Kula Wellness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Justin Cooper
The Kula Wellness Podcast calls you to take control of your health and life style. Discussing a wide array of topics from fitness and nutrition to happiness and relationships. My name is Justin Cooper, owner of Kula Wellness and host of the Kula Wellness Podcast. We are a community of health-minded people dedicated to fulfilling their greatest potential. Our team is comprised of specialized professionals in fitness training, nutrition, yoga and life coaching. Our mission is to motivate, and inspire you to live a happier, more fulfilling life by providing you with the knowledge and resources to do so.
In this episode, we pick up where we left off in Episode 3, delving deeper into how we got into yoga, when we decided to do teacher training, what our teacher training experiences were like, and the things that have had the biggest impact - namely mindfulness
We mention this ground-breaking book: βThe Power of Nowβ - a must read for anyone on the spiritual path or even just anyone that wants to learn how to tame the ever-persistent Monkey Mind
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Also, check out this helpful cartoon explaining mindfulness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6T02g5hnT4
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In this episode, we talk about the history of Ben & Justin We talk about where we come from, our movement/fitness backgrounds, and how we got into yoga in order for your viewers/listeners to get a better idea of who we are
We also talk briefly about a few books, inspired by our Baptiste Yoga background:
Journey To The Heart - A book with short, beautiful, and moving passages to read daily https://amzn.to/2ZVvEot
Journey Into Power - The book written by Baron Baptiste that inspired Ben to practice every day for 40+ days https://amzn.to/3eY0bq5
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And head on over to Justin's channel - Kula Wellness - to support both of us https://www.youtube.com/kulawellness
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This is The Mover's Union Podcast. We will be talking about everything from movement to philosophy and everything in between. Hosts Ben Wexler and Justin Cooper are both movement specialists.
In this episode Ben and Justin discuss building discipline as well as why religion is good.
054 - Getting Fit for Life with Matt McCormick: More than just looking good
Justin and Matt sit down to discuss the importance of fitness and how it can be used as a tool to create physical and mental health, as well as be a platform for creating greater change in your life.
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Episode #053 - Knowing Mental Biases for Better Decision Making With Chris Huser
Justin and Chris talk about multiple mental biases and how they effect decision making. By understanding the biases that we are all prone to we can be more aware when they are happening and increase the quality of our decisions.
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052 - Talking Business with MotiveEats
Justin sits down with Nico and Miles from MotivEats to talk about their beginnings and business strategy and tips. They get into some of the difficulties of starting a business and how to overcome that.
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Episode #051 - Justin and Krista sit down to answer relationship questions entered by the listeners. They discuss how they balance work and home life, what is the strongest attribute in a successful relationship and their different takes on culture.
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050 - Mastering the Business of Yoga with Amanda Kingsmith
Amanda is the owner and creator of M.B.Om, Mastering the business of Yoga, which is a place for yoga teachers to realize their potential as entrepreneurs, to learn the business side of yoga and to learn how to be successful in the yoga industry.
Join the FB group: Yoga Business Badasses FB/masteringthebusinessofyoga IG @masteringthebusinessofyoga http://www.mbomyoga.com/
049 - How to Incorporate Mindfulness into the Corporate Workforce
Justin and Krista sit down to answer a question from a listener about bringing mindfulness into the workplace with 6 easy steps.
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Episode #048 - Justin Cooper and Krista Yapp review their year with Kula and each other, as well as go into some of their goals for the upcoming year. They also talk about and share some good goal setting techniques.
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Episode #047 - Creating Super Humans Using Data Driven Life Design
Special guest, Sergio Ochoa disrupts peoples live for a living. He determines if the path you are on is leading you to your goals. For the last year Sergio has kept track of every minute of his life, inputting it into a spreadsheet and has developed algorithms to help determine his level of efficiency when it comes to reaching his goals.
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046 - The #1 hack to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Justin talks about what it is like to balance work and life while being an entrepreneur. He reveals the number 1 best way that has helped him deal with it.
