Middleish

Chances are, many of you don't look at vegetables as being "magical." We hope to shift your view by the end of this episode...which is aaaaaaallll about veggies!   Among the various topics hit on in this episode, Erin and Michael delve into recipes, incorporating vegetables into your day, the various health and nutrition benefits of veggies and maybe some little-known facts to enhance your un...

The Intuitive Eating movement has started gaining some traction as of late, but what does it really mean? You may be surprised that there entire books on the IE approach, complete with 10 specific principles and practitioners who specialize in this area.    This episode is a brief introduction to IE and is a good place to start if you’re curious about ditching the traditional restrictive...

Chances are, when sitting down to your first consult with a personal trainer or dietitian you don't expect to talk much about sleep. But this critical factor in health is essential to making effectively lifestyle changes, recovering from physical activity, optimizing metabolism and preserving mental health. As we have said before on Middleish, health is more than just physical exercise and nutriti...

This week, Erin and Michael have the privilege of interviewing coach Natalie Higby, founder of The Durable Athlete in Austin, TX. "Coach" may be the simplest title to type, but it certainly doesn't encompass Natalie's myriad of expertise in the health and fitness realm. Through her embodiment of a growth mindset, Natalie has pursued certifications in nutrition, breath work, functional movement (to...

The wellness industry is overwhelmed with "experts" these days. The "fitspo" movement has produced literally thousands of self-proclaimed diet and fitness experts flooding social media. We see testimonials touting hacks to get the results like in *this* photo. The nutritionists, trainers, coaches and fitness gurus promoting their own philosophies are very convincing. And they are professionals...r...

Mindfulness is somewhat of a buzzword these days. You may hear the term mindfulness and think you must get into a zen-like, meditative state of "ooommmmmm." To some people this can be such an intimidating expectation that they avoid mindfulness altogether. In other cases, we have modern distractions: technologies, work demands, financial stressors and life pressures that constantly take us out of...

"I'm not feeling motivated." How many times have you said these words? As coaches we hear this phrase all the time. Understand that motivation is a feeling; an emotion. All too often we rely on a feeling to spark action, where many times we need to take action in order for the feelings to follow. Join us as we discuss this concept and hopefully change the way you view motivation vs. momentum. &nbs...

We talk a lot about moderation.  But how does that concept fit in the lives of elite athletes?  Do they really practice moderation and balance?  We could think of no better person to explore these concepts with than Rebecca Rusch. Not only has Rebecca maintained a dominating career as a professional athlete for over 30 years (to the tune of 7 World Championships and an induction int...

What's your inner script telling you? Is it helpful, cheering you on toward your goals? Or are you caught up in self-criticism of never being good enough and not nailing what you set out to do?    When people embark on wellness journeys, they often think the actions are the most important pieces. Go to the gym. Prep the food. Buy the right groceries. Train for the 10k. Wake up earlier. T...

We have another guest this week!  Lance Davisson founded The Keystone Concept, an organization that works with communities to help make their environments healthy, thriving, and inviting places for people to spend time outside.   In this episode we talk about how his organization and passion for the outdoors helps to build healthier, engaged communities. Lance graciously shares his own s...

The number one goal our clients set when they come to us is: I want to lose weight. Even if it's just a little bit, the vast majority of people seem to be seeking some amount of weight loss. In this episode Erin and Michael theorize why people often feel the need to lose weight and how this affects our approach to health--both emotional and physical.   We also use a great infographic (below)...

How do you speak to your body? How do you look at your body? If you're like most people there's some heavy critique in your inner monologue. Erin and Michael believe that being kind to oneself is much more beneficial, even when reaching for big goals or making lifestyle changes.   Join us as we talk through why we're big believers in speaking kindly to thyself, appreciating everything our bod...

We have our first guest! Brian Fretwell is a Boise-based speaker and author specializing in brain-based approaches to leadership, engagement and cultural change. His Ted Talk is a fantastic listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiN67V5q3C4&feature=youtu.be and we are thrilled at the opportunity to sit down with him!   In all honesty, this episode goes in several directions, taking a dee...

What makes change sustainable? Just about all of our clients (and each of us!) have struggled through the roller coaster of starting and stopping diets, fitness programs, mindfulness practice and other healthful endeavors. In this episode, Erin and Michael explore the concept of continual growth through change, rather than approaching things with a start/stop mentality.   Middleish is a podca...

When setting a goal, many people get inspired by the prospect of something shiny, new, epic, and challenging. Often, though, it's only a matter of time before the goal becomes overwhelming and is lost in the shuffle of busy daily life. In this episode we discuss the components of SMART goals, embracing the ups and downs of the change process and share some successful (and not-so-successful) storie...

Listener question! In this episode of Middleish, we delve into a question that came to us asking when big, sweeping changes may be appropriate over a more moderate approach. This sounds like it shoots a hole through our entire shtick, but in fact we come to find that the answer lies somewhere in the middle ;-) and that approaches are highly individualized depending on the situation and personaliti...

Middleish is a podcast discussing moderation in all things. Our weekly chats examine the often extreme and polarizing topics of health, fitness and nutrition with the end goal being to help you find your healthy middle. Submit questions, topic ideas or fun-loving banter to middleish@gmail.com   In Episode 3, Erin and Michael continue digging into the daily patterns that affect health and well...

Middleish is a podcast discussing moderation in all things. Our weekly chats examine the often extreme and polarizing topics of health, fitness and nutrition with the end goal being to help you find your healthy middle. Submit questions, topic ideas or fun-loving banter to middleish@gmail.com   In Episode 2, Erin and Michael break down habits, why they exist, and how to start your own habit m...

Middleish is a podcast about moderation in all things.  Our weekly chats examine the often extreme and polarizing topics of health, fitness and nutrition, with the end goal being to help you find your healthy middle. Erin Green is a registered dietitian nutritionist, former professional triathlete, and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, ID.  www.eringreenracing.com Michae...