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Nate Sleger

At Begin Within Fitness, we believe lasting health and fitness requires you to start inside before you workout. Listen as host Nate Sleger takes you behind the scenes of fitness. You already know exercise is good for you. But what about the other things in life that affect your fitness? If you’re looking for extra motivation to get started or to make sure you keep going, this is the place for you.

Do you keep renewing that gym membership hoping this month will be different?

I've been there. We all have. You sign up thinking it's finally going to be the answer to consistency, and then weeks go by without stepping foot inside.

Here's what nobody tells you: that gym membership might actually be making fitness harder, not easier.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why you don't need a gym membership to get healthy, fit, and strong. In fact, for most people, the gym creates more obstacles than solutions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The #1 reason most people can't stick with their gym routine (and how home workouts solve it)
The habit formation secret that makes home workouts stick when gym memberships fail
How to customize your fitness routine to fit your actual life, not someone else's schedule

If you've been struggling to make that gym membership work, this episode will give you permission to let it go and show you a simpler, more effective path forward.

Ready to ditch the guilt and build a fitness routine that actually fits your life?

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I used to absolutely hate fall.

The shorter days, the darkness creeping in earlier, the feeling that all the fun of summer was ending—it used to drive me crazy when I was younger.

But here's what I've realized: what if your fitness journey works exactly like the changing seasons?

And what if understanding this one concept could finally stop you from feeling like you're constantly "falling off track" and having to start over?

In this episode, I'm breaking down what I call The Four Seasons of Health and showing you exactly how to identify which season you're in right now so you can stop beating yourself up and start thriving in whatever phase of life you're experiencing.

Here's what you'll discover:

The four distinct seasons of fitness and which one you're in right now
The simple survival strategies that will keep you from giving up entirely when life gets hard
The biggest trap in each season and how to avoid it

Stop trying to force yourself into "growth mode" all the time—it's exhausting and unsustainable.

Start working with your body's natural rhythms instead of against them, and you'll finally discover what fitness without burnout actually feels like.

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I'm tackling one of the most overused and potentially harmful phrases in fitness today: "abs are made in the kitchen." While there's a grain of truth in this saying, it's creating more problems than solutions for people trying to build lasting health and confidence.

In this solo episode, I break down why this catchy phrase might actually be sabotaging your fitness goals and keeping you trapped in an appearance-focused mindset that doesn't serve your long-term well-being.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why confidence doesn't come from abdominal muscles (and what it really comes from)
The five key factors that actually influence your health beyond just nutrition
What to focus on instead of chasing the six-pack dream

This isn't about giving up on health goals – it's about refocusing on what truly makes you stronger, healthier, and more confident from the inside out.

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Ever feel like throwing in the towel after missing a workout or falling off your healthy eating plan? You're not alone, and that feeling doesn't mean you should actually give up.

In this episode, I'm sharing three powerful mindset shifts that will help you bounce back stronger after those inevitable "off days" that happen to all of us. Whether you missed a week due to illness, skipped workouts during a busy period, or just had a weekend full of fun food, these strategies will help you get back on track without the guilt and drama.

In this episode, you'll discover answers to:

How to redefine what consistency really means in your health journey
Why comebacks are actually more valuable than perfection streaks
The three mindset shifts that turn setbacks into strength

Remember: winning at health and fitness isn't about being perfect—it's about showing up again. The real victory is in the comeback, and you absolutely have what it takes to bounce back stronger than before.

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Have you ever felt like no matter how determined you are, your healthy habits just don’t stick? You start strong—meal prepping, hitting workouts, drinking water—only to watch it all unravel the moment life gets busy. That nagging thought creeps in: “What’s wrong with me?”

The truth is, nothing’s wrong with you. You’re not broken—you’re human. In this episode, I’ll show you why expecting machine-like perfection only sets you up for frustration, and how to reframe consistency in a way that actually works with your life instead of against it.

Here are three big questions this episode will answer:

Why do I fall off track even when I feel motivated at the start?
What’s the real reason consistency feels so hard to maintain?
How can I build routines that bend with life instead of breaking?

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to stop beating yourself up and start making real, sustainable progress.

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Have you ever set a goal to build healthy habits only to watch it crumble faster than a cookie in a toddler's hands? You're not alone, and more importantly, it's not your fault.

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the exact three-filter framework I use every single week with my clients during our healthy habits coaching sessions. This isn't theory—this is the real-world system that helps people finally create habits that actually stick.

Listen to discover the answers to:

Why most habits fail before they even get started (hint: it's not about willpower)
The three essential questions that determine whether your habit will succeed or sabotage itself
How to make any goal trackable with simple yes-or-no clarity

Whether you're trying to build healthy habits around nutrition, exercise, sleep, or stress management, this framework will help you create lasting change without the frustration of starting over every Monday.

Ready to build healthy habits that finally stick? Let's dive in.

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I want to address something that's been on my mind - and it's a problem I see affecting so many of us who are trying to stay consistent with our health and fitness routines. We get caught up in copying what others are doing instead of creating something that actually works for our real lives.

In this solo episode, I'm sharing the honest truth about why my current routine isn't the same as what I used to do, and why it won't be the same a few months from now. More importantly, I want you to understand why that's exactly how it should be.

As you listen, you'll discover the answers to these important questions:

Why should your fitness routine change over time, and what does this mean for long-term success?
What are the four fundamental principles that matter more than any specific workout plan?
How do you know when to adjust your routine versus when to push through challenging times?

Remember, forward is forward, and steps are steps. Your routine should work for your life, not the other way around.

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In this episode:

The back-to-school season isn't just for kids – it's your secret weapon for finally building the morning routine that transforms everything. If you're a parent or grandparent celebrating the return of structure (we see you, and we get it!), this episode is your roadmap to harnessing that fresh-start energy.

I'm breaking down the four non-negotiables that changed my life and can change yours too. This isn't about becoming a morning person – it's about becoming the person you actually want to be.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why your wake-up time might be more important than how much sleep you get
The protein breakfast formula that eliminates cravings and energy crashes for 6-8 hours
How morning movement sets you up mentally for better decisions all day long
The mental grounding practice that helps you show up as your best self in challenging situations

Ready to reclaim your mornings and transform your energy? This episode gives you everything you need to build a sustainable routine that actually works with your real life.

10-Day Challenge: Starting September 2nd! Get personalized nutrition, home fitness setup, group training sessions, and habit coaching. Learn more at https://www.beginwithin.fit/10day

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Monday mornings can feel like your weekend self played a cruel joke on your weekday self, but what if I told you that Monday is actually your secret weapon for getting back on track with your health and fitness?

In this episode, I'm sharing why Monday doesn't lie about how well you're taking care of yourself and how you can use this weekly reality check to make lasting changes in your wellness journey.

After noticing that all my clients seemed to struggle on the same Monday morning, I realized that our Monday wake-up experience is basically our body's honest report card about our recent choices.

Listen to discover the answers to:

How can Monday morning reveal the truth about your health habits?
What's the difference between weekends that recharge you versus drain you?
How do you get back on track without overhauling your entire life?

Monday doesn't have to be the enemy – it can be your most reliable ally in creating sustainable health and fitness habits that actually stick.

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I'm breaking down why "more is better" might actually be sabotaging your results and how to workout without burnout instead.

In this solo episode, you'll discover the answers to:

What is the law of diminishing returns and how does it apply to your fitness routine?
What are the warning signs that you're overdoing it with your workouts or health habits?
How can you tell when you've found the sweet spot in your routine?
How can you build sustainable rhythms that actually work with your life?

The truth is, sometimes more is just more, and sometimes it's actually worse. The people who stay healthy for life aren't the ones doing the most – they're the ones doing the right amount consistently, and they know when to push and when to rest.

Remember: progress doesn't require punishment, it requires patience.

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I've been ending my emails and podcast episodes with the same five words for years, and today I want to tell you exactly why this phrase has become my philosophy for health and fitness.

In this solo episode, I break down each word of "Keep taking good care of yourself" and explain how this simple phrase can transform your entire approach to health and fitness mindset.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why motivation is actually terrible for long-term health success
How to make healthy choices so small they don't require willpower
Why taking care of yourself is the ultimate act of self-love, not selfishness
The empowering truth about personal responsibility in your health journey

This isn't just another motivational episode – it's a complete reframe of how you think about sustainable health habits and building a fitness mindset that actually lasts.

Ready to make "keep taking good care of yourself" more than just a nice phrase? Let's dive in.

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Ever feel like your bathroom scale is playing mind games with you? You're crushing your workouts, eating right, and feeling amazing - then one glance at that number sends your confidence into a tailspin.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why the common fitness saying "the scale doesn't lie" is both technically true and completely misleading.

While that number might be accurate, it's telling you almost nothing about your actual health.

As you listen to Episode 270, you'll discover the answers to:

Why does weighing yourself daily often backfire psychologically?
What does that scale number actually represent (spoiler: it's not just "how much you weigh")?
What did a 10-year study reveal about frequent weighing and self-esteem?

Stop letting a bathroom appliance control your confidence and discover better ways to measure your wellness journey that actually reflect how healthy you're becoming.

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The convenience food industry has us convinced that healthy equals complicated, expensive, and time-consuming.

But what if I told you two guys just spent 18 months fighting federal regulators to prove that the healthiest snack doesn't need to be cooked to death or pumped full of preservatives?

In this episode, I sit down with Jon Engelson and Joe Berg, the masterminds behind JoBurg Meats, who are revolutionizing the way we think about convenient nutrition.

Their journey from regulatory nightmare to creating a two-ounce package that delivers the protein equivalent of a six-ounce steak will change how you think about fueling your fitness goals.

Questions you'll find answers to:

Why did it take 18 months to get FDA approval for the healthiest snack?
What's the real difference between heat-treated and non-heat-treated protein products?
How can one small dietary change create momentum for bigger health transformations?
What makes this approach different from every other "healthy" snack on the market?

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Chapters:

00:36 The Power of Small Changes

01:21 Introducing JoBurg Meats

03:35 Meet the Founders: Jon Engelson and Joe Berg

06:46 The Journey to Health and Nutrition

07:44 The Story Behind JoBurg Meats

19:19 Challenges of Bringing a Product to Market

25:43 The Importance of Maintaining Product Integrity

28:38 Balancing Idealism and Commerce

34:04 The Value of Investing in Health

43:54 Encouraging Small Changes for Better Health

46:30 Conclusion and Special Offer

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Summer is here, and if you're like most people, you're probably worried about how to maintain your healthy habits while dealing with barbecues, vacations, and all the curveballs this season throws at you.

In this episode, I'm sharing six practical strategies that will help you come out of summer healthier and feeling better than when it started - without missing out on any of the fun.

As you listen, you'll discover answers to these questions:

✅ What are the only two rules you need for eating at summer events?

✅ How can adding one simple ingredient to your water boost your energy naturally?

✅ What's the secret to enjoying dessert without derailing your health goals?

This is part two of my Summer Fitness Tips series.

If you missed part one (episode 267), make sure to check that out for tips on movement, sleep, and mindset.

Chapters:

01:23 Recap of Last Week's Episode

03:10 Summer Eating Tips

09:14 Hydration: The Key to Summer Wellness

11:49 Building Connections During Summer

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Summer's here and I'm excited to help you make this your healthiest one yet! In this episode, I'm tackling the biggest mistake people make with their summer fitness plans – and it's probably not what you think.

The main problem? Most of us sabotage our hard-earned fitness progress by abandoning our workout routines the moment summer activities ramp up.

We think all that extra gardening and outdoor fun will replace our strength training, but here's the truth: it doesn't work that way.

As you listen to this episode, you'll discover the answers to these key questions:

✅ Why do people struggle to get back into their workout routine every fall?

✅ What's the difference between general activity and strength training for your health?

✅ How can longer daylight hours actually improve your sleep quality?

✅ How do you maintain healthy habits when your schedule gets crazy?

✅ What are the foundational areas to focus on for your healthiest summer?

Plus, I'm sharing Einstein's time hack that will help you actually experience summer instead of wondering where it went come September.

This simple mindset shift could change how you approach not just summer, but any season you want to savor.

Chapters:

01:24 Summer Fitness Tips Overview

06:24 Focus Area 1: Move

11:25 Focus Area 2: Sleep

15:13 Focus Area 3: Think

17:30 Gift for a Mindful Summer

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In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most powerful quotes that's ever shifted my perspective on fitness - and it comes from Tony Robbins. We're talking about why "I don't have time to workout" isn't really about time at all, and what it's actually about (spoiler alert: it's way more fixable than you think).

Here's what you'll discover as you listen:

Why most fitness struggles aren't about lacking resources
The real reason we wait for "perfect conditions" to start working out
The difference between wishing for change and actually making it happen

Ready to stop making excuses and start making progress? Let's get resourceful together.

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I used to think the secret to fitness success was simple: just get more willpower. Boy, was I wrong.

In this eye-opening episode, I'm breaking down why "you just need more willpower" might be the most damaging advice in the fitness world. Spoiler alert: if you've been beating yourself up for lacking willpower, this one's gonna be a game-changer.

As someone who's spent 15+ years in the fitness industry, I've seen this myth destroy more progress than any other single belief. It's time we set the record straight.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why willpower works like a phone battery (and yours is probably at 2% by evening)
The shocking truth about people who seem to have "endless self-control"
Why shame kills momentum and what actually creates lasting change
The research-backed systems that successful people use instead of relying on willpower
How to redesign your life so healthy choices become automatic
Why it's not a moral failure when you skip workouts or eat cookies

Stop trying to muscle through every temptation and start building a life that supports the person you want to become.

Chapters:

00:34 The Myth of Willpower

02:07 Understanding Willpower as a Limited Resource

05:09 Building Systems and Strategies for Success

16:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Studies referenced:

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0022-3514.74.5.1252

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4731333/

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Sleep - it's the foundation of everything we do, yet so many of us struggle with it night after night. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Grojean, founder of Baloo Living, who discovered a scientifically-backed solution for better sleep quality while on a life-changing sabbatical in Bali.

As someone who was initially skeptical about weighted blankets (I'm a hot sleeper who likes to be "free" in bed), I was amazed to learn about the real science behind deep pressure touch stimulation and how it automatically triggers our body's relaxation response.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

How weighted blankets work through deep pressure touch to instantly reduce cortisol and increase serotonin
The shocking truth about sleeping surrounded by synthetic materials and how it affects your health
Real research results showing 27% improvement in sleep onset and 92% sleep efficiency
Why this one-time investment beats expensive supplements for long-term sleep improvement
The unexpected ways weighted blankets can help with stress management beyond just bedtime

Elizabeth shares her journey from burned-out professional to wellness entrepreneur, and I share my own surprising experience testing out a weighted blanket for the first time.

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Chapters

01:38 The Journey to Creating Baloo Living

05:36 Understanding Weighted Blankets

10:08 The Science Behind Weighted Blankets

11:51 Sleep Study Results and Benefits

15:13 Addressing Common Concerns

18:18 How to Get Started with Weighted Blankets

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I used to tell my clients that "fitness is 80% nutrition, 20% exercise"—until I realized this popular phrase was actually sabotaging their success. In this solo episode, I break down why this seemingly motivational saying creates more problems than solutions and share what actually works for lasting health and fitness results.

This episode will answer these key questions:

Why does the 80-20 rule ignore crucial factors like sleep, stress, and relationships?
How do different fitness goals require completely different approaches?
Why does this formula create dangerous guilt and obsession around food?
What's the real "formula" for sustainable fitness success?
How can you honor your whole-person approach to health?

If you're tired of feeling like you're failing at fitness math, this episode will help you shift to a more sustainable, realistic approach that actually works for real life.

Chapters

00:00 The 80/20 Rule in Fitness

02:35 Why the 80/20 Rule is Misleading

06:29 Individual Goals and Fitness

08:28 The Importance of Individuality

09:52 Guilt and Confusion in Fitness

13:23 Habits Over Percentages

15:22 Honoring the Whole Person

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The biggest problem with fitness goals? They live in your head as vague, abstract wishes instead of concrete action plans. In this episode, I break down the one psychological trick that transforms good intentions into actual results - and why it makes you so uncomfortable.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why "trying harder" and "being healthier" aren't actually goals your brain can act on
The two-part psychological shift that separates successful people from serial goal-abandoners
The exact steps to implement this accountability system without dying of embarrassment

Ready to finally stick to fitness goals instead of just wishing you could? This episode gives you the uncomfortable but effective truth about what actually works.

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Ever been scrolling through your feed when you're hit with one of those "What's your excuse?" fitness posts?

You know the ones—an impossibly shredded person flexing with a caption that's basically saying "look at me, now feel bad about yourself."

In this episode, I tackle this confidence-killing phrase head-on and offer a much healthier alternative that might just transform your fitness journey.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why comparison is the ultimate confidence killer and how it distracts you from the only progress that matters
The uncomfortable truth about those "perfect" fitness photos that you're never told
What’s infinitely more powerful than "What's your excuse?"
How to REALLY measure success
The secret to building lasting confidence

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✅ Working Out Is Better Than a Time Machine: Using Exercise to Slow Aging 👇

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💠 Ever wondered if all that huffing and puffing is really worth it when it comes to living longer?

💠 In Episode 260 of The Begin Within Health Show, I dive into a fascinating meta-analysis that compiled data from 13 different research studies on physical activity and longevity.

💠 In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:

💥 How many extra years of life regular exercise can actually add (it's more than you might think!)

💥 What exactly counts as "physical activity" according to researchers

💥 Why you don't need to be an athlete to reap major benefits

💥 The simple formula that balances intensity and time for optimal results

💠 The research is clear: consistent physical activity is one of the most powerful ways to extend your healthspan and lifespan. And the best part?

💠 You don't need fancy equipment or hours in the gym to see results.

💠 Ready to add years to your life with simple movement strategies? Listen now and start moving today!

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✅ 258. Transform Your Eating Habits With These Six Questions

👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/X_bdTfZ48ag

✅ 257. The Missing Link in Your Fitness Journey: Self-Awareness

👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/K1rrI34Oq2E

✅ 256. The Truth About Discipline: Why Motivation Is Killing Your Fitness Results with Devan Gonzalez

👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/lBt7yobHq44

✅ 255. Retirement Planning for Your Body: Free Resources to Live Long and Strong

👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/uHL7k5yBnxg

✅ 254. The Hidden Organ: How Exercise Can Dramatically Improve Brain Health

👉This Video Link: https://youtu.be/2mPSAIh9j4E

✅ 245. Why Your Doctor Can't Find The Root Cause of Illness with Dr. Sarah Doyle

👉This Video Link: https://youtu.be/huDG084mFdk

✅ 253. Reduce Stress: Insights I Learned from My Smartwatch [PART 2]

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Ever wonder if "no pain, no gain" is actually good advice? In this episode, I tackle this fitness myth head-on and explain why it might be doing more harm than good.

