The Begin Within Health Show

Nate Sleger

Quit trying to fit into someone else's idea of health and fitness. Here we explore health and fitness with the experts so you can make fitness FIT YOU. Period. Our listeners are busy parents, grandparents, and professionals who want real results without the runaround (literally). Come here weekly to stay inspired and educated about what you can do today to become the healthiest version of you.

  1. 5D AGO

    Why Your Relationships Matter More Than Your Diet

    Ever feel like you're doing everything right for your health—eating well, working out, getting enough sleep—but something still feels off? In this episode, I'm pulling together insights from past conversations and research on the most overlooked pillar of health: social connection. The U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness a public health epidemic in 2023, comparing its health risks to smoking. Research on centenarians shows that strong relationships might be just as important as nutrition for living a long, healthy life. This is for anyone who knows relationships matter but keeps putting them last on the priority list. In this episode, you'll discover: Why the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a health epidemic and how it compares to smokingWhat research on people who live past 100 reveals about the importance of social connectionHow to break the cycle of busyness and actually prioritize meaningful relationshipsGuest mentioned in this episode