The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 220 - Bailey Lau fell in love with sports and exercise at an early age, which created her passion for helping people become the best version of themselves. She played four years on the university soccer team in the ACAC league, which is when she started training in the gym and lifting weights to better her performance on the field. After graduating, she worked as a physiotherapist aide and that helped her determine that she wanted to help people be functional and strong in a more direct way. In the episode, Bailey shares how to set up an effective strength training routine, even if you don’t have a gym membership; why jumping around to different exercises prevents progress; what lifting heavier weights can do for you…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK BAILEY IN THE EPISODE:

How important is strength training for women's overall health and fitness?

What are some common misconceptions or myths about strength training for women?

What counts as strength training? What doesn't?

Is there a minimum number of days/time you need to lift weights each week to see results?

How can you set up an effective strength training program without a personal trainer?

What are the benefits of lifting heavy weights versus using lighter weights and higher repetitions?

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EPISODE 219 - “Healthy Heather” Fuselier is a National-Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Certified Running Coach, and employee well-being consultant specializing in helping people live healthy, balanced lives. She is the author of Happy, Healthy You - Breaking the Rules for a Well-Balanced Life, host of the Heather Solves Everything Podcast, and teaches the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program to help people break up with dieting and eat fearlessly. In the episode, Heather shares the difference between appetite and hunger; how to eat more mindfully on vacation, at social events, and throughout the holidays; tips to stop emotional eating …and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK HEATHER IN THE EPISODE:

Can you explain what mindful eating is and how it differs from traditional eating habits?

Are there any misconceptions about mindful eating that you'd like to debunk or clarify?

Mindful eating often involves paying attention to hunger and fullness cues. Can you explain how someone can better tune into these signals?

How can someone navigate the food on vacation, at social gatherings, and throughout the holidays more mindfully?

Emotional eating is a common challenge. How can mindfulness help individuals break the cycle of emotional eating?

What can you do if you feel pressure from family and friends who aren’t practicing mindful eating?

What if someone feels scared to stop following strict diet rules and try mindful eating instead? What’s the best first step?

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Visit Heather's website, listen to her podcast, and read her book

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EPISODE 218 - Kali Patrick is an adult sleep coach and #1 bestselling author of Mastering Your Sleep Puzzle: Your 12-Week Guide to Sleeping Better. She helps stressed-out tired people reclaim their sleep, energy, and enthusiasm for life. Kali blends her training as a nationally-board certified health & wellness coach and therapeutically-trained yoga teacher into a practical and flexible approach to help busy people improve their sleep long term. Kali’s personal experience with both insomnia and burnout add a different dimension to her approach and make her a leading—though often contrarian—sleep expert. Kali believes that everyone has the ability to sleep naturally without any of the products, pills, potions, and gadgets marketed by the $65 billion sleep aid industry. In the episode, Kali shares why unwinding before bed isn’t enough, whether or not daily naps are a good idea, how to prepare yourself for sleep throughout the day…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK KALI IN THE EPISODE:

Why is sleep so important?

How much sleep should we be getting every night?

What are some of the most common obstacles to falling and staying asleep?

How can we figure out our unique sleep issues?

Are “power naps”—or longer naps—a good habit to get into?

What role do stress and anxiety play in sleep disturbances, and how can someone manage these factors to sleep better?

What are your best practical tips for getting high-quality sleep?

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

Visit Kali's website and read her book

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EPISODE 217 - Voted one of the most Inspiring Entrepreneur and Wellness Executives to watch by San Diego Voyager, Aesha Tahir is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and columnist. As a movement specialist, she has helped over 500 clients find pain-free living. Her bestselling book Unhunched: Discover Wellness Through Posture details all the secrets to an upright posture and pain-free movement. In the episode, Aesha shares how to know if you have good posture, tips for improving your posture while sitting and standing, stretches that can relieve neck and back tension…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK AESHA IN THE EPISODE:

What is good posture? How do you know if your posture is good?

Can you share some practical tips for improving posture (especially for those who work desk jobs)?

Are there specific exercises or stretches that you recommend for maintaining or correcting posture?

In today's fast-paced world, many people are looking for quick fixes. Are there any posture-improving gadgets that you recommend? 

Can knots in our muscles impact our posture? If so, how can we address this?