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045 - Join us in this episode to hear Justin breakdown the Slow Carb Diet. Join him in his journey on the Slow Carb Diet until Thanksgiving. Leave your thoughts, comments and experience in the comments below.
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Episode 044 - Ever try to eat healthy but don't feel too well or even get sick? Ever wonder what might be happening to cause this? We break it all down. Get the tips of how to start eating healthy so you can start feeling better than ever!
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043 - Justin talks about using self care to get out of a funk and removing things that don't serve you to create space for the positives.
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042 - Justin sits down with fitness entrepreneur Ivy Truong, owner of Fitness By Ivy. They talk abut an array of fitness related things including her inspiration to get into the industry, dieting tips and some of the struggles of the industry.
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041 - Justin sets you up with 4 fat loss tips that are sure to help you lose weight and get healthier!
Episode #040 - Answering topic questions from our listeners, Justin breaks down what you need to know about fats. From the differences between them to the history of America's fight against fats and why they aren't as bad as you think.
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039 - Confidence vs Comfort
On a special mobile episode of the podcast, Justin, Jason and Ashley discuss the differences between being confident and being comfortable with yourself.
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038 - Justin Cooper sits down with Cesar Delgadillo to discuss educational leadership for social justice. Topics vary from educational reform, to pursuing artistic passions, to the meaning of equality.
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037 - In this episode Justin and Krista sit down to discuss her graduation from her masters program and what the future holds. They discuss fear and new beginnings.
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036 - Conscious Competence Learning Model
In this episode I break down the 4 stages of learning according to the conscious competence model. Learn these stages and use them to your advantage, whether learning something yourself or teaching others.
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035 - In this episode Justin Cooper breaks down his current daily routine with nutrition. He also discusses the keto diet: what it is, how it has been affecting him and different ways to implement it.
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Mike Nguyen is a holistic nutritionist and all-around advocate of healthy living and lifestyle who lives in San Francisco. He coaches individuals and groups teaching them how to improve their diet focusing on making long-lasting lifestyle changes rather than seeking quick-fix results.
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Episode #033 - Justin Cooper explains your minds natural negativity bias and gives you 4 steps to overcome it and bring more positivity and happiness into your life so that you can live a more fulfilling life.
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032 - We welcome Jason Cooper back onto the podcast. Jason and Justin discuss coincidences and how they can be used for the best.
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031 - Justin and Krista discuss how what we generally think of as meditation may not be best for everyone.
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030 - Justin and Krista talk about the infamous unicorn, coffee and hidden calories.
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Justin Cooper and Krista Yapp discuss the 'monkey mind' and how to deal with it. Also, the topic of artificial intelligence and what it might mean for the future.
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Justin Cooper is back on the eve of a Spartan Race. He talks about the joy of challenges, why anxiety IS good for you, and becoming happy in the now on the journey of life.
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027 - I talk about some known and lesser known facts about sugar. How it affects your health and about how the sugar industry paid to influence review articles about sugar and fat.
Here is the NY times article I refered to in the podcast https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/13/well/eat/how-the-sugar-industry-shifted-blame-to-fat.html
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026 - Aerospace engineer and aspiring minimalist, Ross Rickards, talks about his minimalist lifestyle and how having less equals more happiness. Learn how to downsize and become more efficient.
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25 - Learn how to get out of that funk. Tips on refocusing on your goals. How to become aware that you are slipping. How to reassess your current goals. SMART goals. Gratitude and the essence of time.
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Episode #024 - Krista is back fresh from her trip to Nicaragua where she helped support local communities along with the Integrative Wellness Academy. She shares the stories from her work and travels.
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Justin Cooper talks with three friends, Zach, Josh and Charlie about a wide range of topics including maintaining long lasting friendships and sleep hacks.
