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The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Brad Stulberg: The Way of ExcellenceIn a world of constant noise, endless distraction, and performative busyness, what does it mean to pursue true excellence? Not hustle-for-hustle’s-sake kind—but the kind rooted in values, meaning, and sustainable high performance. Today’s guest is one of the clearest voices on that question: Brad Stulberg—bestselling author, performance coach, and researcher on sustainable excellence. Brad is a rare returning guest to The Coaching Lab for good reason. His work regularly appears in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic, and he serves on faculty at the University of Michigan. His new book, The Way of E...
2026-01-291h 00
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Deep Dive into the Business of CoachingThis special episode, hosted by Leigh Baker, with nationally board certified health & wellness coach (and business owner) Suzy Destarac and Dr. Brad Cooper, takes a deep dive into the business side of 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.
2025-12-081h 05
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)NBHWC Executive Director Deanna Fournier (Past, Present & Future of Coaching)Deanna Fournier, Executive Director of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching joins Leigh Baker and Brad Cooper for a deep dive into the past, present & future of credible, quality health & wellness coaching.Links mentioned during our discussion include: NBHWC home pageAnnual Coaching Retreat & SymposiumCatalyst Coaching InstituteInfo 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 o...
2025-10-131h 01The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Behind the Curtain: Brad shares Bloodwork, Biometrics & Daily Routines as 60th Birthday ApproachesThere are a lot of voices out there in the world of health, wellness & performance. Some – probably most of what we see on Instagram and Youtube – involve more show than go, more staged than engaged. Too often, it involves charismatic individuals who talk a very good talk but provide little insight into their actual walk. Or worse yet, we discover the healthy lifestyle claims made to sell supplements, exercise equipment or coaching resources turn out to be the result of performance enhancing drugs that never quite get mentioned in their script.Does those things matter? I hope so...
2025-08-1824 minThe 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 min
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)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)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)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 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)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)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)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
Apex Live024 - Ramen Packets Are Not CondomsWe're back with an abbreviated new episode after a three-year COVID nap, recording live at the Apex Combat Sports training facility. Steve has new tattoos, we take a peek at where we've been, and there's tons of gibberish emanating from the BJJ mats near our recording spot. Jim Ashley calls in with XFL information and a teaser for what he will have to say on Episode 25 and, yes, we have another Virginia Tech Update.
We're back. We're glad you are, too. Episode 25 will be here soon, and you won't want to miss it.Special Guests...
2023-03-1837 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 Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Understand Yourself & Others (includes live assessment w/ Dr. Linda Berens)We hear a lot about becoming the “best version of ourselves.” But what version is that? How do we clarify our understanding of who we really are – at our core – and how we can most effectively open that best version up to the world, thus enhancing the positive impact we can have in our families, work settings, communities and world? Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst 360 Podcast – your trusted resource for the best in engaging, evidence-based health, wellness & performance insights. Today’s guest is Dr. Linda Berens – Dr. Berens and Dr. Cooper met 20 years ago when he attende...
2023-01-0959 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)Dick Beardsley: Duel w/ Alberto Salazar, Addiction, Suicide and MoreThe year is 1982. The place? The Boston Marathon, where a gutsy, relatively unknown underdog took on the renowned champion Alberto Salazar. They ran so closely together the final 9 miles that they’d monitor one another by watching the other’s shadow on the steaming hot asphalt. The race represented not only one of the most exciting marathons in Boston history, but also a climax to each man’s career. The depths to which each had to go in the final miles took such a toll that neither ever ran as well again. From the "Duel in the Sun" with Alberto...
2022-04-1852 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Aging, Protein Intake, Muscle Mass & More w/ Dr. Stuart Phillips (Hidden Gem)Is it inevitable to lose muscle mass as we age? Does protein intake matter? If so, how much? Can we influence the aging process by changing up our fuel and fitness? Today we’re thrilled to had Professor Stuart Phillips from the school of medicine at McMaster University in Canada. At the time of this interview, his research on aging, protein, skeletal muscle and related topics had received has lead to 32,000 career citations and 250 research and review papers. Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here...
