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

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Send a text One of the most important parts of psychedelic therapy is Post-therapy integration. Expert-in-Residence Leah Sullivan, NP and trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy provider, helps Mike Krause, Mental Performance Coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN understand the importance of Integration.  Integration, most simply, is the time spent with a therapist, counsellor and/or the self processi...

Send a text Psilocybin has been getting a lot of attention lately. Expert-in-Residence Leah Sullivan, NP and trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy provider, joins Mike Krause, Mental Performance Coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN for an insightful and educational discussion all about psilocybin.  In this week’s episode:  🎙️ What even is psilocybin? The myths and misconceptions that exist; its his...

Send a text Think about what you know about ketamine. It’s probably largely informed by what you’ve heard about its recreational use, misuse and abuse. Or, what you’ve seen in pop culture and the media. Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN are joined by Leah Sullivan, NP and trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy provider. Leah breaks down the history, facts, and therapeutic uses of ketamine wh...

Send a text Sweaty palms ✅ Racing heart ✅ Butterflies in the tummy ✅ Brain fog ✅ More frequent trips to the bathroom ✅ Suddenly craving sweets ✅ Losing all appetite ✅  Experiencing a few of those? Sounds like your stress response is in full force! Which means, your body is probably flooded with cortisol (and a number of other stress hormones). Today, special guest Expert Rachel Soper Sander...

Send a text How do the things you’re exposed to—food, environment, emotional experiences—impact your physical and mental health? Hormones and neurotransmitters (like serotonin, dopamine and their friends) play key roles.  This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast welcome November Expert-in-residence Leah Sullivan, NP as she engages Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, D...

Send a text Today, Halloween is more about dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating. In the past, it was referred to as Samhain and All Hallows Eve, it marked the return of the spirits of the dead to their homes; wearing costumes or disguises (building bonfires and gathering in groups) was meant to protect oneself from spirits intent on harm. The day(s) after Halloween was—and is—known to man...

Send a text Astrology curious or skeptical? If you’ve ever wondered what happens during an astrology chart reading, this episode is for you! Expert-in-Residence for October, Spiritual Guide Athanasia Medenas, conducted a synastry chart reading for Mike and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, which means looking at their separate charts and seeing where there are similarities and differences. This can help the...

Send a text Whether you believe astrology can reveal the inner workings of your life and soul or are an astrology skeptic, there are two things we know: 1) Astrology goes beyond horoscopes and 2) It offers opportunities for introspection—it can be a tool for deeper self-awareness and understanding, helping you see yourself from a different perspective. In this episode: 🎙️Mike and Helena’s reaction...

Send a text What comes to mind when you think of a shaman? The image that comes to mind is probably heavily influenced by what you’ve seen in movies and pop culture. As we continue to explore the magic and mysticism of October and allllll the Halloween vibes, Expert-in-residence Athanasia Medenas, Spiritual Guide, joins Mike and Helena on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast...

Send a text Today, Mike and Helena are joined by Expert-in-Residence Athanasia Medenas, spiritual guide, to kick off the magic of October and dive into the transformative journey of spirituality. In this Episode: 🎙️Athanasia shares her experiences as a psychic medium, astrologist, and shamanic practitioner 🎙️Early childhood awareness of intuition and spiritual awareness 🎙️The path of self-discover...

Send a text How does it feel when you’re really in-the-zone? You’ve hit that place of feeling tuned-in, ALIVE, and Crushing. It. In this week’s episode of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike and Helena explore finding flow—that state of optimal performance and engagement. In this episode: 🎙️How Mike and Helena find and maintain Flow  🎙️The differences between Flow and...

Send a text Tell us: What comes to mind when you hear “holistic health”?  Do you think of care for the whole person? Or are you thinking more along the lines of crystals, essential oils, and herbal supplements?  Holistic health may sound “woo woo” to some and ideal to others. There is no official definition for holistic health. Today, on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast,...

Send a text Helena is a clinical functional nutritionist. But, what exactly does that mean? How did she come to be on this path? And what does she actually help clients with? Last week, we took a tour through mental performance with Helena grilling Mike about everything he does as a mental performance coach. This week, the tables have turned, and Mike asks Helena the tough questions. In this episo...

Send a text Have you ever wondered what mental performance is? Or, what a Mental Performance Coach does? Mike is our Mental Performance Coach on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast. Sometimes, we forget our listeners aren’t as deeply IN IT as we are. So, we thought we'd give you a primer.  In some hard-hitting, investigative, gotcha journalism, Helena interrogates Mike...

Send a text Resilience is a fallacy.  Resilience does not equal grit. Resilience is the ability to adapt in the face of adversity. 3 co-hosts. 3 perspectives on resilience … and perhaps not as cut-and-dried as the above statements make it seem. Join Mike, Helena and Expert-in-residence, Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at U...

Send a text Do you identify with this statement? I am an athlete. If you said “No,” after listening to this episode, you might change your answer. Especially if you’re a woman. 💪 Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at University of Western States, joins Mike and Helena to discuss women’s athletic performance. This episode is...

Send a text How would you describe your relationship with food? In today’s episode, Expert-in-residence Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at University of Western States, challenges our thinking around using the word “relationship” when talking about food. 🤔 Dr. O’Hana underscores that we, as humans, have relationships with...

Send a text 💪🏃💃When you think of an athlete, who or which qualities come to mind? Are only individuals who perform at elite levels athletes? And, what do athletes have in common with organizational leaders?  Some of our answers to those questions are: High performers, active participation, builders of skill, and passion. No. See answer to number 1.  Helena, Mike and Expert-in-residence, Dr. Amy...

Send a text Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at University of Western States, joins Helena and Mike to talk about our connection to our purpose and our work. The vitality, aliveness and alignment with our values we feel when that connection is strong is called Erotic Intelligence—and it has nothing to do with anything sexua...

Send a text Think about your more recent experience with your doctor, pharmacy or health insurance company. Did you shudder?  Most people don’t have a “Meh” 🤷🏽‍♀️reaction. Healthcare, whether public or private, often evokes a strong reaction, whether favorable or angst-ridden.  But, it’s highly likely your experience with healthcare may be far different—and may be far from equal (or equitable)—f...

Send a text Think of your very best and your … not the greatest … qualities. Do you think they’re genetic or acquired via adapting to the environment around you? Is it nature or nurture? The answer: Probably both. Further, they’re probably influenced by the experiences and environments your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents were exposed to.  In this episode, Expert-in-residence Dr. Jilli...

Send a text Fewer human experiences allow us to connect with the humanity in others quite like grief and loss.  Mike, Helena and Expert-in-Residence Dr. Jillian Pintye, PhD, nurse scientist and epidemiologist, explore the multifaceted journey of grief—from friendships that grow apart, relationships that end, and opportunities lost to parents marking their child’s exit from childhood and the gut-wr...

Send a text In this episode, Mike, Helena, and Expert-in-residence, Dr. Jillian Pintye, PhD, nurse scientist and epidemiologist, discuss the Rituals and Rites of Passage we experience as children and adults across different times of life and cultures. We explore the transformative moments that define our lives and how rituals and rites of passage can add significance to moments—especially those we...

Send a text Do our habits represent or define our life? Whether we choose them or not, habits exist in our life. This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike, Helena and Expert-in-Residence Robb Gilbear, Coach, Founder of Growth Habit, Mentor and Author sound-off on the good, the bad, and the ugly of all things habits.  Join the group for funny banter and insightfu...