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A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 100: The One Where the Amazing Sarah Pettay Turns the Mic on Mike & HelenaSend us a textIt’s our 🎉100th Episode 🎉 For this episode, we’re doing something special: We invited the wonderful and incredibly talented Sarah Pettay from Mind the Gap Services (Sarah and Helena’s impact-driven baby) to turn the mic – and the interview – on Mike and Helena. Sarah asks thought-provoking questions, invites reflection, and sparks much laughter – from what we admire in each other, our dream guests, and podcasts we love to a fun, rapid-fire Q+A at the end.✨ SPECIAL NOTE FROM MIKE AND HELENA✨When we started this p...
2025-11-0647 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 98: A Retreat in Darkness with Alex YeatesSend us a textWhat happens when you remove all light, sound, and stimulation for five days – and are left alone with only your thoughts?That may sound fun for some and a living nightmare for others. For breath coach Alex Yeates, it was his reality recently. Join us as he shares his transformative experience spending five days in complete darkness at Sky Cave Retreats. From emotional breakthroughs to auditory hallucinations, Alex opens up about one of the most challenging and transformative experiences of his life and what it taught him about being ver...
2025-10-2337 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 97: Why Does What We Eat Matter for Brain and Hormonal Health? with Dr. Leslie Fuller, NDSend us a textCan you reverse diabetes or cognitive decline with a fork and a pair of walking shoes? 🍴👟Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND joins Mike and Helena, again, this week in an eye-opening episode that dives deep into the critical – yet often overlooked – connection between what we eat, how we move, how we sleep, and the health of our brains and hormones. In this Episode: 🎧What nutrition support is covered by insurance compared to what’s not (HINT: Nutrition for brain health and nutrition for disease prevention aren’t) 🎧 The groundbreaking FING...
2025-10-1627 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 96: Why is Alzheimer’s often called Type 3 Diabetes? with Dr. Leslie Fuller, NDSend us a textColloquially, and in pop science, Alzheimer's is sometimes also called Type 3 Diabetes. Why is that? This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND is back again helping Mike and Helena understand what Alzheimer’s and Type 2 Diabetes have in common.Join us for insightful discussion that demystifies the connection between metabolism and the mind. Dr. Fuller explains – in clear, practical terms – how insulin resistance, blood sugar swings, and vascular health shape everyday brain function, mood, and energy.Dr...
2025-10-0924 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 95: Brain Health as We Age with Dr. Leslie Fuller, NDSend us a textHow does the brain change as we age and how can we support healthy brain aging?Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND maps the brain's evolution through different life stages and shares practical strategies for supporting cognitive health at every age. The conversation explores why micronutrients matter as much as macros, revealing how vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids fuel neurotransmitters while colorful, antioxidant-rich foods buffer inflammation. The discussion also covers menopause and brain health, lessons from Blue Zones, and a kinder approach to helping kids and teens develop healthy eating h...
2025-10-0220 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 94: Connection between Brain Health and Hormone Balance with Dr. Leslie Fuller, NDSend us a textWhat’s the connection between brain health and hormonal balance? 🧠That’s the exact question, Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND helps Mike and Helena answer this week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast. Dr. Leslie joins us for four shorter episodes, each one focusing on an aspect of brain health. In this Episode: 🎧 Endocrine (hormones) and nervous (neurotransmitters) systems as signaling and receiving systems 🎧 Hormones and neurotransmitter receptors are ALL over the body 🎧 Low and High hormones can be felt as affected m...
2025-09-2519 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 93: Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Vanessa Cornwell-Chiu, DPTSend us a textHave you ever heard of pelvic floor health? There’s a lack of awareness of what pelvic floor health is and why it matters. It’s also often only associated with women’s health, but it affects men, too (as Elvis reminded the world: Men have their very own pelvis, too). This week physical therapist and pelvic floor expert Dr. Vanessa Cornwell-Chiu, DPT help Mike and Dr. Helena learn all about it. Content warning: We address sexual trauma and pregnancy loss. In this Episode: Understandi...