2022-04-0441 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Keys to a Healthy Brain: Dr. John RandolphFrom concerns about dementia and Alzheimer's to enhanced memory and performance, brain health has rapidly moved to the forefront of our attention radars in recent years. But is there anything we can DO to enhance our brain health? Or is the health of our brain simply a function of our given genes?Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr. John Randolph, psychologist, board-certified neuropsychologist and author of the new book - The Brain Health Book: Using the Power of Neuroscience to Improve Your Life. Or you can follow Dr. Randolph's on...
2022-03-2840 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Real, Live Coaching Session w/ NBHWC Nationally Board-Certified CoachHave you ever wanted to listen in on a real, live coaching session from an experienced, nationally board-certified health & wellness coach? Maybe you're looking for a way to improve your employee wellness strategy and wondered if coaching is right for your team? Or maybe you're a coach looking for ideas to improve your own coaching? Or maybe you're just working through your own life journey and would like to get a sense of how you can turn the corner in your own life? You will LOVE this episode, as it allows you to hear an unscripted, real live coaching s...
2022-03-2139 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Superhero Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse and More: Dr. Janina ScarletSpiderman, Wonder Woman, Ironman, the Avengers… Super heroes not only dominate at the theater box office, they’re an integral part of our society, our world. But can we tap into ways in which to become our own version of a superhero in real life? As you’ll discover in today’s interview, the answer is a resounding “yes.”Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr. Janina Scarlet, a licensed clinical psychologist, award-winning author and, as she describes herself, full-time geek. She’s the developer of Superhero therapy, which incorporates superheroes and...
2022-03-1443 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)BJ Fogg: Creating Positive Change through Tiny Habits (Hidden Gem)How are those new year’s resolutions looking as we head into early March? Are you dialed in, consistently integrating the new habits and routines you promised would become a reality in your life this year? Or have you hit roadblocks and started thinking you just don’t have what it takes? What if I were to tell you there’s a solution – a simple way to turn your goals into reality? Today’s guest does exactly that – and he has the research to back it up.Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance...
2022-03-0748 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)Mom Brain: What it is and why it matters (Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco)Mom brain. It’s real and yet we never talk about it. Less sleep, more stress, tighter schedules and pressures from all sides. When it comes to health, wellness & performance, this is such a critical topic for so many. Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, a Clinical Psychologist and mom of two young boys, specializing in working with stressed moms and author of the popular book Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to fight the anxiety, guilt and overwhelming emotions of motherhood – and relax into your new self.
2022-02-2146 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Health and Wellness Law: Attorney Barbara ZabawaThe world of health & wellness can often feel like the wild west. But the reality is very different and understanding how the law affects employers, consultants and coaches is of utmost importance. Welcome to the Health, Wellness & Performance Podcast. Today’s guest is the Wellness Attorney, Barbara Zabawa. She is THE go-to person when it comes to applying the laws surrounding health & wellness. 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 disc...
2022-02-1431 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Prochaskas: Stages of Change Model Creation (Hidden Gem)Legend. When used to describe an individual, it’s a term not to be used lightly. We’ve obviously had our share of legends join us here in our 200+ episodes but if you were to ask me if there is one that stands above the rest, my answer would be an easy one: Our 100th episode special guests, Drs. James & Janice Prochaska, who created the Stages of Change we’ve all utilized, even if we didn’t realize it. Before we jump into the interview, let me give you a brief overview of the 6 Stages of Change so you ha...