In this solo episode, you'll discover:

What's the real difference between pain and discomfort during exercise?
Why am I seeing worse results when I push myself to the limit every workout?
How can I still make progress if I have chronic pain or injuries?
What mindset should replace "no pain, no gain" for better results?
Why does consistency matter more than intensity for long-term fitness success?

If you've been struggling with injuries or wondering if exercise always has to hurt to be effective, this episode will change your perspective on what healthy training really means.

Ever find yourself mindlessly grabbing whatever food is closest when hunger strikes? You're not alone.

In this episode, I dive into a powerful framework that can completely transform your relationship with food by answering six simple questions every time you eat.

In this episode, you'll discover:

What is the "whatever" mindset and why it's the enemy of mindful eating?
How your eating environment affects your nutrition choices more than you think
Why timing your meals matters for energy and overall health
How slowing down while eating can solve digestive issues
The surprising truth about why we eat (and it's often not hunger)
The life-changing "who am I becoming?" question that transforms every meal

This framework isn't about rigid diets or complicated nutrition rules.

It's about bringing awareness and intention to your eating habits so you can become the healthier person you want to be—one meal at a time.

Check out our newly revamped website at https://www.beginwithin.fit/ to download our free ebook and explore our coaching programs!

Ever wonder what's the SINGLE most important thing you can do for your health?

As I was reflecting on four years of podcasting and 15+ years in the health industry, someone asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks: "What do you actually want people to DO after listening to your podcast?"

In this quick but mighty episode, I reveal the one simple practice that trumps any workout plan, diet strategy, or supplement regimen — and why it's the very reason I started this podcast in the first place.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How to use a simple 10-second practice to completely transform your health journey
Why your "results" matter far less than the direction you're heading
The absolute WORST thing you can do for your health (hint: it's not what you think)

This might be the shortest episode I've ever recorded, but it might also be the most important. Give it a listen, then take a moment to reflect on your own health journey.

Are you struggling to maintain consistency with your fitness goals?

Do you find yourself motivated one day and completely unmotivated the next? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Devan Gonzalez, a 15-year fitness industry veteran, founder of Strive 11 Fitness, and host of The Mindset Cafe Podcast to discover why discipline—not motivation—is the true key to fitness success.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why motivation is actually sabotaging your fitness goals and what to focus on instead
The simple "trick yourself" method that makes discipline easier (even on your worst days)
How your social circle might be secretly undermining your fitness progress
The brutal but liberating truth about why "you're not special" (and why that's actually good news)
Practical strategies for time management that make fitness consistency possible for anyone

Whether you're just beginning your strength training journey or looking to break through plateaus, Devan's no-nonsense approach to discipline will give you practical tools to transform your mindset and your body.

Connect with Devan Gonzalez on Instagram @Devan.Gonzalez or check out his best-selling book "Money Muscle Mindset."

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Ever notice how everyone obsesses about having enough MONEY for retirement while completely ignoring whether their BODY will be in any shape to enjoy those golden years?

(Spoiler alert: all the cash in the world won't help if you can't get off the couch!)

In this quick Tuesday bonus episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on two game-changing resources that just dropped on our freshly revamped website:

You'll discover our brand-spanking-new free ebook "Retire Healthy: 6 Steps to Health For Your Best Years Ahead" that's packed with research-backed strategies to ensure you're not just financially ready for retirement, but physically primed to actually ENJOY it.
I'm also revealing how you can book a one-on-one call directly with yours truly (no gatekeepers, no screening, just you and me chatting about your fitness journey).

Whether you're decades from retirement or already living the dream, these resources are your secret weapon for ensuring you're strong enough to chase those grandkids, tackle those travel plans, and live the vibrant life you've been working toward all these years.

Grab your free copy at https://www.beginwithin.fit/retire and schedule your personal call at https://www.beginwithin.fit/ today!

Until next time, keep taking good care of yourself!

Is your brain struggling to stay sharp in a world of constant distractions? You're not alone.

In Episode 254 of the Begin Within Health Show, I chat with David Amerland, author of the groundbreaking book "Built to Last," about the incredible connection between physical fitness and brain health.

In this mind-expanding conversation, you'll discover:

Why do so many people fail to stick with fitness routines (and how to make sure you're not one of them)?
What happens to your brain when you exercise that makes you smarter, happier, and more resilient?
What simple visualization practice can connect you with your future self and unleash unstoppable motivation?

This episode is packed with practical wisdom that will forever change how you think about exercise and its role in keeping your brain young, sharp, and resilient.

Ready to build a brain that's truly built to last? Get David's book "Built to Last" and learn more about his work at https://davidamerland.com.

Ever feel like you're constantly running on empty, despite doing all the "right" things? In this eye-opening solo episode, I reveal the surprising lessons I've learned from tracking my heart rate variability (HRV) and how it's completely changed my approach to stress management.

After weeks of monitoring my body's stress and recovery patterns through my Garmin watch, I've discovered some shocking truths about what's actually draining my "body battery" – and some of them might surprise you too!

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why even ONE alcoholic drink can tank your recovery for an entire night
The surprising truth about digestion and how it impacts your stress levels
Why eating too close to bedtime sabotages your sleep quality more than you realize
How the simple act of conscious breathing can create measurable stress reduction
When tracking itself becomes counterproductive and how to maintain a healthy relationship with your data

The insights I've gained have genuinely changed how I approach everyday habits – from meal timing to evening routines to breathing patterns. Whether you're a data junkie or just someone looking to reduce stress and boost energy, this episode offers practical, actionable steps to help you recharge your body battery.

Remember to check out Episode 251 first if you haven't already, where I introduce this HRV tracking journey and set the stage for these discoveries!

Ready to start reducing stress and feeling more energized? Listen now!

Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you're there? Before you blame stress or aging, the answer to better focus I share in this episode might be simpler than you think!

I also share my personal experience with Magic Mind, a mental performance shot that has helped boost my focus and reduce stress (use code BEGIN20 for 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase at https://magicmind.com//begin20).

In this episode, I dive into what might be the easiest way to boost your mental clarity and focus - proper hydration. I share fascinating research from a 2023 study showing how even mild dehydration can significantly impact cognitive performance, especially for those of us over 40.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why middle-aged and older adults are more sensitive to dehydration's effects on the brain
How starting your morning with water instead of coffee can dramatically improve your focus
What to try before reaching for caffeine during that afternoon slump
Simple strategies to maintain proper hydration throughout your day
The surprising speed at which proper hydration can enhance mental performance

Here’s the study I reference: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajhb.24051

Don't miss this episode if you're looking for an incredibly simple way to sharpen your mind without complicated routines or expensive supplements!

Have you ever thought you were great at managing stress, only to discover you were completely wrong? That's exactly what happened to me when I started tracking my heart rate variability (HRV).

In today's episode, I'm sharing the eye-opening lessons I've learned from monitoring my stress levels through HRV tracking, and why this data has completely changed how I approach stress management.

You'll discover:

What heart rate variability actually is and why higher variability is better for your health
Why most of us are completely unaware of how much stress our bodies are actually experiencing
The surprising connection between chronic stress and serious diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer
The ONE major change I made that dramatically improved my stress levels and overall health
Why creating "restful moments" during the day may not be enough to truly recover from stress

If you've been feeling tired, struggling with your health, or just curious about using technology to improve your wellbeing, this episode will give you valuable insights into how your body responds to stress and what you can do about it.

Be sure to tune in next Thursday when I'll share even more surprising discoveries about the daily activities that dramatically impact stress levels!

Check out episode 247 with Dr. Torkil Færø to learn more about HRV: https://www.beginwithin.fit/podcast/episode/2405ad66/247-hidden-stressors-how-to-reduce-stress-thats-silently-draining-your-energy-with-dr-torkil-faero

Here's the limited offer I mention in this episode you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code BEGIN20 at checkout

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In this episode, I dive into fascinating research that reveals how your protein intake today can dramatically influence how well you age tomorrow. If you're in your thirties, forties, or fifties, this information is essential for planning your healthiest future self.

You'll discover:

What a comprehensive study of nearly 50,000 women revealed about protein consumption and healthy aging
Why both animal and plant proteins matter for optimal results
How protein intake affects not just disease prevention, but cognitive function and muscle strength
The ideal time to start optimizing your protein intake (spoiler: it's now!)

I also share my personal experience with Magic Mind, a mental performance shot containing 12 powerful ingredients including Bacopa Monnieri, which has been shown to improve cognitive performance in adults over 55.

Check out the groundbreaking protein study here: https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165%2823%2966282-3/fulltext

Thank you for making the Begin Within Health Show one of the top 5% of podcasts globally! Your support means everything, and I look forward to connecting with you again in Thursday's longer-form episode.

Visit https://geneticinsights.co and use code BEGIN25 for 25% off your genetic testing insights.

I recently sat down with Elwin Robinson, founder of Genetic Insights, to explore how genetic testing can reveal hidden health risks and create personalized prevention strategies.

As someone who lost my mother to pancreatic cancer, I've become passionate about understanding genetic predispositions and how we can use this knowledge to take control of our health.

In this fascinating episode, you'll discover:

How to identify your body's "weakest links" and focus your health efforts where they'll have the biggest impact
The surprising connection between B-vitamins and various health issues (including how B2 completely stopped my migraines)
How lifestyle choices can override genetic tendencies
The unexpected relationship between sunlight exposure and weight management

If you've ever felt frustrated by generic health advice that doesn't seem to work for your body, this episode will show you how personalized genetic insights can transform your approach to health and prevention.

Visit https://geneticinsights.co and use code BEGIN25 for 25% off your genetic testing insights.

Here's the limited offer I mention in this episode you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code BEGIN20 at checkout

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In this solo episode, I dive into a social media rabbit hole that got me fired up – the claim that aspartame is being secretly rebranded as "Amino Sweet" to hide its negative health associations.

What I discovered will make you think twice about how you read food labels!

In Episode #248, you'll discover:

Why a viral post about aspartame rebranding isn't quite what it seems
What the research actually says about aspartame's safety
The one habit that could transform your health when grocery shopping
A simple approach to determine which food additives you should research

Whether you're health-conscious or just starting your wellness journey, this episode will equip you with practical knowledge to make informed choices about what goes into your body.

Check your labels and keep taking good care of yourself!

Are you feeling exhausted but can't figure out why? In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Torkil Færø, author of the bestselling book The Pulse Cure, about the hidden stressors that might be draining your energy without you even realizing it.

After his father passed away at 73, Dr. Færø began investigating what he could do to live longer and healthier.

What he discovered changed everything about his approach to health and led to his groundbreaking work on using heart rate variability to guide lifestyle changes.

In this eye-opening conversation, you'll discover:

Why many of us are chronically stressed without even knowing it
How alcohol, certain foods, and poor sleep create hidden stress in your body
Why your body becomes less forgiving after age 40 (and what to do about it)
How women can adjust their fitness routines according to their menstrual cycle
The powerful stress-reduction techniques that cost nothing but deliver enormous benefits

Dr. Færø explains how modern wearable technology gives us the "sixth sense" we never evolved to have, allowing us to detect and manage stress in revolutionary ways.

Whether you're dealing with unexplained fatigue, looking to optimize your athletic performance, or simply wanting to add healthy years to your life, this episode provides practical insights you can implement immediately.

Learn more about Dr. Torkil Færø's work at ThePulseCure.com or follow him on Instagram at @dr.torkil https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil

In this episode, I dive into one of the most common challenges we all face in our fitness journeys - setbacks.

Whether you're dealing with an injury, a schedule change, or any personal roadblock, the question remains the same: how do you get your fitness back on track?

I explore a fascinating study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine that examined runners who successfully returned to their sport after knee surgery.

Though you might not be a runner (and honestly, neither am I!), the lessons from this research apply to anyone trying to rebuild their fitness routine after a disruption.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How the right support system can make or break your comeback
Why starting small and progressing gradually leads to sustainable success
The common barriers that prevent people from getting back on track - including the surprising power of fear
How beliefs about health can transform from limiting to empowering
Three actionable strategies you can apply to your own fitness journey today

If you've ever felt like giving up after a setback, this episode will give you the blueprint to not only get back on track but come back stronger than before.

Thank you for helping make The Begin Within Health Show among the top 5% of all podcasts worldwide! Your support through listening, rating, reviewing, and sharing these episodes means everything to me.

The full study referenced in this episode can be found in the description below.

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108838

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As a health coach helping people transform their lives through fitness, I'm constantly exploring new approaches to wellness that go beyond just exercise.

In Episode 245 of The Begin Within Health Show, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Doyle, certified functional medicine practitioner and author of "The 7X Method," to uncover the missing pieces in traditional healthcare.

If you've ever felt something was wrong with your body despite "normal" test results, this episode reveals why doctors might be missing the root cause of your illness and what you can do about it.

In this eye-opening conversation, you'll discover:

Why traditional doctors often won't order certain tests (even when they should)
How brain chemistry testing can reveal the true source of mental health struggles
Why treating symptoms without addressing root causes keeps you sick
A simple eating method that could transform your health in just two weeks

Dr. Doyle shares her personal journey of healing 20 years of digestive issues and how she's helping patients who have been "kicked around the medical system" finally find answers.

Whether you're dealing with unexplained symptoms, mental health challenges, digestive issues, or just want to optimize your health, this conversation offers practical solutions you can implement right away.

Connect with Dr. Sarah Doyle at https://drsarahdoyle.com/ or find her on Instagram and YouTube @7XMethod.

Have you ever found yourself snapping at someone you care about or grabbing junk food despite your best intentions to eat healthier?

In this episode, I break down fascinating research that reveals how to fix impulsive behavior naturally tonight through better sleep habits and environmental design.

It turns out that getting less sleep significantly impacts our ability to control impulsive actions in the moment.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The difference between risk-taking behavior and impulse control, and why sleep affects one more than the other
Details from a research study showing how just 6 hours of sleep (versus 9 hours) affects our brain's ability to regulate impulses
Why setting up your environment for healthy defaults is crucial, especially on days when you've slept poorly
Practical strategies to improve your decision-making even when sleep-deprived
How becoming aware of your sleep patterns can transform your health journey

This short Tuesday episode gives you actionable steps to improve your health, relationships, and daily decisions through better sleep awareness and environmental design.

Study referenced: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27267950/

In Episode 243 of The Begin Within Health Show, I speak with Graham Elliss, founder of Renewed After 50, about the stark difference between individuals who maintain mobility well into their 80s and 90s versus those who become dependent in their 50s.

Graham shares his personal journey with heart disease and how fitness likely saved his life after experiencing multiple cardiac events, including heart bypass surgery. His doctors told him plainly: "If you weren't as fit as you are, you would have already been in the ground."

In this eye-opening conversation, you'll discover:

Why your genes don't control your health
The three key pillars of active aging that anyone can implement starting today
How to train for maintaining independence as we age
Why your chronological age doesn't really matter

Graham's philosophy of "die young as late as possible" offers a refreshing perspective on aging that focuses on quality of life rather than simply extending years.

Connect with Graham at www.renewedafter50.com.au or email him at graham@renewedafter50.com.au to learn about his upcoming program specifically designed for adults over 50.

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Ever feel overwhelmed by conflicting health information?

In this special announcement episode, I reveal an exciting new format designed to cut through the noise and deliver practical, science-backed health insights.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why I'm introducing a new Tuesday episode format focused on quick, actionable health insights
The fascinating study showing 1 minute of intense exercise can equal 45 minutes of moderate exercise
My commitment to sharing only evidence-based information that actually moves the needle on your health
How this new format is specifically designed for busy people in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who want to age well

As we celebrate four years of the Begin Within Health Show, I'm more committed than ever to helping you stay strong and live long with practical, science-backed strategies.

Listen each Tuesday for one simple action step you can implement immediately, and don't forget to subscribe and share your health questions for future episodes!

Ever feel like you're giving great health advice but not fully practicing it yourself? In this special 4th anniversary episode of The Begin Within Health Show, I pull back the curtain and share the four biggest changes I've personally made to my health habits since starting this podcast.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How my approach to sleep transformed once I truly understood its impact on my health
Why getting outside daily became non-negotiable in my routine
The surprising shift in how I view food and respect the digestive process
How listening to my body during workouts led to better results and fewer injuries

This episode marks four years and 240+ episodes of the Begin Within Health Show, and I'm excited to announce that starting in March 2025, I'll be adding more content with additional Tuesday episodes to complement our regular Thursday releases.

Listen in to reflect on your own health journey and consider which of these habit shifts might benefit you most.

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Are you tired of personal development advice that leaves you feeling more stressed than before?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Edgar Reynoso Vanderhorst, a pediatric neonatologist fellow who brings a fascinating medical perspective to healthy personal growth.

Working with premature babies as young as 22 weeks, Dr. Reynoso Vanderhorst has discovered powerful insights about human development that will change how you think about personal growth.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why the space between stimulus and response is your hidden superpower
How your morning mindset physically affects your entire day
The surprising reason personal development works better in community
A simple daily practice that creates real change (backed by medical science)

Want to learn more from Dr. Reynoso Vanderhorst?

Get his book "Wellness: Optimizing Yourself: A Scientific Perspective from a Pediatric Neonatologist" on Amazon for his complete scientific approach to personal development.

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Are you tired of feeling powerless against emotional eating? I sit down with Dr. Jason Stanley, a researcher who has spent over four decades studying the real reasons behind emotional eating patterns.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why traditional diet and exercise approaches often fail to stop emotional eating
How childhood experiences shape your brain's relationship with food
Why it's not your fault if you can't stop emotional eating
Simple, science-backed techniques you can use anywhere to reduce stress eating

Dr. Stanley shares groundbreaking research that completely changes our understanding of emotional eating and offers practical solutions that work with your brain instead of against it.

Ready to transform your relationship with food? Visithttps://foodmonsterfreedom.com/ to learn more about Dr. Stanley's work and download his free ebook.

