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What Are You Made Of?Fueling Performance with Purpose: Don’t Chase the What, Discover the Who with Brad Cooper, PhDIn this episode of What Are You Made Of? with Mike “C-Roc”, endurance athlete, executive coach, and mental toughness expert Brad Cooper, PhD joins the show to talk about the powerful difference between who you are and what you do—and why that distinction can change your life. Brad shares his awe-inspiring story of biking over 3,000 miles across America in just over seven days, a feat he accomplished only weeks after a serious cycling accident that left him with multiple fractures. The conversation dives deep into identity, resilience, purpose, and pe...2025-07-3131 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Explorer's Gene (Alex Hutchinson, PhD) - Part IIWelcome back to Part II of the interview with Dr. Alex Hutchinson, author of the fascinating new book - The Explorer's Gene: Why we seek big challenges, new flavors, and the blank spots on the map. You can find his book at AlexHutchinson.netInfo 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) ...2025-04-2137 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Alex Hutchinson, PhD: The Explorer's GeneExploration. The search for the unknown has shaped the history of our species, molding our behavior in ways we are only beginning to understand. And that understanding is about to come into focus for us today, thanks to today’s guest, best-selling author and one of my favorite writers, Dr. Alex Hutchinson. Alex is well known, both for his popular Outside Magazine columns on the topic of sweat science, and his exceptional book Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. His book influenced the direction I took with my own PhD work. He first joined us...2025-04-0757 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe Role of Male Allyship: A Conversation with Brad Johnson, PhD and David Smith, PhDIn this insightful episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek chats with Brad Johnson, PhD and David Smith, PhD about the role of male allyship in the workplace. Brad, a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Faculty Associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University, and David, a sociologist and Associate Professor in the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, delve into their collaborative work to promote gender equity at work. In their conversation, Brad and David discuss their bo...2025-02-1730 min
CancerSurvivorMD®Provider Talk with Colleen Dwyer DiehlIn this episode, Dr. Josie welcomes Colleen Dwyer Diehl, LCSW, a clinical social worker at Cancer Bridges, to introduce an exciting new mini-series on cancer survivorship. Colleen shares her journey, the mission of Cancer Bridges, and the impactful programs they offer to support cancer patients and survivors. Together, they explore the Living Life Post-Cancer Treatment program, a structured initiative designed to help individuals navigate life after active treatment. They also introduce the five essential elements of survivorship care, which will be explored in depth in upcoming episodes. Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, or healthcare prof...2025-02-1431 minCancerSurvivorMD®Author Chat with Patrick BringleyIn this episode, we sit down with Patrick Bringley, MA, author of All the Beauty in the World, to explore his profound journey from working at The New Yorker to spending a decade as a museum guard at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Patrick shares how the loss of his brother to cancer led him to seek solace in art, offering him space for reflection, healing, and a deeper appreciation of life’s beauty and struggles. We discuss the power of art in processing grief, the intersection of the mundane and the sublime, and how his...2025-02-0542 min
Be the Sun, Not the Salt#25 Creating Big Change through Small Acts with Brad AronsonJoin us for an inspiring discussion with Brad Aronson, author of 'Humankind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time.' Brad shares his journey of discovering the profound impact of small gestures of kindness, especially during difficult times. He emphasizes the importance of being seen (and what that really means) and the power of simple actions to make a huge difference in the lives of others, and for ourselves, in return. Brad also talks to us about his impressive background in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, his teaching experiences, and his dedication to mentoring and nonprofit work. The...2024-12-181h 01
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)How to Create a Clear, Personal Vision (Brad Cooper, PhD)Goals? They can be beneficial, but there's an even more valuable process available for those who truly want to bolster their personal or professional lives (or both!). In this special episode, Dr. Cooper discusses the value of creating a clear, personal vision for your life and walks through the steps to creating your own. The video with examples he mentioned is available here.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...2024-12-1620 minCancerSurvivorMD®Caregiver Chat with GaryCaregiving is a journey that touches many of our lives in profound and often unexpected ways. It is a role that demands resilience, compassion, and adaptability. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Gary Marzolf, whose lifelong experience with caregiving began at a very young age and has evolved through decades of personal challenges and triumphs. Gary’s story offers wisdom, inspiration, and insight into navigating the delicate balance between caring for others and taking care of oneself.Links relevant to this episode: Reiki: Hands That Heal by Joyce MorrisReiki for Emot...2024-12-1240 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Intersection of Mental Wellbeing and High Performance (Daniel Brown, PhD)Welcome to the latest episode of The Coaching Lab! We're thrilled to have Dr. Daniel Brown of the University of Portsmouth with us, a leading expert & researcher on the psychology of human excellence and wellbeing, including the impact of mental health and the understanding of resilience and the ability to truly thrive in the full sense of the word. Whether you’re a coach looking for new tools in your toolbox or a top performer seeking that extra edge, this episode provides the answers.You can keep up to date with Dr. Brown via his University of Po...2024-12-021h 04CancerSurvivorMD®Author Chat with Chris Gabbard“A Life Beyond Reason: Chris Gabbard on Loss, Caregiving, and Spiritual Growth”In this deeply moving episode, Chris Gabbard, PhD, MA, professor and author of A Life Beyond Reason, shares his profound journey as a caregiver to his son August, who was born with severe disabilities due to a mismanaged birth. Chris reflects on the emotional and philosophical challenges he faced during and after August’s life, discussing the profound spiritual and personal growth that caregiving brought into his life. Alongside co-hosts Brad Buchanan and Dr. G van Londen, Chris explores themes of trust in the healthcare system...2024-11-2751 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dopamine Unplugged! (Talia Lerner, PhD)Welcome to The Coaching Lab’s 'Dopamine Unplugged' episode, where we dive into the fascinating world of dopamine—our brain’s supposed superstar neurotransmitter! Is it really the 'happiness chemical,' or are there more nuanced truths behind its role in motivation and behavior? Today we’ll be debunking common myths, explore the latest research, and uncover how understanding dopamine can empower us to create healthier habits and make lasting change. Whether you're a neuroscience enthusiast or just curious about how your brain works, we’ve got something for everyone. Today’s guest, Dr. Talia Lerner, will be our guide...2024-11-181h 01
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Norwegian Method: Brad CulpWelcome to The Coaching Lab! Today, we have a special guest who will pull back the curtain on one of the world’s most popular training strategies: The Norwegian Method with the guy who’s seen it all - Brad Culp (his new book is available here). With insights rooted in science and real-world applications, he not only reveals the secrets behind this method but also shares practical tips for coaches and athletes alike. Get ready to elevate your coaching game as we explore the principles that are reshaping the world of endurance training, with application to athletes at all...2024-11-041h 13
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Weight Loss Meds: Myths & Realities (Dr. Sheri Poznanovic & Board-Certified Coach Erin Chain)Less than 2 years ago, you’d likely never heard of GLP-1 mediations. Today, it’s on the tip of everyone’s tongue as the solution to weight management, has longstanding organizations like Weight Watchers on the verge of bankruptcy and is making employee benefits coverage for employers more difficult than ever due to the cost. How does it work? Why are so many people talking about it? What are the potential dangers? And are there safe, smart ways to proceed down this path?We are extremely fortunate today to have physician Dr. Sheri Poznanovic and nationally board-certified health...2024-10-0750 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Flexible Mind: High Performance Without Burnout (Ross White, PhD)Today’s guest, clinical psychologist Dr. Ross White, is author of “The Tree that Bends” – an intriguing book that helps us elevate our performance without burning out – or breaking – in the process. Professor White has spent his career supporting the mental health & wellbeing of high performers across a range of athletic and professional settings as well as being a professor of clinical psychology at Queens University Belfast and director of Strive2Thrive consultancy.The book/audiobook/kindle versions of 'The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive' is available in the US through Amazon.com...2024-09-2359 minCancerSurvivorMD®Author Chat with Jill SquireDiscover the essential tools and wisdom to empower yourself or a loved one through a cancer journey in our latest episode. Featuring author Jill Squire, BSN, RN, OCN, and her groundbreaking book "Cancer Journey Guide and Journals: Empowerment in Diagnosis and Treatment and Beyond," we explore practical strategies to support cancer patients from diagnosis through long-term survivorship. This conversation promises invaluable insights into self-advocacy, effective communication, and the significance of tracking symptoms and treatments in a user-friendly format.Engage in a heartening discussion on the power of self-care activities like birding and mindfulness, which are es...2024-09-2241 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Battling Pseudoscience (Jonathan Stea, PhD)In case you haven’t noticed, wellbeing and wellness have been hijacked by those selling the modern-day version of snake oil. Pseudoscience – social media’s candy - is winning the clicks game over actual science and your friends are more likely to send you a Youtube video as “proof” of their claim than a credible, peer-reviewed research study.Enter Dr. Jonathan Stea, author of the new book MIND THE SCIENCE. He’s battling the ridiculous pseudoscientific claims and keeping his sense of humor through all the anger sent his way on X and elsewhere. Our longtime listeners know we orig...2024-08-2655 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Motivational Interviewing Co-creator Stephen Rollnick, PhDPlease enjoy this special Best Of episode with the co-creator of Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dr. Stephen Rollnick!!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...2024-08-121h 06