2022-02-0746 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Ben Cohen: Hot Hand! Mystery & Science of StreaksFor decades, statisticians, social scientists, psychologists and even nobel prize winning economists have devoted extensive time studying whether or not streaks exist. Can someone – from gamblers to stock analysts to 3 point shooters and others actually have the “hot hand”? Is it science? Or myth?Welcome to the Health, Wellness & Performance Podcast. Today’s guest is best-selling author and popular national columnist Ben Cohen. My son, the world’s biggest basketball fan and medical school student, read his book The Hot Hand and couldn’t stop talking about it. Then I read it and had the same response. Thankfully...
2022-01-3148 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Past, Present and Future of Wellness (Dr. Judd Allen)There are only a handful of people who have spent a lifetime in the world of organizational health & wellness. Individuals who have seen it from the inside out, not for years, but for decades upon decades. Today we get the opportunity to sit down with one of those rare individuals and ask allllll the questions we’ve ever wanted to ask about the past, present and future of organizational health & wellness.Welcome to the Health, Wellness & Performance Podcast. Our guest today is Dr. Judd Allen. If you’ve been to any health & wellness conference over the past 40 year...
2022-01-2449 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Stoicism and Wellness: What Would Marcus Aurelius Do? (Donald Robertson)Are you at the end of your rope with some person or situation? Exasperated about the unfairness of a situation or circumstance in your life? Are anger, desperation, sadness or fear constantly invading your thoughts and affecting your health, wellness and even performance? What if there were some specific strategies you could tap into that would minimize those emotions and help turn your focus back to making the most of this life and its opportunities?Welcome to the Health, Wellness & Performance Podcast. Today’s guest is Donald Robertson, cognitive behavioral psychotherapist and best-selling author of the brand ne...
2022-01-171h 22
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. Meeta Singh: Sleep Doctor to NBA, NHL, NFL and MLBSleep. Based on your downloads of the various sleep experts we’ve had on the podcast, it’s a topic on which we’re all looking for answers and I’m right there with you. There’s good reason for that based on the way it influences other aspects of life. In fact, our published research on mental toughness showed sleep played an important role there too. Today you’ll get to add to your sleep toolbox with one of the best in the business. Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Podcast. Today’s episo...
2022-01-1048 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. Bill Miller: Creator of Motivational InterviewingLegend. The creator of Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dr. William Miller, joins us for this very special 200th episode of the podcast. Used by coaches, counselors, physicians, parents, teachers, addiction programs and more, Motivational Interviewing has literally changed the world for the better since Dr. Miller introduced it in 1983. Now, in this special episode, you'll get the chance to learn (more) about this valuable strategy and the man who originally created it.Dr. Miller's new book On Second Thought: How Ambivalance Shapes Your Life is available here or on Amazon.Looking for weekly tips, tricks and...
2022-01-0356 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)Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl On Basketball, Cancer and LifeWhat is it like to be one of the most successful coaches in history? How does that coach respond to a cancer diagnosis not once but 3 different times? What emotions accompany being named NBA Coach of the Year and then being fired weeks later? Welcome to the Health, Wellness & Performance Podcast. Today’s guest is Coach George Karl, the 3x cancer survivor who sits #6 on the all-time winningest coaching list. If you'd like to join the Catalyst Community and get into the drawing for the upcoming (complimentary) video consult with Dr. Cooper, please see https://www...
2021-12-2041 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. Vita Sonjak: Maintain Strength & Agility as We Age (Hidden Gem)Do our muscles automatically get weaker as we age? Is it just a fact of life that we’ll become slow and wimpy over time? What magical supplements are available that can make us a decade younger? Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst Health, Wellness and Performance Coaching Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr. Vita Sonyak. She has done some fascinating research on aging muscle and the differences between “typical” aging adults and “masters athletes” of the same age. The results of her research drive home the point you already understand – movement matters. But sometimes it’s nice to pu...
