Purpose For Wellness

Stress is all around us and we all feel the squeeze, right? If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, this Behavior Chef Sound-Bite is for you. Clint gives you a surefire way to gain some perspective and some control of stress Right Now and the resource to go along with it. This episode is 8 minutes long....what are you waiting for? Hit Play! Be sure to give us a five star rating if this was he...

In this episode of the Behavior Chef Podcast Tony tells the story of how he fell in love with cooking, goes over some science to see if cooking results in better nutrition and finally gives some tips on how to build skills and motivation for those who love and hate to cook.

Tony is taking on the topic of Red Flags in diet culture in today's quick bite. Tony goes through the history of some of the fad diets over the years, what the red flags or "diets" are and how to navigate the scene to make the best decision for you. We know there are a lot of ideas and new trends out there this episode will help you make sense of all of it, and what to do if you find yourself plag...

Welcome to episode 45 of the Behavior Chef Podcast!  Today we are talking about an age old question "Why Do I Eat This Way"? We dive into the four functions of behavior to give you practical explanations as to why you may struggle in certain areas of your diet. We also give you the tips and tricks to reframe that relationship and learn some flexibility with yourself and those yo-yo diet habit...

Diet Starts Monday. How many times have you said that to yourself? How many times have you started a health and wellness goal only to burn out and be frustrated back at square one?  What if I told you that you can break that mold and finally reach the sustainable change you are looking for AND you can do it without the need for motivation. In this episode we talk about the concepts behind the...

Welcome to episode 43 of the Behavior Chef Podcast!  Today I am really excited to bring you an inside look at what working with Behavior Chef looks like. Cristin shares her story from all of the things that she has tried in the past to hitting plateaus and what brought her to connect with Behavior Chef. Working with us Cristin has added to her already impressive journey by losing an additiona...

Welcome back to the Behavior Chef Podcast! I am so delighted you are joining us for part 2 of our conversation with Sal Di Stefano of MindPump Media. Sal and I continue our conversation on how motivation is a secret killer to long term success with reaching nutrition and fitness goals. We go over why physical fitness plays a huge role in overall nutrition and wellness behavior change. We talk abou...

Are you still working on those resolutions? Are you running out of steam? Don't worry. We got you. I am joined today by Sal Di Stefano who is a world renowned podcast host of MindPump: Raw Fitness Truths. Sal and I talk in part one of two today about why motivation is a silent killer to your goals. Why resistance training is so pivotal to long term success, and how you can build from motivation to...

Are you in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and are looking to do something different with the talents and skills you have to help others? Are you an analyst that has a hard time changing your own behavior? Maybe you just want to know more about how the science of behavior can impact social media, health, wellness and personal outlook?  This episode is for you. I am joined by Chauntae Gold f...

We have had such a blast bringing you content in 2021. We are taking a little break for the remainder of the year to focus on family time. Don't worry! We will be back in 2022 better than ever. Here is what we have in store for you! We will be starting 2022 off with a bang!  Chauntae Gold of Path to Goals will be joining us the first week of January to talk about ABA, Nutrition, Diets, Behavi...

New Year, New Me. We have all said it and we have all failed at it. In this mini-sode I wanted to give you some tips and insight on how to create a new years goal that will stick this time. I dive into the psychology, behavioral components and the personal attachment I have to this issue. I really want you to listen to this, take notes for yourself and share this with someone who needs it. This is...

All of the diet industry says that you should will your way to success. What if psychology said that isn't practical? What do you do if you feel defeated because you lack the willpower to reach your goals? Don't worry, we got you! In this episode of The Behavior Chef Podcast I am joined by world-renowned psychologist Dr. Heather McKee as we discuss her research on will power and skill power. We se...

I use to struggle with limiting beliefs about myself when it came to diet and losing weight. I would try losing weight, jump on the scale and see it either didn't move or went up a little and thought "I screwed up again". Then the yo-yo cycle would continue.  That is an example of a limiting belief. They are these beliefs that come from sticky thoughts that keep us rooted in the places we don't wa...

