The Begin Within Health Show
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsFitness should fit you, not the other way around. On this show, we explore health and fitness to make it understandable, doable, and EASY. Our listeners are busy parents, grandparents, and professionals who want real results without jumping through hoops (or jumping at all, in most cases). Come here weekly to stay inspired and educated on what you can do make real, lasting health improvements.
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63. Dr. Adrienne Youdim—Why Exercise and Weight Loss Should Get a Divorce
June 02, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBHere's my interview with Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a board certified internist who specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition in Beverly Hills, CA. We cover: •How to better understand your hunger (emotional hunger is REAL) •How knowledge and shared experience is empowering (and how you can put it to work in your weight loss or health journey) •How to set up your environment for success You can connect with Dr. Youdim and follow her work here: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ Check out...
62. Natalie Moore—Listening for Feedback About Your Self-Care
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBHere’s my interview with Natalie Moore, who shares the lessons she’s learned during her first year following weight loss surgery and losing over 100lbs. We cover: •How listening to sincere feedback can make a huge difference in your weight loss journey •”Head Hunger” vs. “Body Hunger” •Why getting support and advice from others is essential in your health journey If you’d like to connect with Natalie and follow her journey, go here: https://www.instagram.com/natalieandthecheeseburgers/
61. Julian Hayes II—Taking Control of Your DNA for Optimum Health
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBHere’s my interview with Julian Hayes II, an executive health consultant & epigenetic atelier, and the host of Optimal Health for Busy Entrepreneurs. We talk about: •The importance of curiosity in your health journey •Lots about the study of epigenetics •How you can influence the future of your own health Follow Julian’s work and connect with him here: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/ Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/ Download my book:...
60. Stephanie Mitchell—Winning the Mental Game in Your Relationship with Food
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBHere’s my interview with Stephanie Mitchell, a professional chef who has lost 130lbs in her own journey to improve her relationship with food. We cover: •Why accountability is so important as we make big changes and how to add it into your life •The huge power of portion sizes in improving health •Addressing the “mental game” in your relationship with food You can connect with Stephanie and follow her work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/steph_the_shrinking_chef/ Please c...
59. Pim Jansson—Your Strategy to Destroy Sugar Cravings
May 05, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHere’s my interview with Pim Jansson, a sugar addict in recovery who is now on a mission to help others overcome their cravings and to break free from constant food thoughts and compulsive eating with a few simple tools that they can use anywhere. Pim is also a Nutritionist MSc, Life Coach, and Cravings Expert with over 20 years of experience helping her clients get well with sustainable diet and lifestyle changes. We cover: •How addiction to sugar (and anything else) happens in our brain...
58. Leslie Davis—Why You Need a Healthier Relationship with Yourself First
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHere’s my interview with Leslie Davis, the author of You Can’t Eat Love, where she shows how learning to love yourself can change your relationship with food. Leslie has also made her own massive transformation physically, mentally, and emotionally in her health and weight loss journey. We cover: •How to craft the most motivating “why” possible •The importance of language in your success •Leslie’s powerful writing exercise which is designed to get you moving toward having a better relati...
57. How You Can Get More Self-Compassion
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBResearchers have found self-compassion to be a key characteristic to help us lose weight, stick to an exercise program, and make permanent improvements in our lives. In this episode, I cover: •What is self-compassion? •How can self-compassion help you lose weight and get healthier? •The 3 elements of self-compassion Here’s main reference I got this info from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5311066/ For more on self-compassion practices, check out Episode #34 with Mandi H...
56. Marc Hildebrand—Going From Rock Bottom To Mastering Your Mindset
April 14, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBHere’s my interview with Marc Hildebrand, an LAPD Office, best selling author, leadership coach, 100LB weight-loser, husband, and father. We cover: •Why MINDSET is the thing that matters most in your journey to make improvement and lose weight •The voice in your head you should be listening to (having more than one is normal) in order to improve your life and health •How other people are essential in your progress and weight loss and how you are essential in theirs You can check out Mar...
