The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 20 | Have you ever considered the fact that clutter may be negatively impacting your health? I initially asked Sharon to be a guest on my podcast because I'm OBSESSED with the minimalist tips 'n tricks she shares on her Instagram page, but, once we got to talking, I realized just HOW connected minimalism is to a healthy diet/lifestyle. I learned soooo much from Sharon and know you will, too! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/minimalistlifestyle

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:24 - Sharon's background and impetus for crafting a minimal-ish lifestyle

8:06 - The basic ideas behind minimalism

11:23 - Common "minimalism" misconceptions

13:46 - Sharon's unique approach to minimalism

16:57 - The "undeniable connection" between minimalism and health!

18:13 - The link between clutter and stress, obesity, and emotions

20:41 - How having fewer kitchen gadgets has actually helped me to sustain a regular cooking + meal prepping practice 

23:35 - Tips 'n tricks for becoming more minimal-ish in your own life!

29:38 - Sharon's advice for working with members of your family who aren't as on board with the minimalist mentality

35:16 - Words of advice for anyone just beginning his/her decluttering journey

37:27 - Sharon's minimal-ish approach to the holidays

38:21 - An unexpected "greatest benefit" of minimalism for Sharon

43:10 - What it means to "invest in your health," according to Sharon

45:06 - My new fave minimalist hack (hint: it involves books!)

 

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

Connect with Sharon:

Instagram: instagram.com/themomrenovation

Facebook: facebook.com/themomrenovation

Website: themomreno.com

Joshua Becker's books:

The Minimalist Home: A Room-By-Room Guide To A Decluttered, Refocused Life

The More Of Less: Finding The Life You Want Under Everything You Own

Simplify

Clutterfree With Kids: Change Your Thinking. Discover New Habits. Free Your Home.

Zen Habits by Leo Babauta

Courtney Carver's books:

Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

Soulful Simplicity: How Living With Less Can Lead To So Much More

Simple Ways To Be More With Less

Mini-Missions For Simplicity: Small Actions For Massive Change

Desirae Endres' Minimal-ish Podcast

simplified.: A Real-Life Guide To Organizing Your Space And Saving Your Sanity by Stephanie Sikora

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less by Greg McKeown

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

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 19 | Are you ready to take actionable steps towards accomplishing your health goals (whatever they may be)? If so, this WORKSHOP is for you! That's right—this isn't your normal podcast episode...it's a WORKSHOP! On the episode webpage, you'll find links to a presentation + handout, both of which you can (and should!) reference as you listen. By the time the episode ends, you'll have learned my N+ approach—a holistic path to eating healthy, having more energy & feeling confident in your skin! You'll also have handwritten, tangible 90-day goals to work towards and habits to implement. Pretty cool, right?! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/workshop1

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

4:01 - How to get the MOST out of this workshop (hint: you've gotta follow along with the slides and print the accompanying handout!)

5:53 - A little bit about my own health struggles and journey to eating healthy (but listen to my full story here)

7:02 - “Take 100% responsibility for your life." -Jack Canfield in The Success Principles

9:29 - How important is optimal health, really?

11:11 - The "conscious competence" theory of learning and how it applies to forming healthier habits

16:20 - The five steps to building a new habit from Michael Bungay Stanier's The Coaching Habit

20:25 - What does "The N+ Approach" even mean??

24:55 - Best practices relating to nutrition (aka "eating healthy"), sleep, stress management, movement/exercise, and mindset

32:58 - HOW and WHY to set 90-day goals for yourself. Yippee!!

35:33 - HOW to create new habits that you'll actually stick to

42:20 - The routine you must do to accomplish any 90-day goal

44:07 - One final reminder for ya ;)

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

Presentation slides (so that you can follow along)

Handout to print (or fill out in Google docs)

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

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

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 18 | It's my first Q&A—woohoo! In this episode, I'm answering the following questions: Which fast food places and choices are healthiest? What’s the difference between salt WITH iodine and salt WITHOUT iodine? Which is best? When it comes to the types of milk—2%, non-fat, whole, non-dairy—which are best for kids and adults? And finally...what is my favorite “cheat” treat? I learned A LOT while prepping this ep, so I know you will, too! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/qa1

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

Buy Redmond Real Salt on Amazon

Dr. James DiNicolantonio: follow him on Instagram and read his book The Salt Fix

Amy Myers' interview with Dr. James DiNicolantonio

My favorite alternative milks: Malk, Forager, and Elmhurst

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

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!!)