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I dive deep into a topic that affects millions of women but often gets brushed aside or misunderstood - menopause. Many are told to just "get through it" or are prescribed medications without proper hormone evaluation. Today's guest, Johanna Swanson, shares her powerful journey from experiencing surgical menopause at 38 to becoming a menopause educator and coach, offering a fresh perspective on how this transition can actually become a gateway to personal power and emotional mastery.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why are anxiety and depression so common during menopause, and what's the connection to hormones that most doctors miss?
How can morning sunlight exposure dramatically impact your hormone balance?
What's the truth about bioidentical hormones, and why don't you need a specialist to get them?
Why should you stop dismissing your emotions as "just hormonal" and start seeing them as valuable teachers?
How can you turn this challenging transition into an opportunity for profound personal growth?

Ready to transform your menopause journey? Connect with Johanna on Instagram @Navigate.Menopause or visit https://navigatemenopause.com. Mention The Begin Within Health Show Episode 238 for a complimentary 13th session in her 12-session Master Menopause Method program.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer to explore both the reality of weight loss drugs and the natural alternatives that can provide sustainable results.

As medications like Ozempic and Wegovy become increasingly popular, many of my listeners have been asking about their effectiveness and natural options.

This conversation provides crucial insights for anyone considering these medications or looking for natural approaches to weight management.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How do GLP-1 medications actually work in your body?
What natural alternatives can provide similar benefits to weight loss drugs?
What should you watch out for when taking these medications?
What simple habits can you start today to better manage hunger and satiety?

Connect with Dr. Hehmeyer: https://www.wellempowered.com/

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Are You Aging Faster Than You Should Be?

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of L-Nutra Health, to uncover the truth about aging and how to potentially reverse it. If you've been trying intermittent fasting without the results you want, this conversation will change everything you thought you knew about fasting and longevity.

You'll discover:

Why aging is the "mother of disease" and how it affects your health The shocking truth about when cellular rejuvenation really begins The five pillars of slowing down biological aging Why social connections might be as important as nutrition for longevity The difference between chronological age and biological age Why traditional intermittent fasting might not be enoughLearn more about Dr. Antoun's work and the ProLon fasting-mimicking diet at:www.prolonlife.com

www.l-nutrahealth.com

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As someone who loves staying active, you know injuries can be incredibly frustrating - especially when they take forever to heal.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jo Polich, engineer-turned-innovator who developed a groundbreaking solution for faster injury recovery.

You'll discover:

How did an engineer end up revolutionizing sports medicine?
What makes the difference between normal and accelerated healing?
Why do some doctors resist new treatment methods, and what makes them change their minds?
How can you prepare yourself for future injuries?
What's the science behind this breakthrough in recovery technology?

Dr. Jo shares her remarkable journey from skeptical engineer to developer of ActivMend, the first homeopathic product ever licensed by a major pharmaceutical company.

Whether you're a weekend warrior or serious athlete, this episode will change how you think about injury recovery.

Visit www.activmend.com to learn more and get 25% off your first order.

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If you're feeling the urge to quit on your health and fitness goals already this year, you're not alone.

The second Friday of January has been dubbed "Quitter's Day" because so many people abandon their New Year's resolutions by this point.

But what if I told you that the urge to quit might actually be telling you something valuable?

In this episode, I explain why quitting certain aspects of your approach might be exactly what you need to succeed.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How can you use Thomas Edison's mindset to transform your fitness journey?

• What's the real reason we stick to habits (even unhealthy ones)?

• Why should you treat Quitter's Day as an opportunity rather than a defeat?

Ready to transform your approach to health and fitness?

Check out my 2 week program at https://www.beginwithin.fit/jumpstart and start the path to real results.

Ever wonder why exercise feels like such a struggle, even when we know it's good for us?

In this episode, I dive deep into the science of exercise motivation and share a groundbreaking approach to making fitness a sustainable part of your life.

You'll discover:

Why traditional exercise goals often fail The surprising connection between exercise and emotional wellbeing How much exercise you really need to see health benefits A simple strategy to make exercise habits stickReady to transform your approach to exercise? Visit beginwithin.fit/jumpstart for a two-week program designed to help you build sustainable fitness habits.

Ever feel like you're stuck in an endless cycle of starting and stopping your health journey?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Orlena Kerek to uncover the fascinating reason why making healthy changes feels so difficult – and more importantly, how to make those changes stick.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why waiting for motivation is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead)
The surprising reason your brain resists healthy changes
Why self-awareness is your secret weapon for breaking bad habits
The truth about how long it really takes to build new habits
A powerful visualization exercise to tap into your genuine motivation

Ready to make lasting changes? Connect with Dr. Orlena at drorlena.com to learn more about her Four Pillars of Health approach.

Grab your seat in my upcoming webinar with this link: https://www.beginwithin.fit/newrules

Why do health goals so often fail?

It's not because you lack willpower or motivation - it's because you're setting the wrong kind of goals.

In this episode, I break down how to use the SMART goal framework specifically for health and fitness success, with a powerful twist that will transform how you approach goal setting.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How to make your goals specific enough to actually work
The secret to not getting overwhelmed
How to make goals so realistic you can't fail
When to evaluate and adjust your goals
The "radical" twist that accelerates your progress

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Are you frustrated with your health progress this year?

As we approach the end of 2024, many of us are wondering why our health goals didn't stick - again.

In this episode, I break down a powerful framework for evaluating your health journey without the guilt and shame that usually comes with year-end reflection.

In this episode, you'll discover:

What are the only six areas of health you need to focus on?
How can you score yourself in each area?
Which area should you focus on improving first?
Why is consistency more important than intensity?

Listen in to learn a detective-style approach to understanding your health habits and discover the one thing you should focus on in 2025 to truly move the needle on your health.

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Are you frustrated with your health progress this year?

As we approach the end of 2024, many of us are wondering why our health goals didn't stick - again.

In this episode, I break down a powerful framework for evaluating your health journey without the guilt and shame that usually comes with year-end reflection.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why traditional year-end health reviews fail (and how to do them right)
The six essential pillars of health you need to evaluate
How to score your health habits without feeling guilty

Listen in to learn a detective-style approach to understanding your health habits and discover the one thing you should focus on in 2025 to truly move the needle on your health.

Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE by going to https://www.beginwithin.fit/ebook⁠.

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Does your life feel like it's spinning out of control?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lynn Wagner to discuss how to restore balance when everything feels overwhelming.

Whether you're juggling work, family, health goals, or all of the above, Dr. Wagner shares her practical approach to finding equilibrium without burning out.

You'll discover:

Why balance is the missing ingredient in most wellness approaches
How to identify the areas of your life that need the most attention
The power of "non-negotiables" in maintaining balance
Why perfectionism is the enemy of true wellness
How to start rebuilding balance without getting overwhelmed
Whether you're feeling slightly off-kilter or completely out of balance, this episode will give you practical tools to reset and rebuild. Learn more about Dr. Wagner and access her free resources at https://www.wagnerintegrativehealth.com/

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Are you tired of feeling out of control during the eating season? In this episode, I tackle the challenge of maintaining a healthy relationship with food during times of celebration and social gatherings.

Instead of the usual restrictive advice, I share a transformative ancient Japanese practice that could change your entire approach to eating.

You'll discover:

Why traditional "don't mess up" advice actually leads to overeating
What the Japanese secret of "hara hachi bu" is and how it can transform your eating habits
How slowing down can help you naturally eat less while enjoying food more
Practical strategies for implementing mindful eating at social gatherings

Ready to transform your relationship with food? Listen now and learn how to enjoy social gatherings without regret.

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Are you tired of feeling guilty about not making it to the gym? In this episode, I challenge the common belief that you need a gym membership to get fit. After years as a personal trainer, I've discovered that the gym might actually be making it harder for you to establish a consistent workout routine.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Can you really get results without gym equipment?
What does science say about home workouts vs gym workouts?
How much does it really cost to set up an effective home gym?
What are the two pieces of equipment that can replace an entire gym?
How can working out at home make you more consistent?

Ready to create your home gym? Visit beginwithin.fit/toolkit to find the exact equipment I recommend and use myself or use the link below.

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Are your kids constantly eating on the run? Feeling like your family is disconnected despite a packed schedule of activities? In this eye-opening episode, best-selling cookbook author Lynne Bowman reveals why the forgotten tradition of family meals might be the key to better health, stronger connections, and more capable kids.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why is the dinner table considered a "holy place" for family development?
What's the single most important skill kids need before leaving home?
How can you get your kids to actually eat their vegetables?

Learn how to transform your family's relationship with food and each other through simple, practical steps that any parent can implement – even with a packed schedule.

Connect with Lynne Bowman:Website: LynneBowman.comBook: "Brownies for Breakfast" (available on Amazon)

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Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them

Are you dreading the end of daylight savings time and the darker months ahead? In this episode, I reveal how this weekend's time change could actually be the perfect opportunity to reset your morning routine and finally make fitness a consistent part of your life.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How did daylight savings really start? (The common story about farmers isn't true)
What does research reveal about the health impacts of changing our clocks?
Why is the fall time change easier on our bodies than the spring?
How can you use this weekend's time change to naturally wake up earlier?
What specific steps should you take Saturday night and Sunday morning?
How can you reframe the darker months as a positive time for health and recovery?

Additional Resources:Check out these related episodes:

Episode 210: Immune System Blackout
Episode 203: Lessons From 20 Years of Fitness
Episode 141: Building Resilience with Your Morning Practice

References:

https://www.colorado.edu/coloradan/2022/11/07/history-daylight-saving-time

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time_in_Hawaii

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving

https://fortune.com/well/article/daylight-saving-time-is-hurting-your-health/

https://acuteservices.com/workplace-safety-is-daylight-savings-time-a-hazard/

https://www.bostonpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/understanding-daylight-saving-time-safety-tips-and-awareness/

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Are you struggling to take action on your fitness goals? In this episode, I dive into the psychology of motivation and reveal surprising research about how one simple word could transform your ability to follow through on your health commitments.

You'll discover:

How does the word "because" influence our behavior?
What makes us 2-3 times more likely to stick to a new habit?
Why is one hour of weekly exercise so powerful?
What role do "one-time actions" play in creating lasting change?
How can you create an effective action plan that works?

Ready to take your fitness journey to the next level? Visit www.beginwithin.fit/habits to join my Habit Academy and get access to personal training sessions through 2024.

References:

Milne, S., Orbell, S., & Sheeran, P. (2002). Combining motivational and volitional interventions to promote exercise participation: protection motivation theory and implementation intentions. British Journal of Health Psychology, 7(Part 2), 163-184. doi:10.1348/135910702169420. Available at PubMed.

Warburton, D. E. R., Nicol, C. W., & Bredin, S. D. S. (2006). Health benefits of physical activity: the evidence. CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174(6), 801–809. doi:10.1503/cmaj.051351. Available at PubMed or PMC.

Langer, E., Blank, A., & Chanowitz, B. (1978). The mindlessness of Ostensibly Thoughtful Action: The Role of "Placebic" Information in Interpersonal Interaction. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 36(6), 635-642

Are you tired of starting fitness programs that you can't stick to? In this episode, I dive into the crucial elements of an effective health and fitness program. You'll discover why consistency trumps intensity, how to start small for big results, and why convenience is key to long-term success.

Listen to find out:

Why all fitness programs technically "work" - and why that's not enough
How just 15 minutes of exercise a week can significantly improve your health
Why starting small is the secret to big, lasting changes
How to choose a program you'll actually stick with
The importance of accessibility and reminders in today's connected world
A real-life success story of dramatic health improvement

Here are the links to the studies I referred to:

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/18/1211

https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/43/46/4801/6771381?searchresult=1

Ready to find a fitness program that truly works for you?

Check out our Habit Academy and start your journey to lasting health and fitness today:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/habits

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Are you stuck in the "I'll start when everything's perfect" trap? In this episode, we dive deep into how perfectionism can sabotage your fitness journey and what you can do about it. Listen in to discover:

Why waiting for the "perfect time" or "perfect program" is holding you back
How to start making progress even when conditions aren't ideal
The science behind perfectionism and its impact on health behaviors
Practical strategies for breaking free from the perfectionism trap
Why focusing on whole health is more effective than fixating on one aspect of fitness
How to build momentum by starting small and celebrating small wins

Ready to break free from perfectionism and start your journey to better health? Tune in now!

For more resources, go here:

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Are you struggling to find money for health and fitness? This episode of The Begin Within Health Show tackles the surprising truth about our spending habits and how they might be sabotaging our health goals. Listen in to discover:

Why do we readily pay for "sick care" but hesitate to invest in health care?
How much are you really spending on unhealthy habits?
What simple changes can redirect your spending towards better health?
Is it possible to afford a healthier lifestyle without breaking the bank?
How can small adjustments in spending lead to significant health improvements?

Join me and uncover the hidden costs of unhealthy choices and learn how to make smarter investments in your well-being.

Download the worksheet I mention in the episode here:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/post/ep220

Other resources:

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Are you feeling stuck in your health and fitness journey despite your best efforts? The culprit might be something you've never heard of before: allostatic load. In this eye-opening episode, I dive deep into the concept of allostatic load and how it might be silently sabotaging your health goals.

In this episode, you'll discover:

What is allostatic load and how does it affect your health?
Why might your diet and exercise plan not be working as expected?
What are the six key areas that can help reduce allostatic load?
How do these six areas work together synergistically?
Where should you start if you want to reduce your allostatic load?
How can understanding allostatic load help you achieve your health goals?

Don't miss this crucial episode that could be the key to unlocking your health potential. Tune in now to the Begin Within Health Show!

Head over to https://www.beginwithin.fit/blog to view the references list.

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Do you struggle with cooking healthy meals at home? In this episode, nutritional chef Shelley Loving shares her journey from a family health scare to becoming a passionate advocate for empowering home cooks. Learn how simple changes in your kitchen can transform your health and well-being.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How a life-threatening event led Shelley to revolutionize her approach to cooking and eating
Why changing your mindset about cooking is crucial for better health
Simple time-management tricks to make healthy meal prep fit into your busy schedule
Easy swaps you can make in your kitchen for healthier cooking
Why imperfection in the kitchen is okay (and even encouraged!)
The truth about dairy and healthier alternatives to consider

Ready to transform your relationship with food and cooking? Visit Shelley's website at https://www.shelleycanhelp.com/ for more tips and resources.

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Are you tired of leaving your doctor's office feeling unheard, dismissed, or with more questions than answers?

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the often-frustrating world of modern healthcare and how you can navigate it to get the care you truly need.

Dr. Victoria Mondloch, a wellness MD with over 35 years of experience, shares her insights on how the current healthcare system might be failing you and, more importantly, how you can advocate for better care.

In this episode, you'll discover answers to:

Why aren't crucial hormone tests typically included in your annual check-up?
What are the four essential hormone groups that impact your overall health and fitness?
How can understanding your hormone balance help you feel 15-20 years younger?
What's the truth about blood sugar tests, and could they be misleading you about your health?
How can you effectively communicate with your doctor to get the tests and treatments you actually need?
What specific questions should you ask during your next doctor's visit to ensure comprehensive care?

Dr. Mondloch provides practical strategies to help you take control of your health journey and ensure you're getting the most out of your medical care.

Whether you're dealing with unexplained fatigue, weight issues, or just want to optimize your health, this episode is packed with invaluable information to help you advocate for yourself in the doctor's office.

Ready to transform your approach to healthcare? Don't miss this empowering conversation!

For more information and to connect with Dr. Victoria Mondloch, visit her website at drvictoriajmondloch.com.

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Are you constantly battling with overeating, guilt after meals, or struggling to lose weight despite your best efforts?

The culprit might be an unexpected one: the "Clean Plate Club" mentality.

In this eye-opening episode, I dive into the surprising history and unintended consequences of always finishing everything on your plate, and how it might be sabotaging your health goals.

In this episode, I explore:

Why do we feel compelled to finish everything on our plate?
What are the unintended consequences of forcing children to eat?
How can we develop a healthier relationship with food?
What strategies can help us break free from the "clean plate club" mentality?

Learn how to listen to your body, practice mindful eating, and make peace with leaving food on your plate.

Here are a couple of references:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2604806/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240422120733.htm

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As the lazy days of summer fade into memory, many of us find ourselves facing a familiar challenge: getting back on track with our health and fitness goals.

But before you dive headfirst into an intense new regimen, this episode offers some surprising advice.

Listen as I reveal three things you absolutely should NOT do if you want to successfully restart your fitness journey and create lasting, healthy habits.

In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:

Why being the "hare" in your fitness journey can lead to failure, and how to embrace the "tortoise" mentality for long-term success.
The surprising reason why focusing on results might be sabotaging your progress, and what to focus on instead.
How going solo in your fitness journey might indicate a lack of true commitment, and why finding support is crucial.

Whether you're feeling guilty about summer indulgences or simply looking to revitalize your health routine, this episode provides the guidance you need to approach your fitness comeback the right way.

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Learn how Belden Colme went from surviving multiple heart attacks to reversing his chronic diseases and losing over 100 pounds. His simple yet powerful approach to nutrition could be the key to transforming your health too!

In this episode, you'll discover:

How can understanding your body as a chemical system improve your health?
What are the four jars in Belden's revolutionary diet approach?
Why is stopping food addictions completely more effective than gradual reduction?
How quickly can you expect to see results with the Four Jars Diet?
What's the connection between gut health and mental wellbeing?

For more information on Belden's work and the Four Jars Diet, visit belldoncolme.net.

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Are you battling chronic pain? Or are you struggling to see results in your fitness journey despite putting in the work? The secret to breaking through your plateau might be hiding in an unexpected place - your gut. In this eye-opening episode, I dive deep into the world of gut health and its surprising impact on your fitness goals.

Join us as we chat with Craig Brockie, founder of Ultimate Health and creator of the bestselling Ultimate Probiotic Yogurt Maker. Craig shares his personal journey from chronic health issues to vibrant wellness, all thanks to a radical shift in understanding gut health. Whether you're battling gym anxiety, struggling with recovery, or just looking to optimize your fitness routine, this episode is packed with game-changing insights you won't want to miss.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How can gut health affect your anxiety and overall well-being?
Why are store-bought probiotics often not enough?
How can making your own probiotic yogurt revolutionize your health?
What specific probiotic strains can help with muscle building and mood?
How does modern farming affect our gut health, and what can we do about it?

For more information on gut health and probiotic yogurt making, grab Craig's book, Ultimate Health; visit his website at CraigBrockie.com; or check out his amazing Ultimate Probiotic Yogurt Maker.

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In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the Ultimate Health Model with its creator, Benjamin. Listeners will discover:

What is the Ultimate Health Model and how can it help you understand your health challenges?
How does the structure of water in your body affect your overall health and aging process?
Why is nose breathing so crucial, and how does it impact inflammation in your body?
What role do mitochondria play in your health, and how can you support them?
How are seemingly unrelated health factors actually interconnected?

