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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Feb 10, 2020 • 52min
Myth-Busting: Orthopedic Surgeon Style! (HJ Luks, MD)
Is arthritis due to overuse? Is arthroscopic surgery the best answer for knee issues? Should I get an MRI on my shoulder when it's painful? Is running bad for my knees? Do my food choices affect my joint pain?These are just a few of the questions we discussed with Dr. Howard Luks, a well-known surgeon who doesn't always sound like a surgeon. You will LOVE this episode - do not 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.
Feb 3, 2020 • 43min
Jonathan Fader, PhD: Motivational Interviewing
Dr. Jonathan Fader is a licensed performance and clinical psychologist, best-selling author and speaker (including a popular TedTalk). He was kind enough to join us to share his insights on motivational interviewing and much more! From how to listen more effectively to specific techniques that can be utilized in coaching and business settings, this episode is loaded with fantastic information (and a lot of fun along the way).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.
Jan 27, 2020 • 1h 1min
Michael Steger, PhD: Discovering the Meaning of Life
The meaning of life is a popular topic of discussion and something most of us ponder during our quiet moments. Dr. Michael Steger has spent his career studying this very topic as the founder and director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University! In this episode, he shares the practical aspects of his research findings and how we can not only bring more meaning and purpose to our own lives but also integrate into our 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.
Jan 20, 2020 • 42min
Don Peppers: Revisiting the One to One Future
Don Peppers' groundbreaking book "The One to One Future" (co-authored with Dr. Martha Rogers) is credited with launching the CRM revolution. Their books went onto sell over a million copies in 18 languages worldwide. In this insightful interview, Peppers reminds us why the personal connection is SO very critical in all settings, including health & wellness. He notes a recent Price Waterhouse Coopers study showing 75% of people want MORE - not less - human contact and walks us through how to do that in all aspects of our lives and businesses. If you are involved in growing an internal wellness program, are building your own coaching business or involved in marketing in any form, you will not want to miss 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.
Jan 13, 2020 • 53min
Kelly McGonigal, PhD: Willpower, Stress, Movement and Compassion
We've been anticipating this interview for six months and the outcome did not disappoint! Best-selling author Dr. Kelly McGonigal brings her practical insights about willpower, the upside of stress (yes - we're serious), the joy of movement and the power of compassion to the forefront in this engaging discussion. Interestingly, Dr. McGonigal noted after the interview that 60% of what she shared she had not previously shared. So even if you're familiar with her outstanding work, 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.
Jan 6, 2020 • 48min
Wendy Wood, PhD: Good Habits, Bad Habits
Are you looking to eliminate some of your bad habits or start some positive new ones this year? Look no further than this intriguing interview with best-selling author and researcher Dr. Wendy Wood. She shares new ways in which we can amplify the positive and drop the negative ones like a bad... well, habit! Outstanding, practical advice for all of us as we look toward #BetterThanYesterdayInfo 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.
Dec 30, 2019 • 33min
Brad Cooper, PhD: How to Create a Powerful Personal Vision for Your Life
Goals are popular this time of year, but a powerful, personal vision is the fuel that drives those goals. In this special episode, Dr. Cooper walks listeners through the steps to successfully create your own #2020Vision for the coming year. A reference sheet which lays out the specific steps is available to compliment this episode at 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.
Dec 16, 2019 • 49min
Chrissie Wellington: Ironman World Champion Pulls Back Curtain on Racing & Life (Gem)
There's a good reason this was our single most popular episode of all time! Four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington share her heart, her smile, her struggles and her secrets. In addition to some fun racing stories, she also opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder and how she faces the realities of life on a daily basis. Whether you're a health coach, wellness coach, performance coach or simply someone looking to make the most of their life, this episode has something for you.Chrissie was known as a fierce competitor and her big smile through it all. Whether you're a long-time triathlon fan or could care less about endurance sports, you will treasure 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.
Dec 9, 2019 • 42min
Bob Burg: Growing Your Business and Your Impact
Whether you're an independent health coach or wellness coach looking to grow your business, a wellness program manager seeking to expand your program or anyone pursuing opportunities to increase your impact, growth is key. In this episode, best-selling author Bob Burg joins us to share his secrets to growing -- the right way!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.
Dec 2, 2019 • 32min
Alex Agostini, PhD: Evidence-based Steps to Improving Sleep
Sleep continues to be identified as one of the most critical aspects of our personal health and wellness (and one of the most popular topics of this podcast). In this latest episode, South Australia researcher Dr Alex Agostini share her insights and practical guidance we can use in our our own lives to improve this key 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.
