The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 180 - Yael Schonbrun is a psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and author of Work, Parent, Thrive. In the episode, Yael discusses how to adopt a “work-family enrich” mindset, how getting clear about our values can help us feel more in alignment with our actions, the value of addition by subtraction…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK YAEL IN THE EPISODE:

Where has traditional advice for working parents missed the mark?

You talk about the benefits parents can get from reflecting on what their two roles bring to each other. Can you elaborate on this? What if someone feels as if their two roles are completely incongruent?

What does it mean to shift from a “work-family conflict” mindset to a “work-family enrichment” mindset? Why is that the ultimate goal? 

Is parent guilt inevitable?

I hear the phrase "work-life balance" thrown around a lot. Is that what parents should be aiming for?

When parents feel pulled between their work and home lives—never excelling in either area—you suggest using values as a guide. What does that mean? Can you share a concrete example (or two)?

Can you talk a bit about what research suggests about subtracting?

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

Follow Yael on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin; listen to her podcast; visit her website; and read her book

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EPISODE 179 - Meredith Kane is a registered dietitian online nutrition and certified mindset coach on a mission to help women eat with confidence so they can get healthier, stronger, and fitter. After years of yo-yo dieting, disordered eating, and feeling completely lost when it came to nutrition, Meredith has learned how to eat for her goals by improving her relationship with food and flexible eating. She teaches women how to use those same tools to achieve their goals without sacrificing their favorite foods. Meredith's goal is to empower women to understand the intricacies of their own nutrition so they can spend less time and energy worrying about the food they eat and more time living their most authentic lives. In the episode, Meredith talks about managing weight loss expectations, staying consistent, the importance of strength training…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK MEREDITH IN THE EPISODE:

Consistency: Why is it important? What are your best tips for achieving it? What does it look like?

Why are effort-based goals better than outcome-based goals?

Strength training: Why is it important? What are your best tips for getting started? Can everyone benefit from it?

Can you "break" your metabolism?

Are hormones responsible for weight gain?

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

Follow Meredith on Instagram and TikTok Meredith’s TikTok

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Precision Nutrition article on the cost of getting lean

The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck

Follow Ben Bruno and Joey Swoll on Instagram

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EPISODE 178 - Author and teacher Chad Peevy grew up in an emotionally and physically abusive family in rural Arkansas, and spent years learning to overcome the trauma, depression, and anxiety that followed him into adulthood. After earning a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Chad founded several businesses and nonprofits. Among these are the Austin PRIDE Foundation, as well as the in-house marketing agency for the world’s largest real estate office, an online training company, and, with his husband, The PS Foundation for the Arts. Following his passion for personal development, Chad has created a system for supplanting damaging beliefs with healthy mindsets, and now offers guidance and support to all who want to find the same freedom. In the episode, Chad shares how to identify and unwind inherited beliefs; why everyone can benefit from a mentor, therapist, or coach…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK CHAD IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to write Break & Untangle?)

You write in the book that our brains are like heat-seeking missiles. What do you mean by that?

How can inherited mindsets hold us back?

You talk about the three parts of your untangling process and you put them in categories of self, strategy, and social. Why are those areas important, and how do they inform how someone goes about working through your process?

How does someone uncover a long-held belief that isn’t their own?

You detail twelve "mindset methods." What do you mean by a mindset method? Where should someone begin?

Where does traditional advice from life coaches and therapists go wrong?

You make it clear in the book that you believe mentorship is really important. How does someone go about finding a mentor?

Why are you such an advocate of therapy?

Do you have any advice to give those for whom therapy is out of reach or who have never had therapy?

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

Download a free copy of Chad's book Break & Untangle on his website and connect with him on Instagram

“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 177 - Julie Coraccio is an award-winning professional life and end of life organizer, and certified life coach. She is passionate about supporting people as they clear clutter in all areas of their lives, get organized, and become more mindful and aware. Julie hosts the popular self-help podcast, Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out and is the author of 15 books including the Got Clutter? 365 Journal Prompts series. Happily married to Tony she is also at the beck and call of rescued cats Antonio, NiNi, and Gus. Julie enjoys baking, hiking, games, environmental and animal causes. The bathtub is her woman cave. Based in Wheeling, WV, Julie works with people all over the world. In the episode, Julie shares forms of clutter (aside from physical) that may be holding us back from the life we choose, deserve, and desire; how inner clutter is related to outer clutter (and vice versa); conventional decluttering/organizing advice she disagrees with…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JULIE IN THE EPISODE:

You define clutter as "anything that prevents us from creating the life we choose, deserve, and desire." Can you elaborate on this?

We commonly think of clutter as things in our home, but what are other forms of clutter? (e.g., health, financial, etc.)