2021-12-1327 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Covid Vaccine: The Latest Evidence (Michelle Barron, MD/Professor of Medicine)As of this recording, almost precisely 2/3rds of the eligible US population has had at least 1 dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. This interview with Dr. Michelle Barron, the Senior Medical Director and Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) of UC Health, will address all the questions you submitted to us. If you still have questions about the vaccine and are looking for credible answers, Dr. Barron has the answers.If you'd like to join the Catalyst Community and get into the drawing for the upcoming (complimentary) video consult with Dr. Cooper, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/newsletter/
2021-11-2951 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. HJ Luks: Busting Orthopedic Surgery Myths! (Hidden Gem)What if your orthopedic surgeon suggested you skip the MRI? Or if she suggested that knee scope probably isn’t worth pursuing? Or pointed out your arthritis is not due to your activity? Would you look back at the sign on the door to make sure you were actually in a surgeon’s office?Welcome to the latest episode of the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching podcast – one of our classic Hidden Gem episodes! I’m your host, Dr. Bradford Cooper and thanks to the magic of twitter, I discovered Dr. Howard Lucks, a respected orthopedic surgeon who didn...
2021-09-2050 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Dr. Moyez Jiwa: Healthcare Crystal BallWhat if you could peek into a crystal ball and see the future of health care? Would you do it? Well, we can’t offer you a crystal ball but our guest is the next best thing when it comes to health and health care design.Welcome to the latest episode of the Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast (Episode #184 - available via any podcast outlet). Today’s guest is Professor Moyez Jiwa. Dr. Jiwa is a practicing physician in Melbourne, Australia and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Health Design. And just for good measure, he also happ...
2021-09-1339 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)Dr. Timothy Noakes: The Life of a SkepticProfessor Timothy Noakes has gone against the grain all his life. 1st his groundbreaking book The Lore of Running... then coming out against the idea that dehydration was the most significant risk to marathoners (turns out he was right), then the Central Governor Theory... then... well, it goes on and on. In this once in a lifetime interview opportunity, Dr. Cooper takes a deeper dive into each aspect of Professor Noakes' controversial career, what drives him and what's next!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching R...
2021-04-1258 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 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Simplify our Lives... to Amplify our Impact! (6 min boost)Are you tired? Running on empty? In this 5 minute bonus Catalyst episode, Dr. Cooper shares 3 key strategies to simplifying a few key areas of life via specific, practical strategies we can all apply - starting today.The YouTube Coaching Channel can be accessed here: https://youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelIf you're looking for some of the brief videos mentioned, here is a playlist from the channel that might provide a good starting point - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtXwdTXIFQUHNxIOPNr7GUzXhv9WHSxk5 Info re earning your health & wellness c...
2020-10-1905 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Are You Tapping Into the Power of Your Self-talk? (6 min boost)Self-talk is a powerful and proven strategy for enhancing our results across a multitude of settings. But do we take advantage of this opportunity? In this week's 6 min Catalyst, Dr. Cooper shares some of his fascinating published research on the topic and what it might mean - can mean - for your life.If you'd like to take a look at the (freely available) extensive library of resources Dr. Cooper mentioned, you can access it (and subscribe if beneficial) at YouTube.com/CoachingChannel or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK04uLaZyPSAjtsOeTfw1vA Thank you - very m...
2020-10-0505 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Tricks or Training? (6 min boost)Tricks can be fun, but training is what moves the dial! In this week's 360 second weekly Catalyst, Dr. Cooper talks about teaching tricks to puppies and what that means for our lives!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.
2020-09-2804 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Hands Guide the Heart (6 min boost)What are you about to put in your hands? The answer might just change the direction of your life in the coming minutes, hours or more. In this week's 5 min Catalyst, Dr. Cooper discusses the way in which the hands guide the heart and what that means for us in our (or our health & wellness coaching clients') journey toward #BetterThanYesterday!You may also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel at YouTube.com/CoachingChannel for a growing library of tools and resources! (full link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK04uLaZyPSAjtsOeTfw1vA)Info re earning your
2020-09-2104 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Willing to Wonder? (6 minute boost)Wondering is a lost art in the midst of opinionated Tweets, political lines in the sand and the need to be right on seemingly every front. But the fact is - none of us get it right all the time, and the opportunity to do a little more wondering might just make a positive difference in both our own lives and the world as a whole.In this week's 5 min weekly Catalyst, Dr. Cooper takes a moment to wonder... about wondering, and the value it could play in all of our lives.Info re earning...
