Simple Healthy Life

Ryan Gebo RD, and Michael James Owner of R labs
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Simple Healthy Life is a health and wellness podcast where hosts Registered Dietitian Ryan and Mindfulness Expert MJ share real, insightful conversations on nutrition, mindfulness, intuitive eating, fitness, and mental health. Each episode explores how to build sustainable healthy habits, reduce stress, Build Confidence, improve focus, and create balance. From myth-busting diet culture to evidence-based strategies for mindful eating, and lasting well-being, this podcast helps you live healthier with clarity and intention. SHL Podcast is unaffiliated with Nurtured Nutrition PLLC

  1. Jun 22

    Looking Back on 100 Conversations On Growth

    After 100 episodes, what have we learned? In this special milestone episode, we reflect on the most impactful conversations, guests, lessons, and ideas from the first 100 episodes of The Simple Healthy Life Podcast. From addiction recovery and resilience to identity, leadership, meaning, emotions, nutrition, personal growth, and the psychology of change, we revisit the insights that stayed with us long after the microphones turned off. We discuss the guests who challenged our thinking, the ideas that changed how we see ourselves, and the lessons that continue to shape our lives. Along the way, we explore recovery, self-awareness, vulnerability, courage, Kairos moments, purpose, storytelling, and what it means to become a little more human through honest conversation. If you've ever wondered how people grow, what makes a life meaningful, or why certain ideas stick with us forever, this episode is a reflection on 100 conversations in pursuit of those answers.

    44 min

  2. Jun 8

    The Invisible Forces Controlling Your Life

    What do people mean when they talk about the "spirit of the times," the "spirit of teamwork," or even being "possessed" by an idea? In this episode, we explore a fascinating concept inspired by psychology, philosophy, and spirituality: that our lives are guided by underlying hierarchies of values that shape how we think, act, and see the world. From the spirit of the 1970s to Viking warriors, Disney heroes, modern culture, religion, and the Holy Spirit, this conversation examines how values become living forces that animate behavior. Learn how stories, rituals, culture, and personal beliefs shape your character, influence your decisions, and ultimately determine who you become. If you've ever wondered why people change, why cultures shift, or what truly drives human behavior, this episode offers a powerful framework for understanding yourself and the world around you.

    47 min

  3. May 18

    Why So Many Strong People Feel Empty

    What is the real cost of being the person who always “handles it”? In this episode, we explore the hidden emotional and psychological toll of resilience, stoicism, self-sacrifice, and constantly pushing through stress without asking for help. Through conversations about work, relationships, burnout, boundaries, resentment, and identity, we unpack how psychological strength can quietly become self-abandonment. This is a deep discussion on endurance, emotional honesty, and the difference between appearing strong and actually being okay. If you’ve ever felt trapped between responsibility and your own well-being, this conversation will resonate deeply.

    43 min

  4. May 11

    The Quiet Ways We Teach Ourselves to Avoid Life

    What if courage isn’t something you’re born with, but a skill you train every single day? In this episode, we break down the neuroscience of courage, avoidance, fear, and resistance - and why your brain is constantly learning from the choices you make. Through examples ranging from going to the gym to difficult conversations and anxiety around food exposure, this conversation explores how avoidance quietly shrinks your life while courageous action expands it. Learn how the amygdala shapes fear responses, why discomfort is necessary for growth, and how small daily actions train either the skill of courage or the skill of avoidance.

    37 min

  5. May 4

    You’re Not Stuck - You’re Telling the Wrong Story

    What is resilience, really - and why do most people misunderstand it? This episode breaks down resilience beyond clichés, exploring how setbacks, loss, and emotional discomfort actually shape growth. Through real-life examples of grief, injury, and failure, the conversation highlights the difference between objective experience and the narratives we attach to it. Learn how to process emotions without being controlled by them, avoid destructive identity stories, and develop the ability to move forward without losing yourself. If you’ve ever struggled to “bounce back” or felt stuck in your own thoughts after a setback, this episode gives you a practical framework for building real resilience.

    34 min

  6. Apr 27

    This Is What Builds Real Self-Trust - The Missing Piece Behind Identity and Discipline

    What does it actually mean to live with honor - and why does it matter for your identity, decisions, and long-term fulfillment? This episode explores honor not as a moral cliché, but as a deeply personal internal code that shapes behavior, builds self-trust, and stabilizes identity. Through philosophy, psychology, and real-life application, the conversation breaks down how drifting without a code leads to inconsistency, shame, and loss of self. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, uncertain, or out of alignment with who you want to be, this episode offers a framework to define your values, act with intention, and rebuild a grounded sense of self.

    47 min

  7. Apr 20

    What Fear Actually Does to Your Brain

    In this episode of SHL, MJ and Ryan discuss navigating, accepting, and reframing fear. A deep dive into the science and psychology of fear - what it is, why it happens, and how to actually overcome it. This episode breaks down the neuroscience behind fear, including the role of the amygdala, the body’s stress response, and why logic alone can’t save you in the moment. Through real examples like exposure therapy, social anxiety, and everyday fears of judgment and failure, this conversation gives you a practical framework to reframe fear, build courage, and stop letting it quietly control your life. If fear has been holding you back from speaking up, taking risks, or moving forward, this is where to start.

    35 min

  8. Apr 14

    When Life Removes the System Holding You Together - Michael Nash , Veterans Transition, And more

    A powerful conversation with Michael Nash, Army veteran turned Executive Director of Veterans Transition House (https://www.vetshouse.org/), on what it really means to start over after identity, structure, and purpose are stripped away. This episode explores military transition, loss of direction, rebuilding meaning, and how real change actually happens. From homelessness to stability, from rank to anonymity, this is a raw look at resilience, purpose, and the hidden challenges of reinvention.Michael also discusses: Veterans Transition House operates as a full-spectrum support system for veterans who have fallen out of stability, offering far more than just temporary housing. The organization meets individuals at their lowest point - whether living in cars, shelters, or unsafe conditions - and immediately provides structure, safety, and community. From there, it layers in practical rebuilding: meals, transportation, job support, healthcare navigation, addiction recovery resources, and long-term housing placement. What makes it effective is not just the services, but the continuity - veterans are supported from first contact through full reintegration, with ongoing check-ins even after placement. It functions less like a shelter and more like a guided transition back into independence, where the goal is not just getting someone off the street, but helping them rebuild a life that can hold.

    46 min
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Simple Healthy Life is a health and wellness podcast where hosts Registered Dietitian Ryan and Mindfulness Expert MJ share real, insightful conversations on nutrition, mindfulness, intuitive eating, fitness, and mental health. Each episode explores how to build sustainable healthy habits, reduce stress, Build Confidence, improve focus, and create balance. From myth-busting diet culture to evidence-based strategies for mindful eating, and lasting well-being, this podcast helps you live healthier with clarity and intention. SHL Podcast is unaffiliated with Nurtured Nutrition PLLC

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  • Creator
    Ryan Gebo RD, and Michael James Owner of R labs
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Gebo RD, and Michael James Owner of R labs
  • Show Website
    Simple Healthy Life