Helena Head is a Personal Trainer, certified with NASM. She is also a certified Weight Loss Specialist, certified in Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness and in Midlife Fitness for Women.

Helena likes to create positive, energetic and enjoyable sessions for all clients. Every client is so unique, and she enjoys the challenge of planning their workouts based on their individual needs and goals. She believes that strength training is essential for every person regardless of shape, age or fitness history. She hopes to encourage clients to move into a healthier lifestyle with a balanced diet and physical exercise. Favorite quote: Believe you can and you’re halfway there. (Theodore Roosevelt)

Helena & Rob Discuss:

Her journey to finding personal training.

The range of clients she has helped during her time at Elevation Health.

Why she is passionate about helping female clients.

Why strength training matters.

How heavy weights can improve outcomes for females in mid-life.

Inspirational stories from clients of all ages.

Elevation’s 30th Birthday

A mutual love of the TV show, Friends!

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The Power of Play with Trevor Elder, Founder of Champ Camp Kids!!!

Trevor Elder is the founder of Champ Camp Kids founded in 2012. Since then Champ Camp has offered a variety of “camp” programs to Southern California kiddos and families. Amid continued growth, the company has remained true to its mantra, “High Fives and Good Vibes!” You can learn more at https://www.champcampkids.com

Trevor & Rob Discuss:

The Champ Camp origin story.

How we stop playing as adults and how we can keep ourselves in “check” to keep playing.

High Fives and Good Vibes!

Lessons learned in leadership.

Lessons learned from campers.

Exciting news that Champ Camp will be partnering with Playa Vista Elementary school!

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Managing, Planning, and Programming with McKenzie Correll of Elevation Health!!!

McKenzie Correll holds a 2007 - 2011 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology @ Shepherd University. With a robust skill set that includes Wellness, Fitness Training, Pre And Post Natal Exercise, Functional Training, Endurance and more, McKenzie has extensive experience in the industry. This past year she rejoined Elevation Health as a member of the home office team. She is intimately involved with supporting corporate fitness accounts all along the east coast.

McKenzie & Rob Discuss:

How lessons she learned during her own fitness journey translates into the work she does today.

The importance of clear calls to action in program design

Actionable steps to help drive program engagement

While account demographics might be different, what makes management and planning successful is the same.

The power of human connection.

How she, with the help of her husband and family, went above and beyond during creation of a recent Yoga program.

Exciting Elevation Live content coming up this fall.

30 year anniversary questions!

What she loves and appreciates about Elevation Health!

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Operationalizing Health & Wellness with Kristen Hansen of Elevation Health!!!

Kristen & Rob Discuss:

-Kristen’s “boomerang” journey with Elevation

-The various operational “hats” she wears for Elevation and how they bring her joy

-The “perks” of Elevation’s online member platforms Station and Live

-Elevation’s new partnership with Vector System

-How Elevation’s employee socials foster community and connection

-Why working for Elevation is different from corporate companies and what Elevation so special

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Celebrating 30 years of Health & Wellness with Ryan O’Callaghan of Elevation Health

Ryan & Rob Discuss:

What he’s been working on the past 2-years.

Ryan’s first visit on the show, back in Episode 16.

His recent certification in chronic pain management

His top 3 most successful challenges at his center.

How “self-monitoring” leads to increased adherence and behavior change results.

How he is applying resilience and grit training into programming for his clients.

Why the GOAT was the person to be in 1994.

A mutual love of peanut butter.

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Sleep, Stress, and Mental Health with Cognitive Neuroscientist, Justin Verlinden!

Justin & Rob Discuss:

What he’s been working on the past 2-years

His recent publication Effects of a digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on sleep and alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers: A randomized pilot study

Apps and recommendations for improved sleep

How “if you think you slept well” is important for how you feel.

Celebrating Elevation’s 30th birthday with 90’s movies

Justin’s first visit on the show back in Episode 23

What he’s excited about investigating in his research next!

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Celebrating National Nutrition Month with Nicole Fischer of Elevation Health!

Nicole & Rob Discuss:

Her history and journey of working with Elevation Health

How to celebrate national nutrition month

How fresh ingredients can bring joy

Her homemade Chickpea Tuna Salad recipe

How texture can help make quick meals more enjoyable

Why you should join her for a “Let’s Cook!” webinar

Why she recommends https://nutritionfacts.org for understanding nutrition research and fact vs. fiction.

Her best “ $20 or less food” purchase this year

If you’d like to learn more about Nicole we encourage you to check out her first podcast appearance on “Elevate and Run” from 2022.

Eating Heart Healthy with Dr. Dawn Brewer, PhD, RD

Dr. Brewer is the Core Leader of the Community Engagement Core for the NIEHS-funded University of Kentucky Superfund Research Center. She is currently the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition and previously served as the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) for the department. She is a Registered Dietitian and conducts community-engaged research to increase the quantity and variety of fruit and vegetable consumption using community interventions that intervene at multiple levels of the Social Ecological Model for health behavior change. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health/Community Nutrition Practice Group, the Healthy Aging Practice Group and the Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals.

Dr. Brewer & Rob Discuss:

Her career journey in nutrition

Her own experience with making small steps towards big lifestyle changes

Foods that make the heart happy

How to make frozen vegetables tasty and easy

Why dietary pattern big pictures counts more than small variations

How she sneaks vegetables into her children’s diets

Her best purchase for less than $30 in 2023

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Serj & Rob Discuss:

Lessons learned from his multi-continent coaching journey.

His simple, yet powerful definition of discipline.

The importance of having and executing a plan to enable you to achieve your goals.

His one simple piece of advice for listener Tom’s mailbag question.

Practical advice for how to become more disciplined.

How to leverage technology to enable the likelihood that you will stay disciplined.

Why discipline is innately boring.

His best purchase for less than $25 in 2023.

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Past, Present, and Future: 2023 Reflections on Corporate Health

Sue Ramirez is the Senior Director at Bulle Rock Fitness and Aquatic Center for Elevation Health.

Sue & Rob Discuss:

Lessons learned during Sue’s college and professional soccer career

How coaching led her to corporate health

The importance of connection regardless of communication platform

Why creating and fostering trust is key to relationships

Trends she is noticing from the clients and community she serves.

Why simple is powerful

Efficacy of self-monitoring for incentive challenges

How to make “Old school” organization feel like childhood fun

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