A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast

Send a text Are you ready for AI in your workplace, or are you worried it might replace you?  In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and Mike Krause sit down with Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM to explore the nuanced relationship between AI and human performance in the workplace. Dr. Dye teaches strategic communication, change management, and risk mitigation to executives who want to m...

Send a text What role or responsibility do employers have when it comes to employee wellbeing?  Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM, an expert in helping organizations solve existing people operations and performance problems, while building stronger systems to prevent future risks, is back this week, and we’re tackling the intersections of employee wellbeing and organizational risk management.  Dr. Dye expla...

Send a text Ever wondered why some teams thrive – even in toxic environments – while others struggle to stay afloat? 🎯 Join A Coach, a Nutritionist, and Expert Walk Into a Podcast co-hosts Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, as they welcome Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM, for a deep dive into the world of psychological safety, leadership, and the surprising power of being “paid to be human.” Dr. Dye...

Send a text When you think of exercise, what comes to mind? What do you think “counts” as exercise? 🧑‍🌾⛷️🏌️💃🏃🏾‍♀️ Dr. Vanessa Cornwell-Chiu, DPT, joins Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN this week to dive deep into exercising as we age and how choosing the right exercises can make all the difference in your physical wellbeing.  In this Episode: 🎧 Like most things, exercise – especially a...

Send a text How do you cultivate creativity, when you need it?  Helena and Mike have both had roles throughout their careers that have required tremendous amounts of creativity. But, for anyone that’s had a role like that, you know that creativity isn’t necessarily an on-demand kind of thing.  This week, MaryAnn Medenas, a movement instructor specializing in yoga and dance, is back and we’re talki...

Send a text We can work out alllllll we want, and yet have poor physical wellbeing. What gives? 🫣🤔 This week guest expert MaryAnngeline Medenas, movement instructor specializing in yoga and dance, joins Mike and Helena to explore the intricate relationship between physical activity and  physical wellbeing + mental health/wellness.  Our conversation delves into the distinction between mindless ex...

Send a text CORRECTION: Stephanie Cota is an expert working at the intersection of corporate wellness, healthcare, and personal training; she is not a licensed physical therapist as noted in the intro.  ___ Sore neck and shoulders. Tension headaches. Low back pain. Sore wrists. 😰 How many of these do you experience on any given day at the end of work? Or throughout the work day?  Tech neck, anyon...

Send a text 💻 Is your business’s corporate strategy undermining its greatest asset—your personal health?? The health and culture of your business and the health of your body are more interconnected than you might think. In this illuminating episode, co-hosts Mike Krause, Mental Performance Coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, Clinical Functional Nutritionist, welcomes special guest Stephanie Cota,...

Send a text 🤔Do you think your community has an affect on your health? What about the flipside … does your individual health affect the wellbeing of your community?   This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, and Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH, public health expert and innovator complete their deep-dive into community wellbeing...

Send a text What role does the health of your community play in your personal health? And, what role does your individual health play in the health of the community in which you live and the communities in which you participate? Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN are joined by Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH, public health expert and innovator, this week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert...

Send a text Have you ever just wanted to rip-and-replace, burn-it-all-down-and-start-over your career, relationships, where you live (NOT in an arson-y way, people!) … maybe your whole life? 🤔 Change isn’t easy, especially BIG life changes 🫣. One of the big things that shift and change with big changes is our social wellbeing. We don’t always think about it that way, though. We don’t think about...

Send a text In a world where our connections are increasingly digital, how do we define (let alone measure) true social wellbeing—beyond likes and followers? What if the metrics we've chosen to value are missing the most meaningful aspects of human connection? This week, we’re doing Part 1 of a deep dive into social wellbeing. Mike, Helena and Jamie are joined by none other than the wonderful...

Send a text Can money buy happiness? 💰💸 That’s been a hot topic of debate and research for … oh, forever, it seems. Prevailing research says that if you’re generally happy, your happiness may increase with higher income; however if you’re generally unhappy, then it may rise to a point and plateau—further, if you’re wealthy and unhappy, no amount of additional money will make you any happier (Wha...

