The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 190 - Jonathan Goodman has 17 years in the fitness industry, is the author of Ignite the Fire with 1,000+ 5-star Amazon reviews, and founder of free software for fitness coaches called QuickCoach.Fit. He is most active on his personal Instagram @itscoachgoodman. He co-hosts one of the most popular podcasts in the world for fitness and health coaches called The Obvious Choice Podcast. In the episode, Jonathan shares what sets incredible trainers apart from mediocre ones, when you can expect to see progress from a new fitness program, why it’s important to approach movement differently at different stages of life…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JONATHAN IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a personal trainer?)

What do people get wrong about personal trainers?

When you start a new training regimen, how long does it take to see progress?

Why is it important to approach fitness differently at different seasons of life?

When is the best time to start a new fitness program?

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EPISODE 189 - Nicole Lippman-Barile is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. Dr. Barile is an OCD specialist and has extensive clinical experience treating OCD and other compulsive disorders; she has an interest in understanding the diet mental health relationship and communicating the research about this relationship accurately to the public via social media. She also makes content about the psychology of misinformation to help others discern between accurate scientific information and pseudoscientific thinking and practices. Dr. Barile has a private practice located in NY where she offers telehealth and in-person individual sessions. In the episode, Dr. Barile discusses the current research around diet and mental health, what “holistic psychologist” actually means, how to identify unscientific accounts on social media…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. BARILE IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a clinical psychologist?)

Your Instagram profile reads, "Giving you evidence-based information and resources for your mental health." What do we currently know about diet and mental health? How strong is the connection?

What are some of the biggest misconceptions you see circulating, re: diet and mental health?

Many people claim to make science-backed claims. Can you explain how nutrition and mental health studies are interpreted incorrectly?

You post fantastic content on Instagram, so I'd love to touch on the topics of a few of your posts:

Functional medicine doctors getting to the "root cause"

Depression is not a serotonin deficiency >>> SSRI's don't work >>> 90% of your serotonin is produced in the gut >>> eat these foods to boost your serotonin and mood

Gluten and dairy will cause leaky gut, increase inflammation, and lead to depression

Similarly, processed foods and artificial sweeteners cause or heighten anxiety

The findings of the SMILES trial

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

Visit Dr. Barile's website, sign up for her course, follower her on Instagram, and connect with her on TikTok

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EPISODE 188 - Toni Marinucci is a Registered Dietitian and business owner of Diet Tips With Toni, who ironically teaches people now NOT to diet. Her team of RD’s provide online nutrition coaching to help women break free from the all-or-nothing mindset and encourage them to embrace balance instead. Her mission is to end restrictive diet culture by providing simple tips to healthy living while incorporating foods you love! Toni is also a Podcast Host, social media influencer, TEDx speaker and #1 bestselling author of the book, Once Upon a Diet where she discusses the parallels between dieting, dating, and romantic relationships, and how we treat them the same. In the episode, Toni discusses the parallels between dieting and dating, 3 introspective questions to ask when you’re ready to break out of the dieting cycle, what to do if you lose motivation on your nutrition/weight loss/health journey…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK TONI IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a registered dietician?)

You talk about 3 introspective questions people can ask if they want to break the diet cycle. What are those?

You say we "diet like we date." Interesting! What do you mean by that?

What’s the best way to create balanced plates/meals/snacks?

What's an eating archetype? What are the different archetypes? How can someone determine which one they are?

When someone loses motivation along their nutrition/weight loss/health journey, what should they do?

After years of practicing as a dietician, is there anything you've changed your mind about?

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

Visit Toni's website, read her book, follow her on Instagram, watch to her TED Talk, and listen to her podcast

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EPISODE 187 - While in law school, Janelle Hansen was inspired by a professor's love for wills and trust law and, from that point on, she dedicated her time and legal experience exclusively to the area of estate planning. Janelle worked for a small estate planning and trust litigation firm, where she learned how to be a better planner due to issues that ended up being litigated in court. After a few years, she gained experience working for a larger estate planning and trust administration firm, working with high net worth clients and unique tax planning for wealthy individuals. Due to her experience in litigation and planning for families with very different backgrounds—from elderly persons with one or two accounts to families with multi-million dollar estates—Janelle offers clients a unique perspective for how to plan for whatever life may throw at them. In the episode, Janelle discusses what an estate plan comprises, misconceptions about wills and trusts, the importance of healthcare directives…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JANELLE IN THE EPISODE:

What does "estate planning" mean? What does it comprise?