2025-09-1838 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 92: Re-release of (Ep 19) Cognition and Depression in Older Adults with Dr. Leslie Fuller, NDSend us a textWe're re-releasing some of our favorite episodes! This is perfect if you're discovering A Coach, a Nutritionist, and Expert Walk Into a Podcast for the first time! We hope you enjoy these as much as we did when we originally recorded them! _________In this episode, Expert-in-Residence Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND joins Mike and Helena to talk about mental health as we age, specifically cognition and depression. We dive into holistic care models, the importance of mental health teams, and navigating the complexities of multi-medication management. We’ll tackle the dif...
2025-09-1155 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 91: Re-release of (Ep 22) Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Leslie Fuller, NDSend us a textThis is our very first re-release! We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND, and we look forward to welcoming her back soon! We hope you enjoy it this time around as much as we did the day we recorded it!--------Sweaty palms. Stomach in knots. Heart pounding. Shallow breath. Brain fog. Clouded judgment. Sound familiar? We’ve all experienced stress and anxiety. Today, Dr. Leslie Fuller, N.D. joins Mike and Helena to talk about what’s going on in the body when we feel stre...
2025-09-0445 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 90: Goals Check-in and Life Updates with Helena and MikeSend us a textWe promised you a mid-year check-in on goals waaaay back in January and, well … better late than never! In this episode, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and Mike Krause do a check-in on where they are with 2025 goals and give some life updates – both Mike and Helena have had a whole lot of life going on this year!We also give you a sneak peek into some of the content for the rest of the year. Have you tried a Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like u...
2025-08-2825 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 89: Physical Activity Needs at Every Age with Dr. Vanessa Cornwell-Chiu, DPTSend us a textWhat if the way you move your body at 22 could determine whether you're playing with your grandchildren or relying on them for physical help at 70?Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN welcome back physical therapist and friend-of-the-show Dr. Vanessa Cornwell-Chiu, DPT, to explore how our physical activity choices today shape our future health and mobility. The conversation reveals the critical connection between present-day movement patterns and long-term well-being, challenging listeners to think strategically about their bodies across decades, from youth to mature adults. In this Episode
2025-08-2138 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastBONUS: 3-5-min Guided Breath Practice with Alex YeatesSend us a textEnjoy this 3-5-min guided breath practice with Breath Coach, Alex Yeates. Save this episode! You'll want to replay and breath along whenever you feel the need for a moment of calm.Use the Chapter Markers to jump to the Introduction or get right to the Breath Practice.CONNECT WITH ALEX: Insta: @breathe_on_purposeWebsite: breatheonpurpose.comABOUT ALEX Hi, I’m Alex, Breath Coach, performance strategist, and lifelong student of human potential. I work at the i...
2025-08-1407 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 88: Breathwork and Breath Coaching with Alex YeatesSend us a textWhat if the key to managing chronic stress, improving athletic performance, and, perhaps, processing trauma was right under your nose this entire time? (How could we not?!)This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike Krause, mental performance coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, clinical functional nutritionist, are joined by breath coach Alex Yeates for a fascinating deep-dive into all things breath. Alex breaks down the science behind why we breathe the way we do, the difference between "breathwork" experiences and breath c...
2025-08-1439 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 87: The Importance of Medical Screenings with Dr. Amy Baruch, MDSend us a textWhat happens when patients can't access the care they need? How can we bridge the gap between emergency situations and preventive medicine in an overwhelmed healthcare system?Dr. Amy Baruch, MD is back this week with Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN. Join us for an insightful conversation as we explore the critical importance of maintaining relationships with primary care providers and navigating healthcare access challenges. Dr. Baruch shares her decades of emergency medicine experience, discussing the physician shortage crisis, the delicate balance between patient anxiety and medical n...
2025-08-0722 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 86: ER Trends and Health+Wellbeing Concerns with ER Dr. Amy Baruch, MDSend us a textWhat if a key to addressing America's health crisis isn't found in the emergency room, but in our own kitchens? 🧑🍳This week, Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN welcome emergency room doctor Dr. Amy Baruch, MD to discuss her evolving journey with nearly three decades of emergency medicine, some of the trends Dr. Baruch’s been seeing, the role of integrative medicine, and how she uses her Teaching Kitchen to improve health outcomes and empower individuals. In this Episode🎧 The role of Culinary Medicine (and what even is it?)