2020-09-1405 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Which Road Will You Choose? (6 minute boost)Robert Frost's Road Not Taken is remembered by most of us incorrectly. He didn't actually recommend the "road less traveled," but he did note the importance to careful consideration and the results of our decision. In this week's brief (5 min) Catalyst, Dr. Cooper shares some important considerations as we move through this journey of life together.Health and wellness coaches - you might find this helpful not only in your own life but as a resource for your coaching clients as well!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky...
2020-08-1704 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Counting the Days or Making the Days Count? (6 minute boost)Life isn't easy, but in the midst of the difficulties, we have two choices. We can choose to count the days... slowly trudging through toward an unknown destination. Or there's an alternative. In this latest special 5 minute Monday Morning Catalyst, Dr. Bradford Cooper shares a shift in perspective that may have a lasting influence on both our future - and our present. Whether you're a health coach, wellness coach or anyone involved in health, wellness & performance, you won't want to miss this one!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain...
2020-04-2704 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)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...
2020-04-1305 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Tom Peters: The Red Bull of ExcellenceFor 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 o...
2020-04-0145 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Optimize Reality: 12 Practical Tips to Boost Your Personal & Professional LifeLooking for better? In this brief episode, Dr. Cooper will share 12 specific, practical tips and strategies anyone can implement to do just that... optimize our reality! If you're looking to up your personal, professional or organizational game, this is the episode 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...
2020-02-1723 min
Apex Live023 - Freeway FroggerSocial media is cancer, the impeachment circus is over, Justin Novaria and Jim Ashley join us as guests, Florida Man strikes again, a flasher in Texas lost a game of Freeway Frogger, we get a first-hand account of the XFL experience, someone in Michigan thought it would be a good idea to invite Hitler to dinner, and we have another Virginia Tech Update. Join us for that and much more on episode 23 of Apex Live!Special Guests: Jim Ashley and Justin Novaria.
2020-02-142h 39
Apex LiveApex Live Highlight - The TeddyBear RevelationJoining us for some random commentary on a variety of subjects, friend of the show and frequent contributor Justin "TeddyBear" Novaria reveals some interesting things about himself... and a few things that we never asked to know. Special Guest: Justin Novaria.
2020-01-1907 min
2020-01-122h 01
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Brad Cooper, PhD: How to Create a Powerful Personal Vision for Your LifeGoals 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://c...
2019-12-3033 min
Apex LiveThe Best of Apex Live - Volume 1A compilation of some of the best moments from the first eight episodes of Apex Live.Special Guests: Brad's ex, Ashley, Dave Markert, and Tammy Markert.
2019-12-0956 min
Apex Live021 - Pandora's AIDS BoxWe're back, and we have a lot to talk about. For the first time in a while, the episode title is uttered right out of the gate as we figure out the true meaning of Pandora's box. We discuss where we've been, what we've been up to, and how the Thanksgiving holiday was spent. Steve has avoided winning the lottery because of the "lottery curse". We discuss God's little reminders to stay on-point, how coincidence does not exist, and why it's so much worse to hear "wait" than to hear "no". We discuss the insanity of Black Friday and...
