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Old Nerd in the Gym Podcast

Join host Julie Barth and Old Nerd in the Gym founder, Gery Deer, as they cover fitness topics and the relationships between caregiving and self-care.Hosts Julie Barth and Gery Deer discuss fitness and caregiving with various topics including proper hydration, nutrition, emotional stressors and low impact exercise ideas for both the patient and the caregiver. This podcast can help anyone who is caring for and helping others to learn more about their own health and keeping their charge in the best possible shape for the future. We are helping to navigate the journey of health and wellness and how to take care of your own personal health along with the health of your charge.

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S3:E3 Hospice and the Old Nerd from 2022-02-15T12:00

For those caregivers dealing with someone suffering from a debilitating or terminal illness, hospice care can be one of the most valuable services to both patient and family. Unfortunately, ther...

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S3: E1 - The Vaccine and the Old Nerd from 2021-08-31T11:00

 According to the most recent set of data released by the Kaiser Family Founda...

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S2: E14 Bob Stolz - Money and the Old Nerd from 2021-01-15T16:00

One of the greatest stressors of modern life is money. For caregivers, their family, and other members of their support system, money can be the bridge or barrier to better health care, more ser...

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S2 : E13 The Physical Therapist and the Old Nerd from 2020-09-25T18:00

Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast Description - Season 2: Episode 13  

The Physical Therapist and the Old Nerd

In our Season 2 Finale, Gery and Julie welcome Dr. C...

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S2 : E12 A Deafening Absence and the Old Nerd from 2020-07-21T13:00

This episode of the Old Nerd in the Gym involves grief and loss.  It may be uncomfortable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.  

A great deal of the Old Nerd content has bee...

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S2: E11 Social Distancing - Isolation and the Old Nerd from 2020-03-27T13:00

The world around us has changed in ways no one could have predicted even several weeks before. As more and more communities are ordered to remain at home to help minimize the spread of the COVID...

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S2: E10 Coronavirus and The Old Nerd from 2020-03-16T22:00

Without question, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) siege is affecting every American but caregivers could be some of the hardest hit. Why? Because, in addition to themselves, they are generally caring...

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S2: E9 Parenting and the Old Nerd - CP Dad from 2020-02-10T15:00

Roger Hines II is the author of the book CP Dad: My Life as a Special Needs Parent.  He captured seventeen years of caring for his family including his son Kolton who has Cerebral Palsy...

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S2:E8 Holiday Eating and The Old Nerd from 2019-11-25T16:00

During the holiday season, it can be challenging to stay focused on health and nutrition. Our guest for this episode of Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast is Jessie Whitesell, a professional he...

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S2:E7 Clutter and the Old Nerd from 2019-09-03T16:00

"Organization is about facing our "clutter" and making the decision to get back to the things that are really important:  our families, our children, our friends, our relation...

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S2: E5 Resources and the Old Nerd from 2019-07-29T14:00

One of the greatest challenges for caregivers is identifying resources available for various services, from home health care to meals on wheels. Struggling to find where to get help can increase...

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S2: E4 Yoga and The Old Nerd from 2019-07-15T23:00

Yoga is a Hindu practice which helps to focus the mind, body, and spirit. Those who practice yoga will attest to its benefits in their overall wellness and how it helps ease the mind. In this ep...

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S2: E3 Weight Loss and the Old Nerd from 2019-07-01T11:00


Weight Loss and the Old Nerd

Weight loss is a billion-dollar business around the world, and particularly in the United States. Amidst all of the fads and gimmicks it can be dif...

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S2:E2 Boxing and the Old Nerd from 2019-06-14T11:00

Season 2 - Episode 2 Boxing and the Old Nerd

Julie Barth and Gery Deer in our first ever ringside recording at Drake's Downtown Gym to talk about a boxing class for Parkinso...

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S2:E1 The Trainer and the Old Nerd from 2019-06-03T22:00

Welcome to Season 2 of The Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness Podcast! 


In our season premiere episode, fitness trainer Melanie Redd, of “Melanie Redd Performance Training” ...

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S1: E11 - Family and the Old Nerd from 2019-04-15T13:00

Are your kids glued to screens all day? Do they hang around the house, lounging on the couch and the only exercise they get is when their thumbs move during a text message to their friends - who...

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S1: E10 - Caregiving Behind the Scenes and the Old Nerd from 2019-03-26T13:00


When you see someone helping a senior or disabled family member at a restaurant or out shopping, did you ever think of what it might take to get them there? As a caregiver, managing the day...

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S1: E9 - Time and the Old Nerd from 2019-03-12T00:00

Time. It's the one thing they're not making any more of. Well, that and land, according to Lex Luthor anyway (Google it).  Making time to care for yourself can be challenging. Work, sc...

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S1: E8 - The Prize and the Old Nerd from 2019-03-02T00:00


Keeping your eyes on a long-term fitness goal with measurable short-term milestones will better motivate you for success.  Gery Deer and Julie Barth discuss this concept and offer suggestio...

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S1: E7 - Obstacles and the Old Nerd from 2019-02-23T00:00

It can be tough to get started down the road to better health and fitness when there seem to be roadblocks to your success. For caregivers, even your normal daily routine can get in the way of m...

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S1: E6 - Sleep and the Old Nerd from 2019-02-06T00:00

According to research, most Americans are sleep deprived. Lack of sleep can interfere with virtually every part of your day-to-day life. For caregivers, sleep is a valuable commodity which, if c...

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S1 : E5 Organization and the Old Nerd from 2019-01-29T23:00


Organization can be the key to helping keep your stress level down as a caregiver.  Gery Deer and Julie Barth share some great tips including documentation ideas and other great ways to hel...

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S1: E4 - Caregiver Guilt and the Old Nerd from 2019-01-16T00:00

Caregiver guilt is a major source of stress and often interferes with self-care. The cascade effect causes the caregiver's health to decline leading to a reduction in quality of care for th...

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S1: E3 - Water and the Old Nerd from 2019-01-16T00:00

Research shows that 75 percent of Americans suffer from dehydration, which can lead to irritability, urinary problems and dementia-like symptoms. 

Producer Julie Barth and Old Nerd Gery...

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S1: E2 - Old Nerd #2 - Who we are and what we are doing from 2019-01-03T22:00

GERY’S FITNESS JOURNEY ...

Join host Julie Barth as she talks with Old Nerd in the Gym founder, Gery Deer, about his personal fitness journey that started at age 49. From no fitness experi...

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S1: E1 Introduction to the Old Nerd in the Gym from 2019-01-03T22:00

Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness founder, Gery Deer, discusses where the idea came from and how he translated his fitness journey into a way to help his elderly father. 

Hosts Julie Barth and G...

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S1: E1 Introduction to the Old Nerd in the Gym from 2019-01-03T22:00

Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness founder, Gery Deer, discusses where the idea came from and how he translated his fitness journey into a way to help his elderly father. 

Hosts Julie Barth and G...

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S1: E1 Introduction to the Old Nerd in the Gym from 2019-01-03T22:00

Old Nerd in the Gym Fitness founder, Gery Deer, discusses where the idea came from and how he translated his fitness journey into a way to help his elderly father. 

Hosts Julie Barth and G...

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