What's the difference between a will and a trust? How do you know which is right for you? 

What's a "living trust"? Are there other types, as well?

What are the biggest myths floating around about wills? Trusts? Healthcare directives?

Why is it so important to write out healthcare directives in advance? 

Is it still important to have a will/trust as a single person or married couple without kids?

What happens to all of your property and assets if you don't have a will/trust in place?

What are some critical questions that everyone should ask an estate planning attorney before hiring them?

How do amendments work? Do you have to re-hire an attorney?

Is it possible to set up an estate plan without an attorney? If so, how?

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

Visit Janelle's website and connect with her on LinkedIn

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

EPISODE 186 - Since 2004, Josh Hillis has coached thousands of people on eating behavior, between one-on-one clients, online coaching programs, and live workshops. Josh is the author of two books. His latest book, Lean and Strong: Eating Skills, Psychology, and Workouts, won the silver medal for psychology at the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards. He is studying psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and won the psychology department’s “promising teacher of the year award” as a TA. Josh has been in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Men's Health, and The Denver Post. He is currently the curriculum designer and head coach for GMB Fitness’ Eating Skills program. In the episode, Josh discusses how defining your values can help you stop emotional eating, the difference between rules and guidelines, what made him change his mind about food journaling…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JOSH IN THE EPISODE:

Where do most weight loss diets and programs go wrong?

Is your approach similar to or different from intuitive eating? How are guidelines different from rules?

You've changed your mind about food journaling. Can you elaborate?

When someone tells you they eat due to boredom or stress, what are your recommendations?

What should someone do when they lose motivation along their weight loss journey?

Can you explain the importance of aligning your values with your body composition goals?

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

Connect with Josh on Instagram or at GMB Fitness, check out his blog, and read his books

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EPISODE 185 - Jono Taves, PhD, is the owner of Novera Headache Center and host of The Headache Doctor Podcast. As a Physical Therapist who specializes in headaches and migraines, he has seen an overlooked and misunderstood cause of headaches and migraines that when evaluated and treated can have a profound impact on the patient’s life. His mission is to educate and empower everyone with headaches and migraines to break free from a life of fear and dependence on medication so that they can thrive in everything they do. In the episode, Dr. Taves discusses similarities and differences between headaches and migraines, where typical treatment misses the mark, how your neck plays a critical role in head pain…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. TAVES IN THE EPISODE:

What are some of the biggest myths and misconceptions that circulate, re: headaches? Migraines?

How are headaches and migraines similar? Different?

When someone suffers, what’s the typical course of treatment?

Do all headaches and migraines have similar causes, or are there different categories of each?

What role does the neck play when it comes to headaches? 

What are some of your favorite quick, easy neck exercises listeners can try to alleviate headaches?

What exercises should every person with a desk job do regularly, even if they don't suffer from headaches/migraines?

How can sleep posture affect headaches?

How can movement be medicine?

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Visit Dr. Taves' website; connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok; listen to his podcast; and get 10% off his online masterclass with code "health"

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EPISODE 184 - Jeremy Jamieson, PhD, is Associate Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester. The primary focus of his work is to understand how experiences of stress impact decisions, emotions, and performance, and how stress responses can be optimized to promote resilience in the face of stressors. He's particularly interested in studying stress regulation across multiple contexts, including academic achievement, dyadic interactions, and competition to name a few. In the episode, Jeremy discusses why we need to stop thinking of stress as BAD, how to optimize your stress response, the role of social media when it comes to stress…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JEREMY IN THE EPISODE:

In your bio on the University of Rochester website, it reads: "The primary focus of Dr. Jamieson's work seeks to understand how experiences of stress impact decisions, emotions, and performance, and how stress responses can be optimized to promote resilience in the face of stressors." Let's break this down! How can the experiences of stress impact decisions, emotions, and performance. And how can stress responses be optimized to promote resilience in the face of stressors?

Can stress ever be 100% eliminated/managed? Is "stress elimination" the right goal to aim for?

How do you feel people miss the mark or spread misconceptions when discussing common stressors?

Let's open the can of worms of social media and its impact on stress levels. Your thoughts?