2025-07-3130 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 85: The Role of AI in Women's Health with Dr Nirshila Chand DrPHSend us a textUnless you’ve been living in complete isolation, you can’t get away from how pervasive AI has become. Whether you use it or not … it’s probably already in use at any number of businesses and organizations that you frequent – including your healthcare providers. This week, join Mike Krause, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, and Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH for a short episode exploring the potentially transformative intersection of AI and women's health. We examine how AI is revolutionizing both the infrastructure of healthcare—from back-end systems to research pipel...
2025-07-2419 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 84: The Trillion Dollar Opportunity in Women's Health and Research with Dr. Nirshila Chand DrPHSend us a textWhy, in a time of unprecedented technology and innovation, are we still so far behind in women's health and research? This compelling question drives today's conversation as Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH joins Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and Mike Krause to explore the complex intersection of data, policy, and healthcare innovation that shapes women's health outcomes.In this thought-provoking episode, we take a deep dive into the critical importance of population-level data and how it forms the foundation for meaningful healthcare advances and hypothesize about what will happen if w...
2025-07-1730 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 83: Maternal Health & Major Women's Health Studies with Nirshila Chand, DrPHSend us a textWhat if a key to improving maternal health outcomes has been hiding in plain sight for centuries?This week, Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH joins Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN to dive deep into the world of maternal healthcare support systems that are making a real difference in communities across America. This enlightening conversation explores the vital work being done by healthcare startups and various support models to improve maternal mortality rates and provide comprehensive care throughout the pregnancy journey.The conversation takes a candid look at the...
2025-07-1041 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 82: The Current State of Women's Health with Dr Nirshila Chand DrPHSend us a textHave you – or a woman you know – ever left a medical provider’s office feeling unheard, dismissed, or misunderstood? 😡This week on Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, clinical functional nutritionist, and Mike Krause, mental performance coach, are joined by friend-of-the-show Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH for an important conversation that goes beyond individual health choices to examine the deeper forces shaping women's healthcare experiences today.In this Episode🎧Historical roots of mistrust between women and healthcare systems🎧How past medical injustices continue to influence present-day experiences🎧Barriers tha...
2025-07-0346 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 81: Where Spiritual Wellbeing and Money Collide with Nathan HillSend us a textWhat happens when your deepest spiritual beliefs meet your most practical financial decisions – and how do you know if you're living in alignment or just telling yourself a comfortable story?Join Nathan Hill, relationship coach, Mike Krause, mental performance coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, functional clinical nutritionist, this week as they dive deep into one of life's most challenging intersections: Where money meets meaning. This thought-provoking conversation explores how financial security shapes our moral choices, whether true generosity requires sacrifice, and what it means to live spiritually in a m...
2025-06-2638 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 80: Spiritual Wellbeing with Nathan HillSend us a textWhat exactly is spirituality? What role does religion, meditation, nature, community, individual practices, relationships, etc. play? Today, on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Nathan Hill, relationship coach, joins Mike Krause and Helena Fowler to tackle the final pillar in their journey through 6 Pillars of Wellbeing: Spiritual Wellbeing – an often overlooked aspect of wellness that can show up in surprising ways.In this Episode🎧 Discovering what spirituality means to you personally—whether it's connecting with something bigger than yourself, finding inner peace, or living b...
2025-06-1940 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 79: Fixing Your Relationship with Money with Robb GilbearSend us a textHave you ever stopped to consider where your perspectives and opinions on money come from? Or how they’ve shaped who and where you are today? 💰💸In today’s episode, Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN welcome back Robb Gilbear, Coach of Coaches, Founder of Growth Habit, Mentor and Author, to dive deep into something deeply personal and universally relevant: Your relationship with money. We’ll explore the idea of money floors and money ceilings, and how your mindset shapes the financial decisions you make every day. From the inf...
2025-06-1253 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 78: Financial Stress (especially as a parent) with Jamie A. Watson, LMFT, RPT-SSend us a textFinancial stress is one of the most challenging stressors that exists 😰. We know we can’t really buy happiness or fulfillment, but money shapes our lives, physical health and mental health … sometimes in surprising ways. 💰💸And it starts when we’re kids – our behaviors, perspectives and patterns as adults are largely informed by what the adults around us modeled, paired with life experience we accumulate. In this episode of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Jamie A. Watson, LMFT, RPT-S returns to chat with Mike and Helena ab...
