EPISODE 240 | I wanted to record this quick life update to let you know why won’t be seeing new episodes for a bit... EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/240 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 239 - Ann Swanson teaches meditation to busy people with busy minds. She is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA and Meditation for the Real World, which illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to help you find peace in everyday life. Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person” and meditation didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Now, Ann blends cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom, resulting in realistic techniques you’ll find yourself integrating into your day! Order her new book at MeditationForTheRealWorld.com for exclusive bonuses available to listeners. In the episode, Ann shares how 1-minute meditations can benefit your mental and physical health, how to effectively meditate in just 1-5 minutes/day, myths about meditation that need to be busted…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/239 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK ANN IN THE EPISODE: How do you define meditation, especially in the context of everyday life? What are some common misconceptions people have about meditation? What advice do you have for people who struggle to quiet their minds during meditation? What are some of the scientifically proven benefits of meditation? How can meditation be integrated into a busy, modern lifestyle? Are there specific meditation techniques that are particularly effective for certain goals or challenges? How important is consistency in meditation practice, and how can one maintain it? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Ann's website, connect with her on Instagram, and read her book “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 230 - Kim Schlag is a personal trainer and nutrition coach who came to fitness later in life. She spent the better part of two decades yo-yo dieting, ending up obese and utterly confused. In her early 40s she finally discovered that the secret hack she’d been looking for all those years really wasn’t so secret after all. She totally transformed her body & mind through proper nutrition and strength training and now helps women all over the world get strong, lose weight and heal their relationship with food and their bodies. In the episode, she shares how to navigate weight loss amidst hormonal changes in your 40s, 50s, and 60s; how weight loss when you’re 40+ is different from weight loss in your 20s; the importance of protein and strength training…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/230 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK KIM IN THE EPISODE: What are some common misconceptions about nutrition, fitness, and weight loss for women over 40? How is weight loss different when you're 40+ than it is when you're in your 20s and 30s? How is it the same? What nutritional considerations are particularly important for women over 40 who want to maintain a healthy weight? What role does protein play in a diet for those over 40, especially in relation to muscle preservation and overall health? Is motivation something we should be relying on? Why or why not? How can hormonal changes during and after menopause affect weight loss and body composition, and what strategies can be effective in managing these changes? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Kim's website; connect with her on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok; watch her Instagram highlight of strength training tips for beginners; and listen to her podcast “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 140 - Dr. Michael Albert is a co-founder and the Chief Medical Officer of Accomplish Health, a virtual obesity medicine practice. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Before joining Accomplish Health, he served a joint faculty appointment at Cedars-Sinai and UCLA. In addition, Dr. Albert founded the Medical Weight Loss Program at Cedars-Sinai under the Weight Loss Center. He completed his internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai, where he served as the Kennamer Fellow for UCLA. He earned his MD from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and his BS from Duke University. In his spare time, Dr. Albert cohosts the Impossible Healthcare podcast and is an active social media user, including TikTok, where he educates his over 220K followers on obesity and health. In the episode, he shares why the prevalence of obesity continues to rise; how food processing affects satiety; weight loss approaches that are a waste of time, money, and energy…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/140 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DR. ALBERT IN THE EPISODE: What is your definition of obesity? Should everyone with obesity try to lose weight, or can you be “healthy at every size” (as the HAES community suggests)? Why does the incidence of obesity continue to rise and why has this never been a problem before for humans? Can you explain why it's important to eat foods that are satiating when trying to lose weight? Which foods are most satiating? How does food processing affect satiety? When trying to lose weight, what do you see people doing that’s a waste of their time, money, and energy? What do these popular dietary patterns get right (if anything): Keto? Vegetarian/vegan? Mediterranean? What do they get wrong? You often post new studies on Twitter. What new research currently excites you? In your years as an obesity medicine specialist, have you changed your mind about anything? If you had to summarize “best practices” for weight loss on a billboard, what would it read? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Accomplish Health's website, follow Dr. Albert on Twitter and TikTok, and listen to the Impossible Healthcare Podcast “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose 5-50+ pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 139 - Tonia helps people declutter and redesign their lives so they can have time for what matters the most. This helps them live a more organized life which supports them in managing time, spaces, mental health and living their life purpose. She started her career as a teacher and after 12 years, in 2014, decided that she wanted to follow her passion of helping people create spaces to match their values and life purpose. Soon after starting Time + Space Solutions, she realized that while an organized space can be transformative, it was only the first step in making space to grow, evolve, and shift attachments. She started to apply her background in education, the arts, and psychology—along with trial and error—to create an integrated process for individuals to live out their values and to have spaces that support them. In the episode, Tonia explains the internal work you need to do if you want your home to stay decluttered and organized, why common organizational hacks may not work for you, why it’s so important to master the skill of letting go…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/139 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK TONIA IN THE EPISODE: How are you different from a professional organizer or coach? Why are tips and life hacks not helpful when it comes to making lasting changes? How do you help people get rid of things they think they may need some day? What do you do when people give you gifts? What’s your 5-step process for helping people organize their inner + outer world? Why is letting go so important? What about people with kids? Do you have to have a lot of stuff? I know you talk about the importance of a “growth mindset.” Why is a growth mindset critical? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Tonia's website and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here when you're ready to lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 138 - Michelle Mendez is a paradigm shift coach helping individuals to identify and replace limiting beliefs and habits hindering them from achieving their goals and dreams. Her personal growth journey began a few years ago when, through coaching, she became aware of her own limiting paradigms that were keeping her from achieving her boldest dreams. Because of the beautiful changes she was experiencing both in her inner and outer world, she had a desire to learn how to show others, through coaching, how they can become aware of and replace those unconscious limiting beliefs and habits that are hindering them from living the life of their dreams. Her company, Michelle Mendez Coaching is on a joyful mission to help others shift those limiting paradigms that are standing between them and the life of their dreams. In the episode, Michelle explains what a paradigm is, when you might need a paradigm change, how your current paradigms may be holding you back…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/138 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK MICHELLE IN THE EPISODE: What is a paradigm? What are the different types? How can someone know if they need a paradigm shift? You talk about "limiting paradigms"—is that the same thing as a "limiting belief"? What areas of life do paradigms control? What happens if you don't make paradigm shifts? On Instagram, you posted, "We've been conditioned to believe to improve our results, we need to change our behavior"...but you said that's not the case. What's a better way to change behavior? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Michelle on LinkedIn and visit her website “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose 5-50+ pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 137 - A veteran of the health and fitness industry, Ryan has spent over 14 years studying the human body and how it moves. At one point in his fitness career, he was squatting and deadlifting over 400 pounds, but his butt wasn't showing it. Then his knees and back started giving out and his hips were so tight he couldn't sit crossed-legged on the floor. After seeing various physical therapists and taking educational courses, Ryan stumbled across a couple of amazing practitioners that opened his  eyes to how the body truly functions. That’s when he realized that he was squatting and deadlifting with his back and knees while his butt and core just sat back and let it happen. From then on, he’s been on a mission to help people change the ways they move in order to help them reach their aesthetic goals and keep a healthy and strong body while they do it. In the episode, Ryan explains why it’s important to build a stronger butt, mistakes most people make when attempting to strengthen their glutes, big misconceptions surrounding fitness and nutrition…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/137 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK RYAN IN THE EPISODE: Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a personal trainer? And why did you start The Better Butt Lab?) Let's talk butts! Aside from vanity reasons, why is it important to build strong glutes? How can strong (or weak) glutes positively/negatively impact other areas of your body? What are the biggest mistakes people make when trying to strengthen their glutes? What are the best exercises for butts? What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about getting fit? Strength training? If someone is looking to set up a basic home gym, what "must have" equipment do you recommend that they purchase? How does exercise work for weight loss? