The Begin Within Health Show

Here's my interview with Keith Lester, a wellness coach from West Bend, WI. We cover: •How pain is a great motivator  •How "fitness" has many aspects and what they are •The importance of getting and giving support in your journey You can grab your spot in the next round of my most popular transformation challenge by going to beginwithin.fit or clicking HERE .

Here's my interview with Tony Winyard, a habit expert and coach. He's certified in the "Tiny Habits" coaching method.  We cover: •Why sleep habits are so important •How to use the "Tiny Habits" method to create new habits •The importance of Identity in making changes to habits You can follow Tony's work by checking out his website: https://tonywinyard.com/ and clicking on the "Take the Quiz"...

Here's my interview with Zack Rutledge, the author of The Official Depression Relief Playbook. He's a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute. He also holds an MA from American University in Washington, D.C. We cover: •Why it's so hard to stay positive •How fitness and relief from depression a...

Here's my interview with Dr. Anita Wang, a board-certified medical doctor of 30 years, who has helped thousands look and feel better, naturally, without harsh prescriptions or complicated surgeries through her approach to coaching functional medicine. We cover: •Why your microbiome needs your attention •How tracking your nutrition might be the best way to improve your mood, energy, and health •Dr....

Here's me ranting about how to have fun in what might be one of the most challenging situations we face when it comes to healthy living- gatherings with lots of delicious food. I cover: •How we all act like nicely dressed kids who are told not to get dirty •The lesson you can learn from the time my little puppy Jack gorged himself on a bucket of food and had to go to emergency room •One of the mos...

Here's my interview with Dr. Lise Deguire, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of the book: Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor.   We cover: •Why resilience is so important •How to cultivate a resilience mindset •Dr. Lise Deguire's framework for resilience You can check out Dr. Deguire's award winning book here: https://www.lisedeguire.com/about-the-book And fo...

Here's my interview with Mandi Holden where we dive into self-compassion as it relates to your fitness journey. Mandi is a speaker, writer, and personal trainer on a mission to promote fitness for everyBODY. I hope this interview will help you to start noticing and quieting your inner drill sergeant, who may be a great motivator sometimes but is keeping you from achieving long term success. ...

Here's my latest interview with Biju Sukumaran, one of our regular guests. He’s an award winning writer and photographer. His work has appeared in National Geographic, CNN, USA Today, the Huffington Post and lots of other publications. He also runs a website ( scienceofselfhelp.org ) and social media channels dedicated to hacking long-term change with psychology.  We cover: •Why bother trying...

Here's my interview with Corey Little, weight loss specialist and host of the Real Life Weight Loss podcast .  We cover:  •How to shift away from the diet mentality •How to embrace self-love and self-acceptance • How to deal with the "bully" in your brain To connect with Corey, check out his podcast , or go to coreylittlecoaching.com . Join our nutrition and fitness challenge at beginwit...

Here's my interview with T. Kari Mitchell, a motivational speaker, wellness coach, and founder of lifestyle120.com.   We cover: •The 7 shifts she helps her clients to make in order to have a long and healthy life •Why connecting to your "why" is so important in staying motivated •How your physical environment can influence your inner world You can follow T. K. on Instagram HERE . Check out he...

Here's my interview with Dr. Charles Smith, an Addictionologist and author of the new book Understanding Addiction—Know Science, No Stigma .  We cover:  •What is addiction? •How can you tell if you truly suffer from addiction? •How can family and friends help? •Why should we approach addiction without stigma?  You can follow Dr. Smith's work on Instagram HERE .  Check out his n...

Here’s my interview with Ashley Parker, who has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and host of the Splash of Ash Podcast. In our interview, we dig into self-care and some small specifics that Ashley has found to bring huge results! We cover: •Why you need to make your self-care habits gentler  •Overcoming Limiting beliefs •Why a morning routine focused on self-care is so i...

Here’s my interview with Marisa Evans, a licensed professional counselor at Rogers Behavioral Health, where she works in the adult eating disorder partial hospitalization program. We cover: •The difference between "disordered eating" and a diagnosable eating disorder •The importance of the "why" behind your behaviors •The importance of your language about changing behaviors If you'd like support i...