2025-06-0543 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 77: Critical Opportunity and Navigating Uncertainty with Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCMSend us a textWhat if the key to overcoming your biggest challenges isn't asking "why" but avoiding that question altogether? 🤯🤯In this transformative episode of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM introduces Mike and Helena to her mind-shifting Critical Opportunity Method – a framework for navigating life's most challenging moments. Through a powerful live demonstration with Helena, you'll discover how to transform crisis/challenge/uncertainty into opportunity and reclaim your personal power when facing uncertainty.This episode offers both profound insights and practical tools yo...
2025-05-2939 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 76: Performance Risk and AI Adoption with Dr Diane DyeSend us a textAre you ready for AI in your workplace, or are you worried it might replace you? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and Mike Krause sit down with Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM to explore the nuanced relationship between AI and human performance in the workplace.Dr. Dye teaches strategic communication, change management, and risk mitigation to executives who want to make a difference in their organizations. She provides connection to technology and resources that aid in transformation. In this Episode:🎧 Discover Dr. Dye's...
2025-05-2238 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 75: Employee Wellbeing and Organizational Risk with Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCMSend us a textWhat role or responsibility do employers have when it comes to employee wellbeing? Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM, an expert in helping organizations solve existing people operations and performance problems, while building stronger systems to prevent future risks, is back this week, and we’re tackling the intersections of employee wellbeing and organizational risk management. Dr. Dye explains that effective risk management requires leaders to embrace humility, move beyond ego, and create environments where employees can safely disclose personal challenges. Her fresh perspective shows how supporting employee wellbeing isn't just...
2025-05-1535 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 74: Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCMSend us a textEver wondered why some teams thrive – even in toxic environments – while others struggle to stay afloat? 🎯Join A Coach, a Nutritionist, and Expert Walk Into a Podcast co-hosts Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, as they welcome Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM, for a deep dive into the world of psychological safety, leadership, and the surprising power of being “paid to be human.”Dr. Dye, an expert in helping organizations solve existing people operations and performance problems, while building stronger systems to prevent future risks, helps us understand what really...
2025-05-0845 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 73: Exercise that's Right for You & Exercise as We Age with Dr Vanessa Cornwell-ChiuSend us a textWhen you think of exercise, what comes to mind? What do you think “counts” as exercise? 🧑🌾⛷️🏌️💃🏃🏾♀️Dr. Vanessa Cornwell-Chiu, DPT, joins Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN this week to dive deep into exercising as we age and how choosing the right exercises can make all the difference in your physical wellbeing. In this Episode:🎧 Like most things, exercise – especially as we age – is rarely one-size fits all 🎧 Fitting in exercise in the day when it works for you; the pros and cons of routine versus flexibility in times of day
2025-05-0136 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 71: Moving Beyond Exercise: The Mind-Body Connection with MaryAnn MedenasSend us a textWe can work out alllllll we want, and yet have poor physical wellbeing. What gives? 🫣🤔This week guest expert MaryAnngeline Medenas, movement instructor specializing in yoga and dance, joins Mike and Helena to explore the intricate relationship between physical activity and physical wellbeing + mental health/wellness. Our conversation delves into the distinction between mindless exercise routines and truly embodied movement practices. MaryAnn guides us through practical approaches to developing greater body awareness – revealing how tuning into physical sensations can transform not only how we move but how we think, feel, and...
2025-04-1740 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 70: Functional Movement in the Workplace with Stephanie CotaSend us a textCORRECTION: Stephanie Cota is an expert working at the intersection of corporate wellness, healthcare, and personal training; she is not a licensed physical therapist as noted in the intro. ___Sore neck and shoulders. Tension headaches. Low back pain. Sore wrists. 😰How many of these do you experience on any given day at the end of work? Or throughout the work day? Tech neck, anyone? Can’t just be us!This week, Stepanie Cota, an expert working at the intersection of corporate wellness, healthcare, and per...
