The Coaching Lab: Evidence-Based High Performance & Wellbeing

Legends about the Fountain of Youth have existed for millennia. In spite of rumors about discovery in Florida, the real fountain of youth comes from tapping into the growing research on longevity – the practical steps any of us can take to improve the quality – and potentially quantity – of the years we have remaining in this thing called life. Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Perfor...

Are you married? Thinking about taking that step? Even for those who see marriage as a generally positive thing know it rarely – ok, it never – matches the fairy tale. Unlike the fairy tale version, there are no magic potions available. However, we’re hoping this special episode will provide a few ideas to tip the scales in a more positive direction for those who are either married, heading that d...

What does it take to light a fire under our creative potential? What does Risk have to do with luck? And are there practical steps we can take to positively move the dial in each of these? Welcome to the latest episode of the Health, Wellness & Performance Catalyst. Today we’re revisiting a hidden gem to take an evidence-based deeper dive into creativity, risk-taking and much, much more. Our g...

Are you feeling burned out? At the end of your rope? Sick and tired of being sick and tired? It’s a common feeling – one that has only been exacerbated through the confusing, on-again, off-again world we’ve been living in the past few years. If you’re looking for answers to help you in your own journey or perhaps your employee team members or coaching clients, today’s episode is just what the doct...

If you grew up a fan of the Rocky films, you’ll no doubt remember the classic scene in Rocky III when Clubber Lane  (Mr. T) is asked his prediction for the match against Rocky. He glares into the camera and gives a single word answer: “Pain.”  He was talking about the boxing match, but he could have been speaking about life. Pain is universal. For some, it may play a beneficial role – nudging us i...

Over the past century, we have shifted from 50% of the population living in rural areas to less than 17%. Over 50% of us spend more than a TOTAL of 5 hours each week outside, with a large % of that group totaling less than 3 hours/week. Does it matter? Yes – and with each passing year, the research is bringing more data about WHY it matters to the forefront. Our guest today is on the cutting edge...

Breathing. It’s so simple that unless we’re struggling through an asthma attack or drowning, it never even crosses our minds. But what if we’re doing it wrong? No- seriously – what if developing some simple changes to the way in which we breath could improve our health, our energy levels and our outcomes across various aspects of life?  Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst Health, Wellnes...

What is it like to be one of the greatest athletes on the planet? What is it like when one of the greatest athletes on the planet suffers an ATV accident that results in paralysis from the waist down? And what impact takes place when that athlete just happens to be outspoken, free spirit and determined to make a difference? Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcas...

Are you planning to retire someday? Maybe that “someday” is decades away. Maybe it’s later this year. Regardless of your timeline, this special episode could potentially be among the most important we’ve ever released in terms of impact on the lives and future lives of you and those in your inner circle. In 1960, if you made it to age 65, you could expect to live another 13 years. Today, 1 in 7 of...

I’ve read a lot of bios preparing for the 230+ episodes of this show. They’re all impressive and they set the stage, providing the credibility surrounding their insights. But today’s guest is the first person who’s bio made me look for the “just kidding – obviously no single person could do all of those things” note at the bottom. But there was nothing of the sort. Hold onto your hats folks – we’r...

Happiness. We crave it. We ponder it. We talk about it. We think we know what will bring more of it – but do we really? What if the pursuit of happiness actually makes us LESS happy? But if that’s the case, what’s the alternative outside of giving up? Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today’s guest is Organizational psychologist and behavioral scientist D...

You know how to set goals, right? Well, what if everything you thought you knew about goal setting was wrong?  What if the traditional guidance to dial in specific, measurable, timebound goals was causing many of us to miss out on the opportunities resulting from a completely different approach? Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Toda...

Why do so many “other” people believe propaganda, conspiracy theories and statements from various influencers that clearly lack any factual backing? How is it possible to fall prey to misinformation so consistently? And what does any of this have to do with the way in which we learn? (or for the instructors out there – how we teach)? Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coach...

Are you confused by all the claims about the “best” diets, what foods to avoid, and the never-ending list of nutritional fads highlighted in books and headlines? We are too. And in today’s episode, we’re going to do something about it, including a discussion about the nuances surrounding the recent intermittent fasting study that haven't come out in the latest headlines. Welcome to the Cataly...

What's next? It's a question we regularly face as we move through this thing called life.  But how do we do it more effectively? What questions are most valuable as we navigate the journey? In this special Contemplative Catalyst episode, we explore this question and provide the 5 keys to consider as we move forward. Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? S...

What if the foods we put in our mouth could positively influence the struggles related to depression, anxiety, PTSD and mental health in general? And what you discovered this connection wasn’t simply something that fell under the general “eat right and exercise” guidance but rather that the science was clearly demonstrating a measurable impact? Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Perfor...

The traditional pattern in life is to hit the ground running when the alarm sounds in the morning, go full speed ahead all day with the possibility of a short break over the lunch hour, cap it off with a session at the gym, kids activities or errands before – if we’re lucky – crashing on the couch for a bit of mindless TV before crawling into bed and then starting the whole process over the next d...

Fuel – it’s the step beyond eating. It’s not simply filling up so we no longer feel hungry. Instead, it’s the purposeful, meaningful intake for the purpose of optimizing our performance, whether that performance is crossing that finish line in record time or upping our game in our personal or professional life. And today we’re going to dive into all of that and more, with Dina Griffin, the Nutriti...

A few months ago, Seth Godin, one of my favorite writers, wrote about HIS personal choice for book of the year. The topic was – at the time – of marginal interest but Seth rarely steers me wrong so I ordered the book. When it arrived, my first thought upon seeing the 618 pager was “ugggh – this could take awhile.” I sat down, opened it up for the first time and before even getting through the prol...

For good reason, mental health and brain health is receiving significant attention on multiple fronts right now. But what about nutrition? Do the things we put in our mouth have any impact on brain health & mental health? Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today you’re going to hear from one of the world’s leading experts on the subject of Nutritional...

Feeling rushed? Overwhelmed? Missing out on time to think, ponder, reflect about those things that are most important? In this special episode, we discuss the value of contemplation, dig into some key questions to help move things forward and integrate some practical tips along the way. The world seems to be moving away from listening, pondering and sharing in ways that will help us move forward i...

Are you looking for ways to up your game? Steps you can take to improve either your personal or professional outcomes – or both? Are you tired of the “life hack” claims and wanting to take steps that will create lasting, positive change? Today we’re going to focus in on the PERFORMANCE aspect of health, wellness & performance with one of the best in the business – Steve Magness. His books have...

Sleep – it’s a topic that has garnered so much attention in recent years – and yet there is still so much to understand. The influence on metabolism, the role of physical activity, how to counteract circadian disruptions and more. Based on your downloads of sleep specialist guests like Dr. Meeta Singh, Dr. Chris Winter and others over the years, this is a topic you love – and today we’re going to...

Whether you’re a coach, physician, parent, teacher or friend, there is a communication style available that will allow you to draw out (not force onto) wisdom and answers that exist within those with whom you spend time. This established approach can make all the difference not only in your connection with the individual but also in helping them achieve their desired results. We’ll talk about it w...

What’s your story? It’s a valuable when in a setting where you're meeting new people. You’ve obviously got to be careful about tone but when asked in a genuine manner, it opens the door for the story the other person wants to share, in the way they’d like to share it rather than the traditional – and tired – “so what do you do?” Perhaps more importantly, tuning into your OWN story may be far...