ROUGH TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE:

Hello, Health Investor!

As I announced in a previous episode, I’m gonna start doing “Q&A-style” episodes every so often, which I’m super excited about!

I must say—I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of questions I got on Instagram prior to this first Q&A. I won’t be able to answer ALL of your questions in this episode, BUT keep the questions coming! Cause I’ll definitely get to all of them eventually!!

To ask a question, just DM me on Instagram (@thehealthinvestment) or email me ([email protected]). If you follow me on Instagram already, you know I usually post one of those little “question stickers” before ANY episode—so keep an eye out for those!

But, never hesitate to reach out—even if I haven’t explicitly asked for your questions on the ‘gram. I’m alllllways here for you, and I read and reply to every single direct message and email I get! You’re NEVER a bother.

In today’s episode, I’m going to answer the following questions:

Which fast food places and choices are healthiest?

What’s the difference between salt WITH iodine and salt WITHOUT iodine? Which is best?

When it comes to the types of milk—2%, non-fat, whole, non-dairy—which are best for kids and adults?

And finally...what is my favorite “cheat” treat?

Quickly, before I start answering them, I want to share an Apple Podcast review with you.

KDMara gave The Health Investment podcast 5 stars and wrote:

Informative podcast with “doable” lifestyle hacks. Brooke is so knowledgeable and funny. Her style is light and positive, but that doesn’t take away from the accurate and science-based information she provides. She offers such good advice on how to easily transform your diet into the healthiest one it can be. She’s not into fads, but is grounded in the latest research. This is one to subscribe to and to recommend to your friends and family, especially those who haven’t made the switch to a “real foods” approach.

WOW, wow, wow. What a kind, thorough review. I’m so grateful to you, KDMara!

After releasing my 15th episode, The Health Investment Podcast had over 2,000 downloads—which is incredible!

You’ve helped to make that happen through reviews!! Apple Podcasts makes the highest-reviewed podcasts the most visible, so each and every review helps new listeners find my show...which means I can help more people optimize their health!

That’s my ultimate goal, so I REALLY appreciate you helping me make that happen!

Alright,

EPISODE 17 | I'm excited to announce the first of many "bite-sized" episodes! (Get it? Bite sized??) There's a lot of conflicting diet, exercise, and wellness noise out there, but when it comes to optimal health & nutrition, there's really just ONE important thing you need to remember. Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/bitesized1

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

Genius Foods by Max Lugavere

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield

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

Apply for one-on-one coaching at thehealthinvestment.com/workwithme

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!!)

ROUGH TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE

Hello, Health Investor!

I’m so happy you’re back with me on The Health Investment Podcast because it means you’re ready to learn more tips ‘n tricks for optimal health. 

You may have noticed that this episode is quite short, and you may also have noticed that I didn’t do a little intro before the music this time.

So you may be asking yourself, “What the heck is going on?”

Well, I’m switching things up a bit. Not a lot! Just a bit.

I’m still gonna do longer episodes myself and interviews with guests, but I’m also going to add two NEW types of episodes:

One type will be a Q&A—which is exactly what it sounds like! Every so often, I’ll compile questions I’ve gotten from Instagram followers, one-on-one coaching clients I’m working with, friends, family members, etc...and I’ll answer them on this podcast! 

So, if you ever have a burning question about nutrition/health that you’d like me to answer, feel free to DM me anytime on the ‘gram (@thehealthinvestment) OR email me at [email protected].

I think those episodes will be really fun to do—and hopefully they’ll provide a lot of value for you!

The second new type of episode will be like this one: I’m gonna call these “bite-sized” episodes.

(Get it? Bite-sized?? I can’t take credit for that. My husband Thomas came up with it. He’s full of punny ideas! I told him I’d give him credit for this one.)

In each bite-sized episode, I’m gonna cover just ONE nutrition and/or health-related topic that’s been on my mind—and every topic I choose will be super important for YOU to think about, as well.

Since I only release new episodes each Monday, you’ll have an entire week to ponder the subject! And if you take that full week to really do so, I promise it’ll be valuable.

So, without further ado...

The topic for this first bite-sized episode came to me when I was stuck in traffic (as I often am these days now that I live in the Bay Area!).

