The Begin Within Health Show

Here's my deep thoughts on what it takes to stay on track this summer, so you can keep making progress on your health goals and not start all over in the fall. I discuss: •Why summer is so challenging •Why I don't like the phrase "stay on track: •How to use summer to your advantage for healthy movement and nutrition Here's a link to my brand new Stong Summer program, mentioned in...

Here's my interview with Errin Smith, a fitness industry expert and the host of the What We Crave Summit. Among other topics, we cover: •The unspoken truths of fitness •Ways we "numb out" and how to overcome it •Errin's to 4 health hacks to help you make quick progress You can connect with Errin and follow the What We Crave summit here: ⁠ https://www.whatwecrave.com/⁠ Please conn...

Here's my interview with Dr. Jeff Crippen, a Chiropractor, nutritionist, and coach who enjoys helping others unlock their true potential. He's also the author of the book Timeless YOU-th. Among other things, we cover: •Studies about the intriguing placebo effect •Why the placebo effect actually works •How you can harness the power of the placebo effect in your own health journey Dr. Crippe...

Here's a guest appearance I did on The Work In Podcast, with host Ericka Thomas . We talk about: •How to lift the pressure of prescriptive fitness •How trauma-informed principles overlap when it comes to maintaining long term health habits •How building awareness about trauma can help get you the results you want Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/ G...

Here's my interview with Ian Clarke, The CEO of Activation Products. He's on the show to tell his story of how, at 46 years old, his life went from bad to good. Now at 65 years, he feels healthier than ever.  Among other interesting topics, we cover: •Functional and foundational nutrients and what they mean for your health •Why you can't simply hydrate with water •How we call need to t...

Here’s my interview with Mike Trupiano, an entrepreneur and co-founder/developer of The Feel Bar.  Among other things, we cover:  •How his product and company got started •Why he focuses on what’s good for the consumer •How we can take ownership of the food-feeling connection If you’d like to check out Mike’s products, go to thefeelbar.com Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.inst...

Here's my interview with Dustin Bogle, a Sales Expert, Multi-Location Gym Owner, and Former Pro Wrestler. He and his team are committed to winning their way against obesity. We cover: •How moms can influence the rest of the family to make healthier choices •How leadership in business translates to home •Why encouragement needs to be part of your culture Connect with Dustin and follow his work...

Here's my interview with Lisa Franz, a nutrition coach and the owner and operator of Nutrition and Life. She helps her clients find sustainable weight loss and body recomposition through a healthier relationship with food. We cover: •How to get more joy out of thoughts about food (instead of stress and overwhelm) •Putting the idea of "practicing" into your nutrition and weight loss j...

Here's my interview with Teresa Herndon, a Nurse Practitioner who uses functional medicine principles to help her clients find true healing by addressing the root cause of their disease and chronic symptoms. Among other things, we cover: •warning signs that your hormones are out of whack •the impact sleep has on your hormones •why protein is so important for hormone health Follow Teresa on Ins...

Here's my interview with Brady Ross, an author, freelance writer, and ICF-certified professional coach. He lives near Edmond, OK with his wife and two young children. He's passionate about helping unlock new sources of motivation to pursue the goals that matter most to them. He also loves helping people learn how to win at work without sacrificing their personal health and well-being. Rece...

Here's my interview with Ericka Thomas, host of the Work IN Podcast and certified trauma release exercise provider. Among other things, we cover: •The effect of stress on your results •How and why fitness coaches should start with their own (internal) stuff •How to listen to your nervous system Connect with Ericka and check out her show here: https://savagegracecoaching.com/ https://savagegrac...

Here’s my interview with John Mendez, a serial entrepreneur, realtor, podcast host, and social media expert, who is deeply passionate about helping other like-minded individuals achieve a life of abundance. We cover: •What is “a purpose-driven life”? •Why can your passion and your “why” lead you astray? •How can you create a mission statement in alignment with your purpose? You can connect with Jo...