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Ryan on Instagram and take his Better Butt Quiz Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here when you're ready to lose weight for the last time Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 136 - Dr. Kara Wada is an Assistant Professor of Allergy/Immunology with over 10 years of experience teaching medical trainees about misbehaving immune systems. Currently, she serves as Associate Fellowship Program Director at the Ohio State University and Founder/CEO of The Crunchy Allergist. Her advocacy work focuses on improving the physician-patient relationship, improving awareness around invisible illnesses, and improving consumer protections in the personal care and cosmetics industry. She coaches clients using both life and health coaching techniques to break out of their fatigue and fog and find clarity and confidence in her 60 days to Redefining Success Program. This program is run in partnership with Jenifer Tharani MS, RD, who brings her non-restrictive anti-inflammatory nutrition program because teamwork really does make the dream work! In the episode, Dr. Wada explains what’s wrong with functional medicine, why by-mail allergy tests are a waste of money, factors to consider before buying a bunch of expensive supplements…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/136 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DR. WADA IN THE EPISODE: I'm excited to chat with you about a couple of topics in particular: functional medicine doctors and food sensitivity tests. Let's start with the field of functional medicine. First of all, what are functional medicine doctors, and why are they so appealing to people (vs. more traditional doctors)? Do all functional medicine doctors have the same training as MDs? What's wrong with functional medicine? (Is the training standardized? Is it covered by insurance? Do doctors over-prescribe supplements and lab tests? Is the training standardized? Is it really just a marketing tactic?) Now, on to the topic of food sensitivity tests. There are soooo many popping up! What are the most popular ones people have probably heard of? How do they "work"? Do they give you accurate data, or are they just a waste of money? Are food allergies/sensitivities a real problem for most people, or have they been hyped up by fear mongering? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Dr. Wada's website, follow her on Instagram, and subscribe to her podcast “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose 5-50+ pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 135 - EC Synkowski is the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, which delivers B2B and B2C educational nutrition programs without the dogma and gimmicks that saturate the current nutrition market. She has a bachelor’s in biochemical engineering, and two master’s degrees (one in Nutrition & Functional Medicine). She’s also a Certified Nutrition Specialist®, Licensed-Dietician Nutritionist, TEDx speaker, podcaster (The Consistency Project), and founder of the #800gChallenge®, in which users add a healthy-daily dose of fruits and veggies each day without any diet eliminations. Over 1,000 gyms have run the challenge for members and more than 20,000 individuals have participated. In the episode, she explains her #800gChallenge®, breaks down 10 important principles of nutrition to clear up all confusion, busts a few myths…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/135 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK EC IN THE EPISODE: Can you share a bit about your background with us? (Specifically, what made you want to devote your life to studying and simplifying nutrition principles?) I love how you speak about addition rather than subtraction when it comes to diet. Why do you think it's so important to focus on what you're adding in rather than cutting out? On that topic...can you share the thought process behind your popular "800 Gram Challenge"? How does it work? You aim to clear up all confusion through your "10 Principles Of Nutrition." Let's dive into each one, briefly... Which nutrition myths are your favorite to bust? If every single yo-yo dieter were to hear this, what would you want them to take away from this episode? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit EC's website, follow her on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to her podcast “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose 5-50+ pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 134 - Frederic Bahnson is a personal and executive coach who works with individuals and teams to create happiness, improve performance, and foster well-being in their personal and professional lives. He has devoted two decades to the art and science of decision-making, delivering practical strategies that streamline this important human process. In addition to coaching, Frederic is a practicing general surgeon and served as Chief Medical Officer for Macro-Eyes, an AI company focused on global public health. He previously studied physics, worked as a systems engineer, and has won several awards for teaching and mentoring. Frederic and his wife, children, and dogs live in Oregon, where they enjoy endless explorations, hobbies, and outdoor pursuits. In the episode, he shares a simple process for making better decisions, why confidence is key when it comes to decision making, why destiny is overrated…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/134 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK FREDERIC IN THE EPISODE: Can you share a bit about your background with us? On top of being a surgeon, you make time to coach clients on educated decision-making—and you made time to write Better Than Destiny. Why are you so passionate about this line of work? How did you get started? What do you mean by better than destiny? The advice in your book is “backed by science.” Which sciences? What tips do you have for making the best decisions (rather than just mediocre ones)? What is a practical process for decision making? When it comes to the "big stuff"—like life and career goals—what tips do you have for figuring those out? What about making smaller decisions LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Frederic's website, follow him on Instagram, and connect with him on LinkedIn “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose 5-50+ pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 133 - Robert Davis—aka “The Healthy Skeptic”—is an award-winning health journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, PBS, WebMD, and in The Wall Street Journal. The author of four books on health—including a newly updated version of his book Fitter Faster—he hosts the “Healthy Skeptic” video series in which he dissects the science behind popular health claims. Davis holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a master’s degree in public health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, and a PhD in health policy from Brandeis University, where he was Pew Foundation Fellow. In the episode, he shares how to avoid exercise off ramps, barrier-lowering workouts that anyone can do, which performance enhancing supplements are just hype and which actually work…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/133 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK ROBERT IN THE EPISODE: What inspired you to update your book Fitter Faster? And why bring on a personal trainer as your co-author? Why exercise? What are the "big six" benefits? (...and why isn't weight loss one of the six? What does research suggest we should focus on for that?) What are some of the primary reasons people don't exercise? Can you relate to any of these yourself, either now or previously? What are your tips for avoiding common "off ramps," as you describe them? Can motivation to exercise be contagious? You use the term "barrier-lowering workouts." Can you elaborate on this? We talked about why exercise is important...but why, specifically, should we engage in some form of weight training? Do you need a bunch of fancy equipment or a gym membership to do weight training? Let's talk supplements...are most overrated? Which aren’t? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Robert's website and follow him on Instagram and Facebook Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to adopt science-backed habits + an "everything in moderation" mindset so you can lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 131 - Michelle Kapler is a Certified Life Coach specializing in overdrinking and alcohol freedom. She works with individuals who identify as women who want to change their relationship with their alcohol consumption. Michelle is on a mission to create a modern conversation around drinking, alcohol culture (especially in motherhood), and how we think about using alcohol as a way to cope with stress. As a former heavy drinker, a highly successful entrepreneur, and a mother, Michelle understands what it's like to have a big, full, wonderful life on the outside... but to truly feel like you need that nightly glass (or bottle) of wine. To feel like sometimes you are drinking against your own will. To feel like you have lost control. To hear the full story of Michelle’s journey with over-drinking, head over to her podcast (The Alcohol Freedom Podcast) and check out episode two. When Michelle isn’t coaching her clients online, you can find her creating healthfully indulgent meals, drinking herbal tea, digging in one of her family’s many veggie gardens, or hanging out with her husband, two kids, and a couple of chickens on their solar powered homestead in Ontario Canada. In the episode, Michelle shares how to know if you have a problematic relationship with alcohol, what to do if you feel weird not drinking in social situations, mindset shifts everyone must overcome when on a journey to drink less…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/132 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK MICHELLE IN THE EPISODE: On your website, you write: "I'm a Certified Life Coach and I want to help you find freedom in your relationship with your drinking. I can help you question that nightly glass (or bottle) of wine that you need to make it through your life. I get it. I've been there. And I want to help you explore this without labels and without judgment." Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what made you become a Certified Life Coach? And was your own relationship with drinking what inspired you to focus specifically on helping people with that? Can you tell us more about your own journey with alcohol?) How much alcohol is "too much"? How does someone know if they have a problematic relationship with alcohol? "Sober curious" is a new term I've been hearing, but from what I understand it's mostly people who are choosing to enter a life of full-on sobriety (or are at least curious about it). Are most of the people who come to you "sober curious" or just wanting to cut back a bit? I'm not a mom yet, but I've heard and read about alcohol as becoming something that's synonymous with motherhood. Is this new, or is it just spoken about more now? What advice do you have for moms, specifically, who find themselves relying on a drink (or several!) to make it through the day? Since so many of our social lives revolve around food and alcohol, it could feel awkward to drink less—or not at all!—among friends. Sometimes you can even feel like a problem or a bother if you're not drinking! What tips do you have for navigating social situations? Are there certain mindset shifts that are necessary to overcome when on a journey to drink less? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Michelle's website and follow her on Instagram Listen to episode 7 of The Alcohol Freedom Podcast for tips on socializing without drinking Get the free class Michelle mentions: How To Relax Without Your Nightly Glass of Wine “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose 5-50+ pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music!