While sitting in the car with nothing to do I was thinking about money management and investing and different money-related goals I have for myself and how hard everyone works and whether or not other people are saving up for retirement and “fun” later in life…

Basically, I went down a money rabbit hole, which I’m sure you’ve done before as well.

And then, in true rabbit hole fashion, I got to thinking about other related topics, like…

People often say they don’t have enough money to eat healthy...even though they actually do.

On the other hand, some people DO have the money to do allll of the things, but they don’t prioritize their health.

As I started thinking about money AND health, I kept coming back to one thought that relates to my brand name, The Health Investment. 

I had this thought this when I created my brand—and I still think it now—but I don’t really talk about it enough.

The thought is this—you can’t afford NOT to invest in your health. 

I’m gonna say that again—whether it comes down to time, focus, or money for you—you can’t afford NOT to invest in your health.

You can do all of the investing and manifesting you want when it comes to money. And you can build up tremendous wealth and live in an incredible home and buy all of the *stuff* and travel the world.

And you deserve to do all of those things! It’s amazing to enjoy the money you’ve accumulated and live life to the fullest, whatever that means for you.

But. You’ll never be able to enjoy any wealth you’ve accumulated—you’ll never be able to fully enjoy the riches from your life spent working soooo hard—if you don’t have your health. Period.

It will neverrrrr happen. 

Sure, you’ll be able to enjoy life somewhat, but not fully.

If you get to the point where you’re too overweight, you’re too fatigued, you’re too out of breath to play with your kids and grandkids, you’re spending more and more time in doctors’ offices, you’re spending more and more money on prescription drugs, you’re not sleeping well, your digestion is all messed up, you’re experiencing memory loss...I mean, the list goes on and on. If you’re feeling all of those negative things, you’re not going to be able to reap the benefits of your life’s work and investments.

And the thing about poor health is that it can sneak up on you slowly, right? One year, you’re 10 pounds heavier and have less energy than the year before. The year after that, you’re 15 pounds heavier, you’re exhausted most of the time, and your memory starts to slip.

It’s kind of a scary thing, really. And what’s even scarier—in my opinion—is the fact that we’ve normalized all of these crappy symptoms and side effects. We’ve decided they’re natural parts of aging, so we just throw up our hands and accept them and get to the point where changing seems impossible and pointless.

But the fact of the matter is that being overweight, feeling fatigued, experiencing memory loss, feeling bloated constantly, having terrible digestion...none of this HAS to happen!

And the way we keep all of that from happening is by making the choice to invest in our health NOW. And once we’ve made that choice, we stick to it. We change our nutrition, sleep, and movement habits. We manage our stress. We work on our mindset.

We do whatever it takes to get and stay as healthy as possible so that aging is NOT an uphill battle, you know?

I don’t remember where I heard this—come to think of it, it might have been Max Lugavere, the author of Genius Foods—but we can’t connect the dots going forward. Even though research supports the fact that nutrition and lifestyle changes can have a HUGE impact on preventing chronic illness, we’ll never be able to know which sicknesses and illnesses we prevented through the healthy choices we made. 

We can only connect the dots backward once we are in the midst of the sickness or illness and think, “Ahhh...maybe I could have made different choices along the way to prevent this.”

It’s kinda crazy to think about, right? I mean, if we all had access to a crystal ball and could SEE how our current choices are impacting our future, we’d probably feel MUCH more motivated to change. But we have to rely on faith that what we’re doing now will pay off.

And faith is a tricky thing—because we can’t see it. So it’s often just easier to stick with our unhealthy choices and maintain the status quo. Because the status quo is always easiest.

I’m currently reading Jack Canfield’s book The Success Principles, and to say I’m OBSESSED would be an understatement. 

I’m not too far along, but I wanted to share just a couple of pieces with you.

His first success principle is to take 100% responsibility for your life. 

He says, “To be powerful, you need to take the position that you create or allow everything that happens in your life. By create, I mean that you directly cause something to happen by your actions or inactions.”

Then, he goes on to list three very powerful questions we can ask ourselves when it comes to anything—diet, relationships, work, mindset. He says to ask:

What am I doing that’s working that I need to be doing more of?

What am I doing that’s not working that I need to be doing less of?

What am I not doing that I need to try on to see if it works?

Really powerful stuff, right?

So, that’s pretty much what I wanted to say, and that’s what I want to leave you with today. Let’s all reflect on these ideas over the course of this next week. 

