Catalyst 360: Health, Wellness and Performance
889 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsWelcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast, your trusted source for engaging, evidence-based, thought-provoking health, wellness & high-performance insights for those looking to improve their lives (or coaches/clinicians looking to enhance client outcomes). Catalyst 360 is the evidence-based journey toward better! If you've been looking for a health & wellness podcast that avoids the fluff and the headline-chasing fads while providing practical, real-world guidance, you just found it. We bring together the world's foremost experts, from world-class researchers and best-selling authors to elite athletes and coaches, sharing their insights about how to make the most of your personal and professional life. If you're looking for an entertaining format to help optimize your own health, wellness and performance through such evidence-based practices, this is the place for you!
The Catalyst 360 podcast is hosted by Dr. Brad Cooper, who brings a uniquely expansive background to the table. He has a PhD in performance psychology along with Masters degrees in both physical therapy (MSPT) and business (MBA) and a Bachelors degree in biology. He is CEO of US Corporate Wellness, co-founder of the Catalyst Coaching Institute, an internationally recognized speaker, and elite masters endurance athlete (11 time Ironman, including 4 times at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, winner of the 2-person 3,000 cycling Race Across America and 2:47 marathoner). Most importantly, he's husband to Suzanna (celebrating 30 years of marriage) and Dad to three amazing kids, now ages 28, 26 and 23.
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Episodes
Matt Fitzgerald: Best-selling Author Shares His Insights on Fitness, Health, Training and More - #011
November 02, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBBest-selling author Matt Fitzgerald has written extensively on the areas of endurance training, nutrition and all things fitness. His books rank among the all-time favorites for our host and his insights will provide you with valuable nuggets for your coaching and your life! Matt goes deep in this interview, reminding us "health is the foundation of fitness," the value of "tweak - don't overhaul," and the importance of excising humility in our coaching and our lives. This is an episode you ...
The Matt Fitzgerald Interview: Best-selling Author Shares His Wisdom with Health and Wellness Coaches
November 02, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBBest-selling author Matt Fitzgerald has written extensively on the areas of endurance training, nutrition and all things fitness. His books rank among the all-time favorites for our host and his insights will provide you with valuable nuggets for your coaching and your life! Matt goes deep in this interview, reminding us "health is the foundation of fitness," the value of "tweak - don't overhaul," and the importance of excising humility in our coaching and our lives. This is an episode you ...
Listen in on a LIVE Coaching Session with a Nationally Board Certified Coach (no scripting or pre-planning - this is the real deal!) - #010
October 26, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBCoaching can be described, analyzed, and diagrammed for hours on end, but the only way to really understand coaching is to experience it for yourself. The second best way is to hear it happening in real time. That is exactly what takes place in this episode. Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Susan McGarry coaches our host, Brad Cooper in an unscripted, real life coaching session. There was no pre-planning that went into this session. They just turned on the microphone and ...
Listen in on LIVE Coaching Session w/ Nationally Board Certified Coach (no scripting or pre-planning)
October 26, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBCoaching can be described, analyzed, and diagrammed for hours on end, but the only way to really understand coaching is to experience it for yourself. The second best way is to hear it happening in real time. That is exactly what takes place in this episode. Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Susan McGarry coaches our host, Brad Cooper in an unscripted, real life coaching session. There was no pre-planning that went into this session. They just turned on the microphone and ...
Listen in on a LIVE Coaching Session with a Nationally Board Certified Coach (no scripting or pre-planning - this is the real deal!)
October 26, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBCoaching can be described, analyzed, and diagrammed for hours on end, but the only way to really understand coaching is to experience it for yourself. The second best way is to hear it happening in real time. That is exactly what takes place in this episode. Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Susan McGarry coaches our host, Brad Cooper in an unscripted, real life coaching session. There was no pre-planning that went into this session. They just turned on the microphone and ...