You say that "inner clutter is related to outer clutter and vice versa." What do you mean by that?  

How can physical/mental/financial/emotional/health clutter negatively impact our lives?

Is there any conventional decluttering/organizing advice you disagree with?

When working with clients, what are the biggest obstacles you see that keep people from being/staying organized?

What are the main reasons that you see for people being reluctant or unable to let go of their surplus possessions?

What is your advice for keeping a clutter free home with very little storage space?

As it is the start of the new year many people will be wanting to have a big clear out. Where’s the best place to start?

Having managed to declutter the home, what should people do to make sure that the clutter stays under control in the future?

What if you hold on to belongings because you don't like the idea of perfectly good things ending up in landfill? What if you keep things in case you need them at a later date?

How can parents promote decluttering efforts with their kids? 

What are some practical strategies to handle the consumerism that surrounds birthdays and holidays?

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

Visit Julie's website

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EPISODE 176 - Dr. Michelle May is a former family physician and recovered yo-yo dieter. She is the founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training at www.AmIHungry.com. Over 700 health professionals have been trained to offer her mindful eating workshops worldwide. She’s the author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series that teaches mindful eating to help individuals resolve mindless and emotional eating and senseless yo-yo dieting to live the vibrant life they crave. She also co-authored an article in Nutrition in Clinical Practice called “The consequences of a weight-centric approach to healthcare: A case for a paradigm shift in how clinicians address body weight.” (hyperlink: https://aspenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ncp.10885) In the episode, Dr. May shares why healthcare would benefit from switching to a weight-neutral approach, where traditional weight loss advice goes wrong, how to become a mindful eater…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. MAY IN THE EPISODE:

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

You co-authored an article on reviewing the scientific evidence for why healthcare should shift to a weight-neutral approach. Can you tell us more about this?

On your website, you write, "As a physician, I am well-aware that healthcare has a weight-centric view. This contributes to ineffective weight loss advice, missed diagnoses, and weight stigma." Can you describe how healthcare's weight-centric view contributes to ineffective weight loss advice? Missed diagnoses? Weight stigma?

If healthcare successfully shifted to a weight-neutral approach, how would it look different than it does now?

On your website, you provide dozens of mindful eating resources. How do you define "mindful eating"? What is the mindful eating cycle?

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

Visit Dr. May's website; connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram; read the first chapter of her book; and learn more about weight-inclusive patient care practices

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EPISODE 175 - Joanna Kleinman is an unconventional and bold trailblazer who’s raising the bar on how visionaries—like you—can truly thrive as their authentic, powerful selves. As a psychotherapist herself, Joanna recognized a gap in traditional psychotherapy and coaching methods that don't address the most important key: You can't get rid of or change what your automatic mind has been saying to you for your whole life. In the episode, Joanna shares what to do with your automatic mind, how to dethrone your inner critic, where conventional therapy goes wrong…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK JOANNA IN THE EPISODE:

You say, "You can't get rid of or change what your automatic mind has been saying to you for your whole life. The world of coaching and psychotherapy tells you to reframe your thoughts, silence the chatter, ignore the noise, and think positively. But the truth is that no amount of positive self-talk will free yourself from the constraints of your Inner Critic. I believe true and lasting change comes from knowing step by step how to unhook from the voice of your automatic mind and how to tune into the voice of your true, inner wisdom. This is why my M.I.N.D Method™ is designed to help you rewire your mind to create new beliefs, new behaviors, and new results so that you can embody your true power." Wow! Let's break this apart, piece by piece… First of all, what is your "automatic mind"?

What is your "Inner Critic"? Does it ever go away?

Can you explain how your M.I.N.D Method™ helps people rewire their thoughts?

Often, life presents uncomfortable situations. How can we train ourselves to sit with discomfort? And why is it important to take action in the face of discomfort?

Where do traditional coaching and psychotherapy go wrong?

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

Visit Joanna's website, follow her on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to her podcast, and read her book

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

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

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

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Email Brooke: [email protected]

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

EPISODE 174 - Ben Reuter, PhD, is an exercise physiologist teaching at a regional university. He believes movement should be treated as a lifestyle...not just an activity because movement is part of what makes life complete. The idea for the Moving2Live podcast came from his interest in listening to long form movement related podcasts that were directed either towards professionals or the general public. In the episode, Ben shares why you should think about movement as a lifestyle (rather than an activity), tips for figuring out the best movement type and duration for YOU, how to still move when it’s freezing/rainy/snowy…and more!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/174

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QUESTIONS I ASK BEN IN THE EPISODE:

Why is it important for people to move regularly? Do you purposely use the term "move" rather than "exercise"? 

Why should we look at movement as a lifestyle?

How much movement is enough?

What is the best type of movement to do? (Cardio? Strength training? Endurance exercises?)