Benjamin shares his journey of creating this comprehensive health model and explains how it can be used as a tool for better understanding and improving one's health.

To learn more about the Ultimate Health Model and download a free poster, visit ultimatehealthmodel.com.

Ever feel like summer's slipping through your fingers faster than melting ice cream? You're not alone! As we dive into August, that bittersweet end-of-summer vibe hits hard. But before you throw in the beach towel on your fitness goals, I've got some game-changing tips to share.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How can you stay on track with your fitness goals during the chaotic end of summer?
Is it possible to enjoy summer activities while still making progress in your health journey?
What unique opportunities does summer offer for improving your health?
How can you reframe your mindset to turn summer challenges into fitness advantages?
What's the importance of prioritizing different aspects of health during this busy season?

Listen now to make the most of your summer while still moving towards your health goals!

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In this eye-opening episode, health and wellness coach Jim Laird shares his personal journey from health scares to holistic wellness. Discover why your indoor workouts might not be enough and how embracing the outdoors could transform your health.

You'll find answers to:

Why is sunlight crucial for your immune system and overall health?
How can chasing extreme fitness potentially harm your long-term health?
What does "fitness" really mean, and how should you define it for yourself?

Key takeaways:

The importance of morning sunlight and outdoor exposure
Balancing performance with longevity in your fitness routine
Setting personalized, sustainable fitness goals

To connect with Jim Laird and learn more about his approach to wellness, visit stillmanwellness.com.

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In this episode, I dive deep into the psychology of sustainable weight loss and habit formation with expert coach Esther Avant. Discover:

Why is starting small crucial for long-term success?
How can celebrating tiny wins transform your fitness journey?
What's the secret to maintaining weight loss, not just achieving it?

Esther shares practical strategies to overcome common obstacles and build a healthier relationship with yourself. Learn how to shift your mindset from quick fixes to lasting lifestyle changes.

Key takeaways:

The power of mini-habits in rebuilding self-trust
Why your small actions matter more than you think
How to prepare for weight loss maintenance from day one

Ready to transform your approach to health and fitness? Download Esther's free habit tracker at https://www.estheravant.com/habits and start your journey to sustainable success today!

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In this episode, I tackle the number one challenge reported by my listeners when it comes to health and fitness: lack of time. I dive deep into why time always seems to be in short supply and how to overcome this common obstacle.

You'll find answers to these key questions:

• Is time really the problem, or is it something else?

• How do our priorities affect our perception of available time?

• How can reframing our language around time change our behavior?

• Can investing time in fitness actually create more time in our lives?

• What are some practical strategies for fitting fitness into a busy schedule?

• How can we overcome the "all or nothing" mindset when it comes to health and fitness?

Join me as I explore these questions and more, providing actionable insights to help you prioritize your health and fitness, no matter how busy life gets. Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro struggling to maintain consistency, this episode offers valuable perspectives on making time for what truly matters.

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In this episode, I tackle the challenge of keeping our health goals on track halfway through the year. Join me as I explore:

How can you effectively assess your health journey so far this year?
What are the six key areas of health you should be focusing on?
Why is celebrating small victories crucial for long-term success?
How can you choose the right area to focus on for maximum impact?
How can you set realistic expectations for success in your wellness goals?

Learn practical strategies to revitalize your health ambitions and make the second half of the year even better than the first!

Here are some more resources:

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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Hannah Tackett, a former tech leader turned burnout coach. Hannah shares her personal journey from high-achieving professional to burnout victim, and how she turned her experience into a mission to help others avoid the same fate.

Listeners will discover:

The three stages of burnout and how to recognize them
Practical strategies to complete the stress cycle and recalibrate
The importance of aligning actions with personal values for sustainable success

Key questions answered in this episode:

What are the early warning signs of burnout that most high achievers ignore?
How can creating "white space" in your life prevent burnout and enhance performance?
What is the "energy audit" technique and how can it revolutionize your approach to work and life?

Whether you're feeling the heat of potential burnout or simply looking to optimize your performance without sacrificing well-being, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable steps for all high achievers.

Grab the FREE Gift Hannah mentioned in the interview - How to cut your working hours by 20% Cheatsheet:

https://serenesuccess.net/pod

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Are you tired of letting your feelings dictate your food choices? You're not alone. In this episode, I share my 4-step plan to help you break free from emotional eating for good. Discover: Am I really hungry? The simple question to ask before you snack What's eating me? How to identify and label triggers for emotional eating Can I sit with this? A progressive practice to build your "discomfort tolerance" Now what? Brainstorming healthy alternatives to soothe difficult emotionsLearn to nourish your body and process your emotions in a healthier way. Tune in now and take the first step towards a better relationship with food – and yourself!Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit/Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠Here’s a link to some of the gear my clients and I use to workout successfully at home:https://www.beginwithin.fit/gear⁠

In this special edition of the Begin Within Health Show, your host reveals an exciting update to the Begin Within Insiders Club - a free Facebook community designed to help you approach health and fitness from the inside out.

You'll learn about the group's new features, including:

Daily workouts you can do at home with minimal equipment
A weekly focus on one simple habit to help you make consistent progress
Opportunities to celebrate wins and learn from others on a similar journey

If you're tired of struggling to make fitness fit into your life, this is the supportive community you've been looking for. Join the Begin Within Insiders Club today at www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit and start working towards a healthier, happier you, one tiny habit at a time.

In this episode, I share the five most valuable lessons I've learned from working out consistently for over 20 years. As a Trainer, Coach, and Habit Nerd, I've helped countless individuals create healthy habits and overcome the challenges of fitting fitness into their busy lives. Join me as I dive deep into the secrets of lifelong fitness consistency and reveal how you can make exercise a sustainable part of your lifestyle.

In this episode, you'll find answers to these pressing questions:

How can strength training become a pillar of mental well-being?
What is the key to keeping your joints healthy and feeling young?
How can embracing imperfection and flexibility help you stay consistent?
What are the benefits of early morning home workouts, and how can they optimize your success?
Why is it crucial to view fitness as a lifelong journey, and how can this mindset keep you motivated?

Throughout the episode, I share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and science-backed strategies to help you overcome the struggles of maintaining a fitness routine. Whether you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, this episode will provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to make fitness a consistent part of your life.

So, if you're ready to break free from the cycle of yo-yo fitness and discover the path to lifelong health and well-being, tune in now and let's embark on this journey together!

In this inspiring interview with one of our clients at Begin Within, John E. shares his remarkable journey of losing 148 pounds and reversing type 2 diabetes in just over a year, despite facing numerous health challenges including colon cancer. Discover the key strategies and mindset shifts that led to his success, including:

How can you make fitness simple and enjoyable, even if you're starting from scratch?
Why should you focus on non-scale victories, and what impact can they have on your motivation?
How can educating yourself and surrounding yourself with support make all the difference in your transformation?

Listen now to learn how John overcame the odds to reclaim his health, and how you can apply his lessons to your own fitness journey, no matter your starting point.

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In this powerful episode, fitness coach Luke Fernandez shares his transformative journey from struggling with obesity and depression to becoming a healthy, happy role model for his family and clients.

Tune in to hear Luke's story and learn valuable lessons about prioritizing your physical and mental wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:

Take action, even if you start small: Luke emphasizes the importance of taking that first step towards your goals, whether it's being grateful for the little things or making simple changes to your daily routine.
Fitness is the foundation of self-development: Luke discusses how focusing on his physical health helped him build confidence and belief in himself, which translated to improvements in his mental health and other areas of life.
Surround yourself with positivity and support: Luke found motivation and encouragement through connecting with like-minded individuals who prioritized their health and well-being, and now aims to provide that same support to others through his coaching communities.

Connect with Luke here:

https://www.instagram.com/anomalyluke/

https://anomalycoaching.com/

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More resources:

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https://www.beginwithin.fit/gear⁠

Episode 200 is here!!!

Here are 3 huge lessons I learned as the host of this show over the last 100 episodes. Each has changed my personal life and health for the better.

I hope these lessons will do the same for you.

Thank you for all of your support for this show!

If you'd like to access the product links I mentioned in the episode here they are:

activationproducts.com

optividahealth.com

And here's the link to my coaching program (a time-sensitive discount code for $200 OFF is shared within the episode):

https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

Here’s my interview with Dr. Steven Meress, a functional medicine physician who practices in Fond du Lac, WI, and one of the foremost “Lyme-literate” physicians in the country.

We cover:

•What is Lyme disease?

•What are the symptoms of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases?

•How can we best protect ourselves from tick-borne diseases?

You can connect with Dr. Meress and follow his work here:

⁠https://forumhealthfonddulac.com

Here are some more resources from Begin Within Fitness:

Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

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Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

In this episode, Scott Allan, author of Do the Hard Things First, shares his journey from chronic procrastinator to productivity pro. Discover how you can apply his insights to your fitness journey and finally achieve the goals you've been putting off.

Highlights:

How can the "Do the Hard Things First" philosophy help you overcome procrastination and stay consistent with your fitness routine?
What is the power of identifying your three most important tasks each day, and how can this habit transform your approach to health and wellness?
How can you build momentum and make fitness a non-negotiable part of your life, even when faced with challenges and setbacks?

Listen now to learn Scott's game-changing strategies for defeating procrastination and making your fitness dreams a reality. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend who could use a motivation boost!

Connect with Scott Allan's work at https://scottallanbooks.com/

More resources from Begin Within Fitness:

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https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

In this thought-provoking episode, Elwin Robinson shares his remarkable health transformation and the critical role genetic testing played in his healing journey. Discover the answers to these fascinating questions:

Could your genes be the missing link in resolving chronic health issues?
What surprising nutrient deficiencies might be lurking in your DNA?
Is toxic heavy metal buildup silently contributing to your symptoms?
How can you use genetic insights to create a personalized roadmap to optimal wellbeing?
What simple dietary changes based on your genetics could have a profound impact on how you feel?

Join me as I explore the cutting-edge world of genetic testing and learn how it can help you reverse premature aging and reclaim vibrant health. Eager to get started? Visit geneticinsights.co to order your own genetic test kit and begin your journey today!

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It's Stress Awareness Month!

Here's my archived interview with Dr. Amy Novotny, a Pain Specialist, doctor of PT, speaker, author, and ultra-marathoner.

We cover:

•"Good" stress vs. "bad" stress

•Amy's breathing exercise for quick relief from stress

•A healthy mindset to have when it comes to stress

Connect with her on social media and follow her work here: ⁠https://pabrinstitute.com/⁠

Since habits are environmentally dependent, here's how you can adopt a simple rule into your life to make big health improvements.

In this episode, I share how I figured out to stop eating an entire bag of chips in one sitting.

Enjoy!

Here are some more resources to support your health journey:

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An often ignored approach to improving health and fitness is how (not just what) to eat.

In this episode, I dive into the "event" of eating with habit change guru Becca Kandler.

What healthy adjustments can you make to how you eat? Give this episode a listen and find out!

Here are some more resources to support your health journey:

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

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https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

What's the best way to exercise?

I get that question a lot. This is my final (science-backed) answer.

Here's the article I referenced:

https://apple.news/A9gMgn3h0Q8avtHyZ54S0Tw

Here are some more resources:

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Want to get healthier but can't find the time?

Here's a clip from a coaching session we recently had within our Coaching Program (linked below), where we focused on how to find the time for healthy habits (like food prep, working out, etc.). And how you can begin to use your calendar to support you.

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Here's a solo rant on how you can use changes in your environment to break less healthy habits and create healthier habits.

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In this episode, I explore the power of self-experimentation in fitness with my guest, Harshad Manglani, who shares his personal journey of discovery and growth.

He discusses how a minor bike incident led him to discover self-help books and podcasts, which inspired him to start experimenting with new ideas and habits.

Harshad emphasizes the importance of having an open mind, trying new things, and not getting caught up in the pursuit of perfection.

Tune in to learn how you can unlock progress, overcome plateaus, and tailor your fitness approach through the power of self-experimentation.

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Quit trying to fit into someone else's idea of fitness. Here's a quick rant on the solution.

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In this episode, I break down a powerful 6-part framework that has helped me and my clients achieve better health and fitness results.

Once you learn them, you can give regular attention to each of these areas, like pushing six swings on a swing set. When any area starts to slow down or lag, it's crucial to give it an extra "push" to get it moving optimally again.

By consistently focusing on these six interconnected aspects of health, you can feel your best and make steady progress.

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In this episode, I share research which shows the effect your friends are having on your health (and the effect you're having on theirs).

Here's the article I reference in the episode:

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa066082

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In this episode, I share a powerful strategy for achieving your health and fitness goals by examining the investments you're making in becoming a healthier version of yourself. I guide you through a thought-provoking exercise to help identify areas where you might be unknowingly sabotaging your progress and offer practical tips for making small, impactful changes.

Key Takeaways:

We are the sum of our actions, and every choice we make is an investment in our future selves.
To achieve better health and fitness results, we must be honest about how we allocate our time and money.
By tracking our daily activities and expenses, we can identify opportunities to reinvest our resources into habits that support our wellbeing.
Small, consistent changes in how we spend our time and money can lead to significant improvements in our health and happiness over time.

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If stepping on the bathroom scale every single morning is actually driving you crazy, this episode will give you a healthier alternative.

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In this episode, I dive into the top 5 fitness fails that keep people from achieving their health and wellness goals. If you've ever found yourself stuck in a rut or struggling to make progress, chances are you've fallen into one or more of these traps. But don't worry, we'll not only identify the problems but also provide you with actionable solutions to get back on track.

The 5 fitness fails we'll discuss are:

Going big and trying to change everything at once
Hoping for the best without a tailored plan
Doing it alone without support or accountability
Taking things away instead of adding healthy habits
Ignoring the role of mindset and inner thoughts/feelings

We'll explore why each of these approaches doesn't work and what you can do instead to set yourself up for success. You'll learn the importance of focusing on small, high-impact habits, tracking your actions, assessing your progress, and reflecting regularly. We'll also discuss the power of getting support and accountability from others and the benefits of progressively adding healthy things to your life before trying to remove unhealthy ones.

One of the most critical factors in achieving lasting fitness success is understanding the role of your mindset. We'll talk about how to notice and work on your thoughts, feelings, and inner dialogue to create a positive, growth-oriented mindset that supports your goals.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of what not to do and, more importantly, what strategies to implement to overcome these common fitness pitfalls. You'll be empowered to break free from the cycle of frustration and finally start making consistent progress towards your health and fitness dreams.

So, if you're ready to stop sabotaging your fitness goals and start taking control of your journey, this episode is for you. Let's dive in!

Frustrated with bathroom scale? Here are some reasons why it might be a good idea to take a break from stepping on it each morning, and what you can track instead.

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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Josh Dech, a leading gut health expert, holistic nutritionist, medical lecturer, and host of the “ReversABLE” podcast. Josh shared his incredible story and advice to keep your gut in optimal working order.

Among other things, we cover:

Minor and major gut troubles exist on a spectrum - early signs shouldn’t be ignored
Toxins, poor diet, and bacterial imbalances drive gut inflammation
Bloating, rapid transit time, and acid reflux indicate impaired digestion
Chronic stress inhibits digestion and contributes to acid reflux
Genetics alone don’t cause conditions like Crohn’s - other factors play a key role
Digestive issues can often be improved and even reversed through proper support

To learn more from Josh, check out his website www.gutsolution.ca

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Here's my answer to: What's the best time of day to workout?

Here are some additional resources:

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Here's my interview with Daniel Andreev, CPO from PsyTech VR. He tells the story about how his company got started and how virtual reality is being used to treat various forms of mental health disorders from OCD, PTSD, to phobias of all sorts.

Andreev covers lots of cool ways VR can help people work through mental health issues. Here are the big ideas:

VR takes fear-facing to the next level - it's safer and feels more realistic than imagination. This works much better to treat phobias, anxiety, OCD and more.
VR boosts EMDR trauma therapy through perfectly-timed sensory cues tuned to each patient.
Custom relaxing VR worlds help trauma patients feel peaceful when they struggle to picture calming places.
Therapists can precisely control VR scenarios to optimize treatment intensity.

And I talked about the bigger applications for training our imagination for our individual health and fitness journeys.

Connect with Daniel's company here:

https://www.psytechvr.com/

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Here's my final answer on this common question.

I'd love to know what you think.

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Here's my interview with Carly Lucchesi, a Registered Dietitian with over 13 years of experience helping clients lose weight by reducing inflammation and addressing emotional eating patterns.

Among other things, we cover:

Focus on identifying and reducing chronic inflammation from "bottom up" sources like diet and "top down" sources like thoughts
Difficulties losing weight can force positive growth into your best self if embraced consciously
Pay attention to your thoughts and consciously choose which ones to believe
Get specialized testing done to understand your genetic weaknesses, then customize your nutrition and lifestyle plan to support those areas
Your body wants to function optimally - set it up for success!

Check out Carly's mini course to get you started at https://yourlivinghealth.com/freecourse . Or check out her podcast Your Living Health which focuses on all things inflammation and weight loss.

Here are some additional resources from me:

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Here's my fun rant about a Dale Carnegie quote that always gets me going.

Here are some more resources:

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Here's my interview with John Graham Harper, a fitness expert with over 15 years in the industry. John is the CEO of LumaFlex, a company that makes red light therapy devices aimed at helping people manage pain and enhance their overall health and wellbeing.

Check out John's company and products here:

https://www.lumaflex.com/

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And here are some of my resources for you:

Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

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Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

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Here's a quick bonus episode to help you overcome discouragement in your fitness and health journey.

And here are some additional valuable resources:

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Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

Anxiety and Depression—Why Your Gut Might Hold the Key

In this episode, I dig into this topic with Rosemarie Rutecki, a Functional Medicine Health Coach.

Among other things, we cover:

Key Takeaways:

There is an important gut-brain connection - gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters affecting our mental health
Support your gut microbiome by getting enough fiber, fermented foods, and avoiding processed foods/alcohol
Improve your gut bacteria by spending time with healthy people
Reducing inflammation through nutrition is the first step to better health
When our gut is happy, our body is happy!

As mentioned, you can now enroll in Rosemarie's Gut Reboot course and get a $10 discount with the code: podcast10 when you visit this link: https://ruteckimethod.drrosemarierutecki.com/gutreboot?am_id=nate139

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Here's my interview with Sherry Shaban, a Montreal-based podcaster, YouTuber and fitness and life coach, Sherry Shaban, is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a certified Athletic Therapist, an Osteopath, and the Director of Fitness for Rock Thomas’s M1 Mastermind. With over 20 years of experience in her specialty, Sherry has dedicated her life to helping thousands of people transform their Athletic identity to become who they are meant to be through a unique anti-diet, self loving, simple approach.

