The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)
Welcome to The Coaching Lab podcast, your trusted source for engaging, evidence-based, thought-provoking health, wellness & high-performance insights for those looking to improve their lives (or coaches/clinicians looking to enhance client outcomes). The Coaching Lab is the evidence-based journey toward better! If you've been looking for a health & wellness podcast that avoids the fluff and the headline-chasing fads while providing practical, real-world guidance, you just found it. We bring together the world's foremost experts, from world-class researchers and best-selling authors to elite athletes and coaches, sharing their insights about how to make the most of your personal and professional life. If you're looking for an entertaining format to help optimize your own health, wellness and performance through such evidence-based practices, this is the place for you! The Coaching Lab podcast is hosted by Dr. Brad Cooper, who brings a uniquely expansive background to the table. He has a PhD in performance psychology along with Masters degrees in both physical therapy (MSPT) and business (MBA) and a Bachelors degree in biology. He is CEO/Co-founder of Catalyst Coaching, an internationally recognized speaker, and elite masters endurance athlete (11 time Ironman, including 4 times at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, winner of the 2-person 3,000 cycling Race Across America and 2:47 marathoner). Most importantly, he's husband to Suzanna (celebrating 30 years of marriage) and Dad to three amazing kids, now ages 30, 28 and 25. You can tap into Dr. Cooper's "NOT DONE YET!" (Fitness & Life After 50) publication free of charge at https://betterpath.substack.com/
Latest episodes
Sep 7, 2020 • 5min
Which YOU are You Right Now? (6 minute boost)
What patterns do you notice about your affect, energy and approach to life throughout your day? What if you could modify those to move you more toward the person you'd like to become. In this week's 5 minute bonus Catalyst episode, we explore that very topic and provide you the stepping stones to success!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Sep 2, 2020 • 53min
Work/Life Balance: Drs. Yael Schonbrun & Elizabeth Corey
The conflict between our work and our personal lives has never been higher. We are so fortunate today to have a pair of distinguished guests join us on the show, Dr. Yael Schonbrun and Dr. Elizabeth Corey. They are the authors of the upcoming book Inside Out, a unique new way to approach this work life struggle, which can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed for all of us. And for working parents, can lead to identity crisis, guilt and more. Our discussion today will take you down an unexpected path of discovering not only practical strategies for addressing these feelings, but also an opportunity to optimize both sides of the work life equation. For more information about health & wellness coaching, coaching certification or employee health & wellness, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/For additional resources for current and future health and wellness coaches, please see YouTube.com/CoachingChannel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK04uLaZyPSAjtsOeTfw1vA?view_as=subscriber)Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Aug 31, 2020 • 5min
Keep Moving & Fueling Through the Storms of Life (6 minute boost)
It's not a question of whether there will be difficult times in our lives - it's a question of what we'll do when they hit. In this week's 5 minute weekly Catalyst bonus episode, we discuss what to do when the storms hit to set yourself up for the best possible future!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Aug 26, 2020 • 60min
The Psychology of Money! (Best-selling Author Morgan Housel)
Money. It's a topic that influences all of us in a multitude of ways. It seems it would be one of the few things in life that is based on logic - but it's not. In this interview, best-selling author of the new book The Psychology of Money Morgan Housel reminds us doing well with money doesn't always follow logic. Instead, it's based on behavior. Real world behavior, which doesn't always make sense and is rarely based on a spreadsheet. We make our financial decisions at the dinner table, where our history, view of the world, pride, ego and more are scrambled together to drive the outcome. If you know Morgan Housel, you already know you'll love this discussion. For everyone else - do not miss this interview with one of the great (realistic) financial minds in the world. You'll be glad you did. And for health & wellness coaches in our audience, you're likely to find this episode to be of value to many of your clients as well.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Aug 24, 2020 • 5min
The Power of One Photo (6 minute boost)
We look at more pictures each day than we used to see in months. But which ones really matter? In this week's 5 minute weekly Catalyst episode, we discuss the photos that really matter - and why.Whether you're a health and wellness coach looking for a tool to help your coaching clients or an individual who could use a little spark in your week, this week's episode focusing on that one photo - is not to be missed!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Aug 19, 2020 • 55min
Dr. Andrew Miller: The Road Not Taken Down Our Unled Lives
Do you catch yourself looking back on specific crossroads in your life and wondering What If? In this fascinating discussion with Johns Hopkins Professor Andrew Miller will take you down the path of the road not taken, and what it means for our current health, wellness & performance. Dr. Miller is the author of a new intriguing, thought-provoking book titled "On Not Being Someone Else: Tales of Our Unled Lives." You will no longer look at the forks in your life's road the same after hearing this week's episode.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Aug 17, 2020 • 5min
Which Road Will You Choose? (6 minute boost)
Robert Frost's Road Not Taken is remembered by most of us incorrectly. He didn't actually recommend the "road less traveled," but he did note the importance to careful consideration and the results of our decision. In this week's brief (5 min) Catalyst, Dr. Cooper shares some important considerations as we move through this journey of life together.Health and wellness coaches - you might find this helpful not only in your own life but as a resource for your coaching clients as well!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Aug 12, 2020 • 51min
Dr. Martin Jones: Elevating Human Performance
The goal of elevating human performance is often a primary goal for health & wellness coaches, life coaches and high performers. If that's you, you do not want to miss this episode! Dr. Martin Jones of the UK is one of the foremost global experts on the subject, and he brings his A game to this interview!!If you're looking to improve your performance on a personal, professional or athletic basis (or all three!), you will garner immense benefits from the insights of Dr. Jones.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Aug 10, 2020 • 5min
Are We Missing the Moments? (6 minute boost)
Make this minute count is a common phrase in our world - calling to us to wring out every ounce of potential we can out of each and every minute of our day. But what about the apparent cousin to this phrase - "Make this moment count" - does it reflect the same message?We talk it over in this 5 minute bonus episode for high performers and current or future health and wellness coaches!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
Aug 5, 2020 • 53min
Vincent Pedre, MD: Happy Gut!
When most of us think of the gut, we think of what we eat, digestion, and maybe an occasional upset stomach that ruins our day. But in reality, what happens in the gut extends to all aspects of our health, wellness & performance. It can impact not only weight, but arthritis, headaches, concentration and so much more. In this engaging discussion, physician and best-selling author Dr. Vincent Pedre takes us down the path to better health - and a better life.Health and Wellness Coaches will also benefit from some valuable insights for clients as well as their own lives.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
