One on one with Jen Broxterman, RD CEO Prosper Nutrition

Sep 11, 2024

Jen Broxterman, a registered dietitian and CEO of Prosper Nutrition, shares innovative methods like the 'hot air balloon game' for tracking quality meals without calorie counting. Highlighting the importance of mindset, she discusses how curiosity can drive sustainable changes and emphasizes removing guilt from eating habits. Jen’s personal journey overcoming stage three ovarian cancer informs her compassionate coaching style. She also stresses the need for a supportive environment and personalized coaching approaches to foster healthier relationships with food.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Innovative Nutrition Coaching Techniques

01:44 • 18min

The Power of Mindset in Habit Formation

19:35 • 6min

Building a Healthy Mental Framework

25:24 • 16min

Transforming Coaching Through Client-Centered Support

40:58 • 6min

Transforming Coaching Through Personal Connection

46:32 • 8min

Resilience in the Face of Adversity

54:02 • 11min

Healing Through Mindset and Resilience

01:05:05 • 11min

Summary

In this conversation, Jeb and Jen discuss a method called the hot air balloon game, which is a form of tracking without counting calories. It involves filling in a chart with different colored squares to represent the quality of meals and snacks. The goal is to have more green squares (representing high-quality choices) and fewer yellow and red squares (representing okay and indulgent choices). They also talk about the importance of mindset and curiosity in making sustainable changes, as well as the need to remove guilt and shame from the equation. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the value of finding what works for each individual and building a supportive environment for healthy habits. Jen Broxterman, RD shares her approach to coaching, which focuses on curiosity and client-centeredness. She emphasizes the importance of taking a 10,000-foot view of clients' lives, considering all the elements that impact their health and well-being. She encourages coaches to be open to trying different approaches and to give clients permission to experiment and change course. Jen also discusses her certification program, which helps coaches enhance their skills and tools to better serve their clients. She shares her personal journey of overcoming stage three ovarian cancer and how it has shaped her coaching and perspective on life.

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00:00 Introduction and Background

03:04 The Hot Air Balloon Game: A New Approach to Nutrition Coaching

13:35 Tracking Without Counting: The Benefits of the Hot Air Balloon Game

19:11 Using Motivational Interviewing and Powerful Questions in Nutrition Coaching

25:23 The Power of Curiosity, Kindness, and Honesty in Mindset and Behavior Change

38:22 Coaching with Curiosity and Client-Centered Approach

40:57 From Taskmaster to Compassionate Coach

46:31 Enhancing Coaching Skills with Jen's Certification Program

54:17 Lessons from Jen's Experience with Ovarian Cancer

01:13:23 Living Each Day with Intention and Appreciation

01:14:57 Investing in Personal Development as a Coach