First of all, the idea that you can’t afford NOT to invest in your health. 

And also, those three questions—What am I doing that’s working that I need to be doing more of? What am I doing that’s not working that I need to be doing less of? What am I not doing that I need to try on to see if it works?

If you want support throughout your health journey as you implement nutritional and lifestyle changes, know that I’m here for you! I respond to every single email I get and every direct message and comment on Instagram.

I also offer free 30-minute strategy calls for anyone who’s ready to level-up their heath in 5 key areas: nutrition, sleep, stress management, movement, and mindset. I call the encapsulation of those 5 important factors my “N+ Method”—because “N”, nutrition, can make such a huge difference, but optimal health is only possible when you focus on nutrition PLUS sleep, stress management, movement, and mindset.

I’ll put links to my Instagram, email address, and free strategy calls in the episode notes and on the episode webpage, which you can find if you just click around you podcast platform a bit.

If this bite-sized episode really hit home, do me a favor and take a screenshot of yourself listening, post it on social media, and share the piece that resonated with you most! I always love knowing which parts of different episodes stand out to you!

Alright, catch you next week...

EPISODE 16 | Do you know the difference between first, second, and third wave coffee? Or which coffee roasts are less bitter? Or how important the “organic” certification is when buy fresh beans? If you’re dumbfounded, no need to fear—Andy Schreiber, co-founder of Pure Coffee Club, is here! To be honest, I thought I knew quite a bit about coffee going into this interview, but it turns out I was wrong. If you're a coffee fanatic (like me!), you're gonna LOVE this ep! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/purecoffeeclub

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:25 - Why co-founders Vinnie Tortorich and Andy Schreiber started Pure Coffee Club

7:37 - The problem with "flashy" coffee drinks

8:20 - First vs. second vs. third wave coffee

11:50 - How Pure Coffee Club's products differ from competitors'

12:23 - Which roasts does Pure Coffee Club currently sell?

16:13 - Are dark roasts more bitter? How to buy beans that aren't bitter.

19:54 - Do some countries grow better beans?

21:53 - Which roasts are best for different types of coffee drinks (lattes, French press, cappuccinos, cold brew, etc.)?

23:07 - Does the "organic" certification matter when buying fresh beans?

24:40 - How Andy drinks his coffee!

25:50 - Pure Coffee Club's bestseller

27:24 - Why you should be cautious when buying coffee on Amazon

 

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

Visit Pure Coffee Club's website

My recipe for cold brew coffee!

Follow Pure Coffee Club on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

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

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

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 15 | If you've ever been in a healthy cooking rut (who hasn't...right??), this ep is for YOU! Anna shares tips 'n tricks for making meals that are gluten-free, grain-free, SIMPLE & TASTY! After listening to the ep, you're gonna wish Anna was one of your besties. She's sooo energetic, engaging, and fun! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/eathappy

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

5:21 - Anna explains the problem with many recipes

8:48 - Her thoughts on recipe substitutions, "templates" vs. "recipes," and experimentation in the kitchen

13:55 - Anna's approach to grocery shopping

15:53 - Her initial reaction to being diagnosed with celiac disease—and the aftermath!

20:10 - Aside from the gluten-, grain-, and sugar-free monikers, what are Anna's other recipe-creation priorities?

21:22 - The truth about sugar addiction

25:19 - Anna's advice for anyone trying to clean up their diet choices

27:38 - Her thoughts on "diet mentality"

29:53 - Anna's advice to people who "don't have the time or money to cook"

38:14 - How she makes her own bone broth (spoiler alert: her method is EASY!)

43:31 - Anna's favorite recipes from her cookbooks + the cuts of meat and veggies she almost always has on hand

47:25 - Essential spices and pantry staples to keep around

 

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

Links to Anna's cookbooks on Amazon: Eat Happy and Eat Happy Too

Find more recipes on her website/blog

Follow Anna on Instagram

Listen to her every Monday on Vinnie Tortorich's Fitness Confidential Podcast

Join the Eat Happy Facebook group!

