The Nutrition Coach Podcast: Recent Episodes
Working Against Gravity
This podcast is dedicated to people that are interested in helping others achieve performance, body composition, and performance goals through nutrition coaching.
Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today!
In today’s episode, host Michael Cazayoux interviews Ivette Carcas, the Training Director for Working Against Gravity.
Ivette joined WAG as a client in 2014 and began working with Adee as her coach (Adee is still her coach to this day!).
Before that, Ivette trained as a ballet dancer for 27 years (she’s since switched to flamenco). She worked as an architect and has her first Master’s degree in architecture. She’s also a competitive Olympic weightlifter.
For years, Ivette sought a way to work in the nutrition world. So, when Adee offered her a job with WAG, Ivette jumped at the chance.
Since then, Ivette has become WAG’s top coach. She’s in charge of the creation and operation of our WAG Coach Certification.
In this interview, Michael and Ivette talk about the WAG Certification, including how it offers students something that no other nutrition certification offers: digital mentorship.
Certification students get hands-on feedback and support during their completion of the certification and also after graduation. Listen in to hear Ivette outline the most important skills required to be an excellent nutrition coach.
Topics:
- 01:10 – The #1 thing people love about the coach certification: digital mentorship
- 02:00 – How WAG helps coaches truly improve vs. just giving them information
- 02:59 – Ivette’s career in dance
- 03:40 – How ballet impacted Ivette’s eating habits
- 05:10 – Discovering CrossFit and weightlifting – and WAG!
- 06:40 – Ivette’s career in architecture (but wanting to work in nutrition)
- 08:30 – Getting her nutrition master’s degree but finding more value in hands-on training
- 09:22 – How has WAG succeeded with many similar companies in existence?
- 12:17 – To be a great coach, you must be coachable
- 13:00 – Outlining the process to become a WAG Coach and the WAG Certification
- 13:30 – Description of the six phases of the WAG Certification
- 15:25 – Becoming a substitute coach after completing the Certification
- 19:00 – Most common mistakes Ivette sees in sample client check-ins
- 24:46 – Skills needed to be an excellent coach
- 31:48 – How to give feedback that leads to behavior change
- 37:29 – Overcoming a lack of confidence in your ability to coach nutrition
- 39:20 – Hawthorne Effect (knowing someone is watching us improves productivity)
- 44:26 – How WAG keeps coaches and students at the cutting edge of science
Links:
- Working Against Gravity Coach Certification
Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have had to adjust to working from home. It’s very different from working in an in-person, office type of setting.
While working from home, it’s essential to remain productive and focused. But—what if your kids are there? What if your spouse is there? All the chores you could be doing are there, too. There are many opportunities for you to be less productive due to the lack of boundaries between work and home.
At the same time, if you can learn how to be productive while working from home, it provides massive flexibility in time and location—you can work from anywhere with WiFi! Additionally, as more businesses move online, it’s wise to be prepared for this trend to continue.
In this episode of the podcast, Adee and Michael share tips and advice for successfully working from home (including what hasn’t worked well!). They’ll teach you how to create a healthy balance between work and the rest of your life while working from home.
Topics:
- 2:35 – Why it’s important to learn how to effectively work from home
- 7:07 – How Adee & Michael worked when they first started online businesses
- 10:09 – The difference between staying “busy” and being productive
- 11:24 – Adee read “The Perfect Day Formula” and changed habits
- 13:50 – Create time boundaries
- 16:42 – Setting rules for the structure of your week (meetings on certain days)
- 19:39 – Set up your workspace
- 21:58 – Take breaks
- 24:35 – Consider how you start and finish your day
Links:
- The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne
- When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink
Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today!
On today’s episode, Michael gives an inside look at one of his biggest strategies for success: having amazing mentors. He explains how mentorship has helped him to learn faster in different areas of his life, and Michael and Adee unpack the practical, step-by-step process of picking a mentor, approaching them for help and creating an ongoing relationship. Whether you’re looking to improve in one specific area or just want to build relationships that will enrich your life, this episode is packed with so much useful information.
Topics:
- 02:18 – Michael’s super skill
- 03:42 – Why mentorship matters
- 09:01 – Avoiding mistakes and complacency
- 10:42 – Picking your mentors
- 14:01 – Approaching people with respect
- 18:28 – Asking for help
- 21:46 – Creating an ongoing relationship
- 23:59 – Finding people who are better than you
- 28:27 – Mentorship at WAG
We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today!
Having a solid morning routine can help get your days off to a great start, decreasing your stress and increasing your productivity. On today’s episode, Michael and Adee describe their consistent morning routine and offer some helpful tips for building one of your own. They also explain how starting with one small change can dramatically improve your mornings and your life.
