The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 210 - Dan Feldman is a registered dietitian and personal trainer with a master's degree in Human Nutrition. He's also a competitive powerlifter, having competed in several local USAPL meets. Dan has a strong passion for making nutrition research more understandable and accessible for health practitioners. Towards this end, he regularly summarizes complex nutrition topics and research findings on his Instagram page. He also runs a successful, insurance-based private practice, helping individuals improve their health via nutrition. In the episode, Dan discusses seed oils, artificial sweeteners, metabolism, protein…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DAN IN THE EPISODE:

There are good foods and there are bad foods. Myth or truth?

Seed oils are bad for you. Myth or truth?

Aspartame causes cancer. Myth or truth?

Artificial sweeteners damage your gut microbiome. Myth or truth?

Your metabolism can break. Myth or truth?

Everyone should follow the same protein recommendations. Myth or truth?

Too much protein is bad for your kidneys. Myth or truth?

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

Follow Dan on Instagram

Resources mentioned in the episode: Examine, Weightology, Sigma Nutrition, Mass Research Review

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EPISODE 209 - Clint Callahan is a seasoned social worker and therapist who has been serving in the field since 2000. During their over 23 year career, they have effectively aided thousands of professionals in enhancing their lives and relationships. They have observed the profound positive changes in their personal life and the lives of their clients by utilizing the Small Changes, Big Impact: 1% Per Day Transformational System. It's about giving people practical psychological tools to improve their lives in just 15 minutes a day. Clint's professional background is diversified and robust. It spans business management, program design, team collaboration, along with crisis and case management. They have worked with diverse populations and have tackled a broad spectrum of issues, such as men's issues, complications related to active/retired military personnel, trauma, HIV/AIDS, relationship problems, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse. Their wealth of experience makes them an expert in addressing these various issues. In the episode, Clint discusses why small changes have the biggest impact, how to break out of old thought patterns, why the quality of your stories determines the quality of your life…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK CLINT IN THE EPISODE:

What is your “Small Changes, Big Impact” system? How did you come up with it?

What do you believe is the biggest misconception people have about the power of small daily habit changes?

Why is it important to build failure into any goal?

How can you make yourself do things you just don’t feel like doing?

Is it possible to break out of old thought and behavior patterns? If so, how?

Can you explain the body-brain connection? Why is this important to understand?

How do you help your clients identify which small habits to focus on and incorporate into their daily lives?

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

Visit Clint's website and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

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Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 208 - *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE* Danny Matranga has been coaching clients (in-person and online), writing and producing fitness content, and educating other coaches for over ten years. He is the founder of Core Coaching Method, operates a strength and conditioning/physical therapy studio, and the host of the Dynamic Dialogue podcast. Danny has over 15 unique certifications and thousands of hours in the trenches coaching people from all walks of life. In the episode, he discusses fitness myths; creatine; what he wishes everyone knew about cardio, daily steps, and strength training…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DANNY IN THE EPISODE:

What are some of the most common mistakes you see new clients making?

What are some of the biggest myths you see circulating, re: fitness and nutrition?

Creatine: Who should take it? Why?

In a blog post on your site, you say volume eating is an underrated fat loss tool. Tell us more!

Reverse dieting: What is it? Who should do it? How can you do it properly?

After working in the fitness and nutrition space for years, what have you changed your mind about?

What do you wish everyone knew about cardio? Daily steps? Strength training?

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

Follow Danny on Instagram and YouTube and listen to his podcast

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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 207 - Eliza Kingsford is a licensed psychotherapist, mind-body practitioner and behavior change specialist who helps clients struggling with weight, body image, food addiction and emotional eating. Through extensive post-graduate studies in stress, trauma and the nervous system, Eliza is helping clients overcome stubborn obstacles getting in the way of living their happiest and healthiest life. Eliza’s work goes well beyond food and exercise to address the root cause of why we have such a hard time changing, even when we really want to. Eliza’s work has been featured on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, NBC Health, CNN Health, Health Magazine, Shape Magazine, MindBodyGreen and many more. She is the author of Brain-Powered Weight Loss and has sat on scientific advisory boards with the leading researchers in the field of food addiction, obesity and weight management. In the episode, Eliza discusses the role childhood trauma can play in weight challenges later in life, how nervous system dysregulation can be the root cause of dieting failures, what you can do to better regulate your nervous system…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK ELIZA IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a psychotherapist specializing in weight management, food addiction, body image, and eating disorders?)

How did you come up with the title for your book Brain-Powered Weight Loss?

What role does childhood trauma play in weight challenges later in life?

When it comes to weight loss, how can our brains be our own worst enemies? How can we turn our brains into allies?