2019-12-051h 52
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Mental Toughness: Strategies to Optimize Personal, Professional & Athletic PursuitsIs mental toughness all about gritting your teeth, ignoring the broken bones and gutting it out? Or are there cognitive strategies that can allow anyone to increase their levels of functional mental toughness and thus improve their outcomes? In this episode, Dr. Bradford Cooper will share the latest research on the concept of functional mental toughness (fMT) and introduce some of the strategies you can implement in your own life to further optimize your performance - regardless of the pursuit (from athletics to finances, relationships to personal habits). Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification
2019-11-1127 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Mental Health & Wellbeing: Complementary Roles of Counseling & Coaching (Gem)Mental health has - fortunately - become a top-of-mind issue in today's world. In the process, the roles of coaches and counselors often becomes blurred. It doesn't have to be that way, as both professions can play a critical role in positively impacting mental health across the spectrum. In this popular throwback episode, licensed counselor and nationally board certified health and wellness coach Suzanna Cooper takes a deeper dive into practice standards, the importance of following standards of practice, and the way in which coaches and counselors can work together for the betterment of the individual - and society...
2019-09-2335 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Fast and Fit after 50: Brad Barton - 53 year old mile world record holderIs age an excuse? Or a variable to be addressed? In this episode, we chat with Brad Barton, who at the age of 53, ran a 4:19 mile to set the world record. Keep in mind that 4:19 is an impressive mile time for a high school runner - and he did it in his 50's! While he does share some of his running tips and tactics, this discussion is not about running - it's about life - and how we can all make the most of it.If you've been using age (or anything else) as an excuse, here's...
2019-09-0934 min
Apex Live020 - Cocaine C-SectionRecording live on-location at the Gough Hazard in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the long hiatus is finally over. The episode begins with life updates from Steve and, in-person this time, Justin Novaria, resulting in speculation that someone has a family member that could be a drug mule. Somehow, Top Gun is confused with Days of Thunder. Steve hates Nickelback and not because it's trendy. We link Justin's birth to Desert Storm, discuss the reasons why we are recording away from the studio at an event, and make reference to MST3K. You will just have to listen to understasnd the...
2019-07-141h 10
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Mental Toughness Insights (Dr. Ian Dunican interviews Dr. Cooper - crossover episode)Grit and resilience are garnering a lot of attention in organizations, conferences and the popular press. They are valuable attributes, but as you'll learn in this podcast, place their focus on the future and the past. Functional Mental Toughness (fMT) is different - it's all about NOW, and how you can take specific steps to optimize your outcomes (or those of your clients) going forward.In this episode, Dr. Ian Dunican turns the tables and interviews Brad Cooper, who's PhD research encompasses the concept of fMT and how to apply it to the various aspects of our...
2019-04-2250 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Brad Stulberg: Passion Paradox and Peak PerformanceBrad Stulberg, best-selling author "Peak Performance" and the recently (last week!) released book "The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All-In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life" joins us on this episode and he definitely brought his A-game! Outstanding insights on how to apply the concepts from his books to the realities of life. He covers self-compassion, the value of the "next logical step," the truth about the "perfect" diet or workout plan (hint - there isn't one) and how to bring it all into focus in our lives and our coaching.Info...
2019-03-2549 min
Apex LiveApex Live 019 - Little Chode Dinosaur"I did not think I would hear the term 'Viking Skank' today." Steve decides that Hilary Swank is a female Willem Dafoe but without the acting chops. The start of the show catches Steve a little off-guard, and he wonders what animal has the deepest throat before ultimately deciding on his ex-wife. Steve also offers some wise words to the listeners: "If it's not getting you laid or getting you paid, you need to stop doing it." Can't argue with that. A spam email produces a coupon that seems mildly inappropriate, and we decide that "rubbers" or "jimmies" is...
2019-02-101h 42
Apex LiveApex Live Highlight - Steve's Blackout Checklist (Episode 018)From episode 018, Steve lists the items on his Blackout Checklist, for when he needs to make sure everything is okay following an eventful night out.Special Guest: Brad's ex, Ashley.
