Elevate Yourself

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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Episode #42 How To Hack Your Way To A Healthy Holiday Season, With Host, Rob Anderson, MS!!!

Lauren Keith turns the tables on host, Rob for a very special "Flipped" Holiday Episode!

Lauren & Rob Discuss:

Rob’s 5 Pillars for Holiday Health

Easy sleep hacks

Low hanging family movement ideas

Ways to reframe snacking habits and thoughts

How to enjoy your holiday traditions and not feel guilty about it!

The power of grace and loving yourself

Why Rob believe’s, “being healthy should never be embarrassing”

His “best” recent purchase for less than $25.

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Relay for Life with 90-year old Cancer Survivor, Sara Gray!!

Biography

Mrs. Sara Gray, has been a community staple with the Bank of Edmonson County, Kentucky for over 50-years. During her career she helped people with loans to purchase their first homes, cars, businesses, and farms. Today she is a proud grandmother to three, and a great-grandmother to two. At the ripe young age of 90 she sits on the board of a local bank and is an active member of several county extension and church groups. She avidly enjoys cooking for friends and family, most notably her fried chicken.

Mrs. Gray & Rob Discuss:

The value of work

Her formative childhood in Georgia

How and why she started working at 17-years old and still works today

Turning a 3-year expected cancer survival into 40-years later living to tell about it.

Her advice to anyone diagnosed with cancer

What she does to stay “sharp” at 90.

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Elizabeth (Libby) Buckingham is an American chef (her). She currently lives on a small farmstead (Finding Quiet Farm https://findingquietfarm.com/about/) on Colorado’s Western Slope where she grows food and works hard on becoming as self-sufficient as possible.

Libby & Rob Discuss:

-Why we should care about our food supply and supporting small farms

-Why the “deck is stacked” against small farmers

-Challenges and opportunities for our food system

-Recommendations for supporting local farmers

-The power of quiet during meals

-Why she prepares 100% of the food she eats herself

-Libby’s go to “quick dinner”

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Steve Menzel is a Passionate Fitness Industry Leader who loves to help people and businesses reach their full potential. As an experienced Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the wellness and fitness industries. Strong business development skills in Coaching, Management, Fitness Training, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Satisfaction.

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-menzel-4184688/

Steve & Rob Discuss:

Why and how to say no to the good, so that you can say yes to the great

His daily routine and how waking up at 4:30am for a power hour sets up the rest of his day.

How to incorporate Intervals and sprint sessions during the course of the day for maximum productivity and happiness

Chronotype considerations - Larks vs. Owls

His 5 pillars for daily wellbeing

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Purchasing, Prepping, and Perfecting Grilling with Grill Masters, Jack Welborn & Jared Keith!!!

July is National Grilling Month, an invitation to eat delicious foods made on the grill. Jack Welborn and Jared Keith have spent their adult lives in the food sales, and hospitality business and along the way they have become “Grill Masters”. The two masters of the backyard grill share lessons learned and recommendations for purchasing, prepping, and perfecting grilling. It is our hope that this episode will serve as a guide for how to “Elevate” your grilling game this summer and all year round!

Jack, Jared, & Rob Discuss:

How their journey in business and grilling has evolved with their lives.

Grill recommendations for any budget

Grilling prep time based on type of meat

Types of grills (convenience vs. art of grilling)

Grilling protein recommendations for any budget

Importance of using a thermometer

Grilling accessory recommendations

Lessons learned in grilling practice

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