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Cancer and Exercise: Latest Evidence and Insights (Kristin Campbell, PhD)The number of cancer survivors in the US alone exceeds 15.5 million—a figure expected to double in the coming decades. The general role of exercise for our health & wellbeing, but what about for the individual in the midst of or the tail end of the cancer journey – does it play an important role there? If so, in what ways? Why isn’t it generally emphasized as part of the treatment protocol? And what recent advancements in the research might be changing that historical trend? Today’s guest, Dr. Kristin Campbell, has spent her career diving into these and related question...2024-07-2956 minCancerSurvivorMD®Author Chat with Kate WashingtonI sit down with Kate Washington to discuss her compelling book, "Already Toast," which delves into the profound and multifaceted caregiving journey. Kate shares her deeply personal experience of caring for her husband as he underwent a stem cell transplantation for lymphoma. We explore the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, and the emotional and physical toll that caregiving can take. Through her narrative, Kate provides invaluable insights and reflections that resonate with anyone who has navigated the intricate path of supporting a loved one through a serious illness. Join us for a candid and heartfelt conversation that...2024-07-2945 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Is Delayed Gratification Overrated? (Jacqueline Rifkin, PhD)Delayed gratification. When it comes to health, wellness and high performance, it’s the holy grail, right? Well, not so fast. Back in 1970, psychologist and Stanford professor Walter Mischel (‘mishel”) performed the marshmallow study. It purported to show that children who were able to delay gratification by choosing not to eat a marshmallow when left alone in a room in order to earn 2 marshmallows went on to garner greater success across a range of areas, including school and careers. It’s been a cornerstone concept for speakers, coaches and consultants for decades. But can it go too far? Today’s guest, Dr...2024-07-1559 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)David Goggins: A Closer LookDavid Goggins is an incredibly fascinating individual, with a life story that reads like the script from a Rocky film. The retired Navy Seal, best-selling author and YouTube no-nonsense motivator endured an abusive childhood and a learning disability early on. At age 19 he spent 4 years in the Air Force but struggled after being discharged, as his weight ballooned from 175 to 290 and he felt he was in a dead-end job. At 24, he lost 100+ lbs, became a Navy Seal and later also graduated from Army Ranger School. As an endurance athlete, he’s completed over 60 ultra-marathons, triathlons and ultra-triathlons, at one ti...2024-06-0323 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Batman Effect: How Changing Our Identity Boosts Our Results (Stephanie Carlson, PhD)3 Big Ideas from Dr. Carlson:Identifying with/as someone else (e.g., Batman) improves impulse control in children.Psychological distancing, either via time (e.g., delaying email response 24 hours) or space (considering what someone else might do - including Batman!) can minimize the negative effects of emotions in both our personal and professional lives.Reflection about our futures enhances our executive function as adults.“Always be yourself. Unless you can be Batman – then always be Batman.” That tongue in cheek quote always makes me laugh, but it turns out to have some fascinating truth to it, as chi...2024-05-201h 01
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Free-range Humans: Endurance Athletes to Firefighters (Brent Ruby, PhD)Today’s guest is Dr. Brent Ruby, Director of the Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism. What that really means is he specializes in studying free-range humans – not in the lab like most researchers – but in the wild, where real life is happening. This has involved chasing fire crews up and down mountains and trailing ultra-athletes through Badwater, along the Race Across America, and in various Ironman events for 25+ years. Today we’ll dig into the latest research and what it means, not only for extreme athletes, but for each of us as we traverse this thing called l...2024-04-081h 16
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Perfectionism (Best-selling author Thomas Curran, PhD)Perfectionism. While it may be the obvious answer to the interview question about our “greatest weaknesses,” the potential negative influence it can have on our lives is palatable – and none of us are immune. Today we have the privilege of having Dr. Thomas Curran, best-selling author of the hugely popular book The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. He is also a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” Oh – and by the way, his TED talk on the subject...2024-03-111h 02CancerSurvivorMD®Author Chat with Brad BuchananHave you ever witnessed the metamorphosis of the human spirit through the darkest of times? Brad Buchanan, PhD, MA, a resilient cancer survivor and former English professor, joins us to share his captivating journey of battling cancer, undergoing a stem cell transplant, and living with the complex aftermath of Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD). In a narrative that weaves vulnerability with triumph, Brad opens up about the transformative role of writing in his path to healing and how he embraced a new philosophy of acceptance in the face of relentless health challenges.As we navigate Brad's story...2024-02-221h 01
