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#152 Pt 1 – Losing over 200 Pounds In 1 Year: A New Weight-Loss Mindset & A New Lease On Life With Chris Braaten

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Losing weight is a tough thing to accomplish, so Chris & his wife Alyse’s weight loss journeys are incredibly inspiring, especially when you find out they lost a combined weight of more than 300 pounds in 1 year! So this week Mike speaks with Chris Braaten to explain it all, then talks about his adventures at Disneyworld!

In more detail, this week is part 1 of their conversation, where before Chris details their weight-loss journey, he explains why they have stopped the I Like To Like Things podcast and what’s in store for their podcasting future. Chris then goes into the “main” part of the discussion including their previous attempts at weight-loss and how they made it work this time, including detailing their workout & food regimes, why they wanted to do it in the first-place, their mindset, how it’s positively affected their lives and more!

When part 2 drops, you can watch the video version of their conversation on Mike’s YouTube channel check it out here and don’t forget to subscribe: the YouTube channel link

In part 2, which will be out next week (& is currently available on Patreon) Chris & Mike’s conversation moves onto Chris & his family’s recent trip to Disneyworld and Chris talks about Disney’s new app, queuing, some of the best rides & unexpected wonders, how it was there when COVID rules were still in effect, his favourite parts, how Disneyland in California compares to Disneyworld Orlando, and loads more, so if you’re interested in going to one of the Disney theme parks in the US, this is one to check out!

Chris was on GCC in July 2021, so check out episode 131 for a proper introduction to him!

Follow Chris on the I Like To Like Things social media, for his future projects & guest appearances: Facebook Group – Instagram: @Like2LikeThings

Check out Mike’s appearance on the recent episode of the I Like To Like Things podcast, talking about his favourite TV show; Sherlock; https://spoti.fi/3xtlBoJ or check out Megan’s appearance on there talking about RuPaul’s Drag Race; https://spoti.fi/3KVsHdi - make sure you check out Chris & Alyse’s response episodes of them too!

In the last episode of GCC, number 151, Jarrod Speed returns to GCC to talk about his experience of attempting a world record attempt by doing an obstacle course at the top of the highest mountain in Africa, as well as confirming the many challenges along the way and what’s in store for him going forward – if you felt motivated by Chris’ weight loss, this episode is a must-listen!

If you can’t wait until next week for part 2 of their chat, check out Mike’s Patreon for the full-length unsplit episode as well as at least 1 episode of his & Megan’s “Afterthoughts” a week (& more) so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat

For any Star Wars fars; make sure you tune into the Book Of Boba Fett discussion show where Mike & various guests discuss each chapter of the new series week-by-week, you can listen on Mike’s YouTube channel, or on the feed of Comics In Motion!

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Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion & on GCC's YouTube. Episodes are out every Saturday; episodes 0-86 are out now, in ep 86 Mike delves into IDW’s High Republic Adventures comics, in ep 85 Mike provides an introduction to Poe Dameron & tackles the first volume of his comics, then in ep 84 Mike starts on Marvel’s High Republic comics! Previous episodes topics include the War Of The Bounty Hunters crossover (all 34 tie-in issues) plus the Lando comics, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, Kanan Jarrus, Count Dooku, Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, numerous book reviews & moree – https://spoti.fi/3sOtqCw

Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com/

Mike's guest spots: Mike’s appearance on the Beernuts Productions podcast, listen here: https://spoti.fi/3jpLjpD

Mike was on the Talking Dad podcast, listen here: https://spoti.fi/3pmI6Jm

Mike returned to Star Wars Timeline to talk about The Force Awakens here: https://youtu.be/c4VMXeBU3W4 The Last Jedi here: https://youtu.be/7dGEsdfSMkY and The Rise of Skywalker here: https://youtu.be/9fZWXji7_Jo

Mike appeared on the Hall of Mears podcast, listen here: https://spoti.fi/3bxgXwS or watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K5epyHW-TPs

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