The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 130 - When Christopher Klesh left his successful marketing career with AT&T behind, he became a master of traveling in luxury for pennies on the dollar. Chris took advantage of his entrepreneurial nature and extensive travel experience to launch Lifetime Leisure Experiences. Since 2002, as a professional speaker, coach, consultant and media guest, Chris has guided hundreds of families around the world to do the same. In the episode, he shares how to fly for free, how to spend 80-90% less on hotel accommodations, the best blogs and resources for saving money on travel...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK COACH CHRIS IN THE EPISODE:

Why did you become a travel coach?

Why is travel important?

What are your top tips for helping families save money on their travels? Do you have any uncommon recommendations?

Specifically, how can we save money on flights? Hotels? Food? Cruises? Rental cars?

What are the best resources and travel blogs, re: learning about the best travel deals?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Coach Chris' website...or give him a call! (561-386-2986)

Money-saving travel websites: redweek.com, tug2.com, johnnyjet.com, milestomemories.com, travelpulse.com, vacationstogo.com, travelzoo.com, shermanstravel.com, autoslash.com, costcotravel.com

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EPISODE 129 - Sini Ninkovic is known as "The Untethered Guy." He's a Berkeley MBA and Silicon Valley professional who turned digital wellness guru. After a lifelong struggle with digital dependency, Sini quit his job at Apple to live in a van and untether from tech. Along the way he learned that the key to inner harmony wasn’t found in abstaining from technology, but in redefining our relationship with it. The tools he discovered for himself were so transformative that sharing them with the world has become his personal mission. End of 2021, Sini released his book Untethered and started traveling globally as a speaker and digital wellness educator. In his engaging talks he teaches us about our tech dilemma and shares a vision of a long term future where we overcome distraction and truly embrace our devices without being tethered to them. In the episode, he shares unique advice for becoming more untethered from your phone, why it’s important to think of your smartphone as something you’re in a relationship with, how his relationship with his smartphone looks different from most people’s...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK SINI IN THE EPISODE:

Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become fascinated by digital distractions in the modern world?)

On your website, it reads: "OUR SMARTPHONE IS NOT JUST A TOOL...it is a device we are in relationship with! The sooner we realize this, the quicker we can regain control of our attention and happiness. It is possible to have an untethered life without replacing your smartphone with a dumbphone." So, just to start things off...you're not suggesting that we all get rid of our smartphones, correct?

Can you explain the three steps you recommend to having a healthier relationship with digital devices?

Screen time can interfere with sleep quality and quantity. I know you offer some tiny habit changes to support healthier sleep. Can you share those?

What advice do you have for any parents listening, re: helping their kids detach from their phones?

Can you describe how your relationship with your phone looks different than most people's?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Sini's website, follow him on Instagram, and read his book Untethered

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Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 128 - Hosts of the weekly podcast Loving Beyond The I Do, Jason and Tina Marie Scott are committed to building stronger marriages mentally, physically, financially, and spiritually. They are empowered and dedicated to helping married couples build, maintain, and have the ultimate marriage. Their goal is to emphasize the importance of building a strong community of remarkable couples who are succeeding in tackling life’s demands and issues in marriage. They use knowledge and experience to provide tools, techniques, and a hands-on approach for working together to find solutions that will establish healthy, happy, and unbreakable bonds in relationships. In the episode, Jason & Tina Marie share how to make “date night” a priority when you have kids, tips for arguing more respectfully, common misconceptions couples have about what makes a happy marriage...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JASON & TINA MARIE IN THE EPISODE:

On your website, you say, "We help married couples build, maintain, and have the ultimate marriage." Can you tell us a bit about your background? What made you start this work?

What are some common misconceptions couples have about the idea of a happy marriage?

I've read the opinion that too much is expected of modern relationships: your spouse is supposed to be your best friend, your therapist, your childcare, your coworker, your romantic partner... What are your thoughts on this?

Let's talk about conflict. It's inevitable! What tips do you have for fighting better?

Why is it important to have fun with your partner? How can you still have date nights and fun with your partner when you have kids?

What's your advice for growing (and changing) with your partner rather than growing apart?

Have you changed your mind about anything over the years (in terms of what makes a solid, happy relationship)?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Jason & Tina Marie's website, follow them on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their podcast

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EPISODE 127 - Stephan Guyenet specializes in the neuroscience of obesity and is an advocate for information accuracy in health communication. He received a BS in biochemistry from the University of Virginia and a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, where he remained as a postdoctoral fellow studying the neuroscience of obesity. His scientific publications have been cited more than 4,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by The New York Times Book Review. Stephan is the founder and director of Red Pen Reviews, which publishes the most informative, consistent, and unbiased health and nutrition book reviews available. In the episode, he shares why he’s changed his mind about saturated fat intake, how a diet higher in fiber can help with weight loss, weight loss/maintenance myths he’d love to get busted once and for all...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK STEPHAN IN THE EPISODE:

Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to devote your life to investigating the neuroscience of eating behavior and obesity?)