2025-04-1042 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 69: Deep Dive on Physical Wellbeing - Connection between Business Health and Personal Physical Health with Stephanie CotaSend us a text💻 Is your business’s corporate strategy undermining its greatest asset—your personal health??The health and culture of your business and the health of your body are more interconnected than you might think.In this illuminating episode, co-hosts Mike Krause, Mental Performance Coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, Clinical Functional Nutritionist, welcomes special guest Stephanie Cota, an expert working at the intersection of corporate wellness, healthcare, and personal training. The team tackles the critical connection between business success and employee wellbeing.In this Episode: 🎧 The post-pandem...
2025-04-0333 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 68: Community Wellbeing: The Individual's Role in Community Wellbeing with Dr Nirshila Chand, DrPHSend us a text🤔Do you think your community has an affect on your health? What about the flipside … does your individual health affect the wellbeing of your community? This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, and Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH, public health expert and innovator complete their deep-dive into community wellbeing with an insightful discussion spanning from governmental policies, social infrastructure, and community initiatives to behavioral health and beyond.In the Episode:🎧 Infrastructure and policies should reflect h...
2025-03-2737 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 67: Community Wellbeing: Health and Wellbeing of the Community with Dr Nirshila Chand, DrPHSend us a textWhat role does the health of your community play in your personal health? And, what role does your individual health play in the health of the community in which you live and the communities in which you participate? Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN are joined by Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH, public health expert and innovator, this week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast. Join us for an insightful discussion about Community Wellbeing, especially the health of the community and all of the...
2025-03-2048 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 66: Deep Dive on Social Wellbeing with Olga Gabris - Part 2Send us a textHave you ever just wanted to rip-and-replace, burn-it-all-down-and-start-over your career, relationships, where you live (NOT in an arson-y way, people!) … maybe your whole life? 🤔Change isn’t easy, especially BIG life changes 🫣. One of the big things that shift and change with big changes is our social wellbeing. We don’t always think about it that way, though. We don’t think about the new social spaces, networks, and friends that we gain and lose when life changes occur. Even with just a change in employer: Most adults make friends through...
2025-03-1345 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 64: A Primer on Financial WellbeingSend us a textCan money buy happiness? 💰💸That’s been a hot topic of debate and research for … oh, forever, it seems. Prevailing research says that if you’re generally happy, your happiness may increase with higher income; however if you’re generally unhappy, then it may rise to a point and plateau—further, if you’re wealthy and unhappy, no amount of additional money will make you any happier (Wharton did a nice job of summarizing the research). This week, Mike, Helena and Jamie talk Financial wellbeing. We look at money, happiness, and the...
2025-02-2728 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 63: A Primer on Physical and Career WellbeingSend us a textPhysical Wellbeing might be one of the first things we think of when we hear “wellbeing”. But we rarely think about Career Wellbeing … sure we spend a lot of time thinking about our careers, just not necessarily as an aspect of wellbeing. It’s not uncommon to simply accept whatever Career lot we’ve been given. Yet, our wellbeing can be dramatically impacted by both our physical health and career. This week Mike Krause, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and Jamie A Watson, LMFT, RPT-S dig into both Physical Wellbeing and Career Wellbeing. We cover a lo...
2025-02-2032 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 62: A Primer on Social and Community WellbeingSend us a textWhat comes to mind when you think of social wellbeing and community wellbeing? 🤔 Do you feel your social and community wellbeing cups are full? Empty? Or, maybe they’re aspects of wellbeing you don’t really care about? Mike, Helena and Jamie tackle all of this and more as we start our journey through six pillars of wellbeing. In the Episode:🎧 Helena tests a hypothesis about community wellbeing 🎧 Mike, Helena and Jamie share their differing perspectives on both social wellbeing and community wellbeing 🎧 Discuss whether social and co...
2025-02-1326 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 61: Primer on WellbeingSend us a textHave you ever thought about YOUR definition of wellbeing? Wellbeing is incredibly subjective, personal, and there’s no single, unified definition. In today’s episode, Mike Krause, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, and Jamie Watson, LMFT, RPT-S kick off their journey into the six aspects of wellbeing (physical, career, social, community, financial, and spiritual) with a primer on the foundations of wellbeing. We also clarify the often-misunderstood difference between self-care and wellness—two terms frequently used interchangeably but with distinct roles in our lives. Finally, we’ll explore how wellbeing is a deepl...