Wellness for Kids! (Teacher shares tips for children applicable across multiple settings) - #009
October 18, 2018 06:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBDo you work with children? Would you like ideas about how to integrate health and wellness into your setting? This special episode is for you! Teachers are amazing. They play a critical role in the lives of so many across the full spectrum. In the midst of teaching math, science, reading and writing, they also can play an incredible role in the overall health and wellness of their students. This special episode is FULL of tips and tactics from the experience of a teacher. Interestingly, the ...
Health and Wellness in the Classroom (Teacher shares tips and strategies for children applicable across multiple settings)
October 18, 2018 06:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBDo you work with children? Would you like ideas about how to integrate health and wellness into your setting? This special episode is for you! Teachers are amazing. They play a critical role in the lives of so many across the full spectrum. In the midst of teaching math, science, reading and writing, they also can play an incredible role in the overall health and wellness of their students. This special episode is FULL of tips and tactics from the experience of a teacher. Interestingly, the ...
Classroom Wellness (Teacher shares tips for children applicable across multiple settings) - #009
October 18, 2018 06:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBDo you work with children? Would you like ideas about how to integrate health and wellness into your setting? This special episode is for you! Teachers are amazing. They play a critical role in the lives of so many across the full spectrum. In the midst of teaching math, science, reading and writing, they also can play an incredible role in the overall health and wellness of their students. This special episode is FULL of tips and tactics from the experience of a teacher. Interestingly, the ...
Wellness for Kids! (Teacher shares tips for children applicable across multiple settings)
October 18, 2018 06:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBDo you work with children? Would you like ideas about how to integrate health and wellness into your setting? This special episode is for you! Teachers are amazing. They play a critical role in the lives of so many across the full spectrum. In the midst of teaching math, science, reading and writing, they also can play an incredible role in the overall health and wellness of their students. This special episode is FULL of tips and tactics from the experience of a teacher. Interestingly, the ...
Fitness Experts - How to Use Coaching to Enhance Your Career! - #008
October 12, 2018 06:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe fitness industry is filled with talented, smart and positive individuals who are all looking for ways in which to differentiate themselves. This episode provides an interview with Liz Brown and Serina Lane, two highly credentialed personal trainers, yoga instructors and fitness consultants who also happen to be certified health and wellness coaches. They discuss why they pursued this route, how they've seen the two separate avenues benefit each other and some fun stories along the way. T...
Fitness Experts: Use Coaching to Enhance Your Career! (Liz Brown & Serina Lane)
October 12, 2018 06:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe fitness industry is filled with talented, smart and positive individuals who are all looking for ways in which to differentiate themselves. This episode provides an interview with Liz Brown and Serina Lane, two highly credentialed personal trainers, yoga instructors and fitness consultants who also happen to be certified health and wellness coaches. They discuss why they pursued this route, how they've seen the two separate avenues benefit each other and some fun stories along the way. T...
Integrating Your Fitness Industry Career With Health and Wellness Coaching (Interview)
October 12, 2018 06:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe fitness industry is filled with talented, smart and positive individuals who are all looking for ways in which to differentiate themselves. This episode provides an interview with Liz Brown and Serina Lane, two highly credentialed personal trainers, yoga instructors and fitness consultants who also happen to be certified health and wellness coaches. They discuss why they pursued this route, how they've seen the two separate avenues benefit each other and some fun stories along the way. T...
Integrating Your Fitness Career with Health and Wellness Coaching - #008
October 12, 2018 06:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe fitness industry is filled with talented, smart and positive individuals who are all looking for ways in which to differentiate themselves. This episode provides an interview with Liz Brown and Serina Lane, two highly credentialed personal trainers, yoga instructors and fitness consultants who also happen to be certified health and wellness coaches. They discuss why they pursued this route, how they've seen the two separate avenues benefit each other and some fun stories along the way. T...