Send a text Physical Wellbeing might be one of the first things we think of when we hear “wellbeing”. But we rarely think about Career Wellbeing … sure we spend a lot of time thinking about our careers, just not necessarily as an aspect of wellbeing. It’s not uncommon to simply accept whatever Career lot we’ve been given. Yet, our wellbeing can be dramatically impacted by both our physical health...

Send a text What comes to mind when you think of social wellbeing and community wellbeing? 🤔  Do you feel your social and community wellbeing cups are full? Empty? Or, maybe they’re aspects of wellbeing you don’t really care about?  Mike, Helena and Jamie tackle all of this and more as we start our journey through six pillars of wellbeing.  In the Episode: 🎧 Helena tests a hypothesis about commu...

Send a text Have you ever thought about YOUR definition of wellbeing?  Wellbeing is incredibly subjective, personal, and there’s no single, unified definition. In today’s episode, Mike Krause, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, and Jamie Watson, LMFT, RPT-S kick off their journey into the six aspects of wellbeing (physical, career, social, community, financial, and spiritual) with a primer on the foundations...

Send a text When you think about your wellbeing, is it where you want to be?  If it is, high-five! ✋(wait … do people still do that?) Fist bump 👊 (no, too?)  If it’s not, join Mike and Helena this week on A Coach, A Nutritionist, and Expert Walk Into a Podcast this week as they set the stage to craft a wellbeing plan that actually works for YOU. We’re diving deep into six key pillars of wellbein...

Send a text When you set a goal, how do you hold yourself accountable? ✅📋 This week, Mike and Helena dish their perspectives on accountability. They share goals they want to be held accountable for, how they’ve chosen to be held accountable, and who they’ve asked for help and support.  They offer specific examples of how to navigate various conversations to get the accountability support you nee...

Send a text When was the last time you thought about WHY you’re choosing to make something your goal? The motivation behind a goal can be more powerful than the tips and techniques to stay motivated to achieve a goal. Understanding your driving force, whether you want to call it a WHY, can help ensure your goals connect with a deeper drive and can be a powerful force in maintaining that motivation...

Send a text Did you make New Year’s resolutions? How are they going? Jan 10, this Friday, is called National Quitters Day because it’s the day—only 10 days into the New Year—when most people will have abandoned their resolutions.  Mike and Helena aren’t the biggest fans of New Year’s resolutions. If it works for you, amazing! Keep doing it. They’ve just found them to not be the most effective appr...

Send a text Have you tried a Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like us to discuss? Text us! Look for the link at the top of this page (above the episode description). Follow us on Instagram @walkintoapodcast. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualifi...

Send a text Have you tried a Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like us to discuss? Text us! Look for the link at the top of this page (above the episode description). Follow us on Instagram @walkintoapodcast. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualifi...

Send a text The holiday season can be exciting, fun, stressful, financially straining, filled with anxiety, sad, lonely, rich with expectations of perfection, and sometimes … all of the above within a few short moments.   Join Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, Mike Krause and a panel of our amazing past Experts-in-residence, including Chelsea Totah, Nathan Hill, Jamie Watson, and Athanasia Medenas, as they...

Send a text Holiday gatherings can be stressful—there’s no shortage of opinions and everyone is super-excited to share all of them. 😅😬🤐🤬  Nathan Hill and Leah Sullivan, NP join Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN in a light-hearted yet insightful conversation around navigating conflicts at family, friend and office get-togethers. You’ll walk away with practical tips to use at your next gath...

Send a text What are some of your most favorite holiday traditions? Join Mike Krause, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and amazing past Experts-in-residence, Jamie, Nathan, Chelsea and Athansia on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast for a lighthearted and heartwarming journey through holiday traditions that celebrate diversity, family, and the power of food! In this special episode: 🎙...