Here's my interview with Brad Williams, a Personal Trainer and fitness business owner who helps clients over 40 to get fit while fighting the aging process and still having a social life. He's also the host of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast (linked below). In our interview, we cover: •Why the fact that there's no perfect diet is good for you •Why those of us over 40 need to have an experimental...

Here’s my interview with Igor Limansky, from Alone Season 9. Much more than an expert survivalist, Igor is a first-generation American and son of an Armenian-Egyptian mother and a French-Russian father. His connections to his familial cultures and his American culture has personally motivated him to celebrate cultural diversity and build community connections through the power of our shared human...

Here's my latest interview with Allie Cass, a former bodybuilding pro who now supports others in achieving their health goals as a health and fitness coach. We cover:  •Her journey and experience into the world of figure competition •Some of the strategies physique competitors (models, actors) use to look the way they do for the camera •The psychological toll of temporarily having the "ideal"...

Celebrating 100 episodes of the Begin Within Podcast!!! To commemorate our 100th episode, hidden within this episode are instructions to get $100 off any of our programs. (Some restrictions apply.) But Hurry! The offer expires one week after the release of this episode, on 2/23/2023. And I share my top 3 biggest lessons from hosting the show for 100 episodes.  Enjoy! Please connect with me on...

Here's my interview with Zack Schreier, a Shark Tank Entrepreneur and founder of multiple food and supplement brands.  We discuss:  •The benefits of having an experimental mindset •How to pay attention to the feedback you're getting from your body •The importance of focusing on your "baseline" when it comes to health goals You can snag the offer Zack mentions in the interview here: ...

Here's my interview on The EMBC Network Featuring: ihealthradio and Worldwide Podcasts, with Hurricane H.  He asked me:  •Why do people get a personal trainer? •How can you stay motivated?  •What's the best way to get started?  •What's your top advice for health and fitness?  If you'd like to listen to the entire interview (including a long pause where my Zoom crashed), ch...

Here's my interview with Dr. Lynn K. Wagner, and Integrative Medicine expert in Wisconsin. Dr. Wagner believes that true healing starts with a healthy lifestyle. Early in her career as an emergency medicine physician, she saw unnecessary disease and suffering, often the result of a life lived out of balance. By incorporating principles of integrative medicine into her practice, a specialty that ut...

Here's my interview with Dr. Adrienne Youdim about the power of spending time in nature. Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a board certified internist who specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition in Beverly Hills, Author of Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss from the Inside Out , Educator, Keynote Speaker, Founder of DehlNutrition, and host of the 'Health Bite' podcast. We co...

Tomorrow, 1/13, is National Quitters’ Day. It’s the second Friday of the New Year and for all those who’ve set a huge resolution to make big changes, researchers have found most give up by the time this day rolls around. But what if there was NO WAY to quit on your health and fitness? In this episode, I’m sharing the approach (and mindset shift) I teach my clients and the students of my Begin With...

Here’s my rant about goal setting and my take on the classic “SMART” goal framework. This episode will help you to get crystal clear on what you need to do today to move toward becoming a healthier, better version of yourself in 2023. ENJOY!!! —Nate Sleger Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/ Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE b...

Here's my latest interview with Joanne Edinberg, an Eating Psychology Coach and founder of Body Wisdom Nutrition.  She's on a mission to help women end the quest for the perfect diet and the perfect body. With 2023 right around the corner and lots of resolutions about to be made, we cover: • How to know if your approach needs to be adjusted •The most important question to ask yourself before...

Here's my interview with Marth Lewis, a sleep expert for people who want have tried everything and still can't sleep. We cover:  •The aspects of good sleep hygiene •How alcohol affects sleep •What to do if you're lying awake at night  You can connect with Martha and follow her work here: https://www.thecompletesleepsolution.com/ Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.insta...

Here’s my interview with Andrea Nicholson, a Holistic Nutritionist and the host of the Holistic Health Bites Podcast, whose goals is to help us improve the quality of our lives. We dig into her story and the foundation of health for all the systems of your body. We cover: •Why disease doesn’t really run in families •Why gut health is so important •Steps you can take now to improve your gut health...