We talk about what is commonly called "the victim mindset" and how you break through it to improve your health, fitness, and entire life.

Connect with Sherry and her latest work here: https://makepeacewithfood.com/

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Here I'm sharing some of the wisdom and lessons I learned from my mom's battle with pancreatic cancer.

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I discusses the importance of effective goal setting and how to improve your success. We talk about setting SMART goals, with my own personal twist on this proven formula. This episode will help anyone looking to get amazing fitness and health results in the new year.

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Take some time right now to listen through this coaching session so you don't waste the lessons you learned this year. Take the lessons from your good, bad, and ugly health experiences and use them to keep making progress on your health.

I'll walk you through the last 3 pillars of health in this episode.

Check out Episode 169 for Part 1 of this discussion.

Get your copy of⁠ 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss⁠ for FREE by clicking⁠ HERE⁠.

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

⁠https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

Take some time right now to listen through this coaching session so you don't waste the lessons you learned this year. Take the lessons from your good, bad, and ugly health experiences and use them to keep making progress on your health.

I'll walk you through the first 3 pillars of health in this episode.

Check back next week for Part 2.

Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

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Here's my latest interview with Joanne Edinberg, an Eating Psychology Coach and founder of Body Wisdom Nutrition.

She's on a mission to help women end the quest for the perfect diet and the perfect body.

With 2024 right around the corner and lots of resolutions about to be made, we cover:

• How to know if your approach needs to be adjusted

•The most important question to ask yourself before you set your next goal

•The role of kindness and compassion in your weight loss, health, and fitness journey

•The real what we should all be striving for (and it's not weight loss or even better health)

Connect with Joanne here and check out her 12-week program here: www.joanneedinberg.com

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Here’s a Live Coaching I did with Becca where we went on a tangent about consistency and what it is and is NOT, filled with tons of great info on having a "Begin Within" mindset.

Here are more great resources:

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Here's my interview with Stephen Box, men's health coach and host of the Unshakable Habits Podcast.

After years struggling with his weight and health while working a demanding retail management job, Stephen had a "lightbulb moment" when he didn't recognize himself on his store's security footage. This culmination of dissatisfaction finally pushed Stephen to make lifestyle changes.

Stephen lost an initial 40 pounds while still eating fast food daily, just making smarter menu choices. He focused less on the scale and more on tangible progress like increasing his strength and endurance. An ill-fitting souvenir t-shirt that Stephen vowed to someday fit into was his main benchmark for success.
All-or-nothing thinking plagues many men trying to get healthy. We equate worth with the hustle and assume we need drastic measures for rapid results. Stephen coaches guys to take "dialed" action instead. A flexible, consistent 5-7 on the dial yields progress without burnout.
Mindset, relationships and environment hugely impact health gains. After creating a vision for his best life, Stephen helps clients shape supportive connections and spaces. He concludes: “Healthy isn’t a certain look. Healthy is a mindset.”

Connect with Stephen and his podcast on his site:

https://unshakablehabits.com/

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Here's the article I cited in the episode:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/1467-9280.00194

Here are some more resources:

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You do great when everything is normal. But what about when there's lots of delicious food and lots of people who are eating as much as they want of whatever they want?

Here's my take on how to make sure you keep moving in a healthy direction no matter what.

Here are some additional resources:

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Here's a link to the article I mentioned in the episode:

https://apple.news/AL6aTAL1jR3OWZ_kZDCZq2w

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I recently did a webinar for my community, with the same title as this episode. These are the big takeaways from the session.

Here, I share three of the top things that are game-changers for my clients and incidentally, are also overlooked by most people who are trying to improve their health and fitness.

Get in the game and get the results you deserve!

Here are some additional resources:

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Here're some thoughts on a recent article on sleep found in the Wall Street Journal and how we can leverage the lessons to move in a healthier direction.

You can check out the article here:

https://apple.news/A4A2DDlHuRE-VmYWV0pngRg

Here are some other resources:

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Here's my interview with Andrea Nicholson, a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Healthy Life with Andrea, where she helps clients optimize their health through functional nutrition and lifestyle changes.

We cover the 3 steps you need to take to maximize each of your 3 health systems—digestive, metabolic, and functional.

Connect with Andrea and book a free call with her here:

https://www.healthylifewithandrea.com/

Some more resources from me:

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

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As daylight savings ends, don't miss this amazing opportunity to catch some extra momentum in your journy to becoming the healthiest version of yourself.

And for some additional resources:

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Here's my interview with Dr. Connie McReynolds, a Licensed Psychologist & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation counseling and psychology. She is the founder of neurofeedback clinics in southern California working with children and adults to reduce or eliminate conditions of ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, learning problems, and trauma.

We talk about her book, Solving the ADHD Riddle, and her clinical work where she routinely helps patients who are battling ADHD and a host of other disorders, to get their focus back and live better lives, without medication.

Dr. Connie’s mission is to change the how weunderstand ADHD. Now there is an alternative way to help children that brings about a lasting solution without reliance on medications. To learn more, visit her website at www.conniemcreynolds.comShe can be reached by email at connie@mcreyno.com.

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Here's Day 7 of our week-long series designed to give you a look into the weekly pattern of coaching topics my Begin Within clients use to get great results.

As you listen, don't forget the MOST IMPORTANT part of any coaching session: ACTION.

What action will you take after listening to take better care of yourself???

Here are some additional resources to support you:

Get your copy of⁠ 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss⁠ for FREE by clicking⁠ HERE⁠.

Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthierinsiders/⁠

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

⁠https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠⁠

Here's Day 6 of our week-long series designed to give you a look into the weekly pattern of coaching topics my Begin Within clients use to get great results.

As you listen, don't forget the MOST IMPORTANT part of any coaching session: ACTION.

What action will you take after listening to take better care of yourself???

Here are some additional resources to support you:

Get your copy of⁠ 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss⁠ for FREE by clicking⁠ HERE⁠.

Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthierinsiders/⁠

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

⁠https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠⁠

Here's Day 5 of our week-long series designed to give you a look into the weekly pattern of coaching topics my Begin Within clients use to get great results.

As you listen, don't forget the MOST IMPORTANT part of any coaching session: ACTION.

What action will you take after listening to take better care of yourself???

Here are some additional resources to support you:

Get your copy of⁠ 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss⁠ for FREE by clicking⁠ HERE⁠.

Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthierinsiders/⁠

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

⁠https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠⁠

Here's Day 4 of our week-long series designed to give you a look into the weekly pattern of coaching topics my Begin Within clients use to get great results.

As you listen, don't forget the MOST IMPORTANT part of any coaching session: ACTION.

What action will you take after listening to take better care of yourself???

Here are some additional resources to support you:

Get your copy of⁠ 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss⁠ for FREE by clicking⁠ HERE⁠.

Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthierinsiders/⁠

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

⁠https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠⁠

Here's Day 3 of our week-long series designed to give you a look into the weekly pattern of coaching topics my Begin Within clients use to get great results.

As you listen, don't forget the MOST IMPORTANT part of any coaching session: ACTION.

What action will you take after listening to take better care of yourself???

Here are some additional resources to support you:

Get your copy of⁠ 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss⁠ for FREE by clicking⁠ HERE⁠.

Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthierinsiders/⁠

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

⁠https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠⁠

Here's Day 2 of our week-long series designed to give you a look into the weekly pattern of coaching topics my Begin Within clients use to get great results.

As you listen, don't forget the MOST IMPORTANT part of any coaching session: ACTION.

What action will you take after listening to take better care of yourself???

Here are some additional resources to support you:

Get your copy of⁠ 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss⁠ for FREE by clicking⁠ HERE⁠.

Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthierinsiders/⁠

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

⁠https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠⁠

Here's Day 1 of our week-long series designed to give you a look into the weekly pattern of coaching topics my Begin Within clients use to get great results.

As you listen, don't forget the MOST IMPORTANT part of any coaching session: ACTION.

What action will you take after listening to take better care of yourself???

Here are some additional resources to support you:

Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthierinsiders/

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

Here's my quick rant about a funny question that my family and I ask each other in the morning. Maybe you ask and answer it on a daily basis too. BUT there's something important in this goofy little habit that we can easily miss if we aren't careful.

Listen to this episode to find out how you can get better at following the clues your body is giving you!

Here's some additional resources:

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Here's a look at the daily coaching topics that the clients inside our fitness coaching program use each week.

Grab a pen and paper or your notes app and jot them down so you can coach yourself to better health and fitness. Or even better, get started taking control of your health and fitness by working with me inside the program with this link:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

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Here's my interview with Alison Tierney, a cancer thriver and registered dietitian board certified in oncology nutrition.

We talk about her own touching journey with battling cancer as well as how she helps her clients to set themselves up for success in using nutrition in fighting cancer.

Find out your cancer nutrition IG with her free resource here: https://wholesomellc.com/take-the-quiz

Connect with Alison on IG: https://instagram.com/wholesome.cancer.nutrition

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Resources:

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

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Here's my interview with Chris Manderino, founder of LyfeFuel and former NFL fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Our conversation centered around Chris' experiences living in and exploring the Blue Zones - regions of the world where people commonly live active lives past the age of 100. What Chris learned and observed in these remarkable longevity hotspots can provide valuable insights for those of us seeking to enhance our own health, fitness and quality of life.

Some highlights from our convo:

Make community, loved ones and purpose a priority - isolation can seriously degrade health.
Weave natural movement throughout your day rather than just hard exercise for short bursts.
Shift to a nutritious plant-based diet with occasional meat instead of making any food strictly off limits.
Adopt the Blue Zones mindset of calmly accepting rather than trying to eliminate all of life's stresses.

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Here's why making big changes isn't necessary or effective.

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Here's my interview with Frank Davis, the founder and CEO of Optivida Health. We talked about his personal health journey and the dangerous state of US nutrition and how whole food nutrients are a missing link.

You can shop for the products Frank mentioned in the interview online at optividahealth.com.

Be sure to use the discount code Nate15

Here’s a link to the Optivida Health online which will automatically apply your discount code to the order:

https://www.optividahealth.com/discount/Nate15

Or call the team at Optivida Health: (888) 507-4332

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Improving health and fitness doesn't have to be complicated. But here's why it seems like it is.

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Rebecca Whitman is a bestselling author, award-winning coach, and host of the Beautiful & Abundant podcast. She focuses on helping people find their "superpower" and live a resilient life. I had the pleasure of interviewing Rebecca in this episode, where we discussed her perspective on resilience and morning routines.

Here's a link to the resources she mentioned in our conversation.

If you like to read, here's an article I wrote about this interview:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/post/rebeccawhitman

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Here's a quick rant addressing the points I share with my clients about supplements. Should you use them? What should you take? Give this short episode a listen for my answers.

Here's the link to the focus supplement (and a 20% discount) I mentioned in the episode (and get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code HEALTHSHOW20):

http://magicmind.com/natesleger

Here are some resources to support you on your journey to improve your health:

Get your copy of 5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Join my Facebook group for daily workouts and nutrition: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthierinsiders/

Ready to get serious about your health and fitness? Sign up for coaching with me here:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/coaching⁠

Here's my interview with Mark Barnes, a longtime educator, entrepreneur, and co-author of Hacking Life After 50: 10 Ways to Beat Father Time and Live a Long, Healthy, Joy-Filled Life. He's on a quest to live past 100 and bring anyone interested along for the ride.

Among other things, we talk about:

•What the "momentum mindset" is and how it can help you with your health improvement journey

•The best way to exercise as you age (don't get scared)

Connect with Mark and check out his book here:

http://after50slife.com/

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Here's a link which will get you to the free worksheet I mentioned in the episode:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/post/planner

Here are other resources:

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Summer is starting to come to an end and it's fitness season! Whether you're taking a brand new start to your fitness journey or working on getting back on track, these 3 tips will change the game for you!

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Here's a massive key to making change. Listen to my rant to learn why and how to implement it into your health journey.

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Here's an interview I did as a guest on the Motivation for Regular People podcast with Brady Ross, where we talked about the importance of focusing on small habits in order to be successful with health and fitness.

Here are the resources I mentioned in the show...

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Here's a visualization exercise that will help you move toward your health and fitness goals. Grab a paper and pen or have your notes app ready on phone! Enjoy!

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Here's my interview with Tracy Abraham, a board-certified holistic health practitioner specializing in Lyme disease, who makes use of EMF (electromagnetic fields/frequencies) to help her patients.

In our conversation, among other things, we cover:

•What is EMF?

•How can you avoid harmful EMF?

•Basics on grounding/earthing

You can connect with Tracy here:

Myihha.org

Amplifyhw.com

If you like to read, check out the blog version of our interview here:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/post/getting-grounded-the-health-benefits-of-connecting-with-the-earth-with-tracy-abraham

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Our language matters. Here's a quick tip that will help to get out of the 'I have to get back on track' rut.

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Here's my interview with Sean-Michael Doty, Olympic trainer and the Director of Athletic Performance at TrAk Athletics.

We cover:

Anchor yourself to a health vision rather than getting derailed by temptation
How to optimize your life for quality over quantity
The importance of starting small
Why you need to make manageable commitments

Connect with Sean-Michael with one of these links he mentioned in the interview:

https://trakathletics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/trak_athletics/

https://www.instagram.com/coach_seanmichael_421/

If you like to read, check out the blog I wrote based on this interview:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/post/optimizing-your-health-with-quality-over-quantity

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Here's a huge tip that will help you to work out consistently. I promise!

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Here's my interview with Jeff Essen, the founder and CEO of Whole Life Clinic in Rosemount, MN.

We cover:

•What autoimmune disease is

•What are the most common causes of autoimmune disease

•The best ways to treat autoimmune disease

Connect with Whole Life Clinic and Jeff's resources here: wholelifeclinic.com

If you're into reading, here's an article we wrote based on the highlights of the interview:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/post/understanding-autoimmune-disease-with-jeff-essen

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Decision fatigue is real! And with experts estimating you make about 200 decisions about food each day, we have to talk about how to make sure we're making the healthiest decisions we can.

Here's the article I referenced in the episode:

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-decision-fatigue

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Here's my interview with Dr. Sheila Carroll, a pediatrician and a board certified obesity medicine physician. She's also a certified life and weight coach.

And she's a mom.

As a coach, Dr. Carroll helps parents who have kids that are struggling with extra weight. She empowers parents to create healthy lifestyle habits (nutrition, sleep, movement, emotional regulation skills) at home so their whole family can thrive.

In our conversation, among other things, we cover:

•Why we're dealing with an obesity problem today

•The role food plays in our health

•Why your health will improve as you help your kids

•The #1 food that's threatening the health of children

Get more resources from Dr. Sheila Carroll here: https://www.sheilacarrollmd.com/

Connect with Dr. Sheila Carroll on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilacarrollmd/

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Here's my quick take on how we can begin to move toward healthier with food choices—processed food vs. whole foods.

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Here's my interview with Parker Olson, an entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Forij (a health food company that's all about making functional mushrooms available and tasty).

We cover:

•Parker's lessons from doing 18 diets in 18 days

•The mindset of self-experimentation

•The concept of non-food dieting

Here's a link to Parker's company's website:

https://www.forij.co/

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Here's some gentle coaching to help improve your sleep routine.

Here's the link I mentioned in the episode: http://magicmind.com/nateslegerAnd get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code HEALTHSHOW20

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Here's a talk I gave for the International Holistic Health Alliance earlier this month.

I cover topics like motivation, mindset, and habits and how those impact your health journey.

Let me know what you think!

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Here's some gentle coaching on the topic of emotional eating to help support you in moving toward healthier.

Please let me know what you think!

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Here's my interview with Kathryn Glendon, a coach who helps others clarify their goals, identify the obstacles holding them back, and develop strategies for overcoming each barrier.

Among other things, we cover:

•Why we're all a mess

•How to begin to reframe success and failure

•How to be a compassionate scientist towards your own improvement

Here's the link to Kathryn's site: https://www.glendoncoaching.com/

Connect with Kathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kglendon_coaching/

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It's time for your progress check! We're here because we want to improve health and get some real results. But now it's halfway through the year and lots of great intentions for better health have been abandoned. Don't let that happen to you!

Here's a method you can use to assess your progress and set new goals any time you want.

Grab a paper and pen or your notes app and do the work along with me!

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Here's my interview with Rachel Lavin, an author, speaker, and Body Love Coach. Her mission is to create a safe space for all women to feel whole in their own body.

Among other things, our conversation covers:

•Rachel's own journey with body image

•The power of the words we use to talk about our body

•The role parents have in helping their children with body image

You can connect with Rachel and follow her work here:

https://rachellavinwellness.com/

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Here’s my interview with Teresa Herndon, Nurse Practitioner and founder of Noble Wellness Consulting.

Among other things, we cover:

•Why blood sugar is so important

•Teresa’s 5 tips to balance blood sugar

•Why having a routine is so important to making improvement

Connect with Teresa here:

https://www.noblewellnessconsulting.com/

https://www.instagram.com/noblewellnessco/

If you like to read, here’s the article I wrote about the key takeaways from our interview:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/post/5-ways-to-balance-your-blood-sugar

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Here’s my interview with Adam Hart, a leading expert in nervous system regulation and how to get unstuck. He is a best selling author who’s mission is to help busy parents transform their daily grind into more quality family time, all day energy and a life of fulfillment.

In our conversation, among other things, we cover:

•How your nervous system is getting you the results you don’t want

•How to recognize the trainable moments for your nervous system

•A 33 second exercise that will help you control cravings and reactivity and allow you to make healthier choices

If you’d like to connect with Adam, check out his site: https://clearimpact.io/

Here's the blog about my interview with Adam: https://www.beginwithin.fit/podcast/episode/bb22b743/117-how-to-begin-training-your-nervous-system

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Here's a guest spot I did on the Nutrition and Life Podcast, with host Lisa Franz. I know you'll enjoy some of my off-the-cuff responses to Lisa's questions about:

•My take on the 6 pillars of health

•My recommendations for workout "best practices"

•(What I think about) The best way to stay motivated

Check out The Nutrition and Life Podcast on Apple (or search your podcast player)

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Here's my deep thoughts on what it takes to stay on track this summer, so you can keep making progress on your health goals and not start all over in the fall.

