

The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)
Brad Cooper, PhD (Catalyst Coaching)
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/
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Sep 23, 2020 • 28min
Listen in on a Real, Live, Unscripted Coaching Session (Hidden Gem)
What is it like to be a fly on the wall when a real, live, unscripted health & wellness coaching session (with a nationally board certified health & wellness coach) is taking place? This is your chance to find out! And if you stay tuned immediately after the coaching session concludes, you'll get a chance to hear the coach AND the client debrief about what they noticed, felt and experienced during the session!Every so often, we bring back one of our most popular episodes from the past as a "Best Of" episode. You have shown this was one of those and we're pleased to bring it back for this week!If you'd like additional tools and resources for coaching or life, you may enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel (YouTube.com/Coaching Channel or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK04uLaZyPSAjtsOeTfw1vA)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 21, 2020 • 4min
The Hands Guide the Heart (6 min boost)
What are you about to put in your hands? The answer might just change the direction of your life in the coming minutes, hours or more. In this week's 5 min Catalyst, Dr. Cooper discusses the way in which the hands guide the heart and what that means for us in our (or our health & wellness coaching clients') journey toward #BetterThanYesterday!You may also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel at YouTube.com/CoachingChannel for a growing library of tools and resources! (full link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK04uLaZyPSAjtsOeTfw1vA)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 16, 2020 • 56min
Ryan Hall: Olympian & American Marathon Record Holder
Ryan Hall is one of the most admired runners in US history and has lived a fascinating life! He has run the fastest half marathon and marathon times of all time by an American, is married to another incredible athlete (Sara Hall) and adopted 4 incredible kids from Ethiopia. To top it off, Ryan is now known for turning his focus from running to strength training, and his immense change in physique has garnered the attention from magazines such as Men's Health.Many of you have been waiting for this one!!On a related note, we recently published a video exploring the practical aspects of mental toughness (and how to improve yours or that of your clients). If interested, you can access it here: https://youtu.be/uKH8r9FknE0 For more information about health and wellness coaching, please see: https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/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 14, 2020 • 5min
Willing to Wonder? (6 minute boost)
Wondering is a lost art in the midst of opinionated Tweets, political lines in the sand and the need to be right on seemingly every front. But the fact is - none of us get it right all the time, and the opportunity to do a little more wondering might just make a positive difference in both our own lives and the world as a whole.In this week's 5 min weekly Catalyst, Dr. Cooper takes a moment to wonder... about wondering, and the value it could play in all of our 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.

Sep 9, 2020 • 57min
Bruce Feiler: LifeQuakes, Life Transitions and More!
You know Bruce Feiler. He is the author of 6 consecutive best-selling books and the inspiration behind the NBC Drama "A Council of Dads.' And now - you get to hear from him directly, as we discuss the insights and life applications to his latest best-selling book "Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age.Is there really any such thing as a mid-life crisis? How can we change our story? What's the deal behind the classic intro "Once upon a time" and why does it matter? What is a LIFEQUAKE and what does it have to do with you? This fascinating discussion is one you won't soon forget, whether you're currently in the midst of a life transition or will face one just around the corner!For more information about health, wellness, performance or health & wellness coaching specifically, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ and feel free to contact us directly with questions Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.comInfo 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 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.