2019-02-0100 min
Apex LiveApex Live 018 - Smashin' with a PassionThe hot mic pre-show discusses an adventure at Dunham's Sporting Goods, cigarette prison currency, and the alternative uses for the ol' keister. Steve believes that you don't have to keister in a white-collar prison. Brad's girlfriend, Ashley, is in studio for episode 18 and that alone makes this one special and energetic. Steve and Brad offer life and work updates, one of which is so bad that it cannot be fully discussed on the show... and that's saying something... and we collectively wonder how to define the Christmas-itis. Brad ended up back in the hospital one last time in 2018, involving...
2018-12-302h 06The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Identifying a Clear Personal Vision to Drive Goals (Dr. Brad Cooper)New Year's Resolutions - you can almost hear the sense of failure in the phrase itself. But it doesn't to be that way. This special edition podcast will provide you with a completely new strategy to use with your clients or on a personal level - not just at the new year, but throughout the year to consistently achieve important goals. In this episode, you'll discover the importance of putting the "what" off to the side initially to instead focus on the "who." You'll learn how to use the F5 to set the stage and then the concept of...
2018-12-2621 minThe Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Mental Health: Difference between Coaching & Counseling and what it means for youMental health is an immensely important issue in society today. Both coaches and counselors can play an important role, but only if they understand the differences and how each profession can benefit the other (and most importantly, the client or patient). This episode is an interview with Suzanna Cooper, who has the unique distinction of being both a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach AND a Licensed Counselor. She share practical advice about mental health, the distinction between coaching and counseling, and how the two professions can work together for the best possible outcomes. She also discusses how...
2018-12-0935 min
Apex LiveApex Live Highlight - Jim Ashley Interview (Episode 017)Our interview with Jim Ashley, owner-operator of Blue Gold Title Research, friend, longtime listener, and inaugural sponsor of the show. Jim discusses the nature of his business, the upcoming West Virginia football game against Oklahoma on Black Friday, and his recent international travels before offering his feedback on Apex Live presenting his own Top 5 Desert Island Women list. Special Guest: Jim Ashley.
2018-11-2934 min
Apex LiveApex Live 017 - Is Feline AIDS a Thing?In the cold open, Steve opens the show by wondering some things about Magic Johnson's son, the truth of how Magic actually contracted the AIDS, and then something about goat AIDS. Finally, the show begins to the news that the Stolen Summer is over, and the phoenix has risen. Brad and Steve offer a brief life update, we are introduced to the possible future appearance of Ambien Steve, and Steve unveils the previously unknown fact that he has been a sleepwalker for much of his life. Experimental aircraft are deemed unacceptable, Steve finds out that Roy Halladay is dead...
2018-11-221h 50The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance (Brad Cooper, PhD)Listen in on LIVE Coaching Session w/ Nationally Board Certified Coach (no scripting or pre-planning)Coaching can be described, analyzed, and diagrammed for hours on end, but the only way to really understand coaching is to experience it for yourself. The second best way is to hear it happening in real time. That is exactly what takes place in this episode. Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Susan McGarry coaches our host, Brad Cooper in an unscripted, real life coaching session. There was no pre-planning that went into this session. They just turned on the microphone and got started. Every single coaching session is unique, and this one is no exception. However, if...
2018-10-2634 min
Apex LiveApex Live Highlight - Special Podcast AnnouncementIt's a very special announcement for Apex Live. Big news for the future of the show!Special Guest: Jim Ashley.
2018-10-2200 min
Apex LiveApex Live 016 - Birdshot is the BestIn the cold open, we find out from Steve that Stephanie lost a bet with some serious consequences. Steve recaps his California adventure, which did not include visits to Slab City or Skid Row. The rural life is better than metros; violence, the insanity, you all can have it. We'll take the slow-paced suburban or rural life over tourist cities and metros any day. There is a correlation between the city making all of the mainstream entertainment being the same city that makes all the porn. The ignorance and stupidity of going to the beach and eating at Long John...
2018-10-082h 00