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Next Generation of Food & Nutrition Science (Janine Higgins, PhD)When it comes to food and nutrition, our default is to think of it as a math problem. But what happens when the calculator doesn’t work? What happens when we plug in 2+2 and get 7? Or 3? Or any number of other variable outcomes? When the data collected is off by 20, 30 or even 50%, how can anyone utilize that data to improve their lives?That’s exactly what is happening in the world of food and nutrition. We have piles of studies and endless apps filled with personal nutrition data that is… well… wrong. And that’s what makes the work o...2024-02-1248 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Aging, Sarcopenia, Protein, Exercise and More: Giulia Coletta, PhD(c)We lose approximately 1% of our muscle mass after the age of 40. Ahhh – 1% - what’s the big deal, right? Well – for the muscular athlete, the 3% lost from age 40-43 may be barely noticeable, but what about the 25% lost by age 65 in the unconditioned office worker who doesn’t have much extra muscle to begin with? It can dramatically reduce function and decrease both quality and years of life.But the application of the research isn’t limited to aging. It also can bring benefits to surgical outcomes, allow athletes to extend their careers, and improve the lives of your co...2024-01-2949 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Unlocking the Secrets to a Longer, Healthier Life (Tom LaRocca, PhD)There is a great deal of attention being devoted to extending the lifespan, but what about the “health span” – the period of our lives during which we are not simply continuing to have a pulse, but rather the period during which we are healthy and productive. THAT’s the period we’re most interested in extending – and today we have one of the foremost experts on the subject, the head of the Healthspan Lab at Colorado State University – Dr. Tom LaRocca. He and his team study what is happening beneath the surface as we age and how we can utilize the fi...2024-01-151h 16CancerSurvivorMD®Author Chat with Ethan JoellaWhen the pages of a book flutter closed, the story lingers, etching itself into the fabric of our beings. Such is the essence of our latest chat with Ethan Joella, PhD, MA, MFA, MS, a revered storyteller and University of Delaware educator, whose novels "A Little Hope" and "The Quiet Life" tenderly sketch the intricate dance of life's trials and the resilience of the human spirit. Our conversation with Ethan stretches beyond the written word, touching on the raw inspiration drawn from personal heartache—how the loss of a loved one can bleed into the pages of fiction, offering so...2024-01-1131 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Brad Stulberg: The Master of Change!Author John Maxwell is credited for providing the reminder that “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” But I have a feeling he hadn’t yet met today’s guest or realized the power of the Catalyst Community. Welcome to 2024. The new year always brings a fresh hope of positive change and with that, we knew exactly who would be the perfect guest to kick off your new year – the Master of Change himself: multiple-time best-selling author, Brad Stulberg. You know his books: Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, The Practice of Groundedness and his recent hit The Master of Change –...2024-01-0155 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Heat Therapy for Fitness, Alzheimer's and Life (Paige Geiger, PhD)What is the potential connection between heat therapy, exercise, cognition and Alzheimer’s? Are hot tubs and saunas good for our health? And what is happening at the molecular level when it comes to chronic diseases and does that provide any additional clues about how to live our lives? Those questions and more are on the table today as Dr. Paige Geiger joins us here on the latest episode – our 301st episode! - of the Catalyst 360 podcast – your source for engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights. I met our guest, Dr. Geiger, when she presented some of her res...2023-12-1156 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Science of Better Relationships (Amy Smith, PhD)We inherently know conflict is not good for our health and that wellbeing is improved by reducing conflict. But does the evidence back this up? That’s the question on the table today as we welcome licensed marriage and family therapist, Certified family life educator and scientist Dr. Amy Smith to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 podcast! Not only will we be covering the latest research on communication and wellbeing, but Dr. Smith will also be providing us with practical applications on how to enhance our relationships in the process.For more information about Dr. Smith's pr...2023-11-131h 08
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Better Sleep with Sleep Physician Chris Winter, MDDo you believe in magic? I do – the magic of a good sleep. If you were to stop me on the street and I asked for your best 1st step forward to improve your health, wellness & performance without sharing any other details, I’d encourage you to start with sleep, as its impact on EVERY aspect of life is undeniable. Much of my own PhD work looked at the influence of sleep on performance, but I continue to be stunned by the difference a solid night of sleep provides. However, as we’ll learn today, it might feel like magic...2023-11-0659 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Fireside Chat: Shifting Focus... Autopilot Power... Retreating Forward!When we moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in 2021, a new tradition was created – fireside chats. Sometimes it involves a small group of students from the university nearby. Other times it might be friends, family or others pondering career or life changes. Suzanna & I enjoy the spot to discuss the latest book we’ve read and it’s a fun spot to get a little philosophical with anyone who might be staying the night with us. Obviously I can’t bring you the warmth of the crackling fire, views of the setting sun or the back-and-forth discourse we enjoy her...2023-10-3021 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Beatrice Chestnut, PhD: Enneagram ApplicationIn a world where understanding oneself has become an elusive quest, the Enneagram emerges as a captivating tool of self-discovery. A symbol shrouded in mystery, this ancient system of personality typing invites individuals to explore the intricate layers of their inner psyche. Like a mirror reflecting the complexity of human nature, the Enneagram offers nine distinct archetypes, each representing a unique lens through which we view ourselves and interact with the world. Today we will be unraveling the tapestry of motivations, fears, and desires with one of the world’s top enneagram experts on our journey of self-discovery and mo...2023-10-231h 03