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

Visit Aesha's website, connect with her on LinkedIn, watch her posture videos on YouTube, and read her book

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

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EPISODE 216 - Having personally struggled with binge eating and weight stigma, Kari Anderson’s professional career has been driven by a personal passion. In her 30 years of working with eating disorders, Kari’s recent work has been focused on Binge Eating Disorder. Her unique ability to create a safe, non-judgmental, and healing environment makes her, as patients often state, “someone who gets it.” Her most recent book and memoir Food, Body & Love describes a love-based program for healing your relationship with food and your body. In the episode, Kari shares how to harness your nervous system to avoid stress eating, how “harm reduction eating” reduces cravings, how to stop mindlessly eating while watching TV…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK KARI IN THE EPISODE:

What's wrong with traditional approaches to weight loss?

What is "polyvagal theory," and how can understanding it be life changing?

How can you harness your nervous system to avoid stress eating?

What’s a habit loop? How can it be broken?

What’s “harm reduction eating” and how can it reduce cravings?

How can you stop mindlessly eating while watching TV?

In my work with clients, I've found that using the words "binge" and "addicted" can fuel self-sabotaging behaviors. Is it best to remove these words from our vocabulary and reframe our eating behaviors?

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

Visit Kari's website and buy her books on Amazon

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EPISODE 215 - Amy Lawrence helps you save time, money, stress and calories with her Gourmet Done Skinny food prep method. She is the CEO of Gourmet Done Skinny. She has combined her talents and love of cooking to produce healthy gourmet recipes for her company and food blog gourmetdoneskinny.com. A former restaurant owner and tea blender, she has been in the food and tea industry officially since 2003 but jokes it has been her “calling” since the day she was born. She has taught cooking classes, written more than 15 books, has produced numerous instructional cooking videos and continues to keep up with her weekly recipe blog and Food Prep for Foodies Membership. Her former tearoom won best small tearoom in the US in 2004. Amy is dedicated to showing others you don’t have to suffer eating boring, bland meals in order to lose weight and be your best self. Her latest book The Power of Food Prep (an international bestseller!) shows busy foodies how with minimal planning and prep they can enjoy these healthy, gourmet, home-cooked meals all week long with her Gourmet Done Skinny Meal Method. In the episode, Amy shares the difference between food prep and meal prep, how to only cook 3x/week, why your freezer should be your best friend…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK AMY IN THE EPISODE:

Why do you say “food prep” instead of “meal prep”?

What is the Gourmet Done Skinny Meal Method? How does it differ from other methods?

Why do we rebel against food prep?

For beginners, what are some essential tools and equipment they should have for successful meal prep?

How does food prep reduce food waste?

If you're single or in a relationship with no kids, is it still worth doing food prep for one or two people?

How do you recommend storing prepped meals to maintain freshness and safety?

If someone doesn't like to food prep/cook, is there hope for them?

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

Visit Amy's website, join her bootcamp, and take advantage of her resources

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EPISODE 214 - Teresa Yang, DDS, has practiced dentistry in the Los Angeles area for more than thirty years. She started and developed two practices from scratch, which is unique in today’s insurance-driven world. She has taught clinical dentistry and patient management at UCLA School of Dentistry, has written extensively on dental topics, and is the editor of WestViews, a publication of the Western Los Angeles Dental Society. Dr. Yang’s philosophy has always been to put the patient’s interest first: “A person is more than a mouth and a set of teeth.” She is the author of Nothing But the Tooth/An Insider’s Guide to Dental Health (Rowman & Littlefield, August 23, 2023). Learn more at teresayangdds.com. In the episode, Teresa shares the optimal dental hygiene routine, whether preventative procedures are worth it, how to offset the cost of expensive dental procedures…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK TERESA IN THE EPISODE:

What are some of the biggest misconceptions about dental health?

Is there a trust issue between patients and dentists?

What about preventative add-ons? Are they worth it?

Do cavities always need to be filled? When should you seek a second opinion?

If you could wave a magic wand that would make the entire world practice better dental care and hygiene, what would people start doing?

Are manual or electric toothbrushes better? 

Whiteners: yay or nay? 

What options are there to offset the cost of expensive dental procedures?

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

Visit Teresa's website, follow her on LinkedIn, and read her book

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

EPISODE 213 - Diana Hill, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, international trainer and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Your Life in Process, co-author of ACT Daily Journal, and host of the From Striving to Thriving Summit. A specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Training, Diana guides high achievers, leaders, and organizations to develop psychological flexibility so that they can prevent burnout and thrive at work, home and around the globe. Diana blogs for Psychology Today and mindful.org and is a guest teacher at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, and Insight Timer Meditation.  Diana has a knack for unpacking complex, science-based concepts and making them applicable to work, parenting, relationships and health. She completed her undergraduate work at UC Santa Barbara, majoring in Biopsychology, followed by a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at CU Boulder, and a predoctoral internship at UC Davis She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at La Luna Center Intensive Outpatient program for eating disorders and went on to serve as the clinical director of La Luna Center prior to launching her private consultation and therapy practice. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two, homesteader, and yoga teacher. Learn more about her latest offerings at drdianahill.com and follow her @drdianahill on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to get tools to build psychological flexibility into your daily life. In the episode, Diana discusses the importance of psychological flexibility, to be more psychologically flexible, how to deal with tough emotions…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DIANA IN THE EPISODE:

Can you provide an overview of what Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is and how it differs from other therapeutic approaches?

Can you share some examples of the types of problems or disorders that ACT can effectively address? Is there anyone ACT is not the right fit for?

One of the key concepts in ACT seems to be "psychological flexibility." Could you explain what this means and why it's important in promoting mental well-being?

ACT involves accepting difficult emotions and experiences rather than trying to eliminate them. Why is acceptance important for managing emotional challenges?

Many people struggle with the idea of "acceptance" when it comes to distressing thoughts and feelings. How do you guide clients through the process of accepting these experiences?

The concept of "values" is central to ACT. How do you work with clients to help them clarify their values and align their actions accordingly?

Commitment to action is another core component of ACT. How do you help clients set meaningful goals and take steps toward them, even in the face of discomfort or fear?

How can someone integrate ACT principles into their daily life without formal therapy?

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

Visit Diana's website, connect with her on Instagram, 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

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

EPISODE 212 - Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RDN, LDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and mom of two on a mission to help moms feel confident around food choices and in their bodies. In her private practice, she empowers busy moms to ditch diet rules and learn to eat to improve energy, reduce cravings, and support long-term health without counting or giving up their favorite foods. She's also a freelance writer and sought after expert and is regularly featured in top publications including healthine, Verywell Health, Eatingwell, Eat This Not That, and more. Sarah has a bachelor’s in business administration from The George Washington University and a master’s in nutrition communication from Tufts University Friedman School. She completed her dietetic internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. In the episode, Sarah discusses the ins and outs of intuitive eating and her UNDIET method.

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QUESTIONS I ASK SARAH IN THE EPISODE:

Can you explain your approach to intuitive eating and how it differs from traditional dieting? What's the UNDIET method?

What tools or strategies do you use to help clients manage stress and emotional triggers without resorting to restrictive eating or emotional overeating?

What role does self-care play in intuitive eating?

What tools or strategies do you use to help clients approach vacations? Weekends? Special events (like birthday parties, weddings, etc.)?

How do you support clients in building a positive relationship with cooking and meal prep?

What's your perspective on exercise and movement in the context of intuitive eating?

How do you address potential weight concerns that clients might have?

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

Visit Sarah's website and follow her on Instagram

“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!

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

EPISODE 211 - Kate Killion is BACK! Kate is a pediatric Registered Dietitian and PhD student passionate about nutrition for "picky eaters." This passion has led Kate to present her doctoral research on determinants of diet quality at several international conferences, most recently including the American Society for Nutrition. Kate currently accepts health insurance for one-on-one nutrition counseling in her private practice, Killion Family Nutrition. Outside of work, Kate posts regular child nutrition tips on TikTok, and enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time outside. In the episode, Kate discusses the division of responsibility in feeding, what to do if your kid only wants to eat chicken nuggets, strategies for dealing with picky eaters…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK KATE IN THE EPISODE:

Should kids be encouraged to finish everything on their plate?

What is the "division of responsibility" in feeding?

What are your top tips for helping parents deal with picky eaters?

What are some strategies to introduce new foods to kids?

How can parents get their kids to eat more veggies? Any tricks?

How much protein do kids need?

What should parents do if they're concerned about a child carrying extra weight?

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

Visit Kate's website and follow her on TikTok

Click here to listen to my first interview with Kate

“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

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Email Brooke: [email protected]

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