The Coaching Lab: Evidence-Based High Performance & Wellbeing

We've been anticipating this interview for six months and the outcome did not disappoint! Best-selling author Dr. Kelly McGonigal brings her practical insights about willpower, the upside of stress (yes - we're serious), the joy of movement and the power of compassion to the forefront in this engaging discussion. Interestingly, Dr. McGonigal noted after the interview that 60% of what she...

Are you looking to eliminate some of your bad habits or start some positive new ones this year? Look no further than this intriguing interview with best-selling author and researcher Dr. Wendy Wood. She shares new ways in which we can amplify the positive and drop the negative ones like a bad... well, habit! Outstanding, practical advice for all of us as we look toward #BetterThanYesterday Info re...

Goals are popular this time of year, but a powerful, personal vision is the fuel that drives those goals. In this special episode, Dr. Cooper walks listeners through the steps to successfully create your own #2020Vision for the coming year. A reference sheet which lays out the specific steps is available to compliment this episode at CatalystCoachingInstitute.com.  Info re earning your health &amp...

There's a good reason this was our single most popular episode of all time! Four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington share her heart, her smile, her struggles and her secrets. In addition to some fun racing stories, she also opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder and how she faces the realities of life on a daily basis. Whether you're a health coach, wellness co...

Whether you're an independent health coach or wellness coach looking to grow your business, a wellness program manager seeking to expand your program or anyone pursuing opportunities to increase your impact, growth is key. In this episode, best-selling author Bob Burg joins us to share his secrets to growing -- the right way! Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification ,...

Sleep continues to be identified as one of the most critical aspects of our personal health and wellness (and one of the most popular topics of this podcast). In this latest episode, South Australia researcher Dr Alex Agostini share her insights and practical guidance we can use in our our own lives to improve this key area. Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification , annua...

Much of the health & wellness conversation revolves around optimizing our lives, but sometimes things don't go as planned. Sometimes things come crashing down around us and we must shift into survival mode. In this episode, Flight 232 survivor and Colorado Rockies radio announcer Jerry Schemmel was kind enough to share his journey and his heart through it all. After some fun stories from...

Behavior change is at the heart of health & wellness, the keys to the kingdom, the difference between information and application. This week's guest - Dr Nadja Walter from Germany - has spent much of her life studying behavior change. She knows what works... and what doesn't work. She'll share many of those insights based on her (and others') research in this episode. Info...

Is mental toughness all about gritting your teeth, ignoring the broken bones and gutting it out? Or are there cognitive strategies that can allow anyone to increase their levels of functional mental toughness and thus improve their outcomes? In this episode, Dr. Bradford Cooper will share the latest research on the concept of functional mental toughness (fMT) and introduce some of the strategies y...

The neuroscience of eating behaviors helps reveal the choices we (and our clients) can make to manage our weight and shift our patterns in a positive direction. Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification , annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/   Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellnes...

Health care providers are pursuing opportunities to integrate health and wellness coaching into their practice more than ever. Now that there is a wellness coach certification accredited by organizations like the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and a National Board Exam with the NBME (National Board of Medical Examiners), the credibility of going this route is as higher than it has...

Health is not the prize. It is the currency that allows us to live the life we envision. Dr. David Katz brings this message to life with his insights about food, wine and life! He helps us make our way through the often confusing journey through the headlines and fads, bringing both the evidence and a practical element to living life to the fullest - and helping those around us do the same.  Info...

You're facing a difficult task in your life (from personal to professional to sport)... Do you realize the way you perceive that task - as either a challenge or a threat - has an impact not only on the outcome but also on your overall health? Additionally, while you may be familiar with self-talk, were you aware that in some circumstances motivational self-talk can actually be a detriment com...

The concept of effective messaging appears straight-forward. A message is delivered, the recipient processes the message and then makes a decision. However, the reality is very different, as we learn in this intriguing interview with Dr. Tanya Berry from the University of Alberta. Our emotional response plays a role and our current level of stress can shift the way in which we process those messag...

Resilience seems to be THE word in articles, at conferences, schools and even sporting events. While it's popular, does anyone really understand what it means, why it impacts our lives and how to improve it in our lives and the lives of those around us? Dr Chris Bryan joins us on this week's episode. Dr Bryan focused his PhD research on psychological resilience in work and sport settings...

Mental health has - fortunately - become a top-of-mind issue in today's world. In the process, the roles of coaches and counselors often becomes blurred. It doesn't have to be that way, as both professions can play a critical role in positively impacting mental health across the spectrum. In this popular throwback episode, licensed counselor and nationally board certified health and well...

Our 50th episode just went live! In this episode, we provide our listeners with a turbo-charged brief overview of all 50. If you joined us recently, this is a perfect opportunity to hear what you've missed that might be worth tracking down. If you've been with us since the start, this is an easy way to remember which ones might be worth a rewind! Regardless, we are SO very grateful for o...

Is age an excuse? Or a variable to be addressed? In this episode, we chat with Brad Barton, who at the age of 53, ran a 4:19 mile to set the world record. Keep in mind that 4:19 is an impressive mile time for a high school runner - and he did it in his 50's! While he does share some of his running tips and tactics, this discussion is not about running - it's about life - and how we can a...

There have been plenty of headlines over the years about the supposed dangers of endurance sports. Starting back in 1984 when Jim Fixx, the author of The Complete Book of Running died of a heart attack in his mid-50's, the suspicions about the supposed dangers of endurance sports have made for great headlines. What doesn't generally hit the news is the full story (e.g., that Fixx was a l...

Is there such a thing as "immune boosting" supplements? Should you eat the core of an apple? Does "bullet-proof" coffee really make you bullet proof? Are probiotics important? Is an all-beef diet a good idea? What is a "go to the park" prescription from a doctor? Is there any downside to caffeine? (hint - only in 2 circumstances).   These are just a few of the questio...

The world of health and wellness is filled to the brim with fads and deceptive headlines. So every once in awhile, we highlight some of the intriguing updates - and then provide the research behind the intrigue! This episode covers 8 fascinating studies on pressure and performance... how processed foods change our choices...the impact of sleep on hunger - and school performance!...the latest evide...

Our genes are not our destiny. Those six words have the potential to change our (and our clients') perspectives on our choices, opportunities and lives. In this engaging interview with Dr. Kenneth Pelletier, he provides the growing scientific evidence and the resultant potential behind how much our genes really do (and don't) affect our outcomes. If you've ever used "it's...

Roger vs. Tiger, Generalists vs. Specialists, Early start vs. finding your path... These are some of the intriguing topics best-selling author David Epstein brought to the table for our fascinating discussion about careers, schooling, health and life! Pulling from his two best-selling books (The Sports Gene and his latest hit Range), he shares the fascinating research behind the path to success. A...

Why do we slow down after age 50? Is it our age? Or something entirely different? In this episode, best-selling author, Training Peaks co-founder and one of the original endurance coaches Joe Friel joins us to talk about fitness and performance as we age. The evidence shows that while there are things that change as we get older, most of what is affecting our performance can be overcome through th...

How does high tech integrate with high touch in the world of wellness? What question does the Chief Medical Officer for Virgin Pulse never get asked (but should be) in his frequent interviews? What exactly is "radical simplicity" when it comes to health and wellness? We address these and much more in this week's episode of the Catalyst Health and Wellness Coaching Podcast! Info re e...