55. Jocelyn Toll—Stay Motivated By Digging Deeper Into Your Why
April 07, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBHere’s my interview with Jocelyn Toll, a Wellness Coach who focuses on empowering others to live their most fulfilling life through daily wellness practices. We cover: •Why you need to dig into your deeper why to stay committed to your goals •What “wellbeing” means for you and some of the ways you can nourish yourself (besides food) •A coaching exercise to help you develop a resourceful mindset and increase your likelihood of success (take notes!) Check out Jocelyn’s Instagram @jocelyn....
54. Dr. Dana Cowles—Healthy Ways to Face Fear and Anxiety
March 31, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBHere’s my interview with Dr. Dana Cowles, an emergency medicine specialist in Saint Cloud, FL, and a public speaker who focuses on helping audiences overcome fear. We cover: •How he started his own personal journey to become “fearless” •3 types of fear and what to do to overcome them •3 types of intelligence and how they help you with fear, anxiety, and stress •2 things you can build into your life to make sure fear, anxiety, and stress don’t destroy your weight loss or health progress ...
53. Lynne Bowman—Why Healthy Families Eat Together
March 24, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBHere's my interview with Lynne Bowman, the author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them. She's a fun mother and grandmother and is thriving at 75 despite having Type 2 Diabetes. We talk about: •Why parents NEED to slow down to prioritize health •Why the dining table (or just “Table” as Lynne says) is so important to your family’s health •Why getting your kids involved in cooking and food prep is vital to their health and wellness Connect with L...
52. The Top 5 Lessons I Learned Over the Past Year
March 17, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWith this episode I celebrate a full year of producing weekly episodes of this show! WOW! I'm recapping 5 of the biggest lessons I learned from our guests this past year. These 5 lessons are important factors which will support you in losing weight, getting healthier, and becoming a better version of you. Listen to find out what they are! Please check out my free ebook, available for download here: 5 Ways You're Wrecking Your Weight Loss. https://challenge.gymboom.com/begin-within-free-...
51. Tricia Nelson—Emotional Eating- What Are You Really Hungry For?
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHere’s my interview with Tricia Nelson, a transformational speaker, emotional eating expert, and author of Heal Your Hunger. We cover: •How your journey must be grounded in self-care •How you can tune in to your self-talk about eating and food •How to know if you need to do some work on emotional eating To follow Tricia’s work and take a quiz to help identify action steps you can take now to end emotional eating, go here: https://www.healyourhunger.com/are-you-an-emotional-eater-or-foo...
50. Jonathan McLernon—Healthy Parents Set "Can't Miss Goals"
March 03, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBHere's my interview with Coach Jon McLernon, a weight loss expert and first-time dad. We cover: •Setting "Can't Miss Goals" •Why you need to be OK with OK •How to get your kiddos involved in your family's healthiness Get more from Coach Jon by going here: www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book to download his free e-book that will show you exactly how to Crush Your Cravings. Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE. Please connect with me on Inst...
49. Amanda Zagrodnik—The Best Mindset for Healthy Parenting
February 24, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBHere's my interview with Amanda Zagrodnik, a Nutritionist and owner of Integrative Health & Wellness AND a busy mom and wife who works hard to keep her family healthy. We cover: •How you can have it all, just not all at the same time •Being flexible and having back-up plans for healthy meals •Balancing and giving yourself grace in the journey toward healthier If you'd like to connect with Amanda, you can visit her site and book an appointment here: https://www.integrativewi.com/ You c...
48. Dr. Lynn K. Wagner—Simple Steps to Make Health a Family Priority
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBHere'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 utilizes lifestyle, traditional and non-traditional medical practices, she is able to help her pat...
47. Laura Folkes—How to Stop Fighting with Food
February 10, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBHere's my interview with Laura Folkes, a Certified Holistic Health Coach who helps her clients get to the bottom of why they self-sabotage and fall off track so they can eat for nourishment instead of... well... other reasons. We cover: •How to shift towards eating more in alignment with your goals •How our eating behaviors reflect other important things we need in life •How to identify and break the cycle of fighting with food Learn more about Laura or follow her at: https://laurabfolk...