EPISODE 131 - Angela Ficken, LICSW, is a full-time psychotherapist in private practice specializing in OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety-related concerns. She’s spent years building her business into something more than a standard full-time private practice, writing for Huffington Post (and eventually other major online sources) as an expert. Through her writing and hearing from her clients how difficult it was finding an understanding therapist—one who could actually teach coping strategies to manage difficult emotions—she decided to create the Worried To Well-balanced course to reach more people than those she could meet within her office. The course is designed to help those who have significant stress in their lives and struggle to find ways of coping with stress and anxiety. In the episode, Angela shares how to set boundaries, how to think your way to feeling better, how to find a mantra that works for YOU...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/131 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK ANGELA IN THE EPISODE: I'd love to start off by having you debunk some common misconceptions about therapy. Which therapy myths bug you most? Who should see a therapist? What tips do you have for helping someone find the right therapist? You have a great blog on your website, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on some of the topics: “How To Set Boundaries And Improve Your Wellbeing,” “Thinking Your Way To Feeling Better,” “How To Find Your Mantra,” and “How To Manage Stress In Uncertain Times” Can you tell us a bit about your Worried To Well-Balanced masterclass and program? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Angela's website, follow her on Instagram, read her blog, and learn more about her Worried To Well-Balanced masterclass Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to adopt science-backed habits + an "everything in moderation" mindset so you can lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 229 - Combining her education in kinesiology and psychology with her MBA and experience living in Cancun, Jennica Day has carved out a niche for herself as a vacation expert. She has spent the past eight years conceptualizing, researching, and writing a book on the science of vacations and she is now on a mission to teach everyone how to vacation optimally to prevent burnout and improve their health and wellness. Jennica is also an ex-varsity wrestler,  an ecommerce analytics nerd, a wife, and a mom to three boys. In the episode, Jennica explains that a vacation doesn’t need to involve travel, why detachment is a critical skill for enhancing any vacation, the three vacation cycles…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/229 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK JENNICA IN THE EPISODE: Why is it important to analyze vacations from a scientific perspective? And why should people care? You talk about vacations that are tailored to individual personalities and values. Can you elaborate on this? How can you balance the various personalities in a family on vacation? In your book you talk about three vacation skills. Can you elaborate on these? What about when travel becomes stressful? How can you still get the rest and rejuvenation you need from the vacation? You like to think of vacations as not just vacations, but as vacation cycles. Can you explain what this means? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Jennica's website and connect with her on Instagram and TikTok “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 130 - When Christopher Klesh left his successful marketing career with AT&T behind, he became a master of traveling in luxury for pennies on the dollar. Chris took advantage of his entrepreneurial nature and extensive travel experience to launch Lifetime Leisure Experiences. Since 2002, as a professional speaker, coach, consultant and media guest, Chris has guided hundreds of families around the world to do the same. In the episode, he shares how to fly for free, how to spend 80-90% less on hotel accommodations, the best blogs and resources for saving money on travel...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/130 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK COACH CHRIS IN THE EPISODE: Why did you become a travel coach? Why is travel important? What are your top tips for helping families save money on their travels? Do you have any uncommon recommendations? Specifically, how can we save money on flights? Hotels? Food? Cruises? Rental cars? What are the best resources and travel blogs, re: learning about the best travel deals? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Coach Chris' website...or give him a call! (561-386-2986) Money-saving travel websites: redweek.com, tug2.com, johnnyjet.com, milestomemories.com, travelpulse.com, vacationstogo.com, travelzoo.com, shermanstravel.com, autoslash.com, costcotravel.com “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to adopt science-backed habits + an "everything in moderation" mindset so you can lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 129 - Sini Ninkovic is known as "The Untethered Guy." He's a Berkeley MBA and Silicon Valley professional who turned digital wellness guru. After a lifelong struggle with digital dependency, Sini quit his job at Apple to live in a van and untether from tech. Along the way he learned that the key to inner harmony wasn’t found in abstaining from technology, but in redefining our relationship with it. The tools he discovered for himself were so transformative that sharing them with the world has become his personal mission. End of 2021, Sini released his book Untethered and started traveling globally as a speaker and digital wellness educator. In his engaging talks he teaches us about our tech dilemma and shares a vision of a long term future where we overcome distraction and truly embrace our devices without being tethered to them. In the episode, he shares unique advice for becoming more untethered from your phone, why it’s important to think of your smartphone as something you’re in a relationship with, how his relationship with his smartphone looks different from most people’s...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/129 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK SINI IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become fascinated by digital distractions in the modern world?) On your website, it reads: "OUR SMARTPHONE IS NOT JUST A TOOL...it is a device we are in relationship with! The sooner we realize this, the quicker we can regain control of our attention and happiness. It is possible to have an untethered life without replacing your smartphone with a dumbphone." So, just to start things off...you're not suggesting that we all get rid of our smartphones, correct? Can you explain the three steps you recommend to having a healthier relationship with digital devices? Screen time can interfere with sleep quality and quantity. I know you offer some tiny habit changes to support healthier sleep. Can you share those? What advice do you have for any parents listening, re: helping their kids detach from their phones? Can you describe how your relationship with your phone looks different than most people's? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Sini's website, follow him on Instagram, and read his book Untethered “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to master the SKILLS needed to lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 128 - Hosts of the weekly podcast Loving Beyond The I Do, Jason and Tina Marie Scott are committed to building stronger marriages mentally, physically, financially, and spiritually. They are empowered and dedicated to helping married couples build, maintain, and have the ultimate marriage. Their goal is to emphasize the importance of building a strong community of remarkable couples who are succeeding in tackling life’s demands and issues in marriage. They use knowledge and experience to provide tools, techniques, and a hands-on approach for working together to find solutions that will establish healthy, happy, and unbreakable bonds in relationships. In the episode, Jason & Tina Marie share how to make “date night” a priority when you have kids, tips for arguing more respectfully, common misconceptions couples have about what makes a happy marriage...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/128 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK JASON & TINA MARIE IN THE EPISODE: On your website, you say, "We help married couples build, maintain, and have the ultimate marriage." Can you tell us a bit about your background? What made you start this work? What are some common misconceptions couples have about the idea of a happy marriage? I've read the opinion that too much is expected of modern relationships: your spouse is supposed to be your best friend, your therapist, your childcare, your coworker, your romantic partner... What are your thoughts on this? Let's talk about conflict. It's inevitable! What tips do you have for fighting better? Why is it important to have fun with your partner? How can you still have date nights and fun with your partner when you have kids? What's your advice for growing (and changing) with your partner rather than growing apart? Have you changed your mind about anything over the years (in terms of what makes a solid, happy relationship)? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Jason & Tina Marie's website, follow them on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their podcast Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to master the SKILLS needed to lose 5-50+ pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 127 - Stephan Guyenet specializes in the neuroscience of obesity and is an advocate for information accuracy in health communication. He received a BS in biochemistry from the University of Virginia and a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, where he remained as a postdoctoral fellow studying the neuroscience of obesity. His scientific publications have been cited more than 4,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by The New York Times Book Review. Stephan is the founder and director of Red Pen Reviews, which publishes the most informative, consistent, and unbiased health and nutrition book reviews available. In the episode, he shares why he’s changed his mind about saturated fat intake, how a diet higher in fiber can help with weight loss, weight loss/maintenance myths he’d love to get busted once and for all...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/127 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK STEPHAN IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to devote your life to investigating the neuroscience of eating behavior and obesity?) You posted a thread on Twitter, which began: "Back in my early blogging days, one of my soapbox issues was that dietary saturated fat is probably harmless. My views on that have evolved over the years and it's time for me to share the update." First of all, what is saturated fat? What are some of the most common foods that are high in saturated fat? What did you previously believe to be true about saturated fat? In light of new research, what do you believe now? When aiming for an optimal eating pattern, how should we approach saturated fat? Have your views evolved on any other topics? Have you changed your mind about anything else? What are some of the biggest weight loss/maintenance myths still circulating that you'd love to bust once and for all? Is sugar to blame for the obesity epidemic? Can we hack our brain to make weight loss/maintenance easier? If so, how? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Stephan's website, follow him on Twitter, and buy his book The Hungry Brain Read Stephan's popular blog posts: Two Things I’ve Changed My Mind About, Part I: Butter and Two Things I’ve Changed My Mind About, Part II: Phytic Acid Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to master the SKILLS needed to lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 126 - Dr. Melina Jampolis is an internist and board-certified physician nutrition specialist (one of only several hundred practicing in the United States). She is the past president of the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists and has served on their board of directors for nearly a decade. Trained as an internist, for the past 20 years she has specialized exclusively in nutrition for weight loss, disease prevention, and treatment. She is currently the Chief Nutrition Officer for BLK water, and her current clinical work focuses on the new and rapidly growing field of precision nutrition and nutrigenetics. In the episode, Dr. Jampolis shares the one nutrition principle she’s changed her mind about over the years, advice for anyone experiencing intense cravings, her overall weight loss approach in just a few concise sentences...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/126 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DR. JAMPOLIS IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a board certified nutrition specialist?) First, I'd love to talk about your books Spice Up, Slim Down and Spice Up, Live Long... What motivated you to write books on spices? Are there a few bang-for-your-buck spices that we should all be using? Okay, now onto your weight loss recommendations... If you had to summarize your weight loss philosophy on a billboard, what would it read? What are your top recommendations for permanent weight loss? Why is it harder to lose weight each time you gain it back? What should we eat to lose weight? If someone is experiencing intense cravings, what's your advice for them? Is there anything you've changed your mind about (re: weight loss or nutrition) over the years? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Dr. Jampolis' website, follow her on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to her podcast “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to master the SKILL of "everything in moderation" so you can lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 125 - An innovative drive and appreciation for simple, satisfying food has always been a part of James Beard Award-winning chef Marco Canora, found in everything from the seasonal, nourishing food he serves at Hearth to the restorative, sip-able bone broths of Brodo. After years working with and training under Danny Meyer and Tom Colicchio at Gramercy Tavern and Craft, Marco opened Hearth in the East Village in 2003, before the neighborhood was a culinary destination. In 2016, he re-invented the restaurant to reflect his change in diet and lifestyle. The menu redesign takes a fresh look and sharpened commitment to ingredient transparency and nutrient-dense delicious food, featuring high-quality fats, grains milled in-house, sustainable, local fish and meats—all influenced by Marco’s Italian heritage. In November 2014, Marco kicked off America’s embrace of bone broth with Brodo, serving bone broth in coffee cups out of a side window at Hearth. From 2018-2020 Brodo broth shops expanded into Manhattan’s Upper east side and Upper west side. In addition to shop expansion Brodo is rolling out its products nationally with Whole Foods. He lives, cooks and gardens with his wife and two children in Yonkers, NY. In the episode, he shares how to set up your kitchen to make cooking easier, some of the simple meals he makes on repeat, tips for making veggies more flavorful...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/125 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK CHEF CANORA IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a chef?) I know you have a passion for "delicious, simple, and healthful food." This certainly shows at Hearth and Brodo! Can you share a bit more about your cooking philosophy? At Hearth, "good fats are celebrated, whole animals appreciated, and vegetables crowned supreme." Can you elaborate on each piece of that? Another passion of yours is spreading the message that we should cook for ourselves often! Why do you feel so passionately about this? What do you think are some of the biggest reasons people don't cook for themselves? What are some of the most basic tips you can share to remove the barrier to entry for at-home cooking? What are some of the simplest, quickest standbys people can make on repeat? If someone thinks they “don’t like veggies,” what are some tricks you have for making them taste delicious? Do you cook with EVOO? Why or why not? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit brodo.com, restauranthearth.com, and follow Chef Canora on Instagram Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to to master the SKILL of "everything in moderation" so you can lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 124 - Dr. Evian Gordon is Chairman of the Board, Founder, and Chief Medical Officer of Total Brain, a mental health monitoring and support platform that has more than 1,000,000 registered users. He has more than 30 years of experience in human brain research and is considered one of the originators of the field of integrative neuroscience. He has authored more than 300 peer reviewed publications. In the episode, Dr. Gordon shares a framework for starting (or stopping!) any habit, the power of making ONE change at a time, what’s surprised him most in his extensive research on habit change...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/124 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DR. GORDON IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to devote your life to brain research and create Total Brain?) What's the most important thing we need to know about how the brain functions to help us understand why change is so difficult? Can you touch on the importance of "small wins" when it comes to habit change? What do we need to know about how our brain works in order to stick with new habits? What has surprised you most in your research about habit change? What are some of the big myths still circulating, re: habit change? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Dr. Gordon's website, listen to the Total Brain Podcast, and sign up for a FREE trial of Total Brain Books mentioned in the episode: Atomic Habits, Thinking Fast And Slow, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, Nudge Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to to master the SKILL of "everything in moderation" so you can lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 123 - Daniel Rosenthal is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who, after years working with clients in person, now works as an online weight loss coach. He used to be an overweight chain-smoker, at one point smoking 40 cigarettes every day while barely touching a vegetable. Daniel decided to clean up his act. He quit smoking, started studying nutrition, and learned about fitness. He has since dropped 40 pounds of body fat and built 20 pounds of muscle, now helping his clients achieve similar results. In the episode, Daniel shares why he sometimes measures his heart rate while walking to get into “Zone 2,” the biggest mistakes he sees people making when trying to lose weight, what to do when you don’t feel motivated to meal prep or exercise...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/123 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DANIEL IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a weight loss coach?) On your Instagram account, you say you're a weight loss coach with a "flexible approach." Can you elaborate on that? What do most people do wrong when trying to lose weight? Can you explain why the number on the scale may go up overnight? You talk a lot about strength training. Why? What about cardio? Walking? Let's talk about motivation. What if someone doesn't feel motivated to eat healthy, exercise, etc.? What are some of the most important mindset shifts someone must make to see sustainable success? Have you changed your mind about anything (re: nutrition, exercise, and/or weight loss) over the years? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Daniel's website, subscribe to his newsletter, and follow him on Instagram “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to master the SKILL of "everything in moderation" so you can lose 5-50 pounds permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 122 - Traci Butz is the owner of Traci Lynn Life Coaching. After 25 years in corporate America, Traci left it behind at the age of 45 so that she could fulfill her dream of becoming a Certified Professional Life Coach. She specializes in helping women over 40 make the second half of their lives the best half of their lives. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling Studies and works amongst the best coaches in the world as a Results Coach for Tony Robbins Research International. In the episode, Traci shares how to thrive after 40, making the second half of your life the best it can possibly be; why confidence is a result of consistent action; what to expect 30, 60, and 90 days into any habit change...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/122 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK TRACI IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to get a master’s degree Counseling Studies and become a Certified Life Coach?) What is a life coach? What types of things do you help people with? On your website, you write, "Confidence is what happens as a result of taking action." I'm 100% on board with this! Can you elaborate? You have a blog post called "Expectations of Habit Change." Can you touch on what we should expect 30, 60, and 90 days into any change? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Traci's website, follow her on Facebook, and listen to her podcast Read Traci's popular blog post: "Expectations Of Habit Change" Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 121 - Lorna Green was born in Scotland, but she’s made the world her home. She’s best known for laughing loudly and sometimes she’ll talk so fast it's hard to tell if she’s still breathing. Lorna is a yin yoga teacher and NLP master practitioner who loves nothing more than combining yogic wisdom and science backed mindset techniques to help you stress less and accomplish more. In the episode, she shares the power of yin yoga amidst our busy world, the difference between yin and restorative yoga, how to practice yin yoga at home...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/121 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK LORNA IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a yoga teacher?) I also know you have a special appreciation for yin yoga and slowing down. Can you explain what's so special about yin yoga and more about the "science of slow"? What’s the difference between yin and restorative yoga? Is yin yoga basically a nap with comfy props? Is it possible to do yin yoga at home? Why hold the poses for so long in yin yoga? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Lorna's website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 228 - Dr. Sarah Adler is CEO/Founder of Wave Life, a mental health platform that pairs affordable and quality coaching with engaging and immersive skill-building for Gen Z. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and former hedge fund analyst obsessed with improving access to high-quality mental healthcare. Dr. Adler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University. In the episode, she shares how to identify if emotional eating is causing real issues for you, why getting a handle on emotional eating is a separate goal from weight control, why Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the best strategy for cutting back on emotional eating…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/228 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DR. ADLER IN THE EPISODE: Is emotional eating something we should be trying to stop altogether or just cut back on? How can you know if emotional eating is a problem for you? What are common triggers for emotional eating? Are the strategies for cutting back on emotional eating the same if you’re dealing with deep-seated trauma triggers vs. more immediate triggers (like a stressful meeting at work)? Why is getting a handle on emotional/binge eating a separate goal from weight control? What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and what makes it an effective approach for cutting back on emotional eating? Your book discusses the importance of building skills. Can you explain what skills are essential for overcoming emotional eating? Do you need to work with a therapist to practice DBT? How can we raise our kids in a way that emotional eating won’t be an issue for them later in life? How have GLP-1 drugs changed the conversation around emotional/binge eating and weight loss? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Connect with Dr. Adler on LinkedIn and read her book “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 120 - Dr. Janeeka Benoit (better known as “Dr. J” on social media) is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist. She's the Founder of MedFitDO and also a runner, exercise enthusiast, and former ACE Certified personal trainer. Not only does she enjoy caring for athletes, she also has a passion for preventing chronic disease through exercise so people can live holistically healthier lives, both mentally and physically. As an osteopathic physician, Dr. J is focused on treating the whole body so people can live more fully and have life transformation from the inside out. In the episode, Dr. J shares why exercise is absolutely critical for disease prevention, a helpful acronym for making movement a habit, why she chose to become a DO rather than an MD...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/120 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DR. J IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a doctor and become so interested in exercise for prevention?) What physical benefits come from exercise? Cognitive benefits? What kind of intensity is needed to reap the benefits: light, moderate or high?  How often should we be exercising? What are your tips for making exercise a habit, not just a “sometimes” activity? In what ways do you think health professionals can help patients exercise more? Why did you choose to become a DO rather than an MD? How is osteopathic medicine similar to and different from "alternative" medicine? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Dr. J on Instagram and YouTube, and download her FREE guide Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 119 - Dr. Jane Tornatore is a therapist, speaker, and author based in Seattle, WA; she has been in private practice for 15 years. Her style incorporates compassion, curiosity, deep listening, and heartfelt optimism, along with powerful shots of playfulness. Jane has dedicated her career and her life to helping people love themselves and have self-compassion. She received a Master’s degree at the University of Illinois, and a PhD at the University of Minnesota. Before going into private practice, she spent two decades working in the field of Alzheimer’s, including research and working for the Alzheimer’s Association. She has authored over 20 articles and just published a book—Everything is Perfect, Just Not ME! A Roadmap for Self-Acceptance. In the episode, Jane shares quick, tangible exercises for overcoming perfectionism; where perfectionist tendencies come from; how to achieve more balance between your personal and professional life...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/119 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK JANE IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a therapist and eventually write your book Everything is PERFECT, Just not ME!?) I know you had your own journey to overcoming perfectionism. Can you share a bit more about that? What's the first step to overcoming perfectionism and loving yourself for who you are? How does someone become a perfectionist in the first place? I know you encourage the exercise of saying, "I’m the kind of person who_____ (fill in the blank).” I have my clients do this when working towards habit change! Love it!! Can you explain a bit more about it? Do you have any other tangible exercises that are really useful for overcoming perfectionism and boosting self-confidence/love? You say that we have the power to change our thoughts. How can we do this? Is it possible to achieve balance between your personal and professional life? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Jane's website, read her book, and download her free guide Other books mentioned in the episode: Train Your Brain and Atomic Habits Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 118 - Tricia Nelson lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. She's spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality. Tricia is an Emotional Eating Expert and author of the #1 bestselling book, Heal Your Hunger: 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She also certifies health coaches so they can get better results, referrals and revenue by helping their clients overcome emotional eating. Tricia is the host of the popular podcast, The Heal Your Hunger Show. She's a well respected speaker and has been featured on numerous media outlets, such as NBC, CBS, KTLA, FOX and Discovery Health. In the episode, Tricia explains how to tell the difference between emotional eating and food addiction, why diets don’t work, how to use her “PEP test” to stop emotional eating ...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/118 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK TRICIA IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what is your journey with emotional eating and how did it lead you to start Heal Your Hunger?) What's the difference between an emotional eater and a food addict? How does someone know which one they are? Is there more to emotional eating than just eating too much for emotional reasons? How can someone differentiate between emotional hunger and physical hunger? Why do people keep going back to diets when, on a deeper intellectual level, they probably know they're not working for them? Why are “comfort foods” so comforting? You speak of 3 hidden causes of emotional eating. What are they, and what can we do about them? I know you also believe there's one weight loss mistake you should never make. What is that??  What's the PEP test, and how is it related to food addiction? I know stress eating is a biggie for a lot of people. How can we manage our stress before it drives us to the pantry?  LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Meet Tricia here: https://vimeo.com/617410685 Visit Tricia's website and follow her on Instagram “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 117 - Welcome to this special *BONUS* episode! Since the content of this ep is so timely, I wanted to release it stat!! Paul Offit, MD, is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as well as the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He has published more than 160 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety, and he’s authored 10 books. Dr. Offit is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC in 2006 and by the WHO in 2013. In the episode, he shares why everyone who is eligible (kids included!) should get vaccinated ASAP, why the vaccine doesn’t impact fertility or alter your DNA, why “booster mania” may be stalling herd immunity...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/117 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DR. OFFIT IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a pediatrician and become particularly interested in vaccines and infectious diseases?) I've seen and read some hesitation from parents to get their kids vaccinated against COVID because "most children have mild symptoms or no symptoms." Why is it important to vaccinate children, not just adults? What risks are parents mostly worried about when it comes to vaccinating their kids? Are possible risks from the vaccine worse than risks from getting COVID? What are the top myths that you're hearing from parents, particularly in regard to vaccinating their kids, and how are you addressing those? What would you identify as the main reason people have doubts about vaccines in general? How are risks (from contracting COVID and getting vaccinated) similar and different for adults as they are for kids? Has there always been some level of controversy around vaccines?  Do you think the anti-vaccine movement is gaining momentum? Is social media making it worse?  What's your advice to parents who have kids that are still not yet eligible for a vaccine? Do you think that the COVID vaccine should join the list of immunizations that are mandated by schools? You've called the rush to get boosted "booster mania," and believe that it could be harmful to our overall efforts to reach unvaccinated kids and adults. Why is that? Where has the White House’s messaging missed the mark? Is there a magic number of vaccinations that we need to reach to finally move beyond this pandemic? If so, is that attainable in the coming months? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Get more of your COVID questions answered: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/making-vaccines/prevent-covid “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 116 - Elizabeth Edwards is a graduate of Purdue University and a Registered Dietitian. She has worked in the food service industry for 17 years holding many different positions including grocery store stocker, restaurant line cook, server, hospital food prep & cook, and has been a K-12 Director of Food Service for the past 7 years. Elizabeth believes establishing healthy eating habits at a young age is vitally important to lay the foundation of health kids will take with them into adulthood. Her areas of focus are transforming school menus to include more locally grown foods, working in more scratch-made dishes, and moving toward a more sustainable cafeteria by reducing single use plastics & foam. In the episode, Elizabeth shares the current landscape of school nutrition, challenges she faces as a district menu planner, projects she’s currently working on that excite her...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/116 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK ELIZABETH IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a dietician and work to improve school food?) What are your thoughts on the current nutrition landscape in schools? What types of foods are typically served for breakfast, lunch, and snack? In terms of government oversight of school lunches, who's in charge? National? State? City? What’s the most encouraging thing going on in school nutrition these days? Is there any legislation that's particularly promising, re: "healthifying" school lunches? Where should other efforts be focused? What current work of yours are you excited about? Are there any success stories you’d like to share? In an ideal world, what are the reforms you’d like to see take place right now in schools across the country? What obstacles are standing in the way of change? How can RDs, other nutrition professionals, and parents make a difference in their local schools' nutrition? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Elizabeth's website and follow her on Instagram “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 115 - Dr. Wendy Schofer is a certified life & health coach and pediatrician who specializes in helping parents struggling with their kids' weight & obesity. Unlike medical weight loss programs, she doesn't focus on what's wrong with the child or try to fix their weight with diets, exercise, pills, and surgery. Instead, she empowers the parent to focus on what matters most to lead the whole family to lifelong healthy habits. In the episode, Wendy shares why it’s important to place less emphasis on an individual child's weight and more emphasis on creating a healthy whole family, the role of a parent when it comes to preparing and serving food, how parents can model healthy eating behaviors for their children...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/115 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK WENDY IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a pediatrician and become interested in helping parents worried about their overweight kids?) On your website, you write, "Even as a pediatrician, I still had worries about my family's weight and health. Controlling food and activity just created friction with my kids - and I thought I was failing them. Through coaching, that changed because I changed. The Family in Focus approach was born from my own powerful transformation." Can you elaborate on this? Why is it important to place less emphasis on an individual child's weight and more emphasis on creating a healthy whole family? How can families teach their children about the importance of eating healthy? How can a parent help their child reach a healthy weight when they have their own struggles with weight? How can parents encourage healthy body images for children? What's the best way to encourage a healthy body weight while fostering a healthy self-image? What questions should parents be asking their pediatricians about their child's weight? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Wendy's website “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 114 | Brandon & Emily Wiseman are the owners of BE WISE Fitness. Simply put, they’re obsessed with helping busy moms and dads—like themselves!—get fit and reclaim their confidence, all without sacrificing family time. They call that a win, win, win! Brandon & Emily believe that fitness is about more than the time spent in the gym. It’s about setting a good example for your kids through healthy habits. And, it’s about looking and feeling like your best self, while still juggling family, work, and a social life! In the episode, they share how you can get awesome results from just 30 minutes of effort, common nutrition mistakes their clients make before working with them, why eating healthy actually isn’t too expensive...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/114 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK BRANDON & EMILY IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what made you want to start BE WISE Fitness together?) Why did you choose to help parents, specifically? How is getting healthy/fit as a parent different from getting healthy/fit as a non-parent? What mistakes are most of your clients making before working with you, re: fitness? Nutrition? Mindset? Other (like in terms of sleep or stress)? Why do you put such an emphasis on strength training (vs. cardio)? "Eating healthy is too expensive." Thoughts? "I lack the motivation and willpower to stick with healthy habits long-term." Thoughts? What are the biggest determinants of long-term success when it comes to sustaining a healthy lifestyle? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit the BE Wise website and follow Brandon & Emily on Instagram “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 113 | Candice Davies is a former psychotherapist who worked extensively in the field of addiction and eating disorders for over a decade. She has always been intrigued by the ways in which the mind and body are (or aren't) connected, and the various forms in which this communication can be enhanced or severed. Her belief that the ways in which people nourish and feed themselves exists in several manners, has resulted in her always being interested in the ways in which people "fill themselves up" both literally and metaphorically. She currently runs online cooking courses (and a membership) that help people gain confidence in the kitchen, and she constantly encourages her clients to embrace finding pleasure in what they eat! In the episode, she shares why it’s absolutely critical for your mind and body to feel connected, her reasons for starting a cooking membership, how to make tasty meals in just minutes...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/113 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK CANDICE IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what made you want to become a psychotherapist and specialize in addiction and eating disorders?) I know you became "intrigued about the disconnect between mind and body" in the eating disorder patients you saw. Can you explain more about this? Do most people have a mild disconnect between mind and body, or does that only happen in more severe cases (like eating disorders)? How can we become more deeply connected to our mind and body? What led you to start a cooking membership? Why must we learn to cook/prepare food for ourselves? On your website, you say, "My favourite kind of meal to prepare is one that tastes like it took hours to cook, but actually didn't." Tell us more about this! What tips do you have to make cooking easier and more enjoyable without sacrificing the quality of food? How do you balance meal prep with family demands? What advice would you give a complete beginner just starting to cook for themselves? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Candice's website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 112 | After 40 years on a diet, yo-yoing up and down the scale, Renée Jones had learned every diet—and every cheat!—before finally stopping the comfort and stress eating to shed “those last 30 pounds” yet AGAIN in 2012...but this time, she has maintained at her goal weight. Now she helps others overcome their emotional eating to shed their weight AND keep it off. Renée has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Clinical Residency in pastoral care to guide her international coaching practice of traditional and contemporary models as well as relaxation and horse-assisted methods. Her book, What’s Really Eating You: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating, is an Amazon bestseller, and her TEDx talk helps her reach people around the world. In the episode, Renée shares a helpful acronym to stop emotional eating in its tracks, what to do when you have crazy cravings, seven tips for navigating the holidays...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/112 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK RENÉE IN THE EPISODE: First of all, can you tell us a bit about your background? What made you want to get a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling? What is emotional eating? When does it start? On your website, you say, "I figure I lost about 2000 pounds–up and down five to ten pounds here and there, to big chunks of 25 to 40 before regaining it, to the last time when I finally reached my goal by facing my stuff and overcoming emotional eating." Can you tell us a bit more about your 40-year diet yo-yo and emotional eating journey? What did it take for you to empower yourself to change? Did you seek help from a coach, book, or something else? Was there a specific “aha” moment along the way that was transformational in your journey? What can someone do when they have a craving and they just can't say no to it? I know you have a helpful acronym: HANG. Can you explain that? What are your thoughts on the popular "intuitive eating" principles? Is it possible to overcome emotional eating if your kitchen is fully stocked with a bunch of your trigger foods? What’s a tangible trick you have to help someone stop emotional eating in its tracks? I know you have 7 top tips for navigating the holidays. Can you share those with us? Does everyone struggle with emotional eating? There are a lot of therapists and health coaches out there, but your approach is quite unique! What do you want people to know about your business? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Renée's website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook Buy Renée's book Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 110 | Kallista Andersen helps pregnant mamas get ready for their baby by preparing themselves, their space, and their significant other. She does so through her podcast, The New Mom Boss Podcast, as well as coaching, and online course New Mom Prep School. Kallista is a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mom of three. Her passion to help new moms was born when she had her first two kids 13 months apart, catapulting her into the new mom phase back to back. It’s her mission to make preparing to be a new mom simple and thorough so that women can enter motherhood with confidence and LOVE their postpartum period. In the episode, Kallista shares how to “put your home on autopilot,” tips for strengthening your relationship pre-baby, a couple registry must-haves...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/110 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK KALLISTA IN THE EPISODE: What's your story/background? (Specifically, what led you to want to support new moms?) I had another guest who spoke about the "fourth trimester." What's different in your approach to helping women get ready for their babies? What are some common mistakes moms make when they are preparing for their baby? How can moms-to-be prepare their support system ahead of time? How can they "put their home on autopilot," as you say? What are some tips to help women prepare for new motherhood? I know a lot of parents' relationships struggle in the postpartum period. Is this to be expected? How can you strengthen your relationship ahead of time to better prepare for this? You talk about the fifth trimester—what's that?? If a mom-to-be doesn't have a lot of time to prepare, what should she focus on? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Kallista Andersen on Instagram and visit her website Resources she mentions: mealtrain.com, Love Nudge app, haakaa pump “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 227 - Kim Shapira M.S., R.D. is a celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and author, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. Kim has spent over 25 years helping people lose weight and keep it off (with a giant emphasis on keeping it off), both in her private Los Angeles practice, in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers and universities. When she’s not helping her clients take back their relationship with food, she is a wife and mother of three children and three pups. Kim often appears as a guest expert for Yahoo!, Just Jenny, Sky News, Vanity Fair, Pop Sugar, podcasts, and will be happy to pop in and be a guest speaker for your book clubs. In the episode, Kim shares critical mindset shifts that are necessary for weight loss and especially maintenance, practical strategies for cutting back on emotional eating, six simple rules for transforming your relationship with food…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/227 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK KIM IN THE EPISODE: What role does mindset play in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle? What are critical mindset shifts most of your clients need to make? How do you address emotional eating with your clients? What strategies do you recommend for developing a healthier relationship with food? What are key elements of a balanced, sustainable dietary pattern? How do you approach creating personalized nutrition plans for your clients, considering their individual needs and lifestyles? Your book is titled This Is What You're Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self. What are the “six simple rules”? Drinking enough water is a common challenge for many people. What hydration tips can you offer? You recommend 7+ hours of sleep each night. If someone struggles to get enough sleep, what suggestions do you have for them? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Kim's website, connect with her on Instagram and TikTok, and read her book “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 109 | Marisa Lonic is the founder of Mama Work It. She’s a working mom of four kids, a native New Yorker, and a California resider. A self proclaimed "Time Momager," Marisa helps busy moms juggling mom life, work life, wife life, and/or fill-in-the-blank life via her books, courses, and coaching programs. Her time management and goal achievement strategies have helped the most overwhelmed mamas turn their dreams into reality, even when they thought they had no time to make any of it happen. In the episode, Marisa shares a mindset shift to adopt if you constantly find yourself saying, “I don’t have time”; why being prepared is the key to success in so many areas of life; tips for multitasking more effectively...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/109 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK MARISA IN THE EPISODE: What’s your story? (Specifically, what led you to help moms go "from overwhelmed to empowered"?) Being a mom must come with some overwhelm, right? What level is normal? How is organizing time similar to organizing space? How can you make the idea of time tangible? There are a lot of terms and ideas thrown around when it comes to reducing overwhelm and managing your time. I'd love to hear your thoughts 'n tips on a few: staying organized, delegating, multitasking, learning to say "no," being prepared, having a routine, being flexible, and taking care of yourself. What's the biggest mistake you see people making when trying to organize their time? What are the easiest first steps any mom can take to feel less overwhelmed + stressed and more empowered + in control LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Marisa Lonic on Facebook and Instagram Visit Marisa's website “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 108 | Rich Webster is a productivity expert, graphic designer, and entrepreneur. He teaches people how to run profitable and productive businesses, using those techniques to work less than 20 hours a week running three businesses. His productivity business—Work Less, Earn More—can be found on Instagram at instagram.com/richwebz, where he offers productivity tips, lessons, and executive coaching. In the episode, Rich shares time management apps and tools he loves, the “two-minute rule,” what to do when you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/108 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK RICH IN THE EPISODE: What’s your story? (Specifically, what led you to want to teach people how to be more productive?) Does being productive mean doing the max and filling up our days, or does it mean doing more in less time? If someone has struggled with procrastination and poor time management their entire life, what are the easiest first steps they can take to be more productive? Are there any time management apps, websites, or tangible tools you recommend? I'd love to address a couple of the headlines from your Instagram feed, which is a gold mine! What do you mean when you say, "I don't have time = it's not a priority"? And what is "the two-minute rule"? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Rich Webster on Instagram and visit his website Books he mentions: It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy At Work, The 4-Hour Work Week, and Getting Things Done Productivity tools Rich recommends: freedom.to, Toggl, and Loom Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 107 | Robert J. Davis, PhD—aka "The Healthy Skeptic”—is an award-winning health journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, PBS, WebMD, and in The Wall Street Journal. The author of three previous books on health, he hosts the "Healthy Skeptic” video series in which he dissects the science behind popular health claims. Davis holds an undergraduate degree from Princeton University, a master’s degree in public health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, and a PhD in health policy from Brandeis University, where he was Pew Foundation Fellow. In the episode, he shares why popular weight loss advice is just plain WRONG, numbers we should be aware of besides just calories, how companies try to deceive you using “health halos”...