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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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.
Aug 3, 2020 • 5min
Life Is NOW! (6 minute boost)
Are you always looking ahead to what's next? Do you struggle to get dialed into the now? You're not alone. In this episode, we discuss the ongoing struggle between Now and Next and some of the key things to consider about this internal game of tug-of-war.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.
Jul 29, 2020 • 46min
Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl: How to Read Between the (Head)lines
Dr. Jeremy Horpedahl, an expert in debunking health and wellness myths, discusses the importance of analyzing data, challenging misconceptions in public education funding, and understanding the difference between observational and experimental studies. He provides tips on how to critically evaluate statistics and visuals in articles for accurate information retrieval.
Jul 27, 2020 • 5min
Change Your Narrative - Change Your Life! (6 minute boost)
What story do you tell yourself - about yourself? How are you interpreting what's happening within your life each day? As a health and wellness coach or life coach, are you able to help your coaching clients re-write their narrative? This week's brief (5 min) bonus episode discusses the practical ways in which you can change your narrative... and change your life!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.
Jul 22, 2020 • 38min
Dr. Susan Clinton: Understanding Incontinence, Pelvic Floor & Treatment Options
Incontinence is a part of health, wellness and performance that is often kept hush-hush, but influences a very large number of people worldwide. Many individuals suffer in silence, not realizing there are options beyond such suffering or surgery.This week we welcome women's health expert, nationally board certified health & wellness coach and physical therapist Dr. Susan Clinton. She takes us through some of the causes, what can be done and how to find the help you're seeking (both women and men).For health & wellness coaches, physical therapist or other health care provider, you will find this episode to be extremely valuable. For everyone else, we expect this episode to be among our most-shared episodes of all time due to the positive influence it can have on the lives of so many. 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.
Jul 20, 2020 • 5min
Does Better Mean More? (6 minute boost)
Need a boost? In this week's 5 min Catalyst we discuss whether "better" always means "more" or not. As health and wellness coaches (or life coaches and high performers), we discuss this concept frequently. This week's episode may provide food for thought going forward!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.