2025-02-0637 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 54: Self-care during the HolidaysSend us a textThe holiday season can be exciting, fun, stressful, financially straining, filled with anxiety, sad, lonely, rich with expectations of perfection, and sometimes … all of the above within a few short moments. Join Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, Mike Krause and a panel of our amazing past Experts-in-residence, including Chelsea Totah, Nathan Hill, Jamie Watson, and Athanasia Medenas, as they reflect on the importance of self-care this time of year. In the episode: 🎙️Each Expert shares their self-care go-tos 🎙️Practical, easily implementable things to try 🎙️The tenuous balance among traditions, be...
2024-12-1919 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 53: Navigating Conflict during the HolidaysSend us a textHoliday gatherings can be stressful—there’s no shortage of opinions and everyone is super-excited to share all of them. 😅😬🤐🤬 Nathan Hill and Leah Sullivan, NP join Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN in a light-hearted yet insightful conversation around navigating conflicts at family, friend and office get-togethers.You’ll walk away with practical tips to use at your next gathering or event. In the Episode: 🎙️Embracing the season of gathering and interactions with grace and balance 🎙️Identifying and labeling sources of conflicts; the role of social media 🎙️Esta...
2024-12-1230 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 52: Holiday Traditions with Chelsea, Nathan, Jamie & AthanasiaSend us a textWhat are some of your most favorite holiday traditions? Join Mike Krause, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and amazing past Experts-in-residence, Jamie, Nathan, Chelsea and Athansia on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast for a lighthearted and heartwarming journey through holiday traditions that celebrate diversity, family, and the power of food! In this special episode: 🎙️We share cherished holiday memories and traditions—yes, during this time of year, but across all holidays, too🎙️Favorite recipes from Jamie’s Norwegian lefsa-making to Athanasia’s cookie and baklava baking
2024-12-0530 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastBONUS: Personal Story: Leah Sullivan's Experience with Psychedelic TherapySend us a textHave you tried a Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like us to discuss? Text us! Look for the link at the top of this page (above the episode description). Follow us on Instagram @walkintoapodcast. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified medical professional. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker’s own and may not be those of the hosts or C...
2024-11-2903 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 51 - Post-Psychedelic Therapy Integration with Leah SullivanSend us a textOne of the most important parts of psychedelic therapy is Post-therapy integration.Expert-in-Residence Leah Sullivan, NP and trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy provider, helps Mike Krause, Mental Performance Coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN understand the importance of Integration. Integration, most simply, is the time spent with a therapist, counsellor and/or the self processing, working through, and seeking to understand the experiences from the therapeutic session. The key is to minimize any potential re-traumatization and continue the work to create/maintain positive habits and expansion of the mind.
2024-11-2834 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 50: Psilocybin with Leah Sullivan, NPSend us a textPsilocybin has been getting a lot of attention lately. Expert-in-Residence Leah Sullivan, NP and trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy provider, joins Mike Krause, Mental Performance Coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN for an insightful and educational discussion all about psilocybin. In this week’s episode: 🎙️ What even is psilocybin? The myths and misconceptions that exist; its history and background🎙️How psychedelics became a Class 1 regulated substance 🎙️Psilocybin as medicine for the use of treating depression, anxiety and PTSD 🎙The research around its safety 🎙️Recreational use vs therapeutic/medical use 🎙️How “bad trip...
2024-11-2157 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 49: Ketamine Therapy with Leah Sullivan NPSend us a textThink about what you know about ketamine. It’s probably largely informed by what you’ve heard about its recreational use, misuse and abuse. Or, what you’ve seen in pop culture and the media. Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN are joined by Leah Sullivan, NP and trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy provider. Leah breaks down the history, facts, and therapeutic uses of ketamine while also addressing myths and misconceptions. In this week’s episode: 🎙️The history of ketamine 🎙️What even is ketamine and how does it work in the bod...