You posted a thread on Twitter, which began: "Back in my early blogging days, one of my soapbox issues was that dietary saturated fat is probably harmless. My views on that have evolved over the years and it's time for me to share the update." First of all, what is saturated fat?

What are some of the most common foods that are high in saturated fat?

What did you previously believe to be true about saturated fat?

In light of new research, what do you believe now?

When aiming for an optimal eating pattern, how should we approach saturated fat?

Have your views evolved on any other topics? Have you changed your mind about anything else?

What are some of the biggest weight loss/maintenance myths still circulating that you'd love to bust once and for all?

Is sugar to blame for the obesity epidemic?

Can we hack our brain to make weight loss/maintenance easier? If so, how?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Stephan's website, follow him on Twitter, and buy his book The Hungry Brain

Read Stephan's popular blog posts: Two Things I’ve Changed My Mind About, Part I: Butter and Two Things I’ve Changed My Mind About, Part II: Phytic Acid

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EPISODE 126 - Dr. Melina Jampolis is an internist and board-certified physician nutrition specialist (one of only several hundred practicing in the United States). She is the past president of the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists and has served on their board of directors for nearly a decade. Trained as an internist, for the past 20 years she has specialized exclusively in nutrition for weight loss, disease prevention, and treatment. She is currently the Chief Nutrition Officer for BLK water, and her current clinical work focuses on the new and rapidly growing field of precision nutrition and nutrigenetics. In the episode, Dr. Jampolis shares the one nutrition principle she’s changed her mind about over the years, advice for anyone experiencing intense cravings, her overall weight loss approach in just a few concise sentences...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. JAMPOLIS IN THE EPISODE:

Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a board certified nutrition specialist?)

First, I'd love to talk about your books Spice Up, Slim Down and Spice Up, Live Long... What motivated you to write books on spices? Are there a few bang-for-your-buck spices that we should all be using?

Okay, now onto your weight loss recommendations... If you had to summarize your weight loss philosophy on a billboard, what would it read?

What are your top recommendations for permanent weight loss?

Why is it harder to lose weight each time you gain it back?

What should we eat to lose weight?

If someone is experiencing intense cravings, what's your advice for them?

Is there anything you've changed your mind about (re: weight loss or nutrition) over the years?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Dr. Jampolis' website, follow her on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to her podcast

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to master the SKILL of "everything in moderation" so you can lose 5-50 pounds permanently!

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EPISODE 125 - An innovative drive and appreciation for simple, satisfying food has always been a part of James Beard Award-winning chef Marco Canora, found in everything from the seasonal, nourishing food he serves at Hearth to the restorative, sip-able bone broths of Brodo. After years working with and training under Danny Meyer and Tom Colicchio at Gramercy Tavern and Craft, Marco opened Hearth in the East Village in 2003, before the neighborhood was a culinary destination. In 2016, he re-invented the restaurant to reflect his change in diet and lifestyle. The menu redesign takes a fresh look and sharpened commitment to ingredient transparency and nutrient-dense delicious food, featuring high-quality fats, grains milled in-house, sustainable, local fish and meats—all influenced by Marco’s Italian heritage. In November 2014, Marco kicked off America’s embrace of bone broth with Brodo, serving bone broth in coffee cups out of a side window at Hearth. From 2018-2020 Brodo broth shops expanded into Manhattan’s Upper east side and Upper west side. In addition to shop expansion Brodo is rolling out its products nationally with Whole Foods. He lives, cooks and gardens with his wife and two children in Yonkers, NY. In the episode, he shares how to set up your kitchen to make cooking easier, some of the simple meals he makes on repeat, tips for making veggies more flavorful...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK CHEF CANORA IN THE EPISODE:

Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a chef?)

I know you have a passion for "delicious, simple, and healthful food." This certainly shows at Hearth and Brodo! Can you share a bit more about your cooking philosophy?

At Hearth, "good fats are celebrated, whole animals appreciated, and vegetables crowned supreme." Can you elaborate on each piece of that?

Another passion of yours is spreading the message that we should cook for ourselves often! Why do you feel so passionately about this?

What do you think are some of the biggest reasons people don't cook for themselves?

What are some of the most basic tips you can share to remove the barrier to entry for at-home cooking?

