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
May 25, 2020 • 5min
Doing vs. Being Personal Challenge (6 minute boost)
This is the spark to provide you with just what you need to move forward toward a more healthy, wellness-oriented and successful life. In this week's episode, we explore Doing vs. Being. Great insights for health coaches, wellness coaches or anyone looking to improve their lives for the better!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.
May 20, 2020 • 28min
Dr. Vita Sonjak: Is Aging Inevitable?
We know movement matters - in a BIG way. But do we understand why? This episode features Dr. Vita Sonjak from Montreal, Canada, and her research focuses on why active adults differ so much from "typical" adults. We love taking an evidence-based focus to health, wellness and performance at Catalyst, and Dr. Sonjak provides the deep dive into what's behind high quality function and lifestyle well into our 80's!Whether you're a health coach, wellness coach, performance coach or someone simply wanting to make the most of their life, you won't want to miss this interview with one of the top researchers in this area.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.
May 18, 2020 • 4min
Let's Make History! (6 minute boost)
What would it be like to live through a major event in history? How would I respond? Would I make the most of it or go with the flow? In this brief (<5 min) MM Catalyst episode, we provide some intriguing food for thought. Whether you're a health coach, a wellness coach, a performance coach, life coach or simply want to make the most of your own life, you will not want to miss this boost for your week!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.
May 13, 2020 • 49min
Lydia Denworth: The Power of Friendship
The 4 cornerstones of health and well-being are Move... Fuel... Rest... Connect. There is plenty of emphasis on the first three, but "connect" rarely receives similar attention. As a result, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Lydia Denworth, best-selling author of the outstanding book FRIENDSHIP. We all "believe" in the importance of friendship, but what does that look like on a practical level? How can a health & wellness coach (or anyone) help clients embrace the important steps involved in this valuable cornerstone to our lives? We talk about that and much more in this 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.
May 11, 2020 • 5min
Need a positive change? (6 minute boost)
Is there an area of your life you'd like to enhance? Or maybe one of your coaching clients would like to enhance? This week's 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst will provide the encouragement and spark you need to optimize reality and move forward in the areas of life that matter most to you.If you're a health coach or a wellness coach, this episode will be especially helpful as you work to enhance the lives 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.
May 6, 2020 • 43min
Rinny Carfrae: World Champion (and Mom!) Talks Ironman, Wellbeing & Life!
Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae is one of the most beloved athletes (and when it comes to the run, the most feared!) in the sport of triathlon. She is the 3-time Ironman World Champion (plus the 2007 70.3 World Champion) and is also married to Timothy O'Donnell, the top-rated American Ironman athlete in recent years.While we certainly touch on triathlon in this interview, the focus is on life. Rinny and Timothy are now married (2013) and parents of a beautiful 2-year-old little girl (Isabelle). The perspective she brings in terms of not simply training and racing but also general health and wellness are valuable for each and every one of us.Health and wellness coaches will obviously love this episode, but they won't be alone, as one of the great athletes of our time shares her thoughts and insights about living real life in the midst of serious pursuits.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.
May 4, 2020 • 5min
Your Biggest Year Yet?? (6 minute boost)
Some birthdays hold special meaning, providing major landmarks in our life. And others - like the one our host is celebrating this week? Well... you'll have to tune in to hear about that one!Whether you're a health coach, a wellness coach or anyone looking to make the most of you life and career, our special 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst will provide the spark!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.
Apr 29, 2020 • 33min
Future of Coaching (NBHWC Executive Director Leigh-Ann Webster)
The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has changed the landscape for coaches. The organization initiated the National Board Certification for Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC) in 2017, which has since brought a new level of continuity, respect and opportunities to those pursuing a career as a health coach or wellness coach. In this episode, NBHWC Executive Director Leigh-Ann Webster joins us to discuss the past, present and future of health & wellness coaching. We were truly grateful to her for taking the time to share her insights and guidance at this critical time for the profession of health & wellness coaching.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.
Apr 27, 2020 • 5min
Counting the Days or Making the Days Count? (6 minute boost)
Life isn't easy, but in the midst of the difficulties, we have two choices. We can choose to count the days... slowly trudging through toward an unknown destination. Or there's an alternative. In this latest special 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst, Dr. Bradford Cooper shares a shift in perspective that may have a lasting influence on both our future - and our present. Whether you're a health coach, wellness coach or anyone involved in health, wellness & performance, you won't want to miss this one!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.
Apr 22, 2020 • 39min
Dr. Mark Mattson: Intermittent Fasting - Fad or Factual?
Intermittent fasting has become popularized in recent years, but the evidence often gets lost in the headline-chasing videos, blogs and posts. If you're a health coach, wellness coach or performance coach, you're likely getting a lot of questions about this topic. To cut through all the baloney, we sought out one of the world's most respected neuroscientists on the subject, Dr. Mark Mattson.Dr. Mattson is a professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins and the Chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences at the National Institute on Aging. His work has looked into how the brain and body respond and adapt to fasting and exercise. If there is an expert on the subject of Intermittent Fasting, Dr. Mattson is that expert. In fact, he is among the most highly cited neuroscientists in the world. To say we felt fortunate he agreed to join us for this episode would be a clear understatement. 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.