How can nervous system dysregulation be the root cause of dieting failures?

How do you know if your nervous system is dysregulated? What can you do to regulate it?

What are your thoughts on weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy? Can they work on their own, or is there more to the picture?

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

Visit Eliza's website, follow her on Instagram and Facebook, and buy her book Brain-Powered Weight Loss

“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 206 - Susan is the owner of Susan Niebergall Fitness and Co-Coach in the Syatt Fitness Inner Circle With Jordan Syatt. She’s an online strength coach with a passion for helping people change their lives by showing them it’s never too late to feel better, move better, lose fat, or build strength and muscle. Susan is 63 years old and made every mistake in the book, but she was able to turn it all around in her mid-fifties, and her goal is to help empower you to do the same. Change is possible at any age.  It truly is never too late. In the episode, Susan discusses weight loss during menopause, mistakes she made in her 30’s and 40’s, how to feel in control around food on weekends…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK SUSAN IN THE EPISODE:

Reflecting back on your weight loss/fitness/health journey in your 30's and 40's, what mistakes do you now realize you were making?

Can you explain why it's not important to track every macro when pursuing weight loss?

What are "bright lines," and how can they help with weekend eating?

"It's harder to lose weight during/after menopause"—true or false?

How is losing weight in menopause different from losing weight in your 30's or 40's? How is it similar?

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

Follow Susan on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook; listen to her podcast; and buy her book Fit At Any Age: It's Never Too Late!

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

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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 205 - *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE* Astrid Naranjo is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who has helped hundreds of clients transform their relationship with food and their bodies. With her extensive experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics, including a Bachelor's degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela and a Master's degree from Bond University in Australia, Astrid is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and a Master Coach at Team Biolayne, a coaching and consulting company focused on physique and athletic performance. Astrid's coaching specialties include intuitive eating, body positivity, weight-inclusive care, sports nutrition, and gut health. She provides personalized nutrition coaching services to clients with specific health concerns, including PCOS and menopause-related nutrition concerns. Her expertise also extends to providing medical nutrition therapy to patients in a hospital setting. In addition to her coaching specialties, Astrid is highly skilled in program design for sustainable and effective nutrition and fitness plans. She believes in taking a holistic approach to health and wellness, considering factors such as lifestyle, mindset, and physical activity when designing personalized plans for her clients. Astrid also works as a consultant for Clean Health Fitness Institute, a leading education provider in the health and fitness industry. She has collaborated with the institute to develop educational content for their performance nutrition certification courses, providing her expertise in the field of sports nutrition to help educate and train the next generation of nutrition professionals. Through her work as a coach and consultant, Astrid is dedicated to promoting a sustainable approach to health and wellness. She recognizes that achieving optimal health requires a balanced and individualized approach, and she is committed to helping her clients find a nutrition and fitness plan that works for their unique needs and goals. With her expertise and passion for evidence-based nutrition practices, Astrid is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their health and well-being. Furthermore, Astrid has dedicated herself to building a social media presence that promotes evidence-based nutrition practices and encourages a positive relationship with food and the body. With her dedication and commitment to sharing quality content, she has grown her social media following to over 100k followers, making her a well-known and respected figure in the nutrition and dietetics community. Through her social media platforms, Astrid shares her expertise in a relatable and accessible way, offering practical tips and advice for her followers to improve their nutrition and health. Her focus on promoting a sustainable and balanced approach to nutrition has earned her a loyal following, with many seeking her guidance and advice on their health and wellness journey. Overall, Astrid's dedication to promoting evidence-based nutrition practices and building a positive relationship with food and the body has made her a valuable resource in the nutrition and dietetics community. Her expertise in coaching, program design, and education, combined with her social media presence and dedication, have helped her to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of her clients and followers alike. In the episode, Astrid discusses weight loss without dieting, motivation, reverse dieting…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK ASTRID IN THE EPISODE:

Why did you choose "anti-diet dietician" as your Instagram handle?

Fast vs. slow weight loss: which is better?

What role does motivation play in weight loss? What should you do when it goes away?

Can you explain the ins and outs of reverse dieting? What is it? Who should do it? How does it work?

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

Follow Astrid on Instagram 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!!)

