The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 230 - Kim Schlag is a personal trainer and nutrition coach who came to fitness later in life. She spent the better part of two decades yo-yo dieting, ending up obese and utterly confused. In her early 40s she finally discovered that the secret hack she’d been looking for all those years really wasn’t so secret after all. She totally transformed her body & mind through proper nutrition and strength training and now helps women all over the world get strong, lose weight and heal their relationship with food and their bodies. In the episode, she shares how to navigate weight loss amidst hormonal changes in your 40s, 50s, and 60s; how weight loss when you’re 40+ is different from weight loss in your 20s; the importance of protein and strength training…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK KIM IN THE EPISODE:

What are some common misconceptions about nutrition, fitness, and weight loss for women over 40?

How is weight loss different when you're 40+ than it is when you're in your 20s and 30s? How is it the same?

What nutritional considerations are particularly important for women over 40 who want to maintain a healthy weight?

What role does protein play in a diet for those over 40, especially in relation to muscle preservation and overall health?

Is motivation something we should be relying on? Why or why not?

How can hormonal changes during and after menopause affect weight loss and body composition, and what strategies can be effective in managing these changes?

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

Visit Kim's website; connect with her on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok; watch her Instagram highlight of strength training tips for beginners; 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 when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 229 - Combining her education in kinesiology and psychology with her MBA and experience living in Cancun, Jennica Day has carved out a niche for herself as a vacation expert. She has spent the past eight years conceptualizing, researching, and writing a book on the science of vacations and she is now on a mission to teach everyone how to vacation optimally to prevent burnout and improve their health and wellness. Jennica is also an ex-varsity wrestler,  an ecommerce analytics nerd, a wife, and a mom to three boys. In the episode, Jennica explains that a vacation doesn’t need to involve travel, why detachment is a critical skill for enhancing any vacation, the three vacation cycles…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JENNICA IN THE EPISODE:

Why is it important to analyze vacations from a scientific perspective? And why should people care?

You talk about vacations that are tailored to individual personalities and values. Can you elaborate on this?

How can you balance the various personalities in a family on vacation?

In your book you talk about three vacation skills. Can you elaborate on these?

What about when travel becomes stressful? How can you still get the rest and rejuvenation you need from the vacation?

You like to think of vacations as not just vacations, but as vacation cycles. Can you explain what this means?

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

Visit Jennica's website and connect with her on Instagram and TikTok

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 228 - Dr. Sarah Adler is CEO/Founder of Wave Life, a mental health platform that pairs affordable and quality coaching with engaging and immersive skill-building for Gen Z. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and former hedge fund analyst obsessed with improving access to high-quality mental healthcare. Dr. Adler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University. In the episode, she shares how to identify if emotional eating is causing real issues for you, why getting a handle on emotional eating is a separate goal from weight control, why Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the best strategy for cutting back on emotional eating…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. ADLER IN THE EPISODE:

Is emotional eating something we should be trying to stop altogether or just cut back on?

How can you know if emotional eating is a problem for you?

What are common triggers for emotional eating?

Are the strategies for cutting back on emotional eating the same if you’re dealing with deep-seated trauma triggers vs. more immediate triggers (like a stressful meeting at work)?

Why is getting a handle on emotional/binge eating a separate goal from weight control?

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and what makes it an effective approach for cutting back on emotional eating?

Your book discusses the importance of building skills. Can you explain what skills are essential for overcoming emotional eating?

Do you need to work with a therapist to practice DBT?

How can we raise our kids in a way that emotional eating won’t be an issue for them later in life?

How have GLP-1 drugs changed the conversation around emotional/binge eating and weight loss?

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

Connect with Dr. Adler on LinkedIn and read her book

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 227 - Kim Shapira M.S., R.D. is a celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and author, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. Kim has spent over 25 years helping people lose weight and keep it off (with a giant emphasis on keeping it off), both in her private Los Angeles practice, in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers and universities. When she’s not helping her clients take back their relationship with food, she is a wife and mother of three children and three pups. Kim often appears as a guest expert for Yahoo!, Just Jenny, Sky News, Vanity Fair, Pop Sugar, podcasts, and will be happy to pop in and be a guest speaker for your book clubs. In the episode, Kim shares critical mindset shifts that are necessary for weight loss and especially maintenance, practical strategies for cutting back on emotional eating, six simple rules for transforming your relationship with food…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK KIM IN THE EPISODE:

What role does mindset play in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle? What are critical mindset shifts most of your clients need to make?