46. Dr. Orlena Kerek—Healthy Parents' Habits, Systems, and Routines
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBHere's my interview with Dr. Orlena Kerek, all about PARENTS! Parenting is the toughest job there is. And if you're trying to be a parent and get healthier, your job is even TOUGHER! Dr. Orlena explains: •How habits, systems, and routines can support you •How to avoid the trap of emotional eating for kids (and adults) You can follow Dr. Orlena's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fit-and-fabulous-at-forty-and-beyond-with-dr-orlena/id1446849695 And join her Facebook grou...
45. Lynne Bowman—Taking Responsibility for How You Age
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBHere's my interview with Lynne Bowman, the author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them. She's a fun mother and grandmother and is thriving at 75 despite having Type 2 Diabetes. We talk about: •Why thinking about your death can be a great source of motivation •How we can eat to decrease risk of disease •How your body changes when you eat healthier foods (and even think healthier thoughts) •How food is a means of connection with the earth and o...
44. Why You Need to Ditch the All-or-Nothing Mindset
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week started with National Ditch Your New Year's Resolution Day. In this episode I'll talk about why it is 100% OK to give up those resolutions. But you probably already knew that New Year's resolutions don't really work. Right? What should you do instead of trying to make a great big change? I'll share the answer with you in this episode. I'll also walk you through a great coaching visualization you can use to set the stay locked in on a mindset that will always support you in losing...
43. Jonathan McLernon—Transforming with Brain-Driven Weight Loss
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBHere’s my interview with Weight Loss Coach, Jonathan McLernon, where he teaches us about his concept of “Brain-Driven Weight Loss.” We cover: •The ALL important role of changing your identity in order to achieve lasting results •Why eating "healthy" doesn't cost more or take more time •Why having a MASSIVE problem doesn't require a massive solution Get more from Coach Jon by going here: www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book to download his free e-book that will show you exactly how to Crus...
42. Dr. Jo Lichten—Fueling Your Mind and Body for Excellence
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBHere's my interview with Dr. Jo, speaker, author, and energy expert. She blends the science of peak performance with a healthy dose of reality, she works with organizations to recharge their people for improved performance, productivity, and profitability. Dr. Jo is the author of six books including REBOOT – how to power up your energy, focus, and productivity. Along with writing hundreds of magazine articles, Jo has also appeared on more than 300 radio and TV shows including CNN and Fox. ...
41. Becca Kandler—The Importance Consistency (Not Perfection)
December 30, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHere’s a Live Coaching I did with Becca where we went on a tangent about consistency and what it is and is NOT, filled with tons of great info on having a "Begin Within" mindset. In addition to the content from the coaching, check I also cover: •Our plans to interview parents who are on their own personal health improvement journey in the new year. If you know someone who would make a great guest (or if you would), please send me an email! •Our new online community for Begin Within Podcas...
40. Keith Lester—The Source of Lasting Motivation and Empathy to Help Others
December 23, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBHere'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.
39. Tony Winyard—How to Create New Habits
December 16, 2021 14:22 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBHere'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" button. You can grab your spot in the next round of my most popular transformation challenge by...
38. Zack Rutledge— Ways to Find Relief From Depression
December 09, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBHere'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 are linked •How "micro-goals" support good physical and mental health Get a copy of Zack's b...
37. Dr. Anita Wang—Why You Need To Clean Up Your Gut
December 02, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHere'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. Wang's 4 Pillars of Health and the best way to get started making improvements. Follow Dr....
36. The #1 Key to Having Fun with Food, Family, and Friends
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBHere'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 most important skills you can develop for good health and lots of fun with food If you're read...
35. Dr. Lise Deguire— Do You Have a Resilience Mindset?
November 18, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBHere'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 follow her blog here: https://www.lisedeguire.com/blog Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram...
34. Mandi Holden—Why You Need More Self-Compassion
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBHere'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. In this episode we cover: •What is self-compassion? •Why is self-compassion essential to long ter...
