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Overcome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeWhat is Spiritual Health and Why is it Important.Today’s episode is with John Dye, the Executive Director of Skylight.org. In this episode, John and I have a great conversation about Spiritual Health. Spiritual health is not a topic often on the podcast, but one I wish was more frequent. The reason for the infrequency is that discussions on spiritual health can easily go down non-scientific and very new age path that I don’t want to travel down. For that reason, I am very selective with the guests who come on this podcast to talk about spiritual health. Neither Skylight.org or John Dye fit...2024-02-2951 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeNutrition Series Part 4: Food as Fuel and EnjoymentJames Keddington talks about his own journey with food and nutrition. The roles are flipped and James is interviewed on his own podcast by non other than Kat Keddington - his biggest supporter and champion. In this very candid and transparent conversation , I divulge some personal experiences never shared before with anyone else. I go into why I made changes in my life and why I made those changes.Topics covered are:What are the purposes of foodWhat gets in the way of eating healthy and having a positive relationship with foodHow to create...2024-02-231h 22Overcome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeHow To Approach Trauma In The WorkplaceTodays episode is with Adrienne Wise. Adrienne Wise is a Trauma-Informed Care Consultant who partners with individuals, corporations, and organizations globally to create mentally and emotionally healthy workplaces and environments. She holds an MA in Community Counseling from Marymount University and a BS in Psychology from George Mason University.In our conversation, Adrienne and I talk about real world situations that trauma shows up in people lives, at home and at work. We talk about how it impacts work, and why companies can do to help their employees tackle it, and why companies benefit from this.2024-02-1456 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeNutrition Series: Creating A Healthy Habit MindsetIn today’s episode I have a frank discussion on nutrition, weight loss, and healthy habit mindsets with Alexis Whitney. Alexis is a Muay Thai competitor and the owner of a local Muay Thai gym in Salt Lake City. Alexis helps her students and others navigate the cutting process in a healthy way. Cutting is a term in the fighting world for losing weight to make the cut, for a certain weight class.Alexis is familiar with extreme methods for losing weight as it is abundant in the fight culture. She promotes better alternatives that lead to...2024-02-081h 06Overcome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeHow To Get Better SleepSleep is one of the most important things that we can do for our health. Not just our mental health, but also our brain health, our relationships, for our work, and for our emotional health. When we're not sleeping well, our brain suffers dramatically. Our body needs rest. Our brain needs rest if we're to function well and when these things get depleted, everything gets depleted. But not everybody finds it easy to sleep. When I was my unhealthiest, I was not getting much sleep. In fact, I was getting about 30 minutes of sleep.There...2024-01-3126 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeWhole food plant based diets - Are they for you? Nutrition series part 2: The truth behind being vegetarianMelanie Keller is a 2x cancer survivor and nutrition expert. She sits down with me to discuss what a whole food plant based diet really looks like.People like Jay Shetty, Dr. Hyman, Dan Buettner, Rob Zombie, Will.I.AM, Jay-Z, Benedict Cumberbatch and many others adopt this lifestyle of eating or something closely similar.In probably my favorite discussion to date about nutrition, I learned so much from Melanie. She is a wealth of knowledge and a true expert. While I am not going to end up on a complete plant based diet, I have...2024-01-251h 26The Be Ruthless ShowThe Be Ruthless ShowBetter Me NationPeople hear the word trauma and think of something major: war, death, rape. But people are traumatized and tolerating it every single day. It doesn’t have to be something major. Trauma looks many different ways! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, we’re discussing workplace trauma, minimized trauma, unresolved trauma. James Keddington is the owner of Better Me Nation. Better Me Nation is on a mission to help every individual develop healthy habits and lifestyles that empower them to confidently overcome the hard stuff in life, so they can ambitiously focus on being th...2024-01-2547 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeHome Organization Impacts Your HealthDoes your home impact your health? It sure does. How your home is organized and flows makes a huge impact on your mental and emotional health, as well as your relationships within that home. In today's episode I sit down and talk with Ashley Stuart, owner and CEO of ReThink Clutter, a home organization company.Ashley is not just an expert on the best places to put things to make your space look and function well, but knows why those are the best places for YOU. Each home is different. Each family is different. So how you organize...2024-01-191h 00Overcome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeThe basics of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Nutrition Series Part 1: The MacrosIn this episode I sit down with Lora Erickson, AKA, The Blonde Runner. Lora is not just a running and triathlon coach, but she helps her athletes hone in on their nutrition.This episode is the first of many in our nutrition series for 2024. With a big emphasis on macros lately, I thought I would invite Lora to talk about what they are, and why they matter. I hope you enjoy.Related Content:Health.com - Click here.Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10...2024-01-1051 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeHow to talk about mental health with your children.In today’s episode I talk with Eli Adams, co-author with his wife mandy, the book, Luci Tames Her Tiger: Managing The Anxiety Within.In our conversation we talk about how to discuss mental health with children, role played a common scenario, and share tips for parents who are struggling to help their children with mental health challenges. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.Related Links:Luci Tames Her Tiger - Click here.CDC Mental Health Stats for Children - Click Here.Better Me...2024-01-0452 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeOvercoming Hurdles To Goal AccomplishmentA lot of things get in the way of accomplishing our goals and being ambitious. For most people it is confidence to hard things, our capacity, the discipline, being consistent and having real accountability. In this podcast episode I talk about how to get past each of those hurdles.Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10 Lifestyle protocols for improving every category of health. Click here. Free Facebook Group: Better Me Nation - Join Here. Follow on LinkedIn: James Keddington or Better Me NationSubscribe...2023-12-0643 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeIntroduction To TraumaIt wasn't until I learned what trauma really is, that I began to understand what an important component it was in my personal health journey. We all have trauma, and not all trauma is related to big events. But all trauma gets in the way of us overcoming the hard stuff and becoming our best self. If you've got blocks in your life, holding you back, and you don't know why. This episode just may have some answers you are looking for. In this episode I sit down with Michael Anderson. He is trained in Trauma therapy and...2023-11-291h 06Overcome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeThe Far Reaching Impact of GratitudeGratitude is the easiest thing we can do for our health. It does not cost any money to implement. The only thing it requires is desire. I discuss the impact of gratitude across the entire spectrum of health. How it impacts our brain health, mental health, emotional and social health, our physical health, and of course, our spiritual health. Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10 Lifestyle protocols for improving every category of health. Click here. Free Facebook Group: Better Me Nation - Join Here. Follow on LinkedIn2023-11-2241 minRespected & Connected: Create a More Intimate, Collaborative RelationshipRespected & Connected: Create a More Intimate, Collaborative Relationship107. Handling High Conflict Situations in Important Relationships | A Conversation with James Keddington and Better Me NationThis episode was originally aired on James Keddington's podcast "Overcome and Become." Thanks James for a great conversation and for allowing us to share on the Respected & Connected podcast. James and I talk about: Handling high confict situations in important relationships Some signs that your relationship with conflict is unhealthy How important our primary relationships are to our overall well being Mindsets that promote healthy relationships, and  What you can do when your parents and in-laws are interfering in your marriage and family life Connect with James Keddington and find the Better Me N...2023-11-211h 01Overcome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeThe Best Protein BarsIf you like to use protein bars to supplement your meals, protein intake, or workouts - no doubt you want variety. Most people stick to 1 or 2 brands that they like out of fear that if they try something new it won't taste great, or it will make them feel gross. So we gathered a group of people from different backgrounds and taste tested 30 different bars. You can check out the complete taste testing on the Better Me Nation Youtube Channel. In this episode of the Overcome and Become podcast, I give a summary of that taste testing, as well as...2023-11-1727 minKidFirst SportsKidFirst SportsEp 25: KidFirst Referees, with James KeddingtonCan officials and referees impact the kids in the competitions they oversee? Only if they can say "every player is my favorite player" and mean it. Referees have a powerful opportunity to be KidFirst. Both to the players, the parents, and the coaches. James is trying to show how. 2023-11-0838 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeStretching - Why and How Stretching Is Good For Your HealthWe have all been taught to stretch before or after a workout. But is there more to it than that? Evidence say there is. A lot more. Stretching is not just good for your physical health either. It's also great for your mental health and across the entire health spectrum. But wait...there's more. Stretching is not just for athletes. In the words of this episodes guest, Johanna Stock, "Stretching is for everybody, and every body."Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10 Lifestyle protocols for improving every category of health. Click...2023-11-0848 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeRelationship Series Part 2 of 2 - Navigating High Conflict RelationshipsPart 2 of 2 in our discussion about relationships. Healthy relationships are essential to our overall wellness. We all know that relationships impact mental, social, and emotional health. But they play a big role in our physical and brain health too. In this episode I sit down with Sharon D Constanzo, a relationship and communications expert who helps people navigate high conflict relationships. We discussed how to create healthy boundaries, tools to help you navigate your relationships, and skills to apply to make communication in your relationships better.Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10...2023-10-2511 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeTapping into both your feminine and masculine energy for a better version of yourself.Feminine and masculine energy both are often mis characterized as attributes of our gender. While there are definitely correlating relationships to gender, masculine and feminine energy is not dependent on our gender, sexuality, or sexual orientation. In this episode we discuss what defines these two energetics, and how understanding them can help us overcome and become.Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10 Lifestyle protocols for improving every category of health. Click here. Free Facebook Group: Better Me Nation - Join Here. Follow on LinkedIn: James Keddington...2023-10-1920 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeStrengthening Complex Relationships: Interview with Brittney PhillipsIn episode 4 we did an overview of Primary Food and Secondary Food. Secondary food is the food we use to nourish our bodies, and primary food is the food we use to nourish our soul. There are 12 main categories of primary food, with relationships being one of them. In this episode, we take a deep dive into relationships. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on relationships. Here I talk with Brittney Phillips, a relationship expert and dissect the principles around creating how to ensure complex relationships succeed. These could be employee/ employer, business partnerships, blended families...2023-10-1153 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeGuest Kat Keddington - 3 Steps To A Successful Health JourneyIn today's episode, Kat Keddington joins me to discuss not just her health journey, but the structure behind any strong health journey. We talk about how to tune into intuition, getting the courage to follow that intuition, and not letting go of the belief that an amazing life is waiting for you.Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10 Lifestyle protocols for improving every category of health. Click here. Free Facebook Group: Better Me Nation - Join Here. Follow on LinkedIn: James Keddington or Better Me Nation2023-10-0445 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeBuilding Emotional Resilience: 3 Steps To Curb Inaccurate Thinking PatternsOur thoughts influence our emotions. We become subject to inaccurate thinking patterns. As a result, we create unhealthy responses and frameworks for approaching relationships, goals, and life’s challenges. This episode is about how to replace those with thinking patterns that are based on reality.2023-09-2929 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomePrimary Food vs. Secondary FoodIn this episode we explore other ways in which we nourish ourselves in addition to eating. There is food we put into our body, and food we put into our soul.Primary food is how we nourish our soul. It is what we do for our relationships, mental and emotional health, spiritual grounding, and brain health. Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10 Lifestyle protocols for improving every category of health. Click here. Free Facebook Group: Better Me Nation - Join Here. Follow on...2023-09-2234 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeDiscussing mental health with my three sons.In today's episode, I sit down with my 3 sons, Matthew, Isaac, and Jacob to discuss mental health. Its an important topic. Not only generally speaking, but especially for men and for men to normalizer the discussions of mental health in the home with their children. My family has always been very open and candid with each other. We show pretty much everything, but mental health has never really been a topic we have discussed deeply, or intimately, until today. I learned a great del from them and about them. Hopefully you will to. My goal today is to is give...2023-09-121h 31Overcome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeTraditional Food DietIn this episode James Keddington and Jesse Curtis sit down and talk about a traditional food diet. We talk about what determines quality food, barriers to eating a traditional diet, and the impact our diet choices can have in our mental health, sleep, and more.Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10 Lifestyle protocols for improving every category of health. Click here. Free Facebook Group: Better Me Nation - Join Here. Follow on LinkedIn: James Keddington or Better Me NationSubscribe to our newsletter...2023-09-061h 42Overcome and BecomeOvercome and Become10 Super Behaviors To Boost Your Entire Spectrum Of HealthLife is hard. But we can better at tackling it. Just like there are super foods loaded with lots of healthy stuff, there are super behaviors that loaded with giving us the capability to boost our mental, social, emotional, physical, brain, and spiritual health. When done together, they work synergistically to give us even a bigger boost.Better Me Nation Links:Free Download: 10 Lifestyle protocols for improving every category of health. Click here. Free Facebook Group: Better Me Nation - Join Here. Follow on LinkedIn: James...2023-08-3040 minOvercome and BecomeOvercome and BecomeOvercome and Become (Trailer)2023-08-3000 min