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/107 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK ROBERT IN THE EPISODE: What's your story/background? (Specifically, what led you to become a journalist focusing your attention on health and weight loss?) Why are we fed so much misinformation about weight loss? Who benefits from perpetuating the misinformation? You say that counting calories is overrated for losing weight. Why? Do calories even matter? What other numbers should we be mindful of? (Added sugar? Fiber? Protein?) You’re also skeptical about posting calorie counts on menus. Why? You also downplay the role of exercise. Explain. What’s your take on intermittent fasting? I love the "Myth or Truth?" interjections in your book. Let's tackle a few... "Gluten promotes weight gain." "Fruit is fattening." "Calorie counts on cardio machines and fitness trackers are accurate." "Weight status is 'contagious.'" Can you explain why "health halos" can be misleading? How can someone spot misleading weight loss advice and avoid being duped into wasting time, money, and effort? I love how you get into the importance of "strategic planning" for weight loss. Can you elaborate? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Robert's website: healthyskeptic.com “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 106 | Lainey Younkin—MS, RD, LDN—is a Weight Loss Dietitian and Nutrition Communication Specialist based in Boston, MA. Her mission is to help people get out of a dieting mentality and into a healthy lifestyle. She has an “all foods fit” approach and is passionate about helping her clients change their mindsets and habits so they can get results without feeling restricted or deprived. Her practice is 100% virtual, and she coaches individuals one-on-one, through her group program, Makeover Your Plate, and through her membership, The Nutrition Lifestyle Society. When she's not coaching clients or writing nutrition articles, you can find her trying to keep up with her 4 year old and 2 year old boys, drinking iced lattes, or traveling. In the episode, Lainey shares why she’s not a huge fan of calorie or macro counting; how to set up your plate for weight loss that lasts; some of her go-to breakfasts, lunches, and dinners...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/106 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK LAINEY IN THE EPISODE: What’s your story? (Specifically, what led you to become a registered dietician and eventually to focus on helping people with weight loss?) What are some of the biggest misconceptions out there, re: weight loss? When a person is on the path to sustainable weight loss, how does their life look different from the person who's trying a diet or fad? Which nutrition mistakes do you find that people frequently make before working with you? What are your thoughts about one-size-fits-all diets? (Are there any one-size-fits-all principles that work for MOST people?) Calorie counting? Macro counting? 80/20 for “balance”? (And what does “80/20” even mean?) Cardio vs. strength training? Have you changed your mind about anything (re: nutrition, weight loss, and/or exercise) over the years? Are there 1-2 habits you recommend to every client who’s just starting out on their weight loss journey? What are some of your personal challenges when it comes to sustaining a healthy diet + lifestyle? What are some of your go-to breakfasts? Lunches? Snacks? Dinners? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Lainey's website and follow her on Instagram Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 105 | Lauren Twigge is a Dallas based registered and licensed Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She works in corporate wellness and counsels private clients by day and runs her growing Instagram account by night. Lauren was born and raised in a family of farmers located in central California and is an outspoken supporter of the agricultural industry. Growing up on a dairy and being raised around farming her whole life has given Lauren a unique perspective on food and her passion is to work at the crux of agriculture and human nutrition to fight misinformation and give consumers back their food confidence. Lauren is on Instagram @nutrition.at.its.roots, where she educates her followers about a variety of health topics including the truth about the agricultural industry, education on where our food comes from, and the role that various agricultural products (like milk!) can play in a healthy diet!! In the episode, Lauren shares why dairy is a legit superfood; which types of cheese, yogurt, and milk are best to buy; common misconceptions about dairy that really drive her nuts...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/105 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK LAUREN IN THE EPISODE: What's your story/background? (Specifically, what led you to become a dietician? And how did you become interested in advocating for dairy, specifically?) What's considered dairy? Is dairy healthy? Why does dairy get such a bad rap? Animal rights activists and documentaries have a LOT of strong opinions about why we shouldn't be eating dairy. Which of their arguments are true, half true, and completely false? Is breeding dairy cows harmful for the environment? What are some common myths and misconceptions about dairy? Does dairy cause acne? Is the fat in dairy products healthy for us? Which type of milk is the healthiest to drink — fat free, low fat, reduced fat or whole milk?  What about cheese? Which types are healthiest? Is Greek yogurt healthier than regular yogurt? What is raw milk? Is raw milk healthier? Should we be concerned about the hormones in milk? What are your thoughts on milk that's been processed to have extra protein, like Fairlife? What about milk that's had the lactose removed, like Lactaid? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Lauren's website Follow Lauren on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 104 | Genevieve Anderson is a financial wellness coach who’s spent over a decade working in financial services, including banking and investments. She uses that experience—along with her personal experience—to help women increase their financial knowledge, take action towards their specific money goals, and become more confident investors. On her Instagram account, she shares easy-to-use wealth building tips and creates a judgement-free zone where anyone can share their experiences around money. She also prioritizes wellbeing every step of the way and 100% believes that wealth is simply the ability to fully experience life. In the episode, Genevieve shares common investment mistakes A LOT of us are making; her thoughts on things like MLMs, 401Ks, REITs, and ETFs; sustainable budgeting tips...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/104 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK GENEVIEVE IN THE EPISODE: What's your story/background? (Specifically, what led you to become a finance coach?) Your Instagram handle is @holistic.personal.finance. Why the "holistic" piece? What does that mean? How is a finance coach different from a financial planner? Who generally hires you? What's your investment philosophy?  What are some of the biggest mistakes you see clients making before working with you? For each of the following, yay or nay? — 401Ks, MLM, Roth IRA, ETFs, individual stocks, REITs, credit cards, savings accounts emergency funds What are some of your best budgeting tips? When should we invest? Should we wait for the market to dip?  How often should we be assessing + tweaking our investments? How do we know which ones to keep and which ones to toss? How do we know which investments we should put MORE money into? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Genevieve on Instagram “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 103 | Decades of experience in the corporate world have shown Jodi Woelkerling that resiliency is a key feature of every enduringly successful individual and every organizational culture that's productive and collaborative long-term. The modern workplace is filled with constant challenges and competing priorities—both for the business at large and for the individuals within the business—and resilience is a key component of effectively navigating these challenges. In the episode, Jodi shares why personal resilience is a MUST if you want to combat stress and burnout, three levels we all need to focus on to become more resilient, what you can do if your boss or company causes you a TON of stress...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/103 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK JODI IN THE EPISODE: What's your story/background? (Specifically, how did you become interested in helping people become more resilient?) What does “resilience” mean?  Why is it important to be resilient? How can being more resilient positively impact ALL aspects of your life? How can someone know if they're resilient—or not? Is resilience something we're born with, or is it a skill we can grow? Are there specific exercises we can do to become more resilient? You've been quoted as saying, “We don’t have to accept stress as a way of life. There is a better option!” What do you mean by that? When you define work-related resilience, how do you differentiate larger systemic issues from an individual’s ability to provide themselves with self-care/maintenance? When working with companies, what are some of the major behaviors or workplace norms that you readily identify as problematic? If someone is listening and thinking "those things happen at MY workplace," what can they do? Are there questions someone can ask in a job interview that highlight "red flags" in terms of company culture? We hear the term “psychological safety” a lot in relation to business culture. What is psychological safety and why is it important? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Jodi's website and connect with her on Linkedin Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 102 | Vee Lockard is the host and co-founder of the popular sleep story podcast, Snoozecast. Snoozecast boasts over 400 episodes, 10,000 listens per day, and over 7 million total downloads. Along with her husband, they started producing Snoozecast over two years ago to help people who have trouble falling asleep. Like many Snoozecast listeners, Vee has experienced anxiety throughout most of her life and has learned techniques to manage it. She knows exactly how anxiety can sneak into bed with you, even if you felt ready for bed all day! Her listeners confirm her hunch that there is a major need for natural sleep aids among people experiencing bedtime anxiety. In the episode, Vee shares why it’s better to listen to a bedtime story than look at your phone, how to combat something she calls “revenge bedtime procrastination,” what to do if you constantly wake up in the middle of the night...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/102 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK VEE IN THE EPISODE: What's your story/background? (Specifically, how did you become interested in helping people sleep better? What inspired you to start Snoozecast?) I know you help people fall asleep "naturally"? What does that mean? Why is it important to get into a better headspace before falling asleep? What are your favorite relaxation techniques before bedtime? What is "Revenge Bedtime Procrastination," and why do people give into it? How have you dealt with sleep and anxiety while also parenting? How has your podcast benefited others? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Listen to the Snoozecast podcast and follow Vee on Instagram “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 101 | Erica Ziel is a mom of three, an FDN Practitioner, a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, a health and nutrition coach, AND a core exercise and pre/postnatal exercise specialist whose mission is to help women live a healthier life and heal their body through movement, wellness, intuition, and breath work. She's morphed her education with her constant finding of research and hands-on approach to teaching female clients. Erica is passionate about education surrounding wellness and taking a holistic approach to healing our bodies. She wants to inspire women to regain not only hope, but also experience true, life-lasting results. Erica is the founder and creator of Core Athletica®, The Core Rehab Program, Knocked-Up Fitness® prenatal membership, instruction trainer courses, and host of The Core Connections Podcast. She believes that anything you want to improve about your health and life, you can! In the episode, Erica shares how deep core and pelvic floor strengthening can improve things like back and knee pain, why kegels don’t work, what we should be doing INSTEAD of kegels...