Financial Fitness for Health and Wellness Coaches (and anyone else looking to get ahead) - #007
October 04, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBFinancial fitness is a critical aspect for overall health and wellness. As a wellness coach, it starts by getting our own house in order. Whether building a coaching business, considering doing so in the future, or simply wanting to garner some helpful tips to share with clients down the road, this episode will provide you with a wide range of helpful tips, resources and strategies to dial in the financial fitness aspect. Clearly, you're not a financial planner, accountant or attorney (neith...
Money! Financial Fitness for Coaches (and High Performers) - #007
October 04, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBFinancial fitness is a critical aspect for overall health and wellness. As a wellness coach, it starts by getting our own house in order. Whether building a coaching business, considering doing so in the future, or simply wanting to garner some helpful tips to share with clients down the road, this episode will provide you with a wide range of helpful tips, resources and strategies to dial in the financial fitness aspect. Clearly, you're not a financial planner, accountant or attorney (neith...
Money! Financial Fitness for Coaches and High Performers
October 04, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBFinancial fitness is a critical aspect for overall health and wellness. As a wellness coach, it starts by getting our own house in order. Whether building a coaching business, considering doing so in the future, or simply wanting to garner some helpful tips to share with clients down the road, this episode will provide you with a wide range of helpful tips, resources and strategies to dial in the financial fitness aspect. Clearly, you're not a financial planner, accountant or attorney (neith...
Financial Fitness for Health and Wellness Coaches
October 04, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBFinancial fitness is a critical aspect for overall health and wellness. As a wellness coach, it starts by getting our own house in order. Whether building a coaching business, considering doing so in the future, or simply wanting to garner some helpful tips to share with clients down the road, this episode will provide you with a wide range of helpful tips, resources and strategies to dial in the financial fitness aspect. Clearly, you're not a financial planner, accountant or attorney (neithe...
The Clinician as Coach: Physical Therapists Discuss Integration of Wellness Coaching
September 26, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBThe interest in Health Coaching (Wellness Coaching) is growing rapidly among clinicians of all backgrounds, from Physical Therapists to Nurses, Physicians to Counselors. In this episode, two Physical Therapists with a combined 61 years of clinical experience and 9 years of wellness coaching discuss their thoughts about why they pursued the certification, the benefits they've experienced, and their advice for others considering a similar path. While clinicians will find this episode particula...
Physical Therapists Discuss How They're Integrating Wellness Coaching - #006
September 26, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBThe interest in Health Coaching (Wellness Coaching) is growing rapidly among clinicians of all backgrounds, from Physical Therapists to Nurses, Physicians to Counselors. In this episode, two Physical Therapists with a combined 61 years of clinical experience and 9 years of wellness coaching discuss their thoughts about why they pursued the certification, the benefits they've experienced, and their advice for others considering a similar path.While clinicians will find this episode particular...
Clinician as Coach: Physical Therapists Integrating Wellness Coaching - #006
September 26, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBThe interest in Health Coaching (Wellness Coaching) is growing rapidly among clinicians of all backgrounds, from Physical Therapists to Nurses, Physicians to Counselors. In this episode, two Physical Therapists with a combined 61 years of clinical experience and 9 years of wellness coaching discuss their thoughts about why they pursued the certification, the benefits they've experienced, and their advice for others considering a similar path.While clinicians will find this episode particularl...
Physical Therapists Discuss How They Integrate Coaching into Practice & Career
September 26, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBThe interest in Health Coaching (Wellness Coaching) is growing rapidly among clinicians of all backgrounds, from Physical Therapists to Nurses, Physicians to Counselors. In this episode, two Physical Therapists with a combined 61 years of clinical experience and 9 years of wellness coaching discuss their thoughts about why they pursued the certification, the benefits they've experienced, and their advice for others considering a similar path.While clinicians will find this episode particular...
