
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

Apr 20, 2020 • 5min
Our Life's Kryptonite (6 minute boost)
Need a spark to get your week off to a good start? Whether you're a health coach, a wellness coach, a performance coach or someone simply looking for a better life, the Monday Morning Catalyst is a 5 minute boost to launch your week in the right way. Our featured full-length episodes go live each Wednesday morning but THIS is the place to start your week.The Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching YouTube Channel briefly mentioned can be accessed via this 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.

Apr 15, 2020 • 40min
Dr. Lisa Belanger: Maximize Your Mental & Physical Well-being
Behavior change is difficult. Whether an individual is working on their own or along with a health and wellness coach to eat better, exercise, improve our sleep, respond differently when someone presses our buttons or any other area of life, it's not easy. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Belanger shares how we can apply the findings from leading-edge scientific analyses to maximize our (and our client's) mental and physical well-being at work and home.If you're a health coach, a wellness coach or anyone looking to improve your daily life, you'll find the behavior change guidance and insights in this interview of great value.Access to the new Health, Wellness and Performance Coaching YouTube Channel can also be accessed here: 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.

Apr 13, 2020 • 5min
40 Days and 40 Nights? (6 minute boost)
How are we viewing life right now? Is this period of time feeling like a cage? Are we stuck? Or could it be something more, both for ourselves and (if we're a health coach or wellness coach) potentially our clients. In this week's 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst, Dr. Cooper asks the question that could change everything between now and May 23rd.Thanks for joining us and for sharing it with others. We are grateful for you.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 8, 2020 • 46min
Meeta Singh, MD: Sleep, Immunity and More
Immunity is of critical interest right now in the midst of Covid-19. There are plenty of "experts" touting their magical immunity solutions but the evidence is clear: nothing influences immunity more than sleep. As a result, we were grateful to have nationally recognized sleep expert Dr. Meeta Singh join us as this week's guest. She is the sleep physician for the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB and is a credible voice if you're a health coach and wellness coach or anyone else looking for real answers.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 6, 2020 • 5min
What I Do? or Who I Am? (6 minute boost)
Do you need a spark or a boost to start off your week? Every Monday morning we bring you the Monday Morning Catalyst, a brief (<5 min) bonus episode to provide that spark. This week, we discuss the (massive and critical) difference between "What I Do" vs. "Who I AM."If you're a health coach or wellness coach or are in any capacity that involves helping others with their health, wellness and performance, we're happy to be on this journey along with you.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 1, 2020 • 46min
Tom Peters: The Red Bull of Excellence
For almost 40 years, Tom Peters has been identified as one of the world's most influential thinkers. In 1982, he co-authored what became the book that essentially established the management/leadership book genre and he never slowed down. Fortunately for all of us, Tom cares deeply about the value of health & wellness and provided our biggest ! (you'll understand when you listen or if you know about Tom's affinity for !!!) of the month when he agreed to join us for this episode. Warning: Dr. Cooper has been an almost lifelong fan of Tom, and he's not hesitant to make that obvious in this episode :-)Whether you're in charge of an organization looking to enhance our results or a health & wellness coach seeking to grow your impact, you won't want to miss this episode with the Red Bull of Management. Excellence, as Dr. Peters reminds us, is the next 5 minutes!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.

Mar 30, 2020 • 5min
Looking vs. Seeing (6 minute boost)
This week's 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst discusses the idea of looking at something and actually seeing something. In the midst of all that is going on in the world right now, we hope this provides you with a boost to start off your week. Whether you're a health & wellness coach or anyone else looking to make a difference in the lives of those around you, the Monday Morning Catalyst provides that boost to start your week off right!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.

Mar 25, 2020 • 30min
Dr Rizwan Sohail: Covid-19 Insights and Reasons for Optimism (Mayo Clinic Infectious Disease Specialist)
In the midst of the 24/7 Corona Virus attention, there is a great deal of information that is misinformed or simply wrong. This episode goes beyond the hype and the headlines and provides real information from one of the most credible sources you'll hear anywhere on the topic. Dr. Rizwan Sohail is an infectious disease specialist for the Mayo Clinic. He is deeply involved in the process, the latest updates, and the most accurate information available. Fortunately he was willing to carve out time to share his insights with us and what we can be doing in our roles as friends, parents, health and wellness coaches and members of the global community. If you only listen to one podcast this week, please put this one at the top of your list!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.

Mar 23, 2020 • 4min
Need a Boost? Our First 6 Minute Special Episode
Are you looking for a boost to launch your week on the right foot? Each Monday morning, we'll bring you the Monday Morning Catalyst, providing you that extra something to make the most of your day and your week - in under 5 minutes.This episode is the launch of this new bonus series - and you're not going to want to miss it!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.

Mar 18, 2020 • 34min
Dr. David Katz: Different Perspective on early Covid 19
We're living in a world of 24/7 corona virus news and alerts. As such, we reached out to Dr. David Katz, a physician well known for his expertise in the public health arena. In this special fast tracked episode, Dr. Katz shares a contrarian perspective that is certainly worth a listen. HOWEVER - please do not misinterpret his message - SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THIS TIME REMAINS CRITICAL FOR ALL OF US. Dr. Katz was also recently (3/14/20) featured in the Wall Street Journal and has written further about the topic here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/coronavirus-mortality-reality-check-david/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.