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In A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, listeners can expect a dynamic and multifaceted exploration of health and wellbeing. Our hosts, a mental performance coach, a functional nutrition clinician, and a rotating expert-in-residence, navigate a wide range of topics, from building mental resilience and optimizing nutrition for brain and gut health to addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression. Join us for practical strategies, actionable insights, engaging discussions a ...
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Amazing Relationships Podcast| Inspiring Love and Possibility | Inspiring Stories, Relationship Coaching, Expert Interviews
Peter and Jennifer Diepstraten: FamilyCo’s co-founders, and parents of a blended family | Relationship Experts | Family and Relationship Coaching
Amazing Relationships Podcast: Inspiring Love and Possibility features behind the scenes interviews of people who have created turn-arounds in their relationships, relationship q&a coaching sessions, and input from world-renowned relationship experts on what it takes to have thriving relationships. Your hosts Peter and Jennifer Diepstraten, husband and wife team and co-Founders of FamilyCo, designed this podcast to show you that it really is POSSIBLE to have deep, connected relationships and ...
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Send us a text Sweaty palms ✅ Racing heart ✅ Butterflies in the tummy ✅ Brain fog ✅ More frequent trips to the bathroom ✅ Suddenly craving sweets ✅ Losing all appetite ✅ Experiencing a few of those? Sounds like your stress response is in full force! Which means, your body is probably flooded with cortisol (and a number of other stress hormones). To…
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Send us a text How do the things you’re exposed to—food, environment, emotional experiences—impact your physical and mental health? Hormones and neurotransmitters (like serotonin, dopamine and their friends) play key roles. This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast welcome November Expert-in-residence Leah Sullivan, NP…
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Send us a text Today, Halloween is more about dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating. In the past, it was referred to as Samhain and All Hallows Eve, it marked the return of the spirits of the dead to their homes; wearing costumes or disguises (building bonfires and gathering in groups) was meant to protect oneself from spirits intent on har…
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Send us a text Astrology curious or skeptical? If you’ve ever wondered what happens during an astrology chart reading, this episode is for you! Expert-in-Residence for October, Spiritual Guide Athanasia Medenas, conducted a synastry chart reading for Mike and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, which means looking at their separate charts and seeing where ther…
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Send us a text Whether you believe astrology can reveal the inner workings of your life and soul or are an astrology skeptic, there are two things we know: 1) Astrology goes beyond horoscopes and 2) It offers opportunities for introspection—it can be a tool for deeper self-awareness and understanding, helping you see yourself from a different persp…
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Send us a text What comes to mind when you think of a shaman? The image that comes to mind is probably heavily influenced by what you’ve seen in movies and pop culture. As we continue to explore the magic and mysticism of October and allllll the Halloween vibes, Expert-in-residence Athanasia Medenas, Spiritual Guide, joins Mike and Helena on A Coac…
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Send us a text Today, Mike and Helena are joined by Expert-in-Residence Athanasia Medenas, spiritual guide, to kick off the magic of October and dive into the transformative journey of spirituality. In this Episode: 🎙️Athanasia shares her experiences as a psychic medium, astrologist, and shamanic practitioner 🎙️Early childhood awareness of intuitio…
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Send us a text How does it feel when you’re really in-the-zone? You’ve hit that place of feeling tuned-in, ALIVE, and Crushing. It. In this week’s episode of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike and Helena explore finding flow—that state of optimal performance and engagement. In this episode: 🎙️How Mike and Helena find a…
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Send us a text Tell us: What comes to mind when you hear “holistic health”? Do you think of care for the whole person? Or are you thinking more along the lines of crystals, essential oils, and herbal supplements? Holistic health may sound “woo woo” to some and ideal to others. There is no official definition for holistic health. Today, on A Coach, …
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Send us a text Helena is a clinical functional nutritionist. But, what exactly does that mean? How did she come to be on this path? And what does she actually help clients with? Last week, we took a tour through mental performance with Helena grilling Mike about everything he does as a mental performance coach. This week, the tables have turned, an…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what mental performance is? Or, what a Mental Performance Coach does? Mike is our Mental Performance Coach on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast. Sometimes, we forget our listeners aren’t as deeply IN IT as we are. So, we thought we'd give you a primer. In some hard-hitting, investigativ…
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Send us a text Resilience is a fallacy. Resilience does not equal grit. Resilience is the ability to adapt in the face of adversity. 3 co-hosts. 3 perspectives on resilience … and perhaps not as cut-and-dried as the above statements make it seem. Join Mike, Helena and Expert-in-residence, Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistan…
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Send us a text Do you identify with this statement? I am an athlete. If you said “No,” after listening to this episode, you might change your answer. Especially if you’re a woman. 💪 Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at University of Western States, joins Mike and Helena to di…
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Send us a text How would you describe your relationship with food? In today’s episode, Expert-in-residence Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at University of Western States, challenges our thinking around using the word “relationship” when talking about food. 🤔 Dr. O’Hana und…
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Send us a text 💪🏃💃When you think of an athlete, who or which qualities come to mind? Are only individuals who perform at elite levels athletes? And, what do athletes have in common with organizational leaders? Some of our answers to those questions are: High performers, active participation, builders of skill, and passion. No. See answer to number …
