The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 240 | I wanted to record this quick life update to let you know why won’t be seeing new episodes for a bit…

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EPISODE 239 – Ann Swanson teaches meditation to busy people with busy minds. She is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA and Meditation for the Real World, which illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to help you find peace in everyday life. Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person” and meditation didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Now, Ann blends cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom, resulting in realistic techniques you’ll find yourself integrating into your day! Order her new book at MeditationForTheRealWorld.com for exclusive bonuses available to listeners. In the episode, Ann shares how 1-minute meditations can benefit your mental and physical health, how to effectively meditate in just 1-5 minutes/day, myths about meditation that need to be busted…and more!

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EPISODE 238 – Ryan Fahey is a four-time author, professional speaker, and wellness educator who is passionate about all things wellness and personal growth. He is the Owner of FaheyConsulting which aims to help people and organizations move from good to great through his coaching services, products, and expertise. His third book titled How To Thrive In Remote Working Environments aims to support the well-being of remote workers globally. It recently hit #1 on Amazon in Canada and cracked the top 40 books on entrepreneurship in North America. Originally from Eastern Canada, Ryan has dedicated his life to pursuing wellness and is widely considered a thought leader in the wellness and education sectors. In the episode, Ryan shares how to thrive as a remote/hybrid worker amidst unique challenges like moving less, working near your kitchen, not being able to turn off at the end of the day…and more!

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EPISODE 237 – Heather Heynen is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Life Coach, FMS Certified Exercise Professional, Health Coach & Podcaster. Heather has been working in private practice for over 20 years as a licensed mental health therapist, life coach & health coach. Along the way, she worked for some years as a part-time personal trainer, owned a Cross-Fit gym, and created an online weight-loss program. She is 50 years old and a mother to one child. She loves to travel and is an avid rock-climber, mountain biker and has taken on multiple solo multi-day bike-packing challenges over the past few years. Heather is a recovered binge-eater, restricter, yo-yo dieter and suffered with anxiety for years. This led her to creating and hosting the podcast Weight Loss & Wellness For Real and also creating online courses all with the purpose to help others find food and body freedom as well as purpose and joy in life. Her mission is to bring whole-person health (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) to individuals so they can live their absolute best lives. In the episode, Heather shares the difference between mindful and intuitive eating, how to get emotional eating urges under control, a practical strategy to cut back on overeating…and more!

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EPISODE 236 – Michael Moss is a journalist and the author of two New York Times bestselling books on the processed food industry, Salt Sugar Fat and Hooked, published in 22 languages and now in development for the screen. He is a frequent guest on newscasts globally, from CBS This Morning to the BBC. His keynote speeches to corporations and organizations feature his work as an investigative reporter with The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting in 2010 for his investigation of the dangers of contaminated meat, and he was a finalist in 2006 for his reporting on the lack of protective armor for soldiers in Iraq, and in 1999 for a team effort on Wall Street’s emerging influence in the nursing home industry. He received an Overseas Press Club citation in 2007 for stories on the faulty justice system for American-held detainees in Iraq. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Eve Heyn, a public health communications expert. In the episode, Michael shares how the food industry uses the perfect mix of salt, sugar, and fat to hijack our taste buds; why the grocery store isn’t a level playing field; practical steps anyone can take to reduce their processed food consumption…and more!

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EPISODE 235 – CEO and Founder of technology Wellbeing Ltd, International, TEDx speaker, and Creator of “The Digital Detox Coach,” Colin is a technologist, digital wellbeing coach, and endurance triathlete based in the United Kingdom. He is fascinated by the collision between technology and psychology and how this relationship is changing our world, our health, and even the way we think. He is passionate about helping people and organizations achieve a healthier, more productive, and ethically sustainable relationship with technology. Colin has over 30 years of experience leading technology companies which, together with the mindset of an athlete, he brings to his technology wellbeing practice. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Mathematics, and is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). In the episode, Colin shares practical strategies for using your phone less, how to engage in digital detox “snacks,” the role of your environment in terms of phone and social media use…and more!

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EPISODE 234 – Joy Bracey, Ed.D., LPC, NCC attained her Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, Louisiana and her Master of Education in Counseling at the University of New Orleans. She spent her early career in various leadership roles in the hospitality industry, then followed her passion for helping others by pursuing her Master’s in Counseling and providing mental health services for New Orleans’ most vulnerable women and children. She has spent over 11 years as the President & CEO of a non-profit addiction treatment & mental health agency while serving in leadership roles on numerous local and national boards, coalitions, and advisory councils. Joy uses her background, education, and experiences to spread the message about the life-changing impact of self-love and mindfulness. She hosts retreats and provides coaching and counseling to individuals to help them along on their journey of discovering the freedom that comes with letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, defensiveness, and other tools of the inner critic so they can fully embrace self-love and experience inner peace. She’s an Adjunct Professor of Self-Awareness at Teacher’s College-Columbia University, and is the host/creator of “The Easy Weigh Out” podcast. In the episode, Joy shares the advantages to weighing 300+ pounds, how she coped (and continues to cope with) “food noise,” how she broke free from emotional eating tendencies…and more!

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EPISODE 233 – Alison Escalante, MD, is a Pediatrician, author of the upcoming book Sigh, See, Start: How To Be The Parent Your Child Needs In A World That Won’t Stop Pushing, TEDx Speaker, writer, and woman on a mission to ease the epidemic of anxiety that has convinced us we are always failing and is stealing our joy. She has developed a 3-step method to help parents raise their kids mindfully and skillfully—AND enjoy doing it. Dr. Escalante has also presented this method at conferences and corporate events for professionals looking for greater effectiveness and wellness under pressure. She writes for Forbes on the science of human performance and Psychology Today on life in the culture of anxiety. She has degrees from Princeton in the history of ideas and Rutgers in medicine and did her pediatric training at Duke and University of Chicago. She is an adjunct faculty member of Rush University School of Medicine. In the episode, Dr. Escalante shares why parents are more anxious today than ever, when parenting advice is helpful (and when it’s not), how to approach any situation with your child feeling calm and confident…and more!

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EPISODE 232 – Suzi Sung is an advocate for self-development and a true believer in following your dreams even if they scare you, which is why she has created her self-help books to help you along your journey. She has had first-hand experience of the power of working on yourself and how it can really change your life. At the beginning of her own journey, Suzi found she would struggle a lot with staying motivated and believing things would get better, and when she turned to self-help books or positive Instagram pages, she felt that there was either too much jargon or not enough information to give her the comfort she needed. In the episode, she shares everything you need to know about staying consistent! 

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EPISODE 231 – In a world that is flooded with promises of instant gratification, short cuts, quick fixes, and easy buttons, Chad helps his clients stop constantly starting over so they can improve their quality of life with long term fitness success. Whether speaking in front of large groups, or delivering live or virtual workshops, attendees always walk away with a plan that they can use immediately. Chad is the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, KS, and is also the best selling and award winning author of the book series, “Make Fitness A Priority.” He was the host of the talk radio show, “Be Fit…For Life,” and has been a featured guest on over 50 podcasts. In the episode, he shares what to look for in a workout program, how to make fitness easily fit into your life, how to bust through common excuses like “I’m too busy”…and more!

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