Employee Wellness Strategy Keys (Steve Percival, HR Executive)
September 16, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB38 year veteran of Human Resources and Benefits guru Steve Percival sits down with Catalyst to discuss the ins and outs of providing health and wellness coaching within an organizational setting. If you're a health coach, wellness coach, employee wellness program manager or coordinator, broker, consultant who is involved in an organizational wellness program, this episode is a great place to start! Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALY...
Health Coaching (Wellness Coaching) within an Employer Setting (Interview w/ HR Executive)
September 16, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB38 year veteran of Human Resources and Benefits guru Steve Percival sits down with Catalyst to discuss the ins and outs of providing coaching within an organizational setting.
Coaching within an Employer Setting (Interview w/ HR Executive) - #005
September 16, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB38 year veteran of Human Resources and Benefits guru Steve Percival sits down with Catalyst to discuss the ins and outs of providing health and wellness coaching within an organizational setting.
Employee Wellness: Optimizing the Role of Coaching (Interview w/ HR Executive) - #005
September 16, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB38 year veteran of Human Resources and Benefits guru Steve Percival sits down with Catalyst to discuss the ins and outs of providing health and wellness coaching within an organizational setting. If you're a health coach, wellness coach, employee wellness program manager or coordinator, broker, consultant who is involved in an organizational wellness program, this episode is a great place to start! Contact us: [email protected] Twitter: @Catalyst2Thrive Website: CatalystCoachi...
What it's REALLY Like to Be a Health and Wellness Coach - #004
August 24, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBAre you considering pursuing a career as a health and wellness coach? Or maybe you're a current coach but you've lost your original energy and passion? This revealing interview with two experienced and nationally board certified coaches pulls back the curtain and allows you the opportunity to look behind the scenes. You'll learn why they became coaches, strategies they've taken to help their clients make positive changes, how it's influenced their lives, hear some intriguing stories about th...
What it's REALLY Like to Be a Health and Wellness Coach
August 24, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBAre you considering pursuing a career as a health and wellness coach? Or maybe you're a current coach but you've lost your original energy and passion? This revealing interview with two experienced and nationally board certified coaches pulls back the curtain and allows you the opportunity to look behind the scenes. You'll learn why they became coaches, strategies they've taken to help their clients make positive changes, how it's influenced their lives, hear some intriguing stories about th...
Pulling Back the Curtain: What it's REALLY Like to Be a Health Coach (Wellness Coach)
August 24, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBAre you considering pursuing a career as a health and wellness coach? Or maybe you're a current coach but you've lost your original energy and passion? This revealing interview with two experienced and nationally board certified coaches pulls back the curtain and allows you the opportunity to look behind the scenes. You'll learn why they became coaches, strategies they've taken to help their clients make positive changes, how it's influenced their lives, hear some intriguing stories about the...
The Evidence Based Health Coach - Review of Sleep, Exercise and Mental Health Research
August 20, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 12.2 MBThe world of health and wellness is filled with fads and deceptive headlines. You're better than that - and we're going to do our best to help support you in digging through the "fake wellness news" and focus on peer reviewed research that can be effectively integrated directly into your coaching practice. In this episode, we'll review two key research articles (one on sleep and one on mental health and exercise) for the highlights you can bring to your clients and your own life. If you thoug...
Evidence Based Health Coach - Sleep, Exercise and Mental Health - #003
August 20, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 12.3 MBThe world of health and wellness is filled with fads and deceptive headlines. You're better than that - and we're going to do our best to help support you in digging through the "fake wellness news" and focus on peer reviewed research that can be effectively integrated directly into your coaching practice. In this episode, we'll review two key research articles (one on sleep and one on mental health and exercise) for the highlights you can bring to your clients and your own life. If you thou...
Evidence Based Health Coach: Sleep, Exercise and Mental Health
August 20, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 12.3 MBThe world of health and wellness is filled with fads and deceptive headlines. You're better than that - and we're going to do our best to help support you in digging through the "fake wellness news" and focus on peer reviewed research that can be effectively integrated directly into your coaching practice. In this episode, we'll review two key research articles (one on sleep and one on mental health and exercise) for the highlights you can bring to your clients and your own life. If you thou...