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Send us a text Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at University of Western States, joins Helena and Mike to talk about our connection to our purpose and our work. The vitality, aliveness and alignment with our values we feel when that connection is strong is called Erotic Inte…
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Send us a text Think about your more recent experience with your doctor, pharmacy or health insurance company. Did you shudder? Most people don’t have a “Meh” 🤷🏽♀️reaction. Healthcare, whether public or private, often evokes a strong reaction, whether favorable or angst-ridden. But, it’s highly likely your experience with healthcare may be far dif…
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Send us a text Think of your very best and your … not the greatest … qualities. Do you think they’re genetic or acquired via adapting to the environment around you? Is it nature or nurture? The answer: Probably both. Further, they’re probably influenced by the experiences and environments your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents were expose…
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Send us a text Fewer human experiences allow us to connect with the humanity in others quite like grief and loss. Mike, Helena and Expert-in-Residence Dr. Jillian Pintye, PhD, nurse scientist and epidemiologist, explore the multifaceted journey of grief—from friendships that grow apart, relationships that end, and opportunities lost to parents mark…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mike, Helena, and Expert-in-residence, Dr. Jillian Pintye, PhD, nurse scientist and epidemiologist, discuss the Rituals and Rites of Passage we experience as children and adults across different times of life and cultures. We explore the transformative moments that define our lives and how rituals and rites of passag…
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Send us a text Do our habits represent or define our life? Whether we choose them or not, habits exist in our life. This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike, Helena and Expert-in-Residence Robb Gilbear, Coach, Founder of Growth Habit, Mentor and Author sound-off on the good, the bad, and the ugly of all things h…
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Send us a text We‘ve all had those moments … you know … … the ones you wished you would have handled better? Yeah. Those ones. … where you felt lost or aimless? Yeah. Those ones, too. … when the words you chose toooootaly missed the mark (but maybe felt spot-on at the time). Oof. Those ones, especially. What’s the center of that Venn diagram? Inten…
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Send us a text Is needed change (aka change that may be imposed on you) actually easier than change that is purely your choice to make? 🤐 Changes we need to make, especially when our choice has been removed—whether for our health or in response to life circumstances—are often navigated with a certain amount of acceptance or, even, resignation. 🌪️ C…
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Send us a text Does your workplace (or wherever you spend a lot of time) have a set of values? Are the values they claim to have—you know, the ones they display proudly on their website and their boardroom walls—the ones that are actually lived and experienced by you and fellow employees? Company values may be embraced, viewed skeptically, outright…
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Send us a text In this special bonus episode, Mike and Helena talk about the stories we tell ourselves and the impact our language has on our mindset, our nutritional choices, and mood. The words you use to yourself (and others) determines your reality. What is your self-narrative telling you? Does it lift you up or weigh you down? 🤔 Have you tried…
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Send us a text Have you ever just felt DONE with work? Maybe what used to fulfill your values and give you meaning just doesn’t anymore. This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike and Helena are joined by therapist and burnout expert Dr. Amy O’Hana, licensed professional counselor and Assistant Professor, Clinical…
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Send us a text Sweaty palms. Stomach in knots. Heart pounding. Shallow breath. Brain fog. Clouded judgment. Sound familiar? We’ve all experienced stress and anxiety. Today, Dr. Leslie Fuller, N.D. joins Mike and Helena to talk about what’s going on in the body when we feel stressed and anxious. Stress and anxiety impact so many facets of our lives …
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Send us a text Calling all parents! This week, Mike, Helena and Jamie A Watson, LMFT, RPT-S and Mental Health Director at Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, break down the barriers of mental health stigma for children with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their parents with a focus on effective, compassionate and understanding …
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Ep 20: Children with Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Play Therapy with Jamie Watson
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Send us a text When was that last time you played? We lose our ability to play as we exit childhood and, as adults, we consider it the kids’ domain. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we don’t always stop to consider the unique mental health support and needs of children, especially kids with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and th…
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Send us a text May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we have something special planned: Instead of 1 Expert-in-Residence this month, we’re spotlighting some incredible clinicians and amazing human beings from Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc. (Neuro). Neuro is a non-profit therapy clinic providing occupational therapy, physical therapy…
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Send us a text Today, on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Nathan Hill, Relationship Coach, joins Mike and Helena for his last episode as ourl Expert-in-residence. And what better topic than Legacy?! We delve into how intentionally leaving an imprint, whether big or small, can shape our sense of purpose and influence futur…
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Send us a text Helena leads Mike and Nathan into a speed-round of “Hero or Villain?” Where the characters are some of the most popular anti-heroes in cinematic, TV and comic book history. Sometimes defining if one leans more toward a hero or villain is Really. Damn. Difficult. Have you tried a Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like us …