How do you address emotional eating with your clients? What strategies do you recommend for developing a healthier relationship with food?

What are key elements of a balanced, sustainable dietary pattern?

How do you approach creating personalized nutrition plans for your clients, considering their individual needs and lifestyles?

Your book is titled This Is What You're Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self. What are the “six simple rules”?

Drinking enough water is a common challenge for many people. What hydration tips can you offer?

You recommend 7+ hours of sleep each night. If someone struggles to get enough sleep, what suggestions do you have for them?

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

Visit Kim's website, connect with her on Instagram and TikTok, and read her book

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 226 - For the past 14 years, Joanna Armstrong has been helping countless clients free themselves of everything from stress, worry, insecurities, and overwhelm to anxiety, fear, sleeping problems, and imposter syndrome. Her clients are raving about her unusually liberating science-based technique, combining EFT-tapping, EMDR, and Positive Psychology. Being a much wiser burnout survivor, Joanna now enjoys family life on a homestead in the countryside. In the episode, Joanna shares what sets her approach apart from other self-help strategies, the 3 simplest steps you can take to feel deeply joyful and satisfied, what EFT tapping is and how it can help you…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JOANNA IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to want to help people free themselves from stress, worry, insecurities, overwhelm, anxiety, fear, sleeping problems, and imposter syndrome?)

What sets your approach to addressing stress and worry apart from other self-help strategies?

What are the 3 simplest steps to be deeply joyful and satisfied?

What is EFT tapping? Why does it work?

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

Visit Joanna's website

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 225 - Tim Tamashiro is a multifaceted creator with a passion for sharing joy and positivity through his work. He has made a name for himself as a speaker, singer, and former national radio host. He is also the bestselling author of How To Ikigai, a book that has helped many people find purpose and meaning in their lives. During his time as the host of Tonic on CBC Radio 2, Tim discovered his love for jazz and its ability to bring people together. He left CBC to pursue his passion for positive psychology, wellbeing, and the Japanese concept of Ikigai, or life's worth. Through his journey, Tim has discovered that his own Ikigai is "to delight," and he strives to share this joy with others through his work. Whether he's giving a speech, singing a song, telling a story, or simply sharing a smile, Tim's mission is to spread positivity and inspire others to find their own Ikigai. Join Tim on his journey of self-discovery and learn how to find joy and purpose in your own life. In the episode, Tim shares what Ikigai is, how to find your Ikigai, how finding your Ikigai can improve things like your current career and relationship…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK TIM IN THE EPISODE:

Can you provide a brief overview of what Ikigai is and its significance in Japanese culture?

How does Ikigai differ from other personal development frameworks?

How can someone use Ikigai as a practical framework for finding purpose and fulfillment in their life?

How can a person align their career with their Ikigai? How do they strike a balance between pursuing their passions and meeting the practical demands of their profession?

Can Ikigai be applied to relationships?

What advice do you have for someone struggling to identify their Ikigai or feeling disconnected from their sense of purpose?

How does the concept of Ikigai evolve or change across different life stages?

How has the concept of Ikigai played out in your own life?

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

Connect with Tim on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn; watch his TED Talk; and read his book

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 224 - Kanchan Koya wants to demystify healing spices for you and your family. She has a PhD in Biomedicine from Harvard University and training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Kanchan knows one thing for certain: food can be our best medicine! Spices have powerful health-boosting properties validated by modern science. Plus, they make food ultra-delicious! Yet many of us use them only occasionally and we’re scared to offer them to our kids. Kanchan's goal is to debunk these myths, teach you about the powerful benefits of spices, and inspire you to use them in things you make for your babies and kids. In the episode, she shares her five favorite spices, how to easily incorporate spices into everyday cooking, which spices are safe for babies and young children…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK KANCHAN IN THE EPISODE:

In your book, you discuss the health benefits of spices. Can you share more about how incorporating spices into our diet can contribute to overall well-being?

Which spices are particularly known for their wellness benefits?

For someone who may not be familiar with using a wide range of spices, what are some simple ways to start incorporating them into everyday cooking?

What are your favorite spice blends?

Are spices safe for babies and young children?

How have you integrated spices into your family's meals?

Are spice supplements worth their hype?