I discuss:

•Why summer is so challenging

•Why I don't like the phrase "stay on track:

•How to use summer to your advantage for healthy movement and nutrition

Here's a link to my brand new Stong Summer program, mentioned in the episode:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/strongsummer

Read the blog post based on this episode: https://www.beginwithin.fit/post/how-to-stay-on-track-all-summer-long

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Here's my interview with Errin Smith, a fitness industry expert and the host of the What We Crave Summit.

Among other topics, we cover:

•The unspoken truths of fitness

•Ways we "numb out" and how to overcome it

•Errin's to 4 health hacks to help you make quick progress

You can connect with Errin and follow the What We Crave summit here:⁠ https://www.whatwecrave.com/⁠

Please connect with me on Instagram here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠

Get your copy of ⁠5 Ways to Stop Wrecking Weight Loss⁠ for FREE by clicking ⁠HERE⁠.

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Here's my interview with Dr. Jeff Crippen, a Chiropractor, nutritionist, and coach who enjoys helping others unlock their true potential. He's also the author of the book Timeless YOU-th.

Among other things, we cover:

•Studies about the intriguing placebo effect

•Why the placebo effect actually works

•How you can harness the power of the placebo effect in your own health journey

Dr. Crippen's book, Timeless You-th, is available everywhere books are sold (including Amazon) as well as through his author website https://timelessyouthbook.com.

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Here's a guest appearance I did on The Work In Podcast, with host Ericka Thomas.

We talk about:

•How to lift the pressure of prescriptive fitness

•How trauma-informed principles overlap when it comes to maintaining long term health habits

•How building awareness about trauma can help get you the results you want

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Here's my interview with Ian Clarke, The CEO of Activation Products. He's on the show to tell his story of how, at 46 years old, his life went from bad to good. Now at 65 years, he feels healthier than ever.

Among other interesting topics, we cover:

•Functional and foundational nutrients and what they mean for your health

•Why you can't simply hydrate with water

•How we call need to take responsibility and do the right thing for our health now

If you're interested in joining me in supporting Ian's company and getting the benefits of better health, you are welcome to use my affiliate link here:

https://shop.activationproducts.com/

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Here’s my interview with Mike Trupiano, an entrepreneur and co-founder/developer of The Feel Bar.

Among other things, we cover:

•How his product and company got started

•Why he focuses on what’s good for the consumer

•How we can take ownership of the food-feeling connection

If you’d like to check out Mike’s products, go to thefeelbar.com

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Here's my interview with Dustin Bogle, a Sales Expert, Multi-Location Gym Owner, and Former Pro Wrestler. He and his team are committed to winning their way against obesity.

We cover:

•How moms can influence the rest of the family to make healthier choices

•How leadership in business translates to home

•Why encouragement needs to be part of your culture

Connect with Dustin and follow his work here:

https://dustinbogle.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dustin.bogle/

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Here's my interview with Lisa Franz, a nutrition coach and the owner and operator of Nutrition and Life. She helps her clients find sustainable weight loss and body recomposition through a healthier relationship with food.

We cover:

•How to get more joy out of thoughts about food (instead of stress and overwhelm)

•Putting the idea of "practicing" into your nutrition and weight loss journey

•How structure with your nutrition habits will give you more FREEDOM.

Connect with Lisa on Instagram @nutritioncoachingandlife or here:

https://www.instagram.com/nutritioncoachingandlife/

Check out her website, book a strategy call, and find her podcast here: nutritioncoachingandlife.com

Please connect with me, @natesleger, on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

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Here's my interview with Teresa Herndon, a Nurse Practitioner who uses functional medicine principles to help her clients find true healing by addressing the root cause of their disease and chronic symptoms.

Among other things, we cover:

•warning signs that your hormones are out of whack

•the impact sleep has on your hormones

•why protein is so important for hormone health

Follow Teresa on Instagram @noblewellnessco and also checkout her website at www.noblewellnessconsulting.com, where you can book a free 15-minute consult with her by going to the "apply" page.

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

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Here's my interview with Brady Ross, an author, freelance writer, and ICF-certified professional coach. He lives near Edmond, OK with his wife and two young children. He's passionate about helping unlock new sources of motivation to pursue the goals that matter most to them. He also loves helping people learn how to win at work without sacrificing their personal health and well-being. Recently he released his first book, "Seven Steps to Dominate Your Day and Crush Your Goals."

We talk about:

•How habits work inside your brain

•How the decisions you make in advance turn our better than decisions you make in the moment

•How confused your brain gets when you only do something sometimes

You can connect with Brady here:

Website: bradyross.com

Brady's new book: “Seven Steps to Dominate Your Day and Crush Your Goals"

Brady's podcast: “Motivation for Regular People"

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

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Here's my interview with Ericka Thomas, host of the Work IN Podcast and certified trauma release exercise provider.

Among other things, we cover:

•The effect of stress on your results

•How and why fitness coaches should start with their own (internal) stuff

•How to listen to your nervous system

Connect with Ericka and check out her show here:

https://savagegracecoaching.com/

https://savagegracecoaching.com/theworkin

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Here’s my interview with John Mendez, a serial entrepreneur, realtor, podcast host, and social media expert, who is deeply passionate about helping other like-minded individuals achieve a life of abundance.

We cover:

•What is “a purpose-driven life”?

•Why can your passion and your “why” lead you astray?

•How can you create a mission statement in alignment with your purpose?

You can connect with John and follow his work here:

www.walk2wealth.com

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Here's my interview with Brad Williams, a Personal Trainer and fitness business owner who helps clients over 40 to get fit while fighting the aging process and still having a social life. He's also the host of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast (linked below).

In our interview, we cover:

•Why the fact that there's no perfect diet is good for you

•Why those of us over 40 need to have an experimental mindset about fitness

•Why paying attention to micronutrients is so important

If you'd like to connect with Brad and follow his work, you can do so here:

https://over40fitnesshacks.com/

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Here’s my interview with Igor Limansky, from Alone Season 9. Much more than an expert survivalist, Igor is a first-generation American and son of an Armenian-Egyptian mother and a French-Russian father. His connections to his familial cultures and his American culture has personally motivated him to celebrate cultural diversity and build community connections through the power of our shared human experience. As a meditation practitioner with 15+ years of experience his work focuses on the intersection of mindful contemplation and community action. He is a community organizer and leadership consultant “by day,” and bowhunter, wild game chef, traveler, and writer “by night.”

Some of the topics we cover are:

•How to fast from more than just food

•How to enjoy personal growth

•How to allow multiple mindsets to co-exist (and why it might serve you on your weight loss and health improvement journey)

You can connect with Igor and follow his work here:

www.igorlimansky.com

www.instagram.com/utahigor/

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Here's my latest interview with Allie Cass, a former bodybuilding pro who now supports others in achieving their health goals as a health and fitness coach.

We cover:

•Her journey and experience into the world of figure competition

•Some of the strategies physique competitors (models, actors) use to look the way they do for the camera

•The psychological toll of temporarily having the "ideal" physique

If you'd like to connect with Allie and follow her work go here:

https://www.alliecasshealth.com/

https://www.instagram.com/alliecasshealth/

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Celebrating 100 episodes of the Begin Within Podcast!!!

To commemorate our 100th episode, hidden within this episode are instructions to get $100 off any of our programs. (Some restrictions apply.)

But Hurry! The offer expires one week after the release of this episode, on 2/23/2023.

And I share my top 3 biggest lessons from hosting the show for 100 episodes.

Enjoy!

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Here's my interview with Zack Schreier, a Shark Tank Entrepreneur and founder of multiple food and supplement brands.

We discuss:

•The benefits of having an experimental mindset

•How to pay attention to the feedback you're getting from your body

•The importance of focusing on your "baseline" when it comes to health goals

You can snag the offer Zack mentions in the interview here:

https://lifestacks.com/products/fasting-mct-creamer

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Here's my interview on The EMBC Network Featuring: ihealthradio and Worldwide Podcasts, with Hurricane H.

He asked me:

•Why do people get a personal trainer?

•How can you stay motivated?

•What's the best way to get started?

•What's your top advice for health and fitness?

If you'd like to listen to the entire interview (including a long pause where my Zoom crashed), check it out here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ihealthradio/id1503031153?i=1000593072951

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Here's my interview with Dr. Lynn K. Wagner, and Integrative Medicine expert in Wisconsin. Dr. Wagner believes that true healing starts with a healthy lifestyle. Early in her career as an emergency medicine physician, she saw unnecessary disease and suffering, often the result of a life lived out of balance. By incorporating principles of integrative medicine into her practice, a specialty that utilizes lifestyle, traditional and non-traditional medical practices, she is able to help her patient’s achieve their goals by taking control over their personal health and getting back into balance.

We cover the KEYS to hunger:

•How awareness is an important key to understanding your appetite

•How stress affects hunger

•How sleep affects hunger

You can follow Dr. Wagner's work here: https://www.lynnkwagner.com/

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Here's my interview with Dr. Adrienne Youdim about the power of spending time in nature. Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a board certified internist who specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition in Beverly Hills, Author of Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss from the Inside Out, Educator, Keynote Speaker, Founder of DehlNutrition, and host of the 'Health Bite' podcast.

We cover:

•How spending time in nature affects your health and the studies that prove it

•What to do about winter

•How "hunger" is often misunderstood and why figuring it out matters to you

You can connect with Dr. Youdim and follow her work here:

https://dradrienneyoudim.com/

Check out Dr. Youdim's book:

https://hungryformore.net/

Check out Dr. Youdim's supplement line:

https://dehlnutrition.com/

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Tomorrow, 1/13, is National Quitters’ Day.

It’s the second Friday of the New Year and for all those who’ve set a huge resolution to make big changes, researchers have found most give up by the time this day rolls around.

But what if there was NO WAY to quit on your health and fitness?

In this episode, I’m sharing the approach (and mindset shift) I teach my clients and the students of my Begin Within Habit Academy.

This approach makes quitting impossible.

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Here’s my rant about goal setting and my take on the classic “SMART” goal framework.

This episode will help you to get crystal clear on what you need to do today to move toward becoming a healthier, better version of yourself in 2023.

ENJOY!!!

—Nate Sleger

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Here's my latest interview with Joanne Edinberg, an Eating Psychology Coach and founder of Body Wisdom Nutrition.

She's on a mission to help women end the quest for the perfect diet and the perfect body.

With 2023 right around the corner and lots of resolutions about to be made, we cover:

• How to know if your approach needs to be adjusted

•The most important question to ask yourself before you set your next goal

•The role of kindness and compassion in your weight loss, health, and fitness journey

•The real what we should all be striving for (and it's not weight loss or even better health)

Connect with Joanne here and check out her 12-week program here: www.joanneedinberg.com

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Here's the link to grab your seat in the free class I'm teaching this week: HEALTHY HABIT HACKS FOR THE NEW YEAR.

https://www.beginwithin.fit/freeclass

I'll see you there!

Here's my interview with Marth Lewis, a sleep expert for people who want have tried everything and still can't sleep.

We cover:

•The aspects of good sleep hygiene

•How alcohol affects sleep

•What to do if you're lying awake at night

You can connect with Martha and follow her work here:

https://www.thecompletesleepsolution.com/

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Here’s my interview with Andrea Nicholson, a Holistic Nutritionist and the host of the Holistic Health Bites Podcast, whose goals is to help us improve the quality of our lives.

We dig into her story and the foundation of health for all the systems of your body.

We cover:

•Why disease doesn’t really run in families

•Why gut health is so important

•Steps you can take now to improve your gut health

Connect with Andrea and get a free consult here:

https://www.healthylifewithandrea.com/

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Here's my interview with Brenden Kumarasamy, a Communication Coach who's determined to help others become great communicators through his free offerings.

We cover:

•Why we struggle so much with communication

•The connection between communication and confidence

•A daily exercise you can do to improve as a communicator and gain more confidence

You can connect with Brenden and follow his work here:

Access to his free workshop: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks

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Here's my interview with Dr. Vic Manzo, a Chiropractor and mindset expert. We cover:

•What do Chiropractors actually do?

•The problem with "health care"

•The Wellness Continuum

•The 6 things that actually support health

To connect with Dr. Vic go here: healthbydrvic.com

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Here's me ranting about how to have fun in what might be one of the most challenging situations we face when it comes to healthy living- gatherings with lots of delicious food.

I cover:

•How we all act like nicely dressed kids who are told not to get dirty

•The lesson you can learn from the time my little puppy Jack gorged himself on a bucket of food and had to go to emergency room

•One of the most important skills you can develop for good health and lots of fun with food

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Here's my interview with Magic Barclay, an Advanced Practitioner in Innate Immunity and Functional Health Solutions. We talk all things Lymphatic System, one of the most misunderstood and underappreciated systems in your body.

We cover:

•What your lymphatic system is

•How to identify signs of lymphatic damage

•The best ways you can love your lymphatic system

If you'd like to connect with Magic and her team and take her up on the offer she makes in this episode, go here:

https://www.wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au/

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Here’s my interview with Tina McDermott, a health and nutrition expert who loves to teach others how to find better health and more joy in the kitchen.

We cover:

•How to tune into your energy levels

•A simple list of foods you need to eat to improve health

•How to move toward more joy in your kitchen (and in your life)

Connect with Tina and follow her work here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGH0Y5KEI2eNvY9jyIlwHnw

https://tinamcdermott.com/

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Here’s my rant about:

•The definition of insanity (not from Einstein)

•What to do instead of the yo-yo, on-the-wagon-off-the-wagon approach to fitness, health, and weight loss

•The best solution I’ve come up with to solve the problem

If you’re ready to make permanent changes and learn the skills you need to improve your health, fitness, and lose weight, click here now:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/habits

USE discount code: HABITS20 for 20% OFF.

Here's my interview with Allie Cass, a former bodybuilding pro who now supports others in achieving their health goals as a health and fitness coach.

We cover:

•Listening to the language we use

•Why awareness is the first step toward change

•How you mindset can affect physical health improvements (or lack thereof)

If you'd like to connect with Allie and follow her work go here:

https://www.alliecasshealth.com/

https://www.instagram.com/alliecasshealth/

Grab your seat in my FREE class, 5 Fitness Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make by going here:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/freeclass

Here's my interview with Chandler Walker, a wellness biz founder and public speaker. In our conversation he shares the 6 pillars he helps his clients to focus on to improve their health and fitness, lose weight, and create a culture of self-care in their life.

We cover:

•Chandler's 6 pillars of wellness

•How goals change from weight loss to something even more meaningful

•A powerful self-coaching exercise you can do to examine how your priorities are actually showing up in your life

If you'd like to connect with Chandler and follow his work, you can do so here:

https://www.chanslogic.com/call

https://www.youtube.com/ChandlerWalkerSAF

https://www.instagram.com/chandler_saf/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Get your copy of 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here's my interview with Rachel Awes, a Psychologist and Author, who loves listening to and highlighting the beauty in people.

We cover:

• How we begin to edit ourselves as we grow (and why it's not always so good to do so)

• How to care for yourself as you nurture your relationships

•How to really listen to others (and why it's so important)

If you'd like to connect with Rachel, you can do so here: https://www.rachelawes.com/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Alison Bladh, a registered nutritional therapist who lives in Sweden. Alison runs and online clinic focused on helping mid-life women worldwide to manage the negative symptoms of menopause.

We cover:

•Why is it so hard to lose (and easy to gain) weight during and after menopause?

•Why is stress such an important factor in our overall health?

•What are the best ways to manage stress for busy people?

You can follow Alison’s work and get lots of resources here:

https://www.alisonbladh.com/resources

If you’re fed up with menopausal mood swings, low energy, high stress and stubborn weight gain?

Sign up here to download Alison’s free recipe book with a seven-day delicious no-fuss meal plan.

https://www.alisonbladh.com/sparkle-download

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Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Amanda Elise Love, a Holistic Nutritionist who teaches women how to cook simple but delicious allergy-friendly healthy meals and to integrate a holistic approach through mind, body, and spirit. She’s also the host of the Physical Emotional Health Secrets Podcast.

In our convo we cover:

•How to develop and protect a healthy mindset

•How to identify and support others by understanding their unique gifts

•Why meal prep is way more important than you think

Whether your goal is to lose weight, improve your health, or have a more enjoyable fitness journey, this interview will help you get there!

Check out Amanda’s podcast here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/physical-emotional-health-secrets-with-amanda-elise-love/id1462685687

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Dr. Doug Lucas, a fellowship trained precision health specialist. Specializing in metabolic health, hormone optimization for both men and women, osteoporosis and longevity, Dr. Doug aims to address the underlying causes of chronic disease to improve both healthspan and lifespan.

Among other topics, we cover:

•What is “optimizing” your health

•How to know if you’re ready to make a change

•What areas of lifestyle make the biggest difference in your health

You can connect with Dr. Doug Lucas and schedule a consult here:

https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/

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Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here are the 5 things that MUST be part of your program for you to get real, lasting results.

It's September and lots of us are feeling the urge to get back to healthy habits.

Do you want to lose weight or improve your health and fitness???

Then make sure whatever diet or workout program you start includes these 5 things (which I detail in this episode):

•Focus on HABITS

•Assessment/tracking/reflection

•Mindset

•Other people

•Celebration

If you want to get in on the first round of our brand new Begin Within Habit Academy (and get a sweet discount before 9/19/2022) then click here:

https://www.beginwithin.fit/habits

Here's a recent workshop I did for our virtual community all about how to create habits.

I cover:

•The big things you need to know about your brain in order to create new habits

•The 3 steps to actually building new habits

•Mindset to support you in creating habits

If it's still September of 2022, you can join the waitlist for the BEGIN WITHIN HABIT ACADEMY BY CLICKING HERE:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/SlRQgB4/habitacademy

Otherwise...

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Jared Scray, an Ultra-marathoner, running coach, and personal trainer.

We cover:

•What “ultra tendencies” are and how to develop them

•How having a growth mindset serves you in meeting challenges

•How to stretch your mind to reach new health and fitness goals

You can connect with Jared here:

https://www.journeyrunners.com/

https://www.instagram.com/journeyrunners/

Additional episodes I referenced in the outro:

Episode 2

https://www.beginwithin.fit/podcast/episode/53e82d69/2-chris-millerfind-out-what-youre-capable-of

Episode 8

https://www.beginwithin.fit/podcast/episode/bf1bc6e5/8-harshad-manglanihow-the-self-experimentation-mindset-can-help-you

Episode 18

https://www.beginwithin.fit/podcast/episode/2f75265d/18-mandi-holden-how-to-keep-your-forward-momentum

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Dr. Steven Meress, a functional medicine physician who practices in Fond du Lac, WI, and one of the foremost “Lyme-literate” physicians in the country.

We cover:

•What is Lyme disease?