Topics:
- 02:53 – Why morning routines matter
- 07:36 – Discovering the morning routine
- 09:13 – Going to bed earlier
- 10:04 – Michael and Adee’s consistent routine
- 10:57 – Meditation and breath work
- 13:19 – Yoga
- 13:59 – Journaling
- 15:34 – Goal setting
- 16:16 – Starting small
- 18:34 – Building a routine
We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
Links:
The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne
Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today!
After years of thinking he couldn’t focus or be productive, Michael learned how to change his views on productivity and start working more efficiently. On today’s episode, Michael and Adee share their best tips for maximizing your time and energy to be as productive as possible. From developing a growth mindset to tackling a giant to-do list, this episode is packed full of tips to help you be your most productive self!
Topics:
- 03:55 – Developing a growth mindset
- 07:08 – Importance of sleep
- 09:36 – Preparing your mind for the day
- 13:50 – Clearing out clutter
- 15:20 – Develop a plan
- 17:35 – One thing at a time
- 22:49 – The getting things done system
Links:
- Mindset by Carol Dweck
- Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- Get Stuff Done Like a Boss (book and online course)
We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram for more content like this.
Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today!
Business owners and leaders, this one is for you! In this week’s episode, Michael and Adee explain how WAG has become so successful at generating referrals, and they offer practical tools for finding that same success in your own business. Tune in to learn how to create a vision, stay focused on your long-term goals and harness the power of human connection in business, all while creating something so good that people want to share it with everyone they know!
Topics:
- 02:04 – Pursuing excellence
- 06:45 – Developing a long-term focus
- 08:43 – Defining your vision
- 12:25 – Avoiding distractions
- 17:01 – Listening to feedback
- 24:26 – Getting referrals
Links:
- Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger by Peter Bevelin
If you liked this podcast, be sure to leave us a review! Learn more about becoming your happiest, healthiest self at www.workingagainstgravity.com and @workingagainstgravity on Instagram.
Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today!
On today’s episode, Michael and Adee explain what it takes to become a nutrition coach and offer practical tips for building coaching into a successful business. Whether you know you want to become a coach or are just curious about what it might entail, you won’t want to miss out on what they have to say!
Topics:
- 00:39 – Weekend recap
- 06:49 – Reasons to be a nutrition coach
- 11:42 – Becoming a nutrition coach
- 14:02 – Mindset shifts around coaching
- 16:53 – Getting started
- 20:14 – Leveraging your current network
- 21:12 – Using social media
- 24:47 – Over-delivering at the beginning
- 29:06 – Creating a constant feedback loop
- 31:17 – Being a great coach
We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today!
Can you actually make money as a nutrition coach?
We sent out a survey to over 3,000 aspiring nutrition coaches about what stopped them from taking the leap to begin coaching clients. One of the most frequent questions we heard was: can you actually make money as a nutrition coach?
In today’s episode, Adee and Michael will dispel myths about making money as an online nutrition coach. Adee launched Working Against Gravity eight years ago, and now with 35 employees, she can assure you — it is absolutely possible to make this a sustainable career.
Not only do they break down the actual math of how much money a nutrition coach can make per client and per year, but they offer actionable steps you can take today to inch toward your dream career without taking huge risks.
Remember, the WAG Coach Certification offers a low-stakes way to find out whether you can see yourself working with nutrition coaching clients – you’ll practice creating programs and working with clients, and you’ll get feedback from a coach mentor.
We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
Topics:
- 03:54 – Online nutrition coaching is a newer, less clear career path
- 05:00 – Doesn’t have to be a huge risk to launch nutrition business
- 05:11 – Coaching taps into deep human desire to do meaningful work
- 06:23 – Making money doesn’t make you a ‘bad person’ or change identity
- 08:21 – Talking about the actual numbers – how WAG does it
- 09:25 – How much a coach would make with a conservative coaching rate
- 11:26 – How many clients? How much time does each client take?
- 13:48 – 3 ways to take ‘tip-toe’ toward launching your dream business
- 15:00 – Tip 1: Start with low stakes (go slow, explore the field)
- 17:58 – Coach a few people on the side to start (how Adee started before WAG)
- 19:04 – Michael’s experience leaving job for Brute Strength
- 20:16 – WAG Coach Cert allows you to practice working with clients
- 22:05 – Tip 2: Don’t focus on solving problems you don’t actually have
- 24:33 – Tip 3: Deliver value (be a good coach) and the money follows
- 26:42 – Build an iceburg by being ethical and providing a great service
Links:
- Working Against Gravity Nutrition Coach Certification
- Tim Ferriss’ “Fear Setting” for mitigating your fears
- Working Against Gravity Business Program
Let’s talk about accountability.