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Overcome Gravity, Why Margins Matter, and the Problem with WellnessWelcome back. If this is your first time joining us on the Catalyst 360 podcast, you’ve caught an unusual episode to kick things off. A few months ago, I just opened up my journal and jotted down a few notes of things I’d been reading or thinking about recently, poured a cup of coffee and recorded some random thoughts about a wide range of topics. Based on the downloads, you seemed to find some value so we decided to continue doing these about once/month.Thanks for joining us. I’m Dr. Brad Cooper, usually your host o...2023-10-0217 minCancerSurvivorMD®Author Chat with Elaine SchattnerWhen Elaine Schattner, MD, MS, stepped into our studio, she brought with her a treasure trove of insights from her journey as a physician and breast cancer survivor. Her book lays the groundwork for our conversation, chronicling the transformation of cancer from a taboo subject to one openly discussed across various platforms, particularly social media. Our discussion traverses the landscape of public health, from early 20th-century education efforts to the role of online communities today. We navigate the complexities of sharing personal health stories in the digital age and the responsibilities of medical professionals to disseminate information accurately and...2023-09-1354 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Good Habits, Bad Habits: Wendy Wood, PhDWhat if you were to learn the key to eliminating bad habits or implementing good habits wasn’t willpower or determination? What if there were relatively simple steps any of us could take – or help our clients take – that would put positive habits on autopilot and eliminate those which drag us down?Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast. That’s precisely the focus of today’s discussion w/ Dr. Wendy Wood. Dr. Wood is a professor of psychology and business at the University of Southern California and the author of one of my favorite books on habits - Good Habits...2023-09-1146 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Free Will, Letdown Triggers, Enhancing Creativity and More! (Coffee w/ Coop)In the mood for some thought-provoking thoughts and ponderings with Catalyst Coaching 360's CEO, Dr. Brad Cooper? Fill up that favorite coffee cup and join us for an unscripted discussion covering free will (freed will!), why we experience letdowns after big events, how to enhance our creativity, how our interpretation creates a unique world for each one of us, and how two songs with the exact same title can provide opposite perspectives on life. Thanks for joining us for this special episode of the Catalyst 360 podcast!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual 2023-09-0422 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Empowered Birth: Tapping into Sports Psychology for the Maternity Journey (Carla Meijen, PhD)What can we learn from the world of sport psychology that could be applied to the maternity journey? What if a top sport psychologist – and mother – was able to effectively bring the two worlds together in ways that would benefit the mother, child and family? That is exactly the focus of today’s discussion, as chartered sport & exercise psychologist, associate professor and author of the new book Empowered Birth, Dr. Carla Meijen joins us on the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 podcast. Dr. Meijen and I originally met when we presented our research together at an international sports psychology confer...2023-08-281h 00
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Fad Free and Evidence-based Nutritional Guidelines: Mario Kratz, PhDAre you confused by all the claims about the “best” diets, what foods to avoid, and the never-ending list of nutritional fads highlighted in books and headlines? We are too. And in today’s episode, we’re going to do something about it.Welcome to the Catalyst 360 Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr. Mario Kratz, the founder and director of Nourished by Science, an evidence-based resource I have a feeling everyone is going to be tapping into after hearing this episode. Dr. Kratz has been on the faculty in the Departments of Epidemiology and Medicine as well as the Nut...2023-08-1458 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)True North, Work/Life, Integrating Kairos, Breaking Twitter Code (Coffee w/ Coop)What if you could sit down over coffee w/ Dr. Cooper and tap into what he's been learning, pondering, trying and hearing? In this special episode, that's exactly what happens, as Brad hits record and starts sharing, script-free, about life/work thoughts, the meaning and integration of Kairos, how to break the code on Twitter and following true north! We're playing around with idea of occasionally including these "Coffee w/ Coop" episodes, so if you enjoy it, please pass along to friends & peers so we get the message! Thanks for being a part of the Catalyst Community!!2023-08-0721 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Reclaiming Our Playful Self: Beth Kurland, PhDHow’d we all get so doggone serious? If you’re a regular listener of the Catalyst 360 podcast, you’re likely a high performer, making the most of each day and each opportunity. Yet sometimes in the midst of doing so, we lose our playful self. We’re good at work – at getting things done. Play? That’s for later – unfortunately that “later” can continue to be pushed back indefinitely and our lives turn into a treadmill of checklists and a closet full of trophies. That tendency doesn’t have to continue – and today’s guest will help chart the course toward reclai...2023-07-311h 02