33. Biju Sukumaran—Simple Steps to Becoming a "Morning Person"
November 04, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBHere'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 to become a "morning person" •How time spent staying up late is used differently than time spent ea...
32. Corey Little—How To Stop Being Your Own Biggest Enemy
October 28, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBHere'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 beginwithin.fit.
31. T. Kari Mitchell—7 Shifts to Transform Your Life
October 21, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBHere'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 her website and sign up for weekly blogs and newsletters HERE. If you're ready to get your fitness...
30. Dr. Charles Smith—Are You Really Addicted?
October 14, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHere'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 new book HERE. If you're ready to get your fitness from stuck to start, go to beginwithin.fit.
29. Ashley Parker—The Best Ways To Take Better Care of Yourself
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBHere’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 important To connect with Ashley, please checkout her podcast: Splash of Ash. If you're tired o...
28. Marisa Evans, LPC—What Is Disordered Eating?
September 30, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBHere’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 in healing from an eating disorder, go to rogersbh.org and click free screening. If you fo...
27. What's the Best Diet to Lose Weight? And Other Questions, with Kelsey Larson, R.D.
September 23, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBHere'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/2448763382103555/?multi_permalinks=2862789147367641
26. Dr. Leslie Kasanoff—How To Build a Healthier Brain
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBHere'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 consulting. She works with women who want to lose weight, address hormone issues, and resolve or reverse chronic...
25. Amy White—What Does Your Body Really Want?
September 09, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBHere'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 confident and empowered. My interview with her will help you to do the same! We cover: •How we us...
24. Taylor Trampf—Maintaining Balance with Fitness
September 02, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHere'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 beginwithin.fit and join our next accountability challenge.
23. Amanda Zagrodnik—Is Your Food Causing Inflammation?
August 26, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHere'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 your spot in our "All In" 42-Day Challenge here: beginwithin.fit
22. Dr. Amy Novotny—Quick Stress Relief for Better Results
August 19, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBHere'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 [email protected] and mention that you heard her interview on the Begin Within podcast. Here are other ways to connect with her and follow her work: Faceb...
21. How Can I Find Time to Work Out? And Other Questions, with Becca Kandler
August 12, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBCheck 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
20. Renée Jones—When You Face Your Stuff, You No Longer Need to Stuff Your Face
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBHere'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. Grab the free gift mentioned in the episode here: https://www.packyourownbag.com/friends R...
19. Dr. Orlena Kerek—Getting to Know Your "Habit Brain"
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBHere'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 lifestyle Here are a few ways to get in contact with Dr. Orlena: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_orle...
18. Mandi Holden— How to Keep Your Forward Momentum
July 22, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHere'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 things into your life before taking things away •Why falling off the fitness wagon is a good thin...
17. 5 Things That Are More Important Than Exercise
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBBegin 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 results from the comfort of home? Enroll in our challenge at beginwithin.fit.
16. Kelsey Larson, RD—What is "Normal" Eating?
July 08, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHere'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 during the episode or are good supplements to our themes: Ellyn Satter pdf—What is Normal Eating?...
15. Biju Sukumaran—The Best Hacks for Better Sleep
July 01, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, I again interview Biju Sukumaran, the mind behind @scienceofselfhelp and scienceofselfhelp.org, where he shares his research on hacking long-term change with psychology. He explains his unique approach to self-experimentation and the results he's gotten through researching and testing ways to improve sleep. We cover: •Why you need to start preparing for a great night's sleep when you first wake up •How sleep is a (big) part of a system of helping yourself to move towar...
14. Jodie Call—Why You Need to Make Yourself a Priority
June 24, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBHere's my interview with one of our superstar clients, Jodie. She gets REAL about the emotion/mental challenges of the pandemic and how she took control of her health and fitness and got some amazing results! Themes we cover: •The mental/emotional benefits of working out and being intentional with nutrition •Letting the people in your circle of family, friends, and even co-workers know that you're making a shift •The freedom that comes from intentional eating Join our FREE 5-Day Self-...