How do you advise that someone get started?

How can you make time to move?

What about when you're traveling or when it's snowy (and freezing!) outside?

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

Follow Ben on Instagram

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EPISODE 173 - Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, M.Ed., is a psychotherapist; international, award-winning 8-book author; and popular blogger. Her books and blogs are known for their humor and practical wisdom. She has 30-plus years of experience in the field of eating psychology, teaching chronic dieters and emotional, binge, and overeaters to become “normal” eaters through a non-diet, non-weight focused approach to eating intuitively and creating joyous, healthy, meaningful lives. Her media experience includes scores of TV, radio, print and podcast interviews. She lives and practices in Sarasota, Florida where she provides in-person and online therapy. Her website is http://www.karenrkoenig.com. In the episode, Karen shares tips for controlling your thoughts so that you can break out of compulsive, emotional, or restrictive eating behaviors; mistakes most people make when trying to lose weight; how to become a “normal” eater…and more!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/173

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QUESTIONS I ASK KAREN IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a psychotherapist and specialize in the field of compulsive, emotional, and restrictive eating?)

Your book Words To Eat By was referenced by an obesity medicine specialist during a different interview, which is how I originally found out about you! When you say "Words To Eat By," what do you mean? 

You're a compulsive, emotional, and restrictive eating specialist. What are the differences among the three types of eaters, and how can we know if we fall into one of those categories?

Where does traditional advice about emotional eating go wrong?

What mistakes are most people making when trying to lose weight?

You talk and write about eating like a "normal" person. Can you explain what that means? What are some examples of thoughts "normal" eaters have (versus dieters)?

What's your best advice for someone who struggles with emotional eating and doesn't know how to stop?

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

Visit Karen's website, read her blog, follow her on Facebook and Twitter, watch her videos on YouTube, and buy her books

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

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

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

EPISODE 172 - Stephanie Compton, PhD, is a researcher and registered dietitian bridging the gap between science and real life to educate about nutrition. She shares science education for health professionals and talks about nuanced nutrition information via Instagram at @steph.compton.phd and researches cancer, nutrition, and metabolism. She’s passionate about bringing nutrition science to life to help others bust through the BS, ask questions, and dig deeper. In the episode, Stephanie shares whether or not to change your habits based on news headlines, how to find trustworthy sources on social media, what she wishes people knew about nutrition…and more!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/172

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QUESTIONS I ASK STEPHANIE IN THE EPISODE:

When you see a news headline that says something like "Coffee Is Bad For You," what's your train of thought?

Can you explain the nature of nutrition research? Why does it lead to conflicting headlines?

How can we know if people we follow on social media are trustworthy sources? How can we become more savvy consumers of news headlines and social media posts?

What are some of the biggest nutrition misconceptions you see circulating right now?

Do you have a favorite evidence-based nutrition book? Do you subscribe to any emails that send you research summaries (like Examine.com)?

What do you wish more people knew about nutrition? (I loved your 3-part series on this!)

Can you explain how a term like "hormone balancing" is so much more complex than people suggest?

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

Follow Stephanie on Instagram and subscribe to her newsletter

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Stephanie's Instagram posts: “A list of things that are both/and in nutrition research” and “Questions to ask when you see the phrase ‘hormone balance’”

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EPISODE 171 - Dr. David Stukus (commonly known as "Dr. Dave") is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy/Immunology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. At his institution, he serves as the Director of the Food Allergy Treatment Center and Associate Director of the Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Dave is a member of the Board of Regents for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Social Media Editor and host of the podcast series for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and is one of twelve invited members for the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters for Allergy/Immunology. Dr. Dave has published two textbooks and over 80 peer reviewed manuscripts. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @AllergyKidsDoc, where he has amassed over 47,000 followers. In the episode, Dr. Dave explains the difference between an allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance; how to diagnose a food allergy/intolerance; the science behind “boosting” your immune system…and more!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/171

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QUESTIONS I ASK DR. DAVE IN THE EPISODE:

What are some of the biggest misconceptions circulating, re: environmental allergies?

What are some of the biggest misconceptions circulating, re: food allergies? 

How can we be better at spotting misinformation online?

What's the best way to identify which environmental allergens are triggers for you? Can the same tests diagnose food allergies? Do tests like the Everlywell mail-in ones work?

What's the difference between a food allergy, intolerance, and "sensitivity"? Is food elimination always the best solution? When may it not be?

You have an Instagram post titled "The Skinny On Snot"—tell us more! Does green/yellow mucus always require an antibiotic?

Heading into cold/flu season, should we try to "boost" our immune system? Why or why not?

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

Follow Dr. Dave on Instagram and Twitter

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Click here when you're ready to lose 5-50 pounds permanently!

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Email Brooke: [email protected]

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