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Behavior Change Comes to Life: Martin Hagger, PhDBehavior change is at the heart of health, wellness & performance, the driving force toward Better Than Yesterday, the fuel for making the most of this thing called life. So why does it have to be so difficult and are there any evidence-based strategies that can help us, our team members and our clients move forward more effectively? Today’s guest, professor Martin Hagger has spent a lifetime studying the answers to these questions, and I think you’ll be encouraged by the answers.Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast. We’re grateful to have you spend a little portio...2023-07-241h 04
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Work Less Hours, Accomplish More // Alex Pang, PhD (gem)Work less but get more done. Sounds like the dream, right? Seriously – less hours – better results. I don’t know about you – but I’m all in – and that’s exactly what we’ll be discussing on this hidden gem w/ the man whose name has become synonymous w/ optimizing productivity by working less - Dr. Alex Pang. Welcome to Catalyst 360 Podcast - I’m your host, Dr. Brad Cooper of Catalyst Coaching 360 and today’s guest is best-selling author of several books, including the latest hit Shorter: Work Better, Smarter and The Distraction Addiction. Dr. Pang has a Ph.D. in the hi...2023-07-1741 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dana McMakin, PhD: Unlocking the Secret to Better Sleep via SavoringStruggling to catch those elusive Z's despite following all the latest sleep guidance? What if the secret to a rejuvenating sleep lies in the power of savoring? Join us as we talk to Professor Dana McMakin, an expert in clinical science and cognitive neuroscience, who shares her journey of battling insomnia and reveals the missing link to better sleep.Discover how sleep, anxiety, and mental health are closely connected and learn the importance of a wind-down routine to optimize sleepiness. Dana shares the secret of creating mental flexibility by practicing the switch between ruminating worries and savoring...2023-06-1247 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dan Buettner: Living Longer via Blue Zone Insights (Hidden Gem)The world of health, wellness & performance is unfortunately replete with baseless claims, pseudoscience-headlines and unsubstantiated – and often ridiculous - extrapolations of individual experiences to the general population. And then there’s Dan Buettner, who identified the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. He has since written multiple best-sellers focusing on the practical elements making the blue zones unique. He also works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The prog...2023-05-2233 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Is there value in 360 seconds? (CoopNotes - 6 min)360 seconds. 6 minutes. 1/10th of an hour. Just 4 tenths of 1% of our day.Can it make a difference? Can it be THE difference leading toward a life of meaning, purpose & impact? Don’t real life changes involve hours of preparation and ongoing work? Or could a 360 second window of time open us up to a new world of opportunity?Welcome to a special episode of the Catalyst 360 podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Brad Cooper, CEO of Catalyst Coaching 360, and if you’re a regular listener you know most our episodes generally run about 40-60 minutes. The gr...2023-03-0605 min
The Power of WhyConversation with Brad Green expert in Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental issuesThis podcast episode features an interview with Brad Green, a leading expert in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE). During the episode, Brad will share his expertise on HSSE topics such as proper safety protocols, and risk management. He will explain how these topics are interconnected, and how organizations can create comprehensive plans to ensure their operations are appropriate. Additionally, Brad will discuss strategies to create a culture of safety within organizations, which will help improve employee morale and protect the environment. Finally, he will provide tips on navigating the complex landscape of HSSE, giving organizations the confidence to...2023-03-0140 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Intriguing Science of Endurance: Dr. Alex HutchinsonYears ago, a hot new book by one of my favorite columnists came out. I was leaving to speak at a conference taking place on a cruise ship (still my fav speaking engagement to date) but I couldn’t wait to dig in. So I contacted the author to see if it was possible to have an advanced copy shipped to the hotel and he made me a deal: he’d send me a PDF if I promised to buy a copy once it was available to the public. Done. I still have that PDF, covered with notes, underlines, aste...2023-02-061h 19
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. Philip Skiba: Pseudoscience? Think Again!What do exposing fads and optimizing fitness have in common? Longtime Catalyst 360 listeners know the answer: EVIDENCE! The world of health, wellness & performance is rife with exaggeration, unsupported claims and charisma-dependent shortcuts. Taking an evidence-based approach to your chosen pursuit doesn’t guarantee results, as the scientific method is all about looking for the hole in the previous finding. At the same time, it sure is a wise cornerstone on which to build your strategy. Today we have one of the best in the business joining us to break through the BS on our way to a better life – and e...2022-12-261h 04
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in the Real World - Dr. Marco AltiniWhat if you discovered a 60 second assessment you could do each morning with no special equipment that would essentially let you see how your body is responding to various stressors and changes to daily habits like sleep, alcohol intake, exercise and more? Now there is – and the insights anyone can garner from this info can be a game-changer in our lives, regardless of our focused pursuit. Welcome to the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted source for engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights. Today’s guest is Dr. Marco Altini, one of the world’s foremost experts in something called HR...2022-12-121h 08
