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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Jun 10, 2020 • 47min
James Prochaska: Stages of Change Creator
The Stages of Change model is among the most recognized and utilized models in health, wellness, life and performance coaching (or any area of behavior change). In this special 100th episode, the creator of the model - Dr. James Prochaska - and his incredible partner (married 54 years) Dr. Janice Prochaska - join us to discuss the practical application, special stories and much more!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.
Jun 8, 2020 • 5min
Are Expectations Your Driver or Downfall? - Part II (6 minute boost)
Expectations can either be our driver or our downfall. In this "Part II" discussion that we started in last week's 5 minute Catalyst, we discuss the dark side of expectations, and what we can do to optimize our outcomes.If you're a high performer or you coach high performers (health coach, wellness coach, life coach or performance coach), you will garner immediate insights from this week's catalyst!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.
Jun 3, 2020 • 41min
Dr. Stuart Phillips: Protein, Strength Training and Healthy Aging
There are a number of myths surrounding the intake of protein, strength training and the role of muscle in healthy aging, but nobody better to address those myths than this week's guest, Dr. Stuart Phillips (@mackinprof on Twitter). Whether you're a health coach, wellness coach, performance coach or someone who simply wants to make the most out of their life, this episode will provide you the insights you need to effectively move forward in the areas of protein ingestion, muscle strengthening and how to optimize that strength as we age.Additional resources available at https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/Or you can access a library of health, wellness & performance coaching tools and resources on the YouTube Coaching Channel at YouTube.com/CoachingChannel 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.
Jun 1, 2020 • 4min
Expectations - Driver or Downfall? (6 minute boost)
Expectations can be our driver or our downfall. If this week's 5 minute Catalyst, we'll discuss the potential for utilizing expectations to bring out your best. If you're a health coach, wellness coach, life coach or performance coach, you'll find immediate application for your clients. If you're here seeking optimal performance, you've come to the right place!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 27, 2020 • 36min
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman: Fresh Look at Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs model is at the core of coaching, counseling, parenting, teaching and essentially every aspect of our lives. Yet, was Maslow taking this concept further at the time of his early (age 62) death? Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, author of the new book Transcend and host of The Psychology Podcast takes us on a deeper dive into this potential. Along the way, we discuss the difference between "being" and "doing" and much more in this engaging discussion with one of the best known individuals in the world of psychology.If you're a health coach, wellness coach, life coach or performance coach, you will enjoy soaking in this special episode. Additional coaching tools and resources are available here: https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or YouTube.com/CoachingChannelYou can access the brief video discussing doing/being here: https://youtu.be/ONMzSmUNi9A 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 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.
