Propel Well-being Podcast

While injury rates in the workplace are decreasing, there were still 2.2 million recorded injury cases in the United States in 2021. Injury prevention is a key component of total well-being, and is important to increase your body's longevity. On this episode, we speak with Cassandra Adamson, MS, ATC, CSCS, about preventing injuries in the workplace.

Our physical skills may determine our peak performance, but our mental skills determine how frequently we achieve our best. On this episode, we're joined by Adam Barfoot, LPC, NCC to discuss how we can improve our performance with our mindset.

Why do we make eating so complicated? The internet is filled with thousands of conflicting opinions, fad diets, and strategies to help us eat better. Sometimes, it feels like eating healthy is hopelessly out of reach. On this episode, we talk about why we are the foremost expert on what our body needs and how to make eating simple again.

Have you ever wondered what kind of exercise a child should be getting to make them a well-rounded athlete and balanced individual? On this episode, we discuss the best exercise prescriptions for children and how to progress a child effectively through physical skills.

We all face challenges, and many times they make us feel weak. Can we utilize our adversity to grow and become stronger? On this episode, Adam Barfoot, LPC, NCC, discusses how we can learn from adversity.

What role does being hydrated play in our overall health? On this episode, we talk about how much water we actually need, the importance of staying hydrated, and tips for increasing our water consumption.

When we get injured, it's tempting to try and stretch it out. However, there are many risks we take when stretching too early or too much in the injury cycle. On this episode, we discuss how to pace yourself and stretch safely following an injury.

On this episode, we're breaking down the science behind how sleep works and when it's most efficient, the dangers of sleep debt and how to recover, and the very factors that help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

What do you really know about fruits and vegetables? On this episode, we dive into why incorporating a more plant-based diet could surprise you and give you practical tips on incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your daily routine.

Cardio is always recommended for heart health, but do you know the reason why? On this episode, you'll learn the science behind cardiovascular training and how to use it to effectively strengthen your heart.

Have you ever struggled to make a good thing stick? On this episode, we explore several habit formation techniques that solidify your good behavior and turn one-time actions into long-term habits.