We all know it’s a powerful tool. It can come in many forms: a coach, a group, a mentor, an accountabili-buddy.
At WAG, we have a “nutrition pyramid”, and the bottom of the pyramid (i.e. the most important part) is consistency. Accountability is critical in helping us remain consistent. If we know we have to check in with someone on a regular basis, our focus and performance will improve.
In our latest episode of the podcast, Adee and Michael explain why accountability is so critical for achieving your goals (including the psychology behind it). They also outline action steps you can take today to find sources of accountability.
To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:
http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
Follow us at http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity
Topics:
- 02:09 – Michael’s dream of doing solo podcasts & how accountability helped him
- 04:25 – Accountability ensures you’ll be consistent with nutrition
- 05:39 – Accountability gives you a space to reflect on your progress
- 06:45 – When you’re having a tough time, your source of accountability can boost you up
- 08:04 – Psychology behind why accountability is powerful (Hawthorne effect)
- 10:19 – How this info can help coaches
- 11:21 – Action steps to take
- 16:42 – Have a regular interval where you check in with your accountability source
- 18:30 – Add a group component to your accountability
Links:
- The Hawthorne Effect
If you are a coach of any kind, it’s important to think about and write down your values. (Even if you aren’t a coach, writing down your values can help you be the best version of yourself!).
Having a strong set of core values can help guide decision-making in business and in the rest of your life.
So how exactly do you determine your core values? We are here to help answer that question!
In this episode of the podcast, Michael and Adee talk about the values of Working Against Gravity coaches. They outline each value, explaining where it came from and why it’s important.
If you are (or aspire to be) a coach who makes a positive impact on your clients’ lives, you’ll love this episode. We hope it ignites a flame within you to create your own value system!
To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:
http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
Follow us at http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity
Topics:
- 00:38 – Why it’s important to think about your value system
- 03:36 – What do WAG coaches believe?
- 05:56 – We put our client transformations first
- 07:04 – We create a safe, judgment-free zone
- 09:37 – Aiming to have people fall in love with their bodies while working toward goals
- 11:12 – What does it look like to love your body while striving to change it?
- 13:52 – We aim to make our clients the heroes in their own journey
- 16:06 – Having patience with clients (if something doesn’t work, try alternatives)
- 17:34 – Being willing to be wrong
- 19:01 – Learning and expanding knowledge
- 20:33 – Important to love your life while also achieving goals
- 21:37 – We were once clients ourselves & practice what we preach
- 24:14 – How and why we recommend writing down your values
Links:
- Working Against Gravity Coach Certification Program
Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, or have been at it for some time, eventually we all hit the dreaded plateau. In today’s episode, Adee and Michael are giving quick tips to help you break through the rough patches and get closer to your goals. Some topics include lifestyle changes for long-term success, identifying trends, and establishing good habits in both nutrition and exercise.
What you’ll learn:
- 08:51 - What is a plateau in terms of nutrition/ diet?
- 10:10 - How to tell if someone is in a plateau
- 14:50 - What to do when someone is in a plateau
- 20:16 - Changing up your fitness
To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:
http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
Follow us at http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity
We polled thousands of aspiring nutrition coaches to find out what prevents them from pursuing their dream of becoming a coach.
The most common response? A lack of confidence.
Do you struggle with a lack of confidence that prevents you from taking steps forward toward your dream career? Do you ask yourself questions like: who am I to coach others’ nutrition? Do I have enough experience and knowledge? What if I make a mistake?
Adee and Michael are here today to show you that you don’t need to feel 100 percent confident to begin your nutrition coaching career. They offer six practical steps you can begin taking today to boost your confidence.
Don’t let a lack of confidence in your experience or abilities stop you from pursuing your dream of coaching others – take these six steps and start making your dreams a reality!
To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:
http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
Follow us at http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity
Topics:
- 01:21 – Most common struggle for aspiring coaches: lack of confidence
- 03:54 – Why this isn’t just advice for nutrition coaches (applicable to anyone)
- 05:08 – Difference between confidence built through knowledge vs. taking action
- 06:55 – Knowledge alone isn’t enough for confidence – experience is essential
- 08:33 – Adee’s story as a new coach (starting to coach five people for free)
- 10:09 – What Adee was nervous about as a new coach
- 12:14 – Having success – but also making lots of mistakes
- 13:05 – What gave Adee the courage to actually start working with clients?