How long do spices last?

After working with spices for so many years, is there anything you’ve changed your mind about?

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

Connect with Kanchan on Instagram and TikTok, visit her blog, listen to her podcast, and read her book

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 223 - Dana K. White (much to her own surprise) is a Decluttering Expert and is the creator of the five-step No Mess Decluttering Method. She shares realistic home management strategies and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy in her books: Organizing for the Rest of Us, Decluttering at the Speed of Life (a Wall Street Journal bestseller) and How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind. Dana teaches her strategies through her blog, podcast, and videos at ASlobComesClean.com and trains coaches in her unique decluttering process at DeclutteringCoaches.com. In the episode, she shares how to declutter and organize (even if it doesn’t come naturally to you), how to figure out your “clutter threshold,” how to deal with kids’ toys …and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DANA IN THE EPISODE:

On your website aslobcomesclean.com (love the name!), you say you help with “reality-based cleaning, decluttering, and organizing.” What do you mean by “reality-based”?

How does clutter impact a person's mental and emotional well-being?

What's your five step decluttering process?

How are “space-saving designs” and “storage solutions” just gimmicks? What should we focus on instead?

What should we do about “just in case” items that are tempting to hang on to? What about sentimental items?

What type of mental work does a person need to do to bring in less stuff (so that decluttering doesn’t become a vicious cycle)?

What do you mean by “clutter threshold”? How do you know if you’ve exceeded your personal clutter threshold?

How do you tackle toys with kids at various ages?

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

Connect with Dana on YouTube and Instagram, listen to her podcast, visit her website, and read her books

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 222 - Amanda Thebe is a Fitness and Women’s Health Expert with nearly thirty years of experience in the fitness industry. she is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too! and co-founder and Chief Wellness and Branding Officer at Nyah Health, a complete healthcare solution for menopausal women in Canada. As Canada’s first menopause workplace educator, Amanda provides on-site or virtual educational presentations in the workplace to improve productivity, retention and attendance for female employees through menopause. Amanda is a popular guest on podcasts, radio, tv and online summits, and her health and fitness tips have been featured in media outlets like Oprah, Shape, Prevention, Health Line, CBC Radio, Global News Canada, The Doctors, and many more. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. In the episode, she shares which strategies actually help you navigate weight gain, sleep troubles, and out-of-whack hormones throughout menopause and which strategies are completely insane and should be ignored.

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/222

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QUESTIONS I ASK AMANDA IN THE EPISODE:

What exactly is menopause, and how does it differ from perimenopause and postmenopause?

Can you explain the hormonal changes that occur during menopause and their impact on the body and mind?

On your website you say, "I believe every woman deserves to be empowered in midlife and menopause. I help women take back their lives through education, support and sane strategies." What are some insane strategies you see circulating, re: handling the menopause transition?

Is menopause weight gain inevitable? If so, what’s the cause? Hormones? Calorie surplus? Both?

Where does the extra weight usually show up? Is it possible to "spot treat" belly fat? To get rid of it with a special tea or supplement?

When is HRT/MHRT the right choice? When is it not?

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

Visit Amanda's website, follow her on Instagram, and read her book Menopocalypse

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 221 - Dr. Sasha High is an Internist and Obesity Medicine Physician, mom of three, and entrepreneur. She founded Canada’s leading medical and coaching weight loss program for women called Best Weight. She is an international speaker, social media educator (@sashahighmd on all platforms), and host of the High On Life podcast. In the episode, Dr. High explains why obesity is a chronic medical condition, when medications may be the appropriate intervention, why it’s important to adopt cognitive behavioral skills on any weight loss journey…and more!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/221

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. HIGH IN THE EPISODE:

Can you explain why obesity is a chronic medical condition (and not just a lack of self-control and willpower)?

When are weight loss medications the right intervention?

Should everyone with obesity try to lose weight, or can you be “healthy at every size”?

In one of your Instagram Reels, you say "the weight loss tool more effective than Berberine (aka 'nature's Ozempic') is cognitive behavioral skills + emotional eating work." What are some of the most effective cognitive behavioral skills someone can adopt for weight loss? What are strategies to try if you have emotional eating tendencies

Why is resilience important on a weight loss journey? How can someone build resilience?

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

Follow Dr. High on Instagram and TikTok, listen to her podcast, and visit her website

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

Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

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