Learn more about Anna + join her mailing list

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

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

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 14 | *FYI, this episode contains explicit language.* If you’ve ever found yourself in an exercise rut, this episode is for you! Shawn Vance—celebrity trainer and comedian—shares a TON of tips, re: weight lifting, high intensity interval training, regular ol’ cardio, protein shakes, nutrition...and more! Having trained some MAJOR A-list celebrities, Shawn is an authority on everything exercise- and diet-related. Trust me—you're gonna learn A LOT! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/shawnvance

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

4:30 - Shawn's journey from athletic/adventurous kid to college pole vaulter to the U.S. Army Special Forces to Equinox trainer to celebrity trainer

14:38 - The celebrity transformations Shawn is most proud of

17:33 - Steady-state cardio vs. high intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. resistance training: Which is best?

19:58 - Three kettlebell exercises that rock!

20:29 - Shawn's mentality, re: weight lifting and general exercise

22:25 - How to get the best workout on a spin bike

23:31 - What makes Shawn so successful as a personal trainer

25:09 - How often he does steady-state cardio, and what that actually means

26:44 - What about HIIT?

28:09 - Can you just lift weights?

28:58 - For resistance training, do you need to use actual weights/machines, or do weight-bearing exercises suffice?

30:53 - Shawn's thoughts on "leg day," "back day," etc.

33:19 - The ONE piece of equipment Shawn has been telling everyone to buy

34:08 - Resistance training musts if you want a "rockin' bod"

36:21 - Why "progressive overload" is important

38:19 - Is it better to do more reps with less weight or fewer reps with more weight?

39:59 - In a *dream* world, this is what Shawn would recommend every person do, re: their weekly exercise routine

41:56 - What about the popular "7-minute workouts"? Do they work?

43:55 - What should the person (like me!) who mainly exercises for heart/overall health—not to get "toned"—be doing?

46:03 - Shawn's advice to women who are afraid of getting "too bulky" if they start lifting weights

49:55 - His thoughts on diet vs. exercise when it comes to weight loss/maintenance

51:09 - Shawn's #1 diet tip for most people

55:29 - In his opinion, is breakfast the "most important meal of the day"?

56:55 - The power of mindset

1:00:12 - “Eating clean," according to Shawn

1:02:33 - Studies about hypnosis and different allergens

1:03:37 - Shawn's thoughts on intermittent fasting (to listen to my prior episode alllll about the topic, click here)

1:04:26 - His thoughts on protein shakes + "bro science"

1:11:02 - What percentage of the time is Shawn actually excited to work out?

 

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

Types of equipment* Shawn mentions:

SkiErg

AirBike

Kettlebell set

Tonal wall system

Weighted sled

Pulley system

*NOTE: he doesn't endorse these specific brands; I just found links on Amazon for illustrative purposes

Comprehensive kettlebell workout:

Kettlebell Swing

Turkish Get Up

Bottom's Up

Other exercises* Shawn mentions:

Walking lunges

Bulgarian split squat

Glute bridges

*NOTE: he doesn't endorse these specific demonstrations of form; I just found links on YouTube for illustrative purposes

Fairlife milk

People/accounts Shawn loves:

Squat University's Instagram account

Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance by Kelly Starrett

For resistance training (and lots of FREE workouts!): Jim Stoppani, PhD

Ben Bruno's YouTube

Vitru LA

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

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

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 13 | When cardiologist Bret Scher agreed to let me interview him, I did a happy dance. Seriously. I’ve been following Dr. Scher for quite some time now, so when I chatted with him I was somewhat star struck! On his website, Dr. Scher says he hopes to be “the most unique cardiologist you have ever encountered.” After listening to this ep, you’ll see why this is true! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/bretscher

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:30 - How Dr. Scher transitioned from more traditional cardiologist to self-proclaimed "low-carb cardiologist"

8:16 - What "nutrition education" in med school really looks like

9:27 - Does Dr. Scher think a "keto" dietary pattern should be a short- or long-term intervention?

11:59 - What's the role of veggies in a low-carb and/or keto diet?

12:35 - Dr. Scher's initial reaction to the now-popular "carnivore diet"

13:14 - What does the evidence suggest about the "dangers" of consuming meat, saturated fat, and processed meat?

14:14 - Can someone be vegan + keto OR vegetarian + keto?

14:58 - Why dietdoctor.com is my absolute faaaaavorite nutrition resource

16:40 - Dr. Scher explains why many people have misinformed about the "low-carb lifestyle"

18:08 - If your cardiologist isn't up to date on the latest nutrition research, what can you do?

20:37 - What's the deal with cholesterol? Should we fear egg yolks? Is having "high cholesterol" bad?