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC) Exam - What You Need to Know- #002
August 17, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThe profession of health and wellness coaching changed significantly in 2017 when the NBHWC (National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching - sometimes referenced in the past as the ICHWC) created a National Board Certification for Health and Wellness Coaches. In this episode, we'll be interviewing Sabryna Liddle and Susan McGarry, two individuals who were not only among the first group to pass the board certification, but are also on the committee to help design future questions for the ex...
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Exam - Everything You Need to Know (Expert Interview)
August 17, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThe profession of health and wellness coaching changed significantly in 2017 when the ICHWC (International Consortium for Health and Wellness Coaching) created a National Board Certification for Health and Wellness Coaches. In this episode, we'll be interviewing Sabryna Liddle and Susan McGarry, two individuals who were not only among the first group to pass the board certification, but are also on the committee to help design future questions for the exam. If you're a current or future heal...
NBHWC National Board Certification Exam - What You Need to Know as a Coach
August 17, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThe profession of health and wellness coaching changed significantly in 2017 when the NBHWC (National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching - sometimes referenced in the past as the ICHWC) created a National Board Certification for Health and Wellness Coaches. In this episode, we'll be interviewing Sabryna Liddle and Susan McGarry, two individuals who were not only among the first group to pass the board certification, but are also on the committee to help design future questions for the ex...
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Exam - Everything You Need to Know - #002
August 17, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThe profession of health and wellness coaching changed significantly in 2017 when the NBHWC (National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching - sometimes referenced in the past as the ICHWC) created a National Board Certification for Health and Wellness Coaches. In this episode, we'll be interviewing Sabryna Liddle and Susan McGarry, two individuals who were not only among the first group to pass the board certification, but are also on the committee to help design future questions for the ex...
1st Ever Episode!! The 4 C's of Health and Wellness Coaching - #001
August 13, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to the Catalyst 360 Podcast! In this kick-off episode, we'll introduce you to the format, some of the upcoming topics and then introduce the 4 C's of health, wellness and performance coaching: Competence... Credibility... Clientele... and Calling. Not a coach? We hope you'll stick around, as this podcast [this note being added after almost 100 episodes recorded] has become one of the most popular podcasts anywhere on the topics of evidence-based, practical and engaging health, wellne...
The 4 C's of Health and Wellness Coaching - #001
August 13, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to the Catalyst Health and Wellness Coaching Podcast! In this kick-off episode, we'll introduce you to the format, some of the upcoming topics and then introduce the 4 C's of health, wellness and performance coaching: Competence... Credibility... Clientele... and Calling. Not a coach? We hope you'll stick around, as this podcast [this note being added after almost 100 episodes recorded] has become one of the most popular podcasts anywhere on the topics of evidence-based, practical an...
The 4 C's of Health and Wellness Coaching (Plus Intro to Catalyst Podcast)
August 13, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 8.73 MBWelcome to the Catalyst Health and Wellness Coaching Podcast! In this kick-off episode, we'll introduce you to the format, some of the upcoming topics and then introduce the 4 C's of health and wellness coaching: Competence... Credibility... Clientele... and Calling. In addition to getting a sense about the direction and focus of the Catalyst Podcast, you'll also garner some valuable insights about several key elements for your career. Whether you're an experienced coach looking optimize you...
1st Ever Episode!! The 4 C's of Health and Wellness Coaching
August 13, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to the Catalyst 360 Podcast! In this kick-off episode, we'll introduce you to the format, some of the upcoming topics and then introduce the 4 C's of health, wellness and performance coaching: Competence... Credibility... Clientele... and Calling. Not a coach? We hope you'll stick around, as this podcast [this note being added after almost 100 episodes recorded] has become one of the most popular podcasts anywhere on the topics of evidence-based, practical and engaging health, wellne...