- 15:25 – How to let fear pull you forward toward what you want
- 17:54 – Don’t have to be confident to get started (action = confidence)
- 19:00 – Six steps to becoming confident and competent simultaneously
- 19:30 – #1: Be committed rather than confident (plan for action)
- 20:00 – #2: Do the thing rather than just reading about the thing
- 21:18 – #3: Start small (low pressure, low stakes)
- 24:00 – #4: Reflect and grow
- 25:09 – #5: Pay attention to both positive and negative feedback
- 27:00 – #6: Find a mentor/teacher/guide who already is where you want to be
Links:
- Free WAG Results-Focused Coach Training Series
- WAG Nutrition Coach Certification
- Podcast Ep. 35: How to Build a Nutrition Coaching Business
- Podcast Ep. 49: Mentorship 101 – How to Find, Meet and Connect with People Who Can Help You
Most of us want to improve in our wellness and nutrition, but sometimes it can be hard to see if we’re making progress. On today’s episode, Michael and Adee explain how the “elevator analogy” can help you develop a new mindset toward wellness. They unpack 15 measures of progress we can all focus on instead of only worrying about body weight and appearance.
Topics:
- 02:50 – The elevator analogy
- 06:21 – Developing multiple measures of progress
- 07:35 – Fifteen markers of progress
- 16:47 – Why it matters
To find out more about WAG Coach Certification visit: http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
Follow us at http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity
We’re more than halfway through 2019, but have you made progress toward achieving your goals? We all know that goal setting can be difficult, and in this episode, Michael and Adee explain why we struggle so much in this area. They break down four common reasons why people fail at goal setting and four practical steps for setting goals that actually work. Adee also shares a big goal she set for herself and explains how she’s taking steps to reach it.
Topics:
- 01:23 – Adee’s long-term goal
- 06:43 – Why goal setting sucks
- 07:05 – Setting outcome goals only
- 08:54 – Not revisiting your goals
- 10:06 – Setting too many goals
- 13:09 – Setting goals for the wrong reasons
- 17:01 – How to set goals that actually work
To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:
http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
Follow us at http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity
Links:
- Download the WAG Guide to Goal-Setting
Adee has found huge success as a nutrition coach, working with athletes and building a team of more than 30 coaches at WAG. In this week’s episode, she breaks down some of her best strategies for effective coaching, along with a few key things to avoid. Whether you’re interested in nutrition, coaching, or leadership in general, this episode is full of helpful tips and tricks for motivating the people around you.
Topics:
- 01:49 – Creating a safe space
- 06:47 – Triaging criticism
- 09:55 – Avoiding the Righting Reflex
- 15:46 – Understanding nutrition
- 16:49 – Focusing on behavior
- 21:03 – Bad coaching
To find out more about the WAG Coach Certification visit:
- http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
Follow us at http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity
Adee and Michael talk about how to find your unique style and voice inside of the increasingly growing nutrition coaching industry.
If you’re unsure how to cut through the noise, figure out your coaching system and find what will make you successful, this is the episode for you.
They talk about the “art” of coaching VS the “science” of coaching and how Adee teaches people to use their art to compliment the science in order to not just get clients, but get them results and retain them.
Learn more about the WAG Coach Certification and Business Program
- http://workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification
- http://workingagainstgravity.com/business-program
Follow WAG on Instagram:
- http://instagram.com/workingagainstgravity
After years of thinking he couldn’t focus or be productive, Michael learned how to change his views on productivity and start working more efficiently. On today’s episode, Michael and Adee share their best tips for maximizing your time and energy to be as productive as possible. From developing a growth mindset to tackling a giant to-do list, this episode is packed full of tips to help you be your most productive self!
Topics:
- 03:55 – Developing a growth mindset
- 07:08 – Importance of sleep
- 09:36 – Preparing your mind for the day
- 13:50 – Clearing out clutter
- 15:20 – Develop a plan
- 17:35 – One thing at a time
- 22:49 – The getting things done system
We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram for more content like this.
It’s easy to think our purpose in life comes from external things like careers, family or relationships, but how often do you stop to think about your inner purpose? In his book A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle suggests that inner purpose is actually the most important, and it all centers around being present and aware of the life within you. On this week’s episode, Adee and Michael explain how Tolle’s book changed their lives, and they offer four practical ways to practice presence in your own life.
Topics:
- 03:58 – Inner and outer purpose
- 06:58 – Recognizing the difference
- 09:55 – Noticing thoughts and emotions
- 11:43 – Focusing on breath
- 12:25 – When to practice presence
- 16:25 – Practicing mindfulness and purpose
We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram for more content like this.