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/101 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK ERICA IN THE EPISODE: What's your story/background? (Specifically, what led you to become a "deep core exercise specialist"?) Is the "deep core" the same thing as the "pelvic floor"? What is our deep core, and how do we care for it?  Do the same strategies work for everyone? Are there stretches or exercises that everyone should be doing to strengthen their deep core? What conditions can pelvic floor strengthening and therapy treat? How can someone know if their pelvic floor isn't strong enough? Can you have pelvic floor issues without even knowing? How does our pelvic floor health affect our overall health? Who's at risk for suboptimal pelvic floor health? Is it only women who've given birth, or is it also anyone who sits at a desk all day? How common are pelvic floor issues in women? In men? Are there commonly recommended exercises that don't actually work very well? ("Kegels" come to mind...do those actually work?) What are some common misconceptions about pelvic floor strengthening/health that really irk you? What if someone is many years postpartum and hasn't gone for therapy yet? Is it ever too late? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Erica's website and follow her on Instagram Download Erica's FREE guide Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 99 | Lodro Rinzler is a meditation teacher and the author of seven books, as well as the co-founder of MNDFL meditation studios in New York City. His books Walk Like a Buddha and The Buddha Walks Into The Office both have received Independent Publisher Book Awards. Lodro has taught meditation for twenty years in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and travels frequently for his books, having spoken across the world at conferences, universities, and businesses as diverse as Google, Harvard University, and The White House. Named one of 50 Innovators Shaping the Future of Wellness by SONIMA, his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Good Morning America, CBS, and NBC. In the episode, Lodro demystifies meditation and makes it less intimidating, sharing actionable tips for meditating even when you’re at your busiest, walking meditations, finding guidance...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/99 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK LODRO IN THE EPISODE: What's your story/background? (Specifically, what led to your interest in meditation?) What is meditation, in your words? If someone listening is a skeptic, how would you respond to these statements? "I don't need to meditate." "I don't have time to meditate." "I've tried meditating before and I'm bad at it." What's the difference between mindfulness and meditation? How can meditation be especially helpful for someone struggling with anxiety and chronic stress? How can meditation flow into other areas of your life and enhance physical health? From personal experience—and from what you've heard from others—how are you/people different now than before you started meditating? How often do you have to meditate to see benefits? Let's say a listener still isn't convinced and doesn't want to meditate. What else can they do to manage anxiety and stress? Is there anyone who should not meditate? There are so many types of meditation? How do you figure out which type is best for you? What does your meditation practice look like? Are there any days you just don't feel like it and skip it? What do you recommend to someone who's never meditated? What's the best way to start? An app?? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Lodro's website and follow him on Instagram “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time so you can start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 226 - For the past 14 years, Joanna Armstrong has been helping countless clients free themselves of everything from stress, worry, insecurities, and overwhelm to anxiety, fear, sleeping problems, and imposter syndrome. Her clients are raving about her unusually liberating science-based technique, combining EFT-tapping, EMDR, and Positive Psychology. Being a much wiser burnout survivor, Joanna now enjoys family life on a homestead in the countryside. In the episode, Joanna shares what sets her approach apart from other self-help strategies, the 3 simplest steps you can take to feel deeply joyful and satisfied, what EFT tapping is and how it can help you…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/226 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK JOANNA IN THE EPISODE: Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to want to help people free themselves from stress, worry, insecurities, overwhelm, anxiety, fear, sleeping problems, and imposter syndrome?) What sets your approach to addressing stress and worry apart from other self-help strategies? What are the 3 simplest steps to be deeply joyful and satisfied? What is EFT tapping? Why does it work? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Joanna's website “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 98 | Stephen Simpson is Academic Director of the Charles Perkins Centre and Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. After graduating as a biologist from the University of Queensland, Steve undertook his PhD at the University of London, then spent 22 years at Oxford before returning to Australia in 2005 as an Australian Research Council Federation Fellow, then ARC Laureate Fellow. Stephen developed an integrative modeling framework for nutrition, which was devised and tested using insects. This has since been applied to a wide range of organisms (from slime moulds to humans) and problems (from aquaculture and conservation biology to the dietary causes of human obesity and aging). He has also revolutionized understanding of swarming in locusts, with research spanning neurochemical events within the brains of individual locusts to continental-scale mass migration. Together with his colleague and friend David Raubenheimer, Stephen wrote Eat Like The Animals: What Nature Teaches Us About The Science Of Healthy Eating. In the episode, Stephen shares the single macronutrient every animal craves to satisfy above all else, the real reason why we overeat things like chips and ice cream, tips for reconnecting with our taste buds that can feel like they’ve been “hijacked”...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/98 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂   QUESTIONS I ASK STEPHEN IN THE EPISODE: Can you explain your education and background? How did you eventually team up with David Raubenheimer to write Eat Like The Animals? What is a calorie? What are some common misconceptions about calories? How do each of the macronutrients (fat, carbs, protein) serve us in different ways? How do micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) serve us? You write, "All mammals, including ourselves, are lucky to start life in such ideal circumstances — because mother’s milk is as close as we’ll ever come to a perfectly balanced diet. It contains, in proper proportions, everything a newborn needs to grow. But after a mammal is weaned, nutrition becomes a much trickier undertaking." Why does it get so tricky? How do our brains get so confused? What are our FIVE appetites? Why do we end up overeating fat and carbs? Are plant sources of protein as effective and efficient as animal sources? Ultimately, what should we be eating most of the time? What should we be avoiding?   LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Read Stephen Simpson and David Raubenheimer's book Eat Like The Animals: What Nature Teaches Us About The Science Of Healthy Eating Follow Stephen on Twitter Visit the website of The Charles Perkins Centre Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)  

EPISODE 97 | Paul Salter is a Registered Dietitian, Coach, and Author who’s passionate about helping high-achieving men and women bring awareness to what's really holding them back from achieving their sustainable weight-loss goals and feeling, looking, and being the best version of themselves—like their negative self-talk, toxic thought patterns, limiting beliefs, counterproductive habits, and self-sabotaging behaviors. Since 2013, he’s worked 1:1 with 1,453 men and women who have collectively lost more than 10,000 pounds and kept them off. In the episode, Paul shares exactly WHY people get caught up in the yo-yo-dieting cycle; common nutrition and exercise mistakes clients make before working with him; his go-to breakfasts, lunches, and dinners...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/97 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂   QUESTIONS I ASK PAUL IN THE EPISODE: What’s your story? (Specifically, what led you to become a registered dietician and help people specifically with weight loss?) In your Instagram bio, you say, "I help yo-yo dieters transform their mindset & behaviors to maintain weight loss for good." Let's dissect that a bit... Why do people get caught in the yo-yo dieting cycle? What are some of the most common misconceptions about weight maintenance? Why is it important to work on your mindset in addition to behavior change? Which nutrition mistakes do you find most people are making before working with you? What mistakes are people making in terms of exercise? Other common mistakes, like in terms of sleep or stress management? Have you changed your mind about anything (re: nutrition/weight loss) over the years? What are some of your go-to breakfasts? Lunches? Snacks? Dinners?   LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Paul Salter on Instagram Mindset: The New Psychology Of Success by Carol Dweck Get f.lux for your computer Listen to the previous episode I mentioned where Dr. Jud shares expert tips on mindset and habit change “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)  

EPISODE 96 | Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology and Research Associate Professor of Global Health at Duke University, investigates how our species’ evolutionary past shapes our lives today. His team conducted the first measurements of daily energy expenditure in traditional hunter-gatherers and in non-human apes, with findings that have challenged the way we think about diet, exercise, metabolism, and health. Dr. Pontzer’s new book, Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy, was published in March, 2021. In the episode, he shares why “eat less, exercise more” is flawed advice for fat loss, what we should be relying on BESIDES exercise for weight loss and maintenance, a new-and-improved tv show structure that’d work better than The Biggest Loser...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/96 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂   QUESTIONS I ASK HERMAN IN THE EPISODE: What’s your background? (Specifically, how did you become interested in studying human evolution? Energy expenditure?) What does "energy expenditure" mean? How is it similar or different from metabolism? How much does energy expenditure differ, human to human? Is it possible to get a "higher" or "boosted" caloric expenditure? Can you explain how our metabolism "adjusts," making it tougher to lose weight over time? What do we have right about energy expenditure? About metabolism? What do we have wrong? What do we have right about exercise? What do we have wrong? I know you say exercise is more critical for weight maintenance than it is for weight loss. Can you explain that? You include a section in your book about the issues with the tv show The Biggest Loser. If you could create a new-and-improved show about weight loss, what would it look like? Do diets like keto and paleo work? (Or, do parts of them work?) What's your recommended strategy for weight loss? Aside from your takeaways on energy expenditure, what are some other lessons we can learn from hunter-gatherer communities like the Hadza?   LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Read Herman Pontzer's book Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy Follow Herman on Twitter Donate to hadzafund.org “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” - save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)