What are some of the simplest, quickest standbys people can make on repeat?

If someone thinks they “don’t like veggies,” what are some tricks you have for making them taste delicious?

Do you cook with EVOO? Why or why not?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit brodo.com, restauranthearth.com, and follow Chef Canora on Instagram

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EPISODE 124 - Dr. Evian Gordon is Chairman of the Board, Founder, and Chief Medical Officer of Total Brain, a mental health monitoring and support platform that has more than 1,000,000 registered users. He has more than 30 years of experience in human brain research and is considered one of the originators of the field of integrative neuroscience. He has authored more than 300 peer reviewed publications. In the episode, Dr. Gordon shares a framework for starting (or stopping!) any habit, the power of making ONE change at a time, what’s surprised him most in his extensive research on habit change...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. GORDON IN THE EPISODE:

Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to devote your life to brain research and create Total Brain?)

What's the most important thing we need to know about how the brain functions to help us understand why change is so difficult?

Can you touch on the importance of "small wins" when it comes to habit change?

What do we need to know about how our brain works in order to stick with new habits?

What has surprised you most in your research about habit change?

What are some of the big myths still circulating, re: habit change?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Dr. Gordon's website, listen to the Total Brain Podcast, and sign up for a FREE trial of Total Brain

Books mentioned in the episode: Atomic Habits, Thinking Fast And Slow, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, Nudge

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EPISODE 123 - Daniel Rosenthal is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who, after years working with clients in person, now works as an online weight loss coach. He used to be an overweight chain-smoker, at one point smoking 40 cigarettes every day while barely touching a vegetable. Daniel decided to clean up his act. He quit smoking, started studying nutrition, and learned about fitness. He has since dropped 40 pounds of body fat and built 20 pounds of muscle, now helping his clients achieve similar results. In the episode, Daniel shares why he sometimes measures his heart rate while walking to get into “Zone 2,” the biggest mistakes he sees people making when trying to lose weight, what to do when you don’t feel motivated to meal prep or exercise...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DANIEL IN THE EPISODE:

Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a weight loss coach?)

On your Instagram account, you say you're a weight loss coach with a "flexible approach." Can you elaborate on that?

What do most people do wrong when trying to lose weight?

Can you explain why the number on the scale may go up overnight?

You talk a lot about strength training. Why? What about cardio? Walking?

Let's talk about motivation. What if someone doesn't feel motivated to eat healthy, exercise, etc.?

What are some of the most important mindset shifts someone must make to see sustainable success?

Have you changed your mind about anything (re: nutrition, exercise, and/or weight loss) over the years?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Daniel's website, subscribe to his newsletter, and follow him on Instagram

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EPISODE 122 - Traci Butz is the owner of Traci Lynn Life Coaching. After 25 years in corporate America, Traci left it behind at the age of 45 so that she could fulfill her dream of becoming a Certified Professional Life Coach. She specializes in helping women over 40 make the second half of their lives the best half of their lives. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling Studies and works amongst the best coaches in the world as a Results Coach for Tony Robbins Research International. In the episode, Traci shares how to thrive after 40, making the second half of your life the best it can possibly be; why confidence is a result of consistent action; what to expect 30, 60, and 90 days into any habit change...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK TRACI IN THE EPISODE:

Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to get a master’s degree Counseling Studies and become a Certified Life Coach?)

What is a life coach? What types of things do you help people with?

On your website, you write, "Confidence is what happens as a result of taking action." I'm 100% on board with this! Can you elaborate?

You have a blog post called "Expectations of Habit Change." Can you touch on what we should expect 30, 60, and 90 days into any change?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Traci's website, follow her on Facebook, and listen to her podcast

Read Traci's popular blog post: "Expectations Of Habit Change"

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EPISODE 121 - Lorna Green was born in Scotland, but she’s made the world her home. She’s best known for laughing loudly and sometimes she’ll talk so fast it's hard to tell if she’s still breathing. Lorna is a yin yoga teacher and NLP master practitioner who loves nothing more than combining yogic wisdom and science backed mindset techniques to help you stress less and accomplish more. In the episode, she shares the power of yin yoga amidst our busy world, the difference between yin and restorative yoga, how to practice yin yoga at home...and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK LORNA IN THE EPISODE:

Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a yoga teacher?)

I also know you have a special appreciation for yin yoga and slowing down. Can you explain what's so special about yin yoga and more about the "science of slow"?

What’s the difference between yin and restorative yoga?

Is yin yoga basically a nap with comfy props?

Is it possible to do yin yoga at home?

Why hold the poses for so long in yin yoga?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Lorna's website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny!

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

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Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)