27:07 - The best tests/labs to assess heart health

31:02 - Can a dietary intervention (like keto) help someone stop taking medications like statins?

33:57 - What about "time-restricted eating" (aka "intermittent fasting")? Does Dr. Scher recommend it for some/most people? (Wanna learn more about intermittent fasting? I did a whole episode on it! Click here to learn allllll about the topic.)

37:47 - Cardiology myths most people still believe to be true

40:20 - Dr. Scher's opinion on whole grains: to eat or not to eat?

42:13 - What about exercise? Which type is best for heart health?

45:40 - Where can the average person go to stay on top of new medical research?

 

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

Click here to visit the Diet Doctor website

Click here to subscribe to the Diet Doctor Podcast w/ Dr. Scher

Click here to book a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Scher

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

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

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

EPISODE 12 | When cardiologist Bret Scher agreed to let me interview him, I did a happy dance. Seriously. I’ve been following Dr. Scher for quite some time now, so when I chatted with him I was somewhat star struck! On his website, Dr. Scher says he hopes to be “the most unique cardiologist you have ever encountered.” After listening to this ep, you’ll see why this is true! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/nsng

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

6:40 - How Vinnie became a celebrity fitness trainer, author, podcaster, and documentarian

10:33 - The biggest misconceptions people have today about nutrition, health, and fitness

12:23 - The moment Vinnie realized that "eat less, exercise more" doesn't work or make sense

15:42 - Vinnie explains his trademarked phrase "no sugars, no grains"—or "NSNG"

18:06 - Refined grains vs. whole grains: Is there a difference?

19:38 - Vinnie's thoughts on starchy, high-carb vegetables

20:43 - What about refined sugar alternatives, like stevia, xylitol, and erythritol? 

24:55 - What should we be eating every day? What does Vinnie eat??

27:24 - When's the best time to eat after the gym?

28:21 - Vinnie's favorite spice

28:55 - His thoughts on intermittent fasting [click here to listen to my full episode on the topic!]

30:41 - Vinnie hears from people allllll of the time that they feel better in their 40s and 50s than ever before. Here's how they do it...

32:21 - How my life changed once I got on board with "NSNG"

35:22 - Vinnie's frozen yogurt experiment

40:02 - All about Vinnie's most recent labor of love, Fat: A Documentary

45:34 - Why do a documentary on fat rather than one of the other macronutrients?

46:12 - The biggest problem with fat, according to both Vinnie and Adam Carolla

48:50 - How Fat: A Documentary was funded differently than most documentaries about food, vegetarianism, veganism, etc.

50:45 - Speaking of veganism...Vinnie's thoughts on the topic

 

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

Click here to visit Vinnie's website

Watch Fat: A Documentary on Amazon

Download Vinnie's FREE "Intro To NSNG" PDF

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

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life 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!!)

EPISODE 11 | Andy Schreiber, co-founder of Pure Vitamin Club, is BACK! If you missed Part 1, definitely check that you before you listen to this episode—the second part of our discussion. In Part 2, you'll learn: how the company is able to offer high-quality products at such LOW prices, my absolute FAVE formulation of theirs, how Pure Vitamin Club's multivitamin differs from others...and more! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/purevitaminclub2

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

4:28 - How does Pure Vitamin Club offer high-quality, additive-free vitamins at such a low price?

6:46 - Which vitamin formulations Pure Vitamin Club currently offers + how one differs from its competitors

16:38 - Why I'm OBSESSED with Pure Vitamin Club's Ultra Salt Electrolyte Complex (You can also find my full blog post on this product here)

18:13 - The company's newest product (hint: you'll want it if you have kids!)

20:55 - How Pure Vitamin Club's multivitamin is different (and better!) than most multivitamins out there

23:30 - The best place to buy these amaaaazing, additive-free vitamins!

 

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

Click here to check out Part 1 of my interview with Andy

My favorite vitamin holder from Amazon (This is a newer version of the one I own, and it's even better because you can organize your vitamins for a full month!)

Pure Vitamin Club's website

Pure Vitamin Club's Amazon page

Pure Vitamin Club's current formulations:

Multivitamin

Broad Spectrum Magnesium

Vitamin D3 + K

Ultra Salt Electrolyte Complex

Sublingual Vitamin B12

Children's Multivitamin

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

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

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!!)