I know the title is off putting. Stay with me.  A majority of people that attempt to diet fail at long term success. This is backed by study after study. There is also a reported increase in psychological issues and mental health decline around the holiday season. Many people that are dieting will attempt to continue through the holiday season only to fail and see themselves as some sort of failur...

Number one red flag that your "diet" is too restrictive? "I can't eat there".  Listen, life is about enjoying the little things right? Well appetizers are little things. We must enjoy them.  All joking aside, in this episode we give you five behavioral strategies that you can use RIGHT NOW to help change your relationship with diets, with eating out and the whole concept of flexibility. We want yo...

Have you ever said something like “I want to focus on eating better, but I just can’t find the time to prepare meals”? Boy, is this the episode for you. We talk all about the science of Habit Stacking and how to use it to kickstart your journey to habit success. We break down what it means to utilize habit stacking with real world examples that you can use RIGHT NOW to start getting closer to thos...

Cutting calories is not the best way to lose weight. Behaviors that promote a caloric deficit are the best way. Join us as we talk about some ways to promote a caloric deficit. In this episode we talk about Macro counting, what the difference is between cutting calories and focusing on a caloric deficit and the behaviors that promote it! We give you three things you can do TODAY to start making si...

This might be the most important episode we have done yet! In this episode we give you great information on the following: - how to create habits from motivation - your problem may be TOO LARGE of a caloric deficit - how we use the "staircase of habits" to reach goals - Tony's kids obsession with Disney movies - Clint's obsession with Pixar  We give you our tips to start on the road to habit creat...

"I keep trying to lose weight but nothing is working". Heard that before? Have you said it before? Are you saying it now? If you have answered yes to any of those questions, this short episode is for you. In episode 31 I talk about how sometimes the things we think are goals are really nothing more than a previous failed attempt that we clung to with some minimal success. These are also known as b...

If you are looking for THE secret to sustainable diet and behavior change this is the episode for you. We give away the ONE thing that will guarantee your success in any journey you decide to take on. Trust us, you do not want to miss this one. We have been on a hiatus for a little while but we are back with a vengeance! In this episode we break down all you need to know to get started and keep go...

We are back for round 29! Today I am joined by friend of the show and all around fitness junkie Dr. Nick Green of www.behaviorfit.com. Nick joins me to talk about a myriad of topics within the interlink of fitness and nutrition and we discuss how to optimize each of them for your goals. We hope that this episode is helpful to you! Be sure to catch Nick on all socials @behaviorfit! Let us know what...

Hey BC Fam! We are taking a break this week but wanted to leave you with a classic conversation Clint was able to have with Dr. Steve Hayes, creator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and author of the amazing book A Liberated Mind and many other works. We will be back next week with a conversation with Dr. Nick Green from Behavior Fit, but for the time being take a trip down memory lane with us...

It is almost summer! Are you struggling with your health journey? Join us on this episode where we discuss some strategies we are using with our clients, ourselves and recommending for you to stay consistent on your journey! Tony is working on a “Fit For Forty” goal, Clint is working on some body recomposition while learning to be a new dad with a new baby boy. We want you to know that your health...

Does the word "diet" throw you off? It does the same to us. Does sugar belong in red sauce? Have you tried a low calorie diet with some success only to bounce back and feel defeated? We got you. This episode is about why diets don't work for long term success and a few things we can do right now to put us on the track to sustainable and life long change. As always, if we've been helpful to you lik...

Have you ever wondered why people yo-yo diet, do well and fall off, or just lose motivation? This is YOUR episode. During this episode we discuss what we feel, and what studies agree, are the biggest reasons why people struggle with long term weight loss. We also talk about how we approach this with clients and what leads to long- term success! You deserve your health! Here is the reference for th...