2024-11-1443 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 48: All About Cortisol with Rachel Soper SandersSend us a textSweaty palms ✅Racing heart ✅Butterflies in the tummy ✅Brain fog ✅More frequent trips to the bathroom ✅Suddenly craving sweets ✅Losing all appetite ✅ Experiencing a few of those? Sounds like your stress response is in full force! Which means, your body is probably flooded with cortisol (and a number of other stress hormones). Today, special guest Expert Rachel Soper Sanders, CEO and Founder of Rootine and a health + wellness expert, talks all things cortisol with Mike and Helena on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Pod...
2024-11-0733 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 47: Hormones & Endocrine System Primer with Leah Sullivan, NPSend us a textHow do the things you’re exposed to—food, environment, emotional experiences—impact your physical and mental health? Hormones and neurotransmitters (like serotonin, dopamine and their friends) play key roles. This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast welcome November Expert-in-residence Leah Sullivan, NP as she engages Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN in a discussion all about the role our hormones and neurotransmitters play in self-awareness, healing, mood, resilience, and physical and mental health. In this week’s episode: 🎙️What is the endocrine...
2024-11-0654 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 46: Connection to Ancestors with Athanasia MedenasSend us a textToday, Halloween is more about dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating. In the past, it was referred to as Samhain and All Hallows Eve, it marked the return of the spirits of the dead to their homes; wearing costumes or disguises (building bonfires and gathering in groups) was meant to protect oneself from spirits intent on harm. The day(s) after Halloween was—and is—known to many cultures as a day to remember and honor loved ones who have passed. Expert-in-Residence Athanasia Medenas, spiritual guide, joins Mike and Dr. Helena Fowl...
2024-10-3153 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 45 - Synastry Chart Reading with Athanasia MedenasSend us a textAstrology curious or skeptical? If you’ve ever wondered what happens during an astrology chart reading, this episode is for you! Expert-in-Residence for October, Spiritual Guide Athanasia Medenas, conducted a synastry chart reading for Mike and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, which means looking at their separate charts and seeing where there are similarities and differences. This can help them better communicate with each other—important for podcast co-hosts and business partners! In this episode:🎙️Athanasia does a live reading of Mike and Helena’s synastry chart🎙️Hear Mike and Helena’s candid...
2024-10-2451 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 44: Astrology 101 with Athanasia MedenasSend us a textWhether you believe astrology can reveal the inner workings of your life and soul or are an astrology skeptic, there are two things we know: 1) Astrology goes beyond horoscopes and 2) It offers opportunities for introspection—it can be a tool for deeper self-awareness and understanding, helping you see yourself from a different perspective. In this episode: 🎙️Mike and Helena’s reactions to their birth chart readings with Athanasia 🎙️Common misconceptions 🎙️Astronomy to astrology, the connection with the stars, and astrotheology 🎙️How Athanasia came to astrology; from astrology skeptic, to astrology-cu...
2024-10-1743 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 41: Finding Flow (aka Flow State)Send us a textHow does it feel when you’re really in-the-zone? You’ve hit that place of feeling tuned-in, ALIVE, and Crushing. It. In this week’s episode of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike and Helena explore finding flow—that state of optimal performance and engagement. In this episode: 🎙️How Mike and Helena find and maintain Flow 🎙️The differences between Flow and focus 🎙️Helena’s approach to helping people harness their stress, find their personal sense of balance, find Flow, and experience harmony 🎙️...
2024-09-2627 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 40: How Mike & Helena Define Holistic HealthSend us a textTell us: What comes to mind when you hear “holistic health”? Do you think of care for the whole person? Or are you thinking more along the lines of crystals, essential oils, and herbal supplements? Holistic health may sound “woo woo” to some and ideal to others. There is no official definition for holistic health. Today, on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike and Helena break down their definitions of holistic health, what they mean when they refer to it, and why they think it's...
2024-09-1928 minA Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a PodcastEp 39: Deep Dive with Helena: What is Clinical and Functional Nutrition?Send us a textHelena is a clinical functional nutritionist. But, what exactly does that mean? How did she come to be on this path? And what does she actually help clients with?Last week, we took a tour through mental performance with Helena grilling Mike about everything he does as a mental performance coach. This week, the tables have turned, and Mike asks Helena the tough questions.In this episode:🎙️What exactly is a nutritionist? 🎙️The difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? 🎙️How Helena came to practice nutrition and why hormona...
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