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EPISODE 240 | I wanted to record this quick life update to let you know why won’t be seeing new episodes for a bit...

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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!

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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?



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Visit Ann's website, connect with her on Instagram, and read her book

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EPISODE 238 - Ryan Fahey is a four-time author, professional speaker, and wellness educator who is passionate about all things wellness and personal growth. He is the Owner of FaheyConsulting which aims to help people and organizations move from good to great through his coaching services, products, and expertise. His third book titled How To Thrive In Remote Working Environments aims to support the well-being of remote workers globally. It recently hit #1 on Amazon in Canada and cracked the top 40 books on entrepreneurship in North America. Originally from Eastern Canada, Ryan has dedicated his life to pursuing wellness and is widely considered a thought leader in the wellness and education sectors. In the episode, Ryan shares how to thrive as a remote/hybrid worker amidst unique challenges like moving less, working near your kitchen, not being able to turn off at the end of the day…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK RYAN IN THE EPISODE:



How can remote workers thrive amidst each of these unique challenges?



Moving less

Working very close to the kitchen

Feeling lonely

Not being able to set boundaries as easily

Not being able to “turn off” at the end of the day

Avoiding distractions like laundry, dishes, etc.







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Visit Ryan's website and connect with him on LinkedIn

The Little Book Of Hygge

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EPISODE 237 - Heather Heynen is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Life Coach, FMS Certified Exercise Professional, Health Coach & Podcaster. Heather has been working in private practice for over 20 years as a licensed mental health therapist, life coach & health coach. Along the way, she worked for some years as a part-time personal trainer, owned a Cross-Fit gym, and created an online weight-loss program. She is 50 years old and a mother to one child. She loves to travel and is an avid rock-climber, mountain biker and has taken on multiple solo multi-day bike-packing challenges over the past few years. Heather is a recovered binge-eater, restricter, yo-yo dieter and suffered with anxiety for years. This led her to creating and hosting the podcast Weight Loss & Wellness For Real and also creating online courses all with the purpose to help others find food and body freedom as well as purpose and joy in life. Her mission is to bring whole-person health (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) to individuals so they can live their absolute best lives. In the episode, Heather shares the difference between mindful and intuitive eating, how to get emotional eating urges under control, a practical strategy to cut back on overeating…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK HEATHER IN THE EPISODE:



What do you define “mindful eating,” “binge eating,” and “emotional eating”?

Does mindful eating relate to intuitive eating? If so, how?

Can you discuss the connection between mindfulness and emotional eating?

If someone wants to stop binge eating/overeating for good, what do they need to understand?

What are some practical strategies people can use to overcome emotional eating?

How does paying attention to hunger and fullness cues impact our eating habits? What's the best way to get started with this? What role do protein and food timing play?



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Connect with Heather on Instagram, listen to her podcast, and visit her website

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

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EPISODE 236 - Michael Moss is a journalist and the author of two New York Times bestselling books on the processed food industry, Salt Sugar Fat and Hooked, published in 22 languages and now in development for the screen. He is a frequent guest on newscasts globally, from CBS This Morning to the BBC. His keynote speeches to corporations and organizations feature his work as an investigative reporter with The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting in 2010 for his investigation of the dangers of contaminated meat, and he was a finalist in 2006 for his reporting on the lack of protective armor for soldiers in Iraq, and in 1999 for a team effort on Wall Street’s emerging influence in the nursing home industry. He received an Overseas Press Club citation in 2007 for stories on the faulty justice system for American-held detainees in Iraq. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Eve Heyn, a public health communications expert. In the episode, Michael shares how the food industry uses the perfect mix of salt, sugar, and fat to hijack our taste buds; why the grocery store isn’t a level playing field; practical steps anyone can take to reduce their processed food consumption…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK MICHAEL IN THE EPISODE:



Can you discuss the relationship between processed foods and the obesity epidemic?

How do food companies manipulate salt, sugar, and fat to create addictive products?

How do you define "food addiction," and how does your understanding of addiction differ from traditional views?

If someone says "I can't stop eating potato chips" and feels like there's something wrong/broken inside of them, what's your response?

Are there commonalities in the strategies used to create and perpetuate addiction across other sectors (like tobacco)?

In a former interview, you said, "...the concepts of choice and free will may be something of an illusion when it comes to shopping for food. The grocery store is hardly a level playing field." Can you elaborate on that?

What are some practical steps that someone can take to reduce their consumption of salt, sugar, and fat, given the pervasive nature of these ingredients in the food supply?

Is consumer demand for healthier packaged products driving enough change?



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Visit Michael's website

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EPISODE 235 - CEO and Founder of technology Wellbeing Ltd, International, TEDx speaker, and Creator of “The Digital Detox Coach,” Colin is a technologist, digital wellbeing coach, and endurance triathlete based in the United Kingdom. He is fascinated by the collision between technology and psychology and how this relationship is changing our world, our health, and even the way we think. He is passionate about helping people and organizations achieve a healthier, more productive, and ethically sustainable relationship with technology. Colin has over 30 years of experience leading technology companies which, together with the mindset of an athlete, he brings to his technology wellbeing practice. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Mathematics, and is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). In the episode, Colin shares practical strategies for using your phone less, how to engage in digital detox “snacks,” the role of your environment in terms of phone and social media use…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK COLIN IN THE EPISODE:



Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a "digital detox coach"?)

What is a "digital detox"? Does it require giving up phones/social media/computers/TV completely?

How can excessive screen time impact our mental and physical health? 

What are potential long-term benefits of incorporating regular digital detoxes into our lifestyles?

What makes digital detoxing so difficult?



LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:



Connect with Colin on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube; visit his website; and download his "Couch To 5k" challenge

“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!!)