•What are the symptoms of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases?

•How can we best protect ourselves from tick-borne diseases?

You can connect with Dr. Meress and follow his work here:

https://forumhealthfonddulac.com

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Jodi Wellman, an executive coach who turned into a “stop-squandering-your-life” coach. She’s the founder of Four Thousand Mondays, where she helps her clients to stay motivated to work well and live even better by focusing on keeping the “big end” in mind. We cover: •Why we should resist shifting in to auto-pilot (and why it’s so easy for it happen without noticing) •Why you should calculate how many Mondays you have left •Why Mondays are so important You can learn more about Jodi and her work at FourThousandMondays.com

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/ Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Elizabeth Louis, a High Performance Neuropsychotherapist.

We cover:

•5 steps everyone needs to take in order to change

•What neuroplasticity is and why it’s good for you

•Why your words matter and how to get them working for you in your weight loss and health journey

You can get the free packet Elizabeth mentions in the interview here:

https://elizabethlouis.com/value-packet/

Check out her site here:

https://elizabethlouis.com

And connect with her on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/elizabethlouiscoaching/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here's my interview with Natalie Jurado, a magnesium expert and the founder of Rooted In, a wellness company.

We talk about:

•Some symptoms of magnesium deficiency

•The science behind why magnesium has such a powerful effect on our bodies

•How to start finding solutions using food and supplementation

If you'd like to connect with Natalie, check out her company's website here:

https://berootedin.com/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here's my interview with Joanne Edinberg, a certified Eating Psychology Coach and the founder of Body Wisdom Nutrition.

We cover:

•Becoming aware of how worth is connected to body image and weight loss

•Changing our mindset about our quest for health/losing weight (and shifting to curiosity)

•Learning to be grateful for your body and what it is capable of

Connect with Joanne and follow her work here:

www.joanneedinberg.com

Here's my interview with Bradley Roth, a personal improvement enthusiast, thought leader, and the host of the Not Most People Podcast.

We cover:

•Why you don't want to be like most people

•How to stay balanced as you work to improve yourself, lose weight, and change habits

•How starting small is OK (because you can scale up later)

You can connect with Bradley and follow his work here:

http://www.notmostpeople.net

Connect on Instagram @bradley_roth

Check out the Not Most People Podcast

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here's my interview with Josie Warren, a chronic illness and autoimmune expert. She shares her own journey in discovering the cause of her health problems as well as the solutions for her and her clients.

We cover:

•The only way to become emotionally (and physically) stronger

•The best part of realizing you are the problem

•3 steps to stop stress from harming your health

You can connect with Josie here: https://hashimotosfix.com/contact-josie-warren

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Lanell Beckles, a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from NSCA, who has worked with everyone from Olympians to professional athletes and more.

He’s known as The Lazy Biohacker Who Wants Everyone To Do Less And Get More.

We cover:

•How you can apply Parato’s Principle to fitness

•What are the some of the easiest ways to get the best results

•How you can get your workouts done in less time

If you’d like to connect with Lanell follow him on the social channels he mentions in the interview or go here:

https://occamsfitness.com/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here's my rant about the only way I know of to reclaim your health, to make progress with fitness, or to really lose weight.

I cover:

•Why Tom Brady is so good at being a quarterback

•How you can get Tom-Brady-level good at improving your health

•The 5 areas you can give attention to in order to start moving forward

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here's my interview with Jen Thomas, a weight-loss transformation champion who has dropped over 160lbs.

We cover:

•Being OK with negative feelings popping up on your weight-loss journey

•Shifting away from "I just want to look good" as you improve health and lose weight

•How to work on moderation and addressing emotional eating

If you'd like to follow Jen's journey, connect with her on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_m_bosshart_thomas/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Christine Hronec, a chemical engineer, fitness champion, and the author of the book Unlock Your Macro Type.

We cover:

•Why you need to discover what healthy is for YOU

•Ways to listen to your body when it comes to food as fuel

•Why making changes is so hard

You can get a copy of Christine’s book here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358576628?tag=harpercollinsus-20

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Unlock Your Macro Type: • Identify Your True Body Type • Understand Your Carb Tolerance • Accelerate Fat Loss

Here’s my interview with Stephanie Lueras, a “Body Positive” personal trainer, nutrition specialist, international best-selling author, speaker, and the owner of Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness LCC.

We cover:

•The importance of making goals EASY

•How to have a “whole person” approach to self-improvement

•Understanding the concept of “Body Neutrality” and how to begin moving toward it

You can connect with Stephanie and follow her work by clicking here: heartandsolefit.com

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here's my interview with Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a board certified internist who specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition in Beverly Hills, CA.

We cover:

•How to better understand your hunger (emotional hunger is REAL)

•How knowledge and shared experience is empowering (and how you can put it to work in your weight loss or health journey)

•How to set up your environment for success

You can connect with Dr. Youdim and follow her work here:

https://dradrienneyoudim.com/

Check out Dr. Youdim's book:

https://hungryformore.net/

Check out Dr. Youdim's supplement line:

https://dehlnutrition.com/

Please connect with me, Nate Sleger, on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Natalie Moore, who shares the lessons she’s learned during her first year following weight loss surgery and losing over 100lbs.

We cover:

•How listening to sincere feedback can make a huge difference in your weight loss journey

•”Head Hunger” vs. “Body Hunger”

•Why getting support and advice from others is essential in your health journey

If you’d like to connect with Natalie and follow her journey, go here:

https://www.instagram.com/natalieandthecheeseburgers/

Here’s my interview with Julian Hayes II, an executive health consultant & epigenetic atelier, and the host of Optimal Health for Busy Entrepreneurs.

We talk about:

•The importance of curiosity in your health journey

•Lots about the study of epigenetics

•How you can influence the future of your own health

Follow Julian’s work and connect with him here:

https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Stephanie Mitchell, a professional chef who has lost 130lbs in her own journey to improve her relationship with food.

We cover:

•Why accountability is so important as we make big changes and how to add it into your life

•The huge power of portion sizes in improving health

•Addressing the “mental game” in your relationship with food

You can connect with Stephanie and follow her work on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/steph_the_shrinking_chef/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Pim Jansson, a sugar addict in recovery who is now on a mission to help others overcome their cravings and to break free from constant food thoughts and compulsive eating with a few simple tools that they can use anywhere.

Pim is also a Nutritionist MSc, Life Coach, and Cravings Expert with over 20 years of experience helping her clients get well with sustainable diet and lifestyle changes.

We cover:

•How addiction to sugar (and anything else) happens in our brain

•The importance of identifying craving triggers

•The power of writing (like with a real pen and paper) in working through cravings

If you’d like to join the group Pim mentions in the interview, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeWithoutCravings

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Leslie Davis, the author of You Can’t Eat Love, where she shows how learning to love yourself can change your relationship with food. Leslie has also made her own massive transformation physically, mentally, and emotionally in her health and weight loss journey.

We cover:

•How to craft the most motivating “why” possible

•The importance of language in your success

•Leslie’s powerful writing exercise which is designed to get you moving toward having a better relationship with yourself

Connect with Leslie and follow her work by going here: https://youcanteatlove.com/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Researchers have found self-compassion to be a key characteristic to help us lose weight, stick to an exercise program, and make permanent improvements in our lives.

In this episode, I cover:

•What is self-compassion?

•How can self-compassion help you lose weight and get healthier?

•The 3 elements of self-compassion

Here’s main reference I got this info from:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5311066/

For more on self-compassion practices, check out Episode #34 with Mandi Holden.

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Here’s my interview with Marc Hildebrand, an LAPD Office, best selling author, leadership coach, 100LB weight-loser, husband, and father.

We cover:

•Why MINDSET is the thing that matters most in your journey to make improvement and lose weight

•The voice in your head you should be listening to (having more than one is normal) in order to improve your life and health

•How other people are essential in your progress and weight loss and how you are essential in theirs

You can check out Marc’s book here:

https://www.mindsetwithmarc.com/book

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Here’s my interview with Jocelyn Toll, a Wellness Coach who focuses on empowering others to live their most fulfilling life through daily wellness practices.

We cover:

•Why you need to dig into your deeper why to stay committed to your goals

•What “wellbeing” means for you and some of the ways you can nourish yourself (besides food)

•A coaching exercise to help you develop a resourceful mindset and increase your likelihood of success (take notes!)

Check out Jocelyn’s Instagram @jocelyn.wellness or website jocelynwellness.com to schedule a 30-min free and discover your roadmap to personal fulfillment.

Download Nate's book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Here’s my interview with Dr. Dana Cowles, an emergency medicine specialist in Saint Cloud, FL, and a public speaker who focuses on helping audiences overcome fear.

We cover:

•How he started his own personal journey to become “fearless”

•3 types of fear and what to do to overcome them

•3 types of intelligence and how they help you with fear, anxiety, and stress

•2 things you can build into your life to make sure fear, anxiety, and stress don’t destroy your weight loss or health progress

Follow Dr. Dana Cowles work here:

https://cowlesemergencyservices.com/

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Here's my interview with Lynne Bowman, the author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them. She's a fun mother and grandmother and is thriving at 75 despite having Type 2 Diabetes.

We talk about:

•Why parents NEED to slow down to prioritize health

•Why the dining table (or just “Table” as Lynne says) is so important to your family’s health

•Why getting your kids involved in cooking and food prep is vital to their health and wellness

Connect with Lynne here: LynneBowman.com

Check out Lynne's cookbook, Brownies for Breakfast https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them

With this episode I celebrate a full year of producing weekly episodes of this show! WOW!

I'm recapping 5 of the biggest lessons I learned from our guests this past year. These 5 lessons are important factors which will support you in losing weight, getting healthier, and becoming a better version of you.

Listen to find out what they are!

Please check out my free ebook, available for download here: 5 Ways You're Wrecking Your Weight Loss.

https://challenge.gymboom.com/begin-within-free-ebook

Here’s my interview with Tricia Nelson, a transformational speaker, emotional eating expert, and author of Heal Your Hunger.

We cover:

•How your journey must be grounded in self-care

•How you can tune in to your self-talk about eating and food

•How to know if you need to do some work on emotional eating

To follow Tricia’s work and take a quiz to help identify action steps you can take now to end emotional eating, go here:

https://www.healyourhunger.com/are-you-an-emotional-eater-or-food-addict/

Thank you so much for listening!

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Here's my interview with Coach Jon McLernon, a weight loss expert and first-time dad.

We cover:

•Setting "Can't Miss Goals"

•Why you need to be OK with OK

•How to get your kiddos involved in your family's healthiness

Get more from Coach Jon by going here: www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book to download his free e-book that will show you exactly how to Crush Your Cravings.

Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE.

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Here's my interview with Amanda Zagrodnik, a Nutritionist and owner of Integrative Health & Wellness AND a busy mom and wife who works hard to keep her family healthy.

We cover:

•How you can have it all, just not all at the same time

•Being flexible and having back-up plans for healthy meals

•Balancing and giving yourself grace in the journey toward healthier

If you'd like to connect with Amanda, you can visit her site and book an appointment here:

https://www.integrativewi.com/

You can also connect with her on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/integrativehealthwellness/

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Download my book: 5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Weight Loss for FREE by clicking HERE:

https://challenge.gymboom.com/begin-within-free-ebook

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Here's my interview with Dr. Lynn K. Wagner, and Integrative Medicine expert in Wisconsin. Dr. Wagner believes that true healing starts with a healthy lifestyle. Early in her career as an emergency medicine physician, she saw unnecessary disease and suffering, often the result of a life lived out of balance. By incorporating principles of integrative medicine into her practice, a specialty that utilizes lifestyle, traditional and non-traditional medical practices, she is able to help her patient’s achieve their goals by taking control over their personal health and getting back into balance.

We cover:

•How you can focus on setting an example for your family to follow, not on forcing them to be perfect

•How you can cultivate a mindset of learning how to systemize and make healthy improvements

•How you can stay flexible and have a back up plan

You can follow Dr. Wagner's work here: https://www.lynnkwagner.com/

Please connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/

Join my FREE Facebook group, our Insiders Club, where I'll be coaching you every single day here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/beginwithin

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Here's my interview with Laura Folkes, a Certified Holistic Health Coach who helps her clients get to the bottom of why they self-sabotage and fall off track so they can eat for nourishment instead of... well... other reasons.

We cover:

•How to shift towards eating more in alignment with your goals

•How our eating behaviors reflect other important things we need in life

•How to identify and break the cycle of fighting with food

Learn more about Laura or follow her at: https://laurabfolkes.com Join the Behind Your Cravings Community: https://bit.ly/BYC_Community

IG: @laurab.folkes FB: @laurabfolkes

Download a worksheet to find out why you self-sabotage: https://bit.ly/why_I_sabotage_workbook

Find the cycle of self-sabotage Laura mentioned in the episode: https://laurabfolkes.com/stop-battling-food-yourself/

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Join my FREE Facebook group, our Insiders Club, where I'll be coaching you every single day here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/beginwithin

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Here's my interview with Dr. Orlena Kerek, all about PARENTS! Parenting is the toughest job there is. And if you're trying to be a parent and get healthier, your job is even TOUGHER! Dr. Orlena explains:

•How habits, systems, and routines can support you

•How to avoid the trap of emotional eating for kids (and adults)

You can follow Dr. Orlena's podcast here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fit-and-fabulous-at-forty-and-beyond-with-dr-orlena/id1446849695

And join her Facebook group here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthydrorlena

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Join my FREE Facebook group, our Insiders Club, where I'll be coaching you every single day here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/beginwithin

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Here's my interview with Lynne Bowman, the author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them. She's a fun mother and grandmother and is thriving at 75 despite having Type 2 Diabetes.

We talk about:

•Why thinking about your death can be a great source of motivation

•How we can eat to decrease risk of disease

•How your body changes when you eat healthier foods (and even think healthier thoughts)

•How food is a means of connection with the earth and other people

Connnect with Lynne here: LynneBowman.com

Check out Lynne's cookbook, Brownies for Breakfast https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3

Join my FREE Facebook group, our Insiders Club, where I'll be coaching you every single day here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/beginwithin

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them

This week started with National Ditch Your New Year's Resolution Day. In this episode I'll talk about why it is 100% OK to give up those resolutions. But you probably already knew that New Year's resolutions don't really work. Right?

What should you do instead of trying to make a great big change?

I'll share the answer with you in this episode. I'll also walk you through a great coaching visualization you can use to set the stay locked in on a mindset that will always support you in losing weight and improving your health.

Want more FREE coaching? Join my FREE Facebook group, our Insiders Club, where I'll be coaching you every single day here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/beginwithin

If you'd like to learn more about our Virtual 6-Week Challenge mentioned in this episode, click HERE.

Here’s my interview with Weight Loss Coach, Jonathan McLernon, where he teaches us about his concept of “Brain-Driven Weight Loss.”

We cover:

•The ALL important role of changing your identity in order to achieve lasting results

•Why eating "healthy" doesn't cost more or take more time

•Why having a MASSIVE problem doesn't require a massive solution

Get more from Coach Jon by going here: www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/bookto download his free e-book that will show you exactly how to Crush Your Cravings.

Join my FREE Facebook group, our Insiders Club, where I'll be coaching you every single day here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/beginwithin

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Here's my interview with Dr. Jo, speaker, author, and energy expert. She blends the science of peak performance with a healthy dose of reality, she works with organizations to recharge their people for improved performance, productivity, and profitability. Dr. Jo is the author of six books including REBOOT – how to power up your energy, focus, and productivity. Along with writing hundreds of magazine articles, Jo has also appeared on more than 300 radio and TV shows including CNN and Fox.

Listen for:

•Why "fueling" your body is more than just taking in calories so you can move around/workout

•Why BALANCED meals are so important and how to create them

•Dr. Jo's surprising first step to having better energy

Below are links to Dr. Jo's work.

Dr. Jo's book, REBOOT: https://www.amazon.com/Reboot-Joanne-Dr-Jo-Lichten/dp/1880347997

Take Dr. Jo's 10 question Energy Quiz and get your copy of "21 Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump" here: https://www.drjo.com/energyquiz

Also, check out Dr. Jo's podcast, Energize Your Life:

On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/energize-your-life-with-dr-jo/id1515800697

On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7sOpcj5GmlONTYSTV34bEU?si=zBoQm05-Rtm3UtlhvaGB1g

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Join my FREE Facebook group, our Insiders Club, where I'll be coaching you every single day here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/beginwithin

If you'd like to learn more about our 6-Week Challenge with At-Home training sessions and daily nutrition, click HERE.

Reboot

Here’s a Live Coaching I did with Becca where we went on a tangent about consistency and what it is and is NOT, filled with tons of great info on having a "Begin Within" mindset.

In addition to the content from the coaching, check I also cover:

•Our plans to interview parents who are on their own personal health improvement journey in the new year. If you know someone who would make a great guest (or if you would), please send me an email!

•Our new online community for Begin Within Podcast listeners and others who are passionate about approaching fitness the RIGHT WAY, from the inside out. Our Insiders Club will kick off in the beginning of 2022, but you can get in now by clicking here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithin

And if you're ready to get started with our best weight loss program, go to beginwithin.fit and click on the Join Our Challenge! button.

Here's my interview with Keith Lester, a wellness coach from West Bend, WI.

We cover:

•How pain is a great motivator

•How "fitness" has many aspects and what they are

•The importance of getting and giving support in your journey

You can grab your spot in the next round of my most popular transformation challenge by going to beginwithin.fit or clicking HERE.

Here's my interview with Tony Winyard, a habit expert and coach. He's certified in the "Tiny Habits" coaching method.

We cover:

•Why sleep habits are so important

•How to use the "Tiny Habits" method to create new habits

•The importance of Identity in making changes to habits

You can follow Tony's work by checking out his website: https://tonywinyard.com/ and clicking on the "Take the Quiz" button.

You can grab your spot in the next round of my most popular transformation challenge by going to beginwithin.fit or clicking HERE.

Here's my interview with Zack Rutledge, the author of The Official Depression Relief Playbook. He's a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute. He also holds an MA from American University in Washington, D.C.

We cover:

•Why it's so hard to stay positive

•How fitness and relief from depression are linked

•How "micro-goals" support good physical and mental health

Get a copy of Zack's book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Official-Depression-Relief-Playbook-Strategies-ebook/dp/B08K3R6ZV5

Save your spotRIGHT NOW in our first fitness challenge of 2022: beginwithin.fit

The Official Depression Relief Playbook: Real-Life Strategies From a Guy Who Has Lived It

Here's my interview with Dr. Anita Wang, a board-certified medical doctor of 30 years, who has helped thousands look and feel better, naturally, without harsh prescriptions or complicated surgeries through her approach to coaching functional medicine.