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Send Jeremy an email: [email protected]

This is the podcast episode I mentioned with Karen Koenig

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EPISODE 183 - Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and award-winning nutrition communicator with more than thirty years of experience counseling patients and writing about nutrition and health. Liz holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a masters degree from Boston University. She is the author of several books, including Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy, and is the co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health and Happiness. Ward blogs about a healthy lifestyle at WebMD.com and www.betteristhenewperfect.com. Hillary Wright is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience as a nutrition educator, writer, speaker and consultant. Hillary holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a master’s degree in Health Education from Boston University. Hillary is the Director of Nutrition Counseling for the Domar Center for Mind/Body Health at Boston IVF in Waltham, MA, where she specializes in women’s health and fertility, including diet and lifestyle management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Hillary is the author of two books, The PCOS Diet Plan: A Natural Approach to Health for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and The Prediabetes Diet Plan: How to Reverse Prediabetes and Prevent Diabetes through Healthy Eating and Exercise, and co-author of The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health and Happiness. Hillary also works part time as a Senior Nutritionist at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, and is a founding member of the nutrition technology company, Good Measures, LLC. In the episode, Liz and Hillary discuss “magic pills” for menopausal weight loss, why a balanced plate + breakfast can be SO important, their opinions on The Galveston Diet …and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK LIZ AND HILLARY IN THE EPISODE:

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

Where does the extra weight usually show up? 

The million-dollar question: Is there a magic pill or formula that can prevent— or reverse—menopause weight gain?

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

The Galveston Diet has been popularized by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, an OB-Gyn. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the diet overall, as well as her recommendation to do a 16:8 configuration of intermittent fasting

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

Follow Liz and Hillary on Instagram and Facebook and read their book

The article I mention—“Menopause Is The New Cash Cow”—is now this: https://abbylangernutrition.com/galveston-diet-book-review/ 

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EPISODE 182 - *FYI, this episode contains explicit language.* Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, and television contributor/host. He is the author of the new book, The Minimum Method, The Least You Can Do To Be A Stronger, Healthier, Happier You. Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times in 2015 and ‪NEWBEAUTY.com‬'s top 3 favorite celebrity trainers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Sherri Shepherd, Tamron Hall, Watch What Happens Live, Harry Connick Jr, WGN, TEDx, his own Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home, and many more. Joey’s work has been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Pop Sugar, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, ‪Livestrong.com‬, ‪BodyBuilding.com‬, Daily Burn, Inspiyr, TimeOut Chicago, CaliDiet, The Chicago Sun Times, Beach Body, and many more. In the episode, Joey discusses the importance of aligning expectations with reality; how to apply the “minimum method” to supplements, nutrition, and sleep; common misconceptions about cardio and strength training…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JOEY IN THE EPISODE:

It seems counterintuitive, but how can doing the bare minimum yield better results than doing the maximum?

Can you talk about the importance of aligning expectations with reality?

What are some prevailing myths about supplements? How can someone apply a "minimum" mindset to supplements? 

What are some prevailing myths about nutrition? How can someone apply a "minimum" mindset to nutrition? 

What are some prevailing myths about cardio? How can someone apply a "minimum" mindset to cardio? 

What are some prevailing myths about strength training? How can someone apply a "minimum" mindset to strength training? 

What are some prevailing myths about non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), like walking? How can someone apply a "minimum" mindset to NEAT? 

What are some prevailing myths about sleep? How can someone apply a "minimum" mindset to sleep?

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

Follow Joey on Instagram and YouTube, visit his website, and read his book

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EPISODE 181 - Eric Brotman, CFP™, is the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors with over 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor. He believes financial literacy is the key to well-being and is the author of multiple books on personal finance and the host of the Don’t Retire...Graduate! podcast. Eric’s approachable and actionable financial advice has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, Yahoo! Finance, The Baltimore Sun, and others. In the episode, Eric discusses how most people think about retirement the wrong way, interview questions to ask a potential financial advisor, DIY tips if you choose to manage your finances yourself, creative ways to eliminate debt…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK ERIC IN THE EPISODE:

In your opinion, are most people thinking about retirement wrong? If so, how?

How are health and wealth interconnected?

When seeking a financial advisor, what questions should you ask?

If you want to manage your money without an advisor, what are your best tips for doing that?

"Pay yourself first"—what does this mean? Why is it important?

Can you explain the three creative strategies you've devised to reduce debt while still paying yourself first?

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

Visit Eric's website; follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin; listen to his podcast; and learn more about his financial services

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

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