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Episode #022 Justin Cooper discusses voluntary hardships and how to use them to rid your life of everyday stress. "It is when fortune is kind that you should fortify yourself against her violence." Tips and ways to incorporate voluntary hardships do live a happier life.
Festivals and Fasting; read it here https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_18
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With special guest, Anya Ritter, we discuss Shiva and Shakti, the masculine and feminine energies, how to balance them within ourselves and heal the world.
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Justin Cooper and Krista Yapp answer your questions you posted about relationships. They reveal their number one tool in resolving issues and how they handle there work life together.
Leave more questions if you want a part 2!
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Justin Cooper and Krista Yapp tell you how you can actualize your traveling dreams, or any dream for that matter, with 5 keys for your success.
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Justin Cooper sits down with doctor of chiropractic, Sean Salazar and discusses some fundamentals about posture. Find out why your scapula might be the root of more pains than you think. And learn to correct your posture in a couple minutes a day.
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Justin Cooper and Krista Yapp recap some of the top lessons they learned in 2016. Gratitude, suffering, and the real reason behind yoga.
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Episode #016 - Guests Krista Yapp and Joshua Fredricks sit down and discuss the recent movie Collateral Beauty and we give tips on how to minimize the negative effects that holiday parties can have on your fitness goals.
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015 - This episode, my brother, Jason Cooper and Ashley Cupaiuolo join me via Skype. We discuss musics affect on your mood and visiting holiday parties as healthy people.
Episode #014 - We welcome up and coming MMA fighter Elias Anderson and his best friend Tyler Cluff to the show. We talk about what is is like to train and think like a fighter. As well as, environment being the number one most important factor to success. How to set up your environment for success and surround yourself with people who believe in you.
This episode's guest is the internationally famous Will Anthony. He has built an empire in the permanent make up field. We discuss his drive and his keys to success.
He has been featured in PMU international http://pmuinternational.com/magazine/male-perspective-female-beauty-will-anthony
You can check him out on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/willAnthonypermanentcosmeticsswfl/?fref=ts
Episode #012 - This is a very special podcast to me. I got together with some of my oldest and best friends on Jordan's wedding day for this fun filled podcast. Guests are Krista Yapp, Jordan Flores, Evan Greco, and Ryan and Stacey Golonka.
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Episode #011 Justin Cooper welcomes Dr. Sean Salazar to the podcast to discuss chiropractic care, sites of pain and habitual body patterns we live in.
Special guest, Hope Ross, Co-owner of Learn in motion. We talk about education, where technology might be taking us and how to maintain happiness.
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Justin Cooper breaks down the good and bad on soy with help from his guest Krista Yapp.
Special guest Rachel Namery, personal trainer and nutritionist, In this episode we dive into the topic of hormones and how they affect exercise, weight loss and mood.
Justin Cooper sits down with his brother, Jason Cooper. Jason is a pharmacist, yoga instructor and musician, They discus drug companies marketing, brain biology and whether or not you should get the flu shot.
In this episode, Justin Cooper shares his experience and gives an overview of what intermittent fasting is and its benefits. He also discusses some common misunderstandings of breakfast and 5-6 meals per day approach.
Justin Cooper breaks down habits and gives you the steps on how to get better at making choices and forming habits.
Justin Cooper leads you through a peak into the mind of Travis Amorim, a personal trainer and gym owner. We talk about what got him to this point, his vision for the future, the 3 most important things to know for anyone trying to make a change and much more. Find Travis @... https://www.facebook.com/BodiesByAmorim/ https://www.instagram.com/mr.bba_gym/
Justin Cooper and Krista Yapp sit down to discuss what mindfulness and meditation means to them while debunking some common misconceptions.
Justin Cooper and Krista Yapp on travel why travel is important, getting back to the child-like self, communication and connection. facebook.com/kulawellnesssj kulawellness.net
Kula Wellness Podcast 001 - Guest Johnny Chan
Justin Cooper and Johnny Chan on nutrition and diets.