to mention hormones and detox pathways. Fortunately we can keep a well-supplied box of pieces by eating a variety of whole foods and supplementing when specific pieces are missing.

What inspires, motivates and keeps you going? When you are working out with purpose, know WHY your improvement is important to yourself (and those who love you), and you are genuinely motivated by a caring coach, you are far more likely to achieve your fitness goals. David Lett, Founder of Dynamic Training Xplosion and his team have recently opened a unique workout space in Lacey, Washington. David and Ramsey spoke about how members get a private coached lesson each time they come, how the physical space is a natural extension of their virtual experience, and why David is so passionate and inspiring when it comes to building health and fitness. David’s training and life experiences in the fitness industry, college football and the military combine to create a powerful guide for those ready to put in the work and effort required to get and stay fit. Learn more at www.dtxfitness24x7.com.

Why do you do what you do, and when was the last time you really asked yourself that question? If you want to improve yourself, take on real challenges and accomplish difficult things, you need powerful motivation. That comes from understanding “Why?”. Deeply understanding why. Not just the surface reasons, or the reasons someone else gave you. So channel that inner younger sibling and ask “Why?” several times in a row until you discover and articulate the REAL reasons you want to achieve your goals.

Ready to reset your Mind, Body and Spirit and reconnect with your family? Go outside and spend some time together, breathe the fresh air, press your toes into the ground and water, and reset your body clock with the sun, moon and stars. Rita Naomi Moran is a healer, a fellow student of Nutritional Therapy, and a returning guest to What’s Worthwhile. Rita and Ramsey talk about her upcoming driving trip across the country and how she has now visited more than 300 national park sites here in America along with her family. What is it about Nature that is so healing? Rita has been thinking about that a lot, and she shares her experiences and insights. A great podcast to get you going out the door and down the trail! Affiliate link to Rita’s book on Amazon: Go Outside: Connect and Learn with Your Family in the U.S. National Parks.

If not by actually fighting or running, how can we escape stress? The body’s stress response is physical, emotional and mental. We can ratchet ourselves down by many means, some healthy and some not so much. But how do we work through the stress? Maybe by directly confronting the conflict, the fear, The Thing that has us stressed out in the first place. No amount of self-medication or quiet meditation will resolve a thorny situation. Maybe you just need to quit avoiding that stressor and deal with it … or maybe I’m really just talking to myself here.

Are you doing all “the stuff” but not getting the results? Reaching your health goals is not always easy and straightforward. Courtney Cowie understands this. As a child, Courtney struggled with chronic belly aches and ultimately found relief through Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today, she works with clients as a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Courtney focuses on nutrient-dense foods, quality sleep and stress reduction, but also looks for deeper issues in the Mind, Body and Spirit to discover and recognize what may be blocking progress toward her clients’ health and wellness goals. If you feel like you’ve been trying everything but things aren’t working yet, do not despair! Listen in and keep looking for the missing pieces. Learn more at www.courtneycowie.com.

First thing in the morning, do you get The Look? We struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, then our furry friend wakes us up before the alarm, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Seems like dogs have sleep figured out, they’re either snoozing or sniffing around, while we humans have trouble winding down or waking up. Should I be grumpy to be dragged out of bed, or is my new dog actually doing me a huge favor? Listen in for lessons learned on falling asleep and waking up.

What does growing your own food, fermentation, and self-sufficiency have to do with energy and the 5 Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine? Elizabeth Bruckner is fascinated by all of them, and weaves them together in her health practice, her book “The Homesteader Mindset” and this discussion with Ramsey. Homesteading isn’t just for little houses on the prairie anymore. We can grow gardens full of food and medicinal herbs in the suburbs too. Ramsey and Elizabeth talked about the joys of drinking out of mason jars, the wonders of castor oil (applied topically, not mixed into salad dressing), and the amazing energy and potential powers of billions of microbiome inhabitants. This is a fast-paced, surprisingly funny episode. Just make sure you don’t stub your toe on any unruly couches while you listen. Learn more at www.createwellnessproject.com.