Here's another session of our "Ask Anything" LIVE broadcast from our client's Facebook group.  We cover: •The best diet to lost weight •How to improve your relationship with veggies •How much sleep should you be getting for weight loss And so much more! Join our FREE Facebook group for daily workouts and fitness and nutrition tips. Click here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24487633821...

Here's my interview with Dr. Leslie Kasanoff, health and wellness specialist. She has spent her life in healthcare, including 25 years as a holistic chiropractor on the Central Coast of California  and 10 years before that as a medical laboratory scientist. Recently, Dr. Leslie has been combining her science knowledge and her holistic & nutritional expertise in health coaching and consult...

Here's my interview with Amy F. White, MSN, BCHN, FNLP. She's a board-certified holistic nutritionist and functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner. Amy’s Hangry to Healthy™ approach to health and weight loss is about putting an end to dieting and learning how to eat for the body and healthy you want. She helps clients go from feeling frustrated and hopeless about body change to feeling conf...

Here's my interview with Taylor Trampf, a super guy, member of our team, and one of the hardest working people I know.  We cover:  •Being proactive vs. reactive when it comes to your health •How to maintain balance with fitness and nutrition with having fun and being social •How to comfortably get started If you're tired of struggling with fitness and you're a hands-on learner, go to beg...

Here's my interview with Amanda Zagrodnik, a nutritionist and owner of Integrative Health and Wellness. This episode is a crash course on Inflammation. We cover: •What is inflammation? What causes it? •How you can eat to reduce inflammation •Amanda's expert advice on how to get started making shifts in food choices Check out Amanda's site and book a free consult here: www.integrativewi.com Get you...

Here's my interview with Dr. Amy Novotny, a Pain Specialist, doctor of PT, speaker, author, and ultramarathoner. We cover: •"Good" stress vs. "bad" stress •Amy's breathing exercise for quick relief from stress •A healthy mindset to have when it comes to stress Amy has offered my listeners a free 15 minute consult! Just email her amy@pabrinstitute.com and mention that you heard her interview on the...

Check out our recent live "Ask Anything" segment in our Facebook group .  We cover: •How can I stay motivated? •What's the best workout for weight loss? •How can I find time to workout? •Should I take supplements? And more! Make sure you join the group by clicking here now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2448763382103555  Join our training and nutrition challenge here: beginwithin.fit

Here's my interview with Renée Jones, a counselor, author, and speaker. Her work around emotional eating focuses on the theme: When you heal your heart, you can do anything. Listen to learn Renée's acronym H.A.N.G., which she uses to help her clients to deal with emotional eating. You'll also love the coaching she does on me in this episode, to demonstrate how to address a persistent food craving....

Here's my interview with Orlena Kerek, a doctor and family health advocate. We focus our convo on the challenges of developing new habits and  solutions to help keep you motivated.  Listen for: •How to create a mental picture which you can use to regain/maintain motivation •How to get all the way across the "rickety bridge" of habit change •The best way to get started with a healthier li...

Here's my interview with Mandi Holden, a certified personal trainer, and champion of "Fitness for Every BODY." We talk about what got her started and kept her going through her personal journey and how she supports others to reach their own aspirations through fitness.  We cover: •What pushed her to join a gym and become what she calls "an unlikely" fitness enthusiast •The benefits of adding...

Begin Within's very own Jessica Corkin guest hosts this episode and interviews me all about the 5 pillars of fitness outside the gym.  We cover each pillar briefly, including what the general target might look like in each of these areas for you.  •Hydration •Sleep •Nutrition •Your relationship with yourself •Your connections with others Connect with me @natesleger Ready for great result...

Here's my interview with Kelsey Larson, a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. In our convo, we dig into a famous Ellyn Satter definition of "normal eating."  Highlights: •Finding what's "normal" for YOU. Your preferences, your schedule, your life. •The importance of your body's satiety signals. •Gaining confidence in your relationship with food. Here are some references that come up du...