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Hungry Brain: How to Rewire Our Food Choices (Dr. Stephan Guyenet)"I'd do anything to be healthy, except eat right and exercise." We laugh when the comedian shares this insight from the stage, but then cringe when we realize the truth of that in our own lives and the lives of those around us. What is going on? Intriguingly, our brains are finely tuned based on a world that for most – no longer exists. Extremely palatable foods combining sugar, salt, fat and the like didn’t exist until recently in human history. As such, instincts designed to prevent starvation have carried us into a lifetime of obesity, diabetes and more. So w...2022-11-0752 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)How Our Perspective Influences Everything (Dr. Carly Hunt)Don’t you just hate it when you don’t get a decent sleep? It seemingly throws off everything and ruins the day before it even gets started. And yes, the data appears to back that up. Sleep loss has been shown to increase inflammatory markers throughout the body. But wait a minute. What if there’s another layer to the discussion (and the data analysis)? What if a positive approach to life, something called trait positive affect (or PA) in the literature changes the equation? What if the way we look at that loss of sleep (and other things...2022-10-3147 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)How to Improve Your Luck and Creativity: Dr. Tina SeeligWhat does it take to light a fire under our creative potential? What does Risk have to do with luck? And are there practical steps we can take to positively move the dial in each of these?Welcome to the latest episode of the Health, Wellness & Performance Catalyst. Today we’re revisiting a hidden gem to take an evidence-based deeper dive into creativity, risk-taking and much, much more. Our guest is Dr. Tina Seelig, Professor within Stanford University’s Department of Management Science and Engineering, and a faculty director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. Dr. Seelig earn...2022-10-0346 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)PREtirement: Secrets to Success from Our 20s Through Our 60sAre you planning to retire someday? Maybe that “someday” is decades away. Maybe it’s later this year. Regardless of your timeline, this special episode could potentially be among the most important we’ve ever released in terms of impact on the lives and future lives of you and those in your inner circle. In 1960, if you made it to age 65, you could expect to live another 13 years. Today, 1 in 7 of us will live past age 95, meaning we might spend 30 or more years in retirement. Are you going to be ready – not just financially – but in all key aspects of life?...2022-08-2216 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Successfully Navigate Life's Forks in the Road (Dr. Brad Cooper)What's next? It's a question we regularly face as we move through this thing called life. But how do we do it more effectively? What questions are most valuable as we navigate the journey? In this special Contemplative Catalyst episode, we explore this question and provide the 5 keys to consider as we move forward.Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life!2022-07-1112 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Reflecting to Thrive! The Power of the Pause (Dr. Brad Cooper)Feeling rushed? Overwhelmed? Missing out on time to think, ponder, reflect about those things that are most important? In this special episode, we discuss the value of contemplation, dig into some key questions to help move things forward and integrate some practical tips along the way. The world seems to be moving away from listening, pondering and sharing in ways that will help us move forward in a positive manner and this special episode is an attempt to help change that pattern in some small way. If you find this episode of value, please share it and if the...2022-05-3013 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Brad Shares Real Life Routines & Biometric/Blood Test Results (56th Birthday)What if you could pull back the curtain on a 56 year old wellness company CEO's medical records along with the daily routines and strategies that helped drive those blood tests and biometrics? Now you can. For the first time, Dr. Cooper shares his most recent blood test and biometric results and discusses what he does each day to positively influence those results and be a catalyst on this journey of life!Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list...2022-04-2530 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Brad Stulberg: A Better Life Without the HacksAre you a high achiever? Do you love going ALL IN, Burn the Ships, fully commit when it comes to your personal and professional pursuits? While such a focus may look good on social media or posters in the gym, there’s a better option available.Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today’s guest is best-selling author and the guru of groundedness, Brad Stulberg. His latest book, The Practice of Groundedness, moves us away from the shallow and superficial and into the deep and enduring, and the results that accompany such an a...2022-02-2843 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Create a Powerful, Clear Vision for Your Life (Dr. Brad Cooper)Are you looking to give your life a turbo boost? Do you need clarity around the direction you're heading, the goals you're setting, the adventures you're pursuing? It all starts with a vision and this episode will help you dial in a powerful, clear, personal vision for your life heading into 2022. If you'd like to see specific examples of from Dr. Cooper, they are available via this short (6 min) video - https://youtu.be/NjVXzzjm3j0This 5 minute video accompanies the podcast and is an incredibly valuable "must see" if you're considering the process of developing your...2021-12-2725 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Sleeping w/ the Doctor - Optimize Your Sleep w/ Dr. Chris WinterDo you believe in magic? I do – the magic of a good sleep. While much of my PhD work looked at the influence of sleep on performance, I continue to be stunned by the difference a solid night of sleep can make. It’s truly incredible – but as we’ll learn today, it might not require magic to optimize our sleep. Our guest is Dr. Chris Winter, Sleep medicine specialist, neurologist and best-selling author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child. If the question involves sleep – Dr. Winter has the evidence-based answer.For more information about the Cataly...2021-11-0859 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Imposter Syndrome Answers: Dr. Orbe-AustinAs we approach our 200th episode of this podcast, it’s still not unusual for me to think “do the listeners know how often I question my role as the host? Yes – we’re getting a lot of downloads now, but surely at some point they’re going to say ‘why am I listening to Brad? What makes him special?’ You get the idea. In spite of having 4 college degrees, being CEO of a company for 15 years and having reasonable success as an amateur endurance athlete, I can still (quite regularly!) feel like an imposter. Maybe you experience the same. It’s a t...2021-11-0137 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. Noel Brick: The Genius of AthletesAthletes earn our attention at every turn, but what if our focus went beyond entertainment to actually learn something. What if the lessons from world class athletes can actually improve our lives? Today’s guest, Dr. Noel Brick, is a co author with Scott Douglas of the best-selling book, The Genius of Athletes. Dr. Brick will share his insights on the 'dumb jock' stereotype, the 'If - then' plan, and much more!Noel Brick, PhD, is a British Psychological Society–chartered psychologist, a lecturer in sport and exercise psychology at Ulster University, and a researcher on the psyc...2021-07-0552 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)How to Create Luck - Dr. Tina SeeligWhat does it take to light a fire to our creative potential? What does risk have to do with luck? Are there practical steps to positively move the dial in each one of these? In today’s podcast with Tina Seelig, we will take an evidence based deeper dive into creativity, risk taking and much more. Tina Seelig is Executive Director of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, Professor of the Practice in Stanford University’s Department of Management Science and Engineering, and a faculty director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. Dr. Seelig earned her PhD in Neuroscience at Stan...2021-06-2145 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Seven Keys to a Better Life! (Dr. Brad Cooper)Looking for a few keys to dialing in a better, more meaningful life? In this special episode, Dr. Cooper shares 7 Keys to a Meaningful Life to help point you in the right direction. They include: Dots: More Creating... Less Connecting Tune In Without Tuning Out Differentiating Goals vs. Resources Easier to "Stay" in Shape (in any area of life) than "Get" in Shape Two-way Street: Attitudes and Choices "Getting" Older or "Growing" Older? The Turbocharge for LifeThe two brief videos mentioned are available here:Bias in our "communication" - https://youtu.be/GloVHVPib3cSmiles Per Day - h...2021-05-0334 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Epigenetics: Which Matters More - Genetics or Lifestyle? (Dr. Kenneth Pelletier)Are genetics or lifestyle more important when it comes to health, wellness & performance? Epigenetics researcher and best-selling author Dr. Kenneth Pelletier (MD and PhD) walks us through the evidence surrounding that question and what it means for our lives in this fascinating "Hidden Gem" episode! To access the "BE A CATALYST!" hoodies, t-shirts and more mentioned in the podcast (100% of proceeds going to charity), please see https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst For more information about the coaching certification or other health, wellness & performance tools and resources, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/Info r...2021-01-2544 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)How to Create a Clear, Unique and Powerful Vision for Your Life (Dr. Brad Cooper)Do you have a clear and unique vision for your life that provides a powerful driver for you, a northern star during the struggles, and a direction for the decisions and steps you take each and every day? In this special episode, Dr. Cooper takes you through the steps to creating your own vision as you move forward in your life. This can be your step forward, not to simply creating goals (the WHAT) but instead dialing in the more important element - the WHO.The 5 min video complimenting this episode is available here: https://youtu.be/X...2020-12-3125 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. Katharina Bernecker: Short-term Pleasures vs Long-term GoalsIs it better to pursue short-term pleasure or long-term goals? Are hedonic goals a bad thing or a valuable resource? How do these relate to stress, willpower, goal-setting strategies and more? Dr. Katharina Bernecker, a former PhD student of Dr. Carol Dweck and now working in Zurich, shares her engaging and powerful insights in this unedited interview originally produced for the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast (https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/podcast for the edited version, which is also available via any podcast outlet). Her research was the same used by outstanding Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay in...2020-11-0239 min