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Send us a text What makes a character—or a person—heroic or villainous? Why do we LOVE a good anti-hero? And, why does neutrality make people so upset and uncomfortable? Expert-in-Residence, Relationship Coach Nathan Hill, joins Mike and Helena on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast for a fun and lively discussion answering a…
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Send us a text In a world where connection seems just a click away, why are so many of us feeling lonelier than ever? Join Mike, Helena, and relationship coach, Nathan Hill, as we delve into the complexities of loneliness, exploring topics like affluency, technology's role in coping AND connecting, and the messy baggage we carry in relationships. D…
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Send us a text What’s the most recent conflict you’ve experienced? Do you wish it went better? Conflict is almost always uncomfortable and awkward. Relationship coach and April’s expert-in-residence, Nathan Hill, joins Mike and Helena to dive deeply into the heart of conflict and its many layers. Join us as we explore the narratives we create, the …
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Send us a text Coming out of winter hibernation and preparing for the transitions that come with spring is no small feat. Over the past three episodes, we’ve tackled spring cleaning for the mind, body and home spaces. Chelsea Totah, Ayurvedic Practitioner & Health Coach, joins Mike and Helena to talk about Spring Cleaning for the Spirit. Today, we …
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Send us a text Explore the art of decluttering internal head spaces AND creating living spaces that renew and refresh. Expert-in-residence Chelsea Totah, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Holistic Health Coach, joins Mike and Helena to delve into various themes, ranging from gracefully embracing change to making mindful decisions regarding our diet, hydr…
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Send us a text Join us as we dive into the rejuvenating world of Spring Cleaning for the Body as part of this month’s focus of transitioning from winter to spring. In this episode of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, expert-in-residence Chelsea Totah, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Holistic Health Coach, joins Mike and Helena …
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Send us a text Today, Mike and Helena welcome Chelsea Totah, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Holistic Health Coach, as our Expert-in-residence. Chelsea will help us prepare for coming out of winter hibernation and preparing ourselves for the newness (and transformations) of spring. Today we focus on cultivating our mental sanctuary as we dive into the t…
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Send us a text Today, Mike and Helena delve into how purpose can emerge from life's hurdles and the impact of serving others--whether it's through the Peace Corps, military duty, or community involvement close to home. We share transformative stories of finding purpose after unexpected turns, like layoffs, and how yoga ended up creating a path to d…
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Send us a text Ever had a life twist like a job shake-up or a parent's retirement that made you rethink your path? Today, we delve into how connecting with what makes us tick--our strengths, values, and inner needs--lights up our purpose-driven journey. Plus, we'll share the uplifting tale of a 103-year-old doctor who's still making a difference, a…
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Send us a text Today, we're joined by mental health Expert-in-residence Desiree Sanchez-Rainey, MSW and dive into the fascinating world of Labels--the labels we give ourselves and the labels applied to us by others. We'll chat about stigma, self-identity, and how a seemingly innocent label can sometimes take on a heavier, more negative meaning. Fro…
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Send us a text In this episode, we get real about coping during challenging moments. Expert-in-residence, social worker and veterans crisis care line supporter, Desiree Sanchez-Rainey, MWS joins us to share practical methods to help you find constructive, positive ways to cope instead of leaning into the destructive or negative coping mechanisms. W…
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Send us a text Life is a beautiful symphony, isn't it? Sometimes, though, it seems like the music takes on a softer, more melancholic tone, as if conducted by a slow-moving, somber maestro. Join Mike, Helena and mental health Expert-in-residence Desiree Sanchez-Rainey, MSW as they dive into a topic close to many hearts: Depression. We'll explore th…
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Send us a text In this mini-episode Mike, mental performance coach and Co-host, shares his experiences navigating uncertainty and challenges during a recent yurt trip and how important mindset and perspective can be when facing stressful situations. Have you tried a Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like us to discuss? Submit this form…
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Send us a text Life's rhythm holds echoes of impactful beats. From military service to navigating the challenges of child welfare and generational trauma, the specter of Post Traumatic Stress lingers. Expert-in-Residence, Desiree Sanchez-Rainey, MSW joins Mike and Helena to discuss PTSD. Recognizing that social isolation intensifies struggles, reme…
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Send us a text Today, we're taking a deep-dive into the wild world of what lights the fire under our motivation and what keeps our fly-wheels of momentum going. We're not just talking about daydreaming here, folks! We're delving into visualization, connecting intentional emotion to action, and unraveling the intricate dance of patterns, habits, and…
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Send us a text What do Universal Basic Income concepts and measuring success have in common? More than you think! This episode is all about how we, as individuals, define and measure success. We'll also hear about Mike's ongoing battle with his pie addiction! Tune in for an insightful and entertaining discussion. 🌟🥧 Have you tried a Mastering Your …
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Send us a text Get to know Mike and Helena; hear about their backgrounds, how Walk Into a Podcast came to exist, and what in the world Mastering Your BS is. Have you tried a Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like us to discuss? Submit this form and let us know! Follow us on Instagram @walkintoapodcast. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for i…
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Send us a text There’s something equally thrilling and a bit nerve-wracking about the whole goal-setting process, it’s equal parts art, science, terrifying and fun, which is why we’re diving in head-first. Goals can truly transform the game for you. Mike and Helena approach goal-setting differently than most, so, whether you're reaching for your ch…
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