We cover:

•Why your microbiome needs your attention

•How tracking your nutrition might be the best way to improve your mood, energy, and health

•Dr. Wang's 4 Pillars of Health and the best way to get started making improvements.

Follow Dr. Wang's work here:

https://www.anitawangmd.com/

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Here's me ranting about how to have fun in what might be one of the most challenging situations we face when it comes to healthy living- gatherings with lots of delicious food.

I cover:

•How we all act like nicely dressed kids who are told not to get dirty

•The lesson you can learn from the time my little puppy Jack gorged himself on a bucket of food and had to go to emergency room

•One of the most important skills you can develop for good health and lots of fun with food

If you're ready to stop dieting and off-and-on working out, grab a spot in our next fitness challenge at beginwithin.fit

Here's my interview with Dr. Lise Deguire, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of the book: Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor.

We cover:

•Why resilience is so important

•How to cultivate a resilience mindset

•Dr. Lise Deguire's framework for resilience

You can check out Dr. Deguire's award winning book here: https://www.lisedeguire.com/about-the-book

And follow her blog here: https://www.lisedeguire.com/blog

Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

If you're a busy person who wants to take better care of themselves through fitness and nutrition, check out our site: https://www.beginwithin.fit/

Here's my interview with Mandi Holden where we dive into self-compassion as it relates to your fitness journey. Mandi is a speaker, writer, and personal trainer on a mission to promote fitness for everyBODY. I hope this interview will help you to start noticing and quieting your inner drill sergeant, who may be a great motivator sometimes but is keeping you from achieving long term success.

In this episode we cover:

•What is self-compassion?

•Why is self-compassion essential to long term fitness success?

•How to change your inner voice from negative to positive and encouraging

You can connect with Mandi and follow her work and journey on her blog: https://www.mandiholden.com/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandimon04/, or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandi.m.holden

If you're ready to quit starting and stopping in your fitness journey, go to https://www.beginwithin.fit/ and join our current challenge.

Here's my latest interview with Biju Sukumaran, one of our regular guests. He’s an award winning writer and photographer. His work has appeared in National Geographic, CNN, USA Today, the Huffington Post and lots of other publications. He also runs a website (scienceofselfhelp.org) and social media channels dedicated to hacking long-term change with psychology.

We cover:

•Why bother trying to become a "morning person"

•How time spent staying up late is used differently than time spent early in the morning

•How changing what you do and WHO you are is possible

If you'd like to follow the results of Biju's research and self-experimentation to hack your own improvement, check out his website, scienceofselfhelp.org, or follow him on Instagram.

If you'd like to fast-track your fitness and nutrition journey, go to beginwithin.fit or join or current challenge HERE.

Here's my interview with Corey Little, weight loss specialist and host of the Real Life Weight Loss podcast.

We cover:

•How to shift away from the diet mentality

•How to embrace self-love and self-acceptance

• How to deal with the "bully" in your brain

To connect with Corey, check out his podcast, or go to coreylittlecoaching.com.

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Here's my interview with T. Kari Mitchell, a motivational speaker, wellness coach, and founder of lifestyle120.com.

We cover:

•The 7 shifts she helps her clients to make in order to have a long and healthy life

•Why connecting to your "why" is so important in staying motivated

•How your physical environment can influence your inner world

You can follow T. K. on Instagram HERE.

Check out her website and sign up for weekly blogs and newsletters HERE.

If you're ready to get your fitness from stuck to start, go to beginwithin.fit.

Here's my interview with Dr. Charles Smith, an Addictionologist and author of the new book Understanding Addiction—Know Science, No Stigma.

We cover:

•What is addiction?

•How can you tell if you truly suffer from addiction?

•How can family and friends help?

•Why should we approach addiction without stigma?

You can follow Dr. Smith's work on Instagram HERE.

Check out his new book HERE.

If you're ready to get your fitness from stuck to start, go to beginwithin.fit.

Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma

Here’s my interview with Ashley Parker, who has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and host of the Splash of Ash Podcast. In our interview, we dig into self-care and some small specifics that Ashley has found to bring huge results!

We cover:

•Why you need to make your self-care habits gentler

•Overcoming Limiting beliefs

•Why a morning routine focused on self-care is so important

To connect with Ashley, please checkout her podcast: Splash of Ash.

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Here’s my interview with Marisa Evans, a licensed professional counselor at Rogers Behavioral Health, where she works in the adult eating disorder partial hospitalization program.

We cover:

•The difference between "disordered eating" and a diagnosable eating disorder

•The importance of the "why" behind your behaviors

•The importance of your language about changing behaviors

If you'd like support in healing from an eating disorder, go to rogersbh.org and click free screening.

If you found this conversation to be interesting and would like more info on virtual fitness and nutrition coaching, go to beginwithin.fit.

Here's another session of our "Ask Anything" LIVE broadcast from our client's Facebook group.

We cover:

•The best diet to lost weight

•How to improve your relationship with veggies

•How much sleep should you be getting for weight loss

And so much more!

Join our FREE Facebook group for daily workouts and fitness and nutrition tips. Click here:

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Here's my interview with Dr. Leslie Kasanoff, health and wellness specialist. She has spent her life in healthcare, including 25 years as a holistic chiropractor on the Central Coast of California and 10 years before that as a medical laboratory scientist. Recently, Dr. Leslie has been combining her science knowledge and her holistic & nutritional expertise in health coaching and consulting. She works with women who want to lose weight, address hormone issues, and resolve or reverse chronic health issues, not just treat them, using food and lifestyle as medicine.

We cover:

•Why brain health doesn't get the attention it deserves

•How the choices you make today will affect your brain health tomorrow

•The connection between food and brain health

You can connect with Dr. Leslie and get inspirational messages from her for the next 30 days by texting: wellness to 41259. You can also schedule a call with her here: http://calldrleslie.com/

You can enroll in our next 6 week transformation at beginwithin.fit

Here's my interview with Amy F. White, MSN, BCHN, FNLP. She's a board-certified holistic nutritionist and functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner. Amy’s Hangry to Healthy™ approach to health and weight loss is about putting an end to dieting and learning how to eat for the body and healthy you want.

She helps clients go from feeling frustrated and hopeless about body change to feeling confident and empowered. My interview with her will help you to do the same!

We cover:

•How we use food to communicate with our body

•What your body really wants you to feed it(and it's not calories)

•How common isn't always normal when it comes to aging

Connect with Amy and get a FREE 7-day meal plan: https://www.thesimplicityofwellness.com/7DayMP/

Get more to keep you going in your personal fitness journey at www.beginwithin.fit/

Here's my interview with Taylor Trampf, a super guy, member of our team, and one of the hardest working people I know.

We cover:

•Being proactive vs. reactive when it comes to your health

•How to maintain balance with fitness and nutrition with having fun and being social

•How to comfortably get started

If you're tired of struggling with fitness and you're a hands-on learner, go to beginwithin.fit and join our next accountability challenge.

Here's my interview with Amanda Zagrodnik, a nutritionist and owner of Integrative Health and Wellness. This episode is a crash course on Inflammation.

We cover:

•What is inflammation? What causes it?

•How you can eat to reduce inflammation

•Amanda's expert advice on how to get started making shifts in food choices

Check out Amanda's site and book a free consult here: www.integrativewi.com

Get your spot in our "All In" 42-Day Challenge here: beginwithin.fit

Here's my interview with Dr. Amy Novotny, a Pain Specialist, doctor of PT, speaker, author, and ultramarathoner.

We cover:

•"Good" stress vs. "bad" stress

•Amy's breathing exercise for quick relief from stress

•A healthy mindset to have when it comes to stress

Amy has offered my listeners a free 15 minute consult! Just email her amy@pabrinstitute.comand mention that you heard her interview on the Begin Within podcast.

Here are other ways to connect with her and follow her work:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramynovotny/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-novotny/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anovotn/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/amynovotnyaz

website: https://pabrinstitute.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvRZjkWBxOArmujS9rUN8ig

Check out our recent live "Ask Anything" segment in our Facebook group.

We cover:

•How can I stay motivated?

•What's the best workout for weight loss?

•How can I find time to workout?

•Should I take supplements?

And more!

Make sure you join the group by clicking here now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2448763382103555

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Here's my interview with Renée Jones, a counselor, author, and speaker. Her work around emotional eating focuses on the theme: When you heal your heart, you can do anything.

Listen to learn Renée's acronym H.A.N.G., which she uses to help her clients to deal with emotional eating.

You'll also love the coaching she does on me in this episode, to demonstrate how to address a persistent food craving.

Grab the free gift mentioned in the episode here:

https://www.packyourownbag.com/friends

Renée's popular TEDx Talk:

Lose Weight AND Keep It Off: Emotional Eating

And her book:

What's Really Eating You: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating

If you're a real person who wants to take better care of themself, join our challenge here: beginwithin.fit.

What's Really Eating You?: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating

Here's my interview with Orlena Kerek, a doctor and family health advocate. We focus our convo on the challenges of developing new habits and solutions to help keep you motivated.

Listen for:

•How to create a mental picture which you can use to regain/maintain motivation

•How to get all the way across the "rickety bridge" of habit change

•The best way to get started with a healthier lifestyle

Here are a few ways to get in contact with Dr. Orlena:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_orlena/ (LOL check out her kids doing a “veggie dance”!)

FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthyhappyparenting

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/DrOrlenaHealthyFamily

Ready to get started???

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Here's my interview with Mandi Holden, a certified personal trainer, and champion of "Fitness for Every BODY." We talk about what got her started and kept her going through her personal journey and how she supports others to reach their own aspirations through fitness.

We cover:

•What pushed her to join a gym and become what she calls "an unlikely" fitness enthusiast

•The benefits of adding things into your life before taking things away

•Why falling off the fitness wagon is a good thing

You can connect with Mandi and follow her journey at mandiholden.com

You can find the book that's referenced in the episode here: Intuitive Eating, A Revolutionary Program that Works

Get connect with a Begin Within certified fitness trainer or nutrition coach, visit beginwithin.fit

Begin Within's very own Jessica Corkin guest hosts this episode and interviews me all about the 5 pillars of fitness outside the gym.

We cover each pillar briefly, including what the general target might look like in each of these areas for you.

•Hydration

•Sleep

•Nutrition

•Your relationship with yourself

•Your connections with others

Connect with me @natesleger

Ready for great results from the comfort of home? Enroll in our challenge at beginwithin.fit.

Here's my interview with Kelsey Larson, a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. In our convo, we dig into a famous Ellyn Satter definition of "normal eating."

Highlights:

•Finding what's "normal" for YOU. Your preferences, your schedule, your life.

•The importance of your body's satiety signals.

•Gaining confidence in your relationship with food.

Here are some references that come up during the episode or are good supplements to our themes:

Ellyn Satter pdf—What is Normal Eating?

Satiety Scale Worksheet from Precision Nutrition—The Hunger Game

8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder, by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb

Let's connect! Learn more and get what you need to stay motivated and see real results in your fitness journey at beginwithin.fit.

In this episode, I again interview Biju Sukumaran, the mind behind @scienceofselfhelp and scienceofselfhelp.org, where he shares his research on hacking long-term change with psychology.

He explains his unique approach to self-experimentation and the results he's gotten through researching and testing ways to improve sleep.

We cover:

•Why you need to start preparing for a great night's sleep when you first wake up

•How sleep is a (big) part of a system of helping yourself to move toward a healthier place

•How sleep is personal and to address your personal needs when it comes to getting better sleep

Make sure to follow Biju at the links above.

Connect with me @natesleger

Ready for great results from the comfort of home? Enroll in our challenge at beginwithin.fit.

Here's my interview with one of our superstar clients, Jodie. She gets REAL about the emotion/mental challenges of the pandemic and how she took control of her health and fitness and got some amazing results!

Themes we cover:

•The mental/emotional benefits of working out and being intentional with nutrition

•Letting the people in your circle of family, friends, and even co-workers know that you're making a shift

•The freedom that comes from intentional eating

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Here's my interview with Alan Lemons, a Fitness Trainer who's begin within journey has led him to a strictly plant-based diet.

We cover:

•What got him to stop eating all animal products

•Some of the "vegan" myths you may have heard and Alan's responses

•Sneaky ways you and I can work on getting more plants into our regular diet

Connect with Alan on Instagram HERE.

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As promised in the episode, here's one of Alan's "go to" recipes:

Crock Pot Peanut Stew

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

4 cloves garlic minced

2 small yellow onions, diced

2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cayenne (optional, adds heat)

1 tsp salt

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1/3 cup peanut butter

28oz can diced tomatoes

2 15oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 red pepper, chopped

2 cups spinach, chopped

1/2 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Method:

Add all ingredients to slow cooker except for spinach and cilantro
Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours.
When ready to serve, stir in spinach. Top each bowl with cilantro and serve with choice of rice or quinoa.

Here's my explanation of why our team made a HUGE shift and stopped using the word "goals" when working with our clients (and why you should do the same).

I also cover:

•The difference between fitness aspirations, outcomes, and behaviors

•Why getting crystal clear is a must when it comes to what you want out of fitness

Like I mention in the episode, our shift in how we use these terms is all thanks to BJ Fogg and his book Tiny Habits.

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Here's my interview with Adam Mootz, DC (and my chiropractor). We cover all things hydration, including:

•Why you should be very interested in how hydrated you are (headaches, brain fog, pain, poor movement)

•How much water should you drink

•How to make sure you're cultivating good hydration habits

You can connect with Dr. Mootz, or schedule an appointment at belvillechiro.com.

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Here's my interview with Nicholas Heenan, a speaker and author, who isn't afraid of the spotlight. In this episode, her recounts some of the many lessons he's learned from battling obesity (from 621lb at his heaviest) and schizophrenia.

Listen for:

•What motivated him to lose nearly 400lb

•How life is a system—focus on improving one area and other things improve too

•Why it's so important to make sure you're having fun as you improve your health

•How savoring the little victories can keep you focused

Join our FREE 5-Day Self-Care Challenge at beginwithin.fit

Here's my interview with Jennifer Ellis-Schuetz. She's is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Transformational Coach that specializes in implementing a trauma-informed approach in working with driven adult professionals who are struggling with chronic fatigue, gut issues, and brain fog and other health challenges and related life stress. She helps them identify and address the core issues keeping them stuck so they can regain their energy and get back on track in their life.

You can connect and follow Jennifer at www.empoweredtoheal.com or email her jen@empoweredtoheal.com

We cover:

•How what happens in your gut becomes evident throughout your body

•Signs that you are a weak host for your precious gut bacteria

•Simple things you can do to optimize self-care

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Here's my interview with Harshad Manglani, who studies information technology in Pune, India. He's also the host of the What Works for You podcast and a thought-leader in the personal improvement space.

We cover:

Why having a "Self-Experimentation Mindset" can support you in your journey to better health and fitness
Why giving attention to your morning routine is so important
How tracking your follow-through (and sometimes feeling frustrated) can be so beneficial

Check out the video of our interview here: https://youtu.be/KXGgClC3Vpk

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Here's my interview with Kelsey Larson, a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. You'll hear her realistic approach to helping her clients without "dieting." After listening, you just might decide to never go on another diet again!

We cover:

The part awareness plays both in the changes you want to make and in how those changes are moving you closer to being the person you want to be
Why it's so important to get clear on WHY you want to make diet changes and how there's more than one path to get you to your destination
If you're ready to make a shift in your diet, what's the best thing to do right now?

Check out the video of our interview here: https://youtu.be/XF8Q3ETc_IA

Learn more and get what you need to stay motivated and see real results in your fitness journey at beginwithin.fit.

Here's my interview for with Dr. Lynn Wagner, an Integrative Medicine Physician who lives and works in the Green Bay, WI area. She is passionate about helping her patients to have a healthy and balanced lifestyle... and also having fun in life! She believes that in caring for her patients holistically, she can empower them to discover a happy, healthy lifestyle and reduce their dependence on the healthcare system.

You can follow her work on Instagram and Facebook and at www.lynnkwagner.com where you can enroll in her free course, Doc's Toolbox.

We cover:

What "Lifestyle" means
What if you're too busy?
Dr. Wagner's morning routine and biggest tips for achieving balance

You can watch our interview here: https://youtu.be/elugLfIq-oo

Learn more and get what you need to stay motivated and see real results in your fitness journey at beginwithin.fit.

Here's my interview for with Becca Kandler, a behavior change guru who is passionate about helping others live to their optimal potential. She holds a master’s degree in exercise psychology from Argosy University and earned her personal training certification through the American College of Sports Medicine. Through her work, she is devoted to empowering others to make healthy choices that increase longevity and improve overall quality of life. With more than 15 years in the health and fitness industry, she has worked across the country as a habit change counselor, trainer, and fitness sales manager. A ferocious reader and ever-learner, she currently lives and works in Appleton WI.

We cover:

Developing a deeper awareness in the process of eating
Benefits of changing your eating environment to better support your health
When changing behaviors, how to work with a deeply established need

Here’s the link to the video of our interview https://youtu.be/O4vym1XGTE4

Learn more and get what you need to stay motivated and see real results in your fitness journey at beginwithin.fit.

In the episode, I interview Linda Wiese, the busy owner of @valleystampandscrap and one of our top virtual training clients. She took some time away (but not very far away) from her store. Listen as she shares the secrets of her success and and gets real about how she felt about herself before starting her fitness journey and how she got support from her tribe.

Check out the video of our conversation here: https://youtu.be/ggBigZkMdkQ

Learn more and get what you need to stay motivated and see real results in your fitness journey at beginwithin.fit.

In this episode, I interview Biju Sukumaran, the mind behind @scienceofselfhelp and scienceofselfhelp.org, where he shares his research on hacking long-term change with psychology.

He explains the current research on changing habits and how to make big changes by taking small, intentional steps. Is the one-minute workout you can do every single day is better than the one-hour workout you do sometimes? Listen to find out the answer and the surprising key to staying motivated with your fitness.

Check out my the video of my interview with Biju here: https://youtu.be/atl0sGtAyKQ

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In this episode, I interview one of our top clients. He explains his fitness journey including getting past the "Freshman 50" and discovering what keeps him motivated in working out consistently and choosing to pursue better health and strength rather than chasing a weightloss number on the scale.

Check out the video of my interview with Chris here: https://youtu.be/qYdJKHjV1gA

Learn more and get what you need to stay motivated and see real results in your fitness journey at beginwithin.fit.

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