EPISODE 204 - Chris Bailey is a productivity expert and the international bestselling author of The Productivity Project and Hyperfocus—which have been published globally in 20 languages. He is also the author of the Audible Original, How to Train Your Mind—and is currently writing a third book, for Penguin Books, on how calm helps our productivity. Along with his wife, Chris is the host of the podcast Time and Attention, and writes a column at ALifeofProductivity.com, which is read by tens of thousands of people every week. In addition to his writing, Chris speaks to organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive without hating the process. His latest TED Talk, How to Get Your Brain to Focus, has been viewed over 10 million times. To date, Chris has written hundreds of articles on the subject of productivity and has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, The Huffington Post, Harvard Business Review, GQ, TED, Wired, Fortune, Fast Company, and Lifehacker. In an interview, the prestigious TED Talks organization said that he “might be the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet,” and the Harvard Business Review called him “a quirky and energetic guide through the productivity thicket.” Recently, Wired Magazine called him an “all-around productivity guru,” and Fast Company called him a “productivity mastermind.” In the episode, Chris discusses what it means to be productive, how to boost productivity, what to do when procrastination gets in the way…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK CHRIS IN THE EPISODE:

What does it mean to be productive?

How can we boost productivity?

What should we do when procrastination gets in the way? Is procrastination ever a good thing?

How can you know if you’re struggling from burnout?

What should you do when you’re working towards a goal and motivation wanes?

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

Visit Chris' website, listen to his podcast, subscribe to his newsletter, read his article on burnout, and buy his 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 203 - Priyanka Venugopal is an Ob/Gy physician-turned-coach for high achieving professional moms who want to lose weight without a calculator and create more sustainable ease at work and home. Over 10 years she has talked with thousands of high achieving professional women and gotten to the root of the high achiever's biggest obstacles in hitting goals at work and on the scale. She is a coffee lover, mama to 2 kiddos and the host of The Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast where she shares tangible skills and real lived experiences of how the high achiever can overcome their obstacles to create more of the life they want in a body they feel comfortable in. In the episode, Priyanka discusses why simplicity and joy are critical throughout any weight loss journey, what it means to “live lighter,” her weight loss success formula…and more!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/203

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QUESTIONS I ASK PRIYANKA IN THE EPISODE:

What does "live lighter" mean?

Why are simplicity and joy both necessary if you want to live lighter and/or lose weight?

What are some of the biggest obstacles that get in the way of permanent weight loss?

How did you create your success formula to live a lighter/lose weight? What is your formula?

What unique challenges do working moms have?

How does the high-achieving element of working moms work against them in their attempts to live lighter?

What should you do when you lose motivation on your weight loss journey?

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

Visit Priyanka's website, watch her training, listen to her podcast, follow her on Instagram, and/or work with her

“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 202 - Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and the author of GET IT DONE: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. Dr. Fishbach has served as the president of the Society for the Science of Motivation and the International Social Cognition Network. She is an expert on motivation and decision making. Dr. Fishbach’s groundbreaking research on human motivation has won the Society of Experimental Social Psychology's Best Dissertation Award and Career Trajectory Award, the Society of Consumer Psychology’s Distinguished Scientific Contribution award, and the Fulbright Educational Foundation Award. In the episode, Dr. Fishbach discusses the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, why it’s impossible to lose all motivation, how rewards/incentives can be most beneficial…and more!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/202

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. FISHBACH IN THE EPISODE:

Is there a difference between intrinsic and extrinsic goals?

What’s your 4-piece motivation framework for motivation?

What are the characteristics of an effective goal? How specific should a goal be?

Can you explain the difference between "do" and "do not" goals?

What role do rewards/incentives play? How can they be utilized best?

Setting goals and beginning the process of achieving them can feel motivating, but what do you do when motivation wanes? 

If someone were to tell you, "I've lost all motivation," what would your response be?

How do we think incorrectly about motivation?

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

Visit Dr. Fishbach's website, follow her on Instagram, 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 201 - Although she had been teaching yoga for over 20 years, when Kathy White turned 50, her joints were aching, her menopausal symptoms were raging, and she was not gaining any benefit from her practice any more. After researching, exploring and retraining, she has now refined her method into a jointful yoga for active men and women over 50 who want to keep on doing the sports and activities they love. It's kind of like adding WD40 to your joints! Kathy offers a unique and mindful approach to body and mind that rejuvenates the body, calms the nervous system and builds strength, mobility and resilience which are vital, especially as people grow older. In the episode, Kathy discusses how yoga for your joints is different from more popular practices, what to do if you tried yoga and hated it, how to find a great yoga teacher…and more!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/201

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QUESTIONS I ASK KATHY IN THE EPISODE:

Why focus on the joints?

How is yoga for joint health different from typical yoga? Where can you find this type of yoga?

If someone is really stiff or has an injury, can they do yoga?

What can someone do if they tried yoga and hated it?

How do I find a great yoga teacher? What should I look for?

Can walking improve joint health, or is it important to go a step farther?

Do you need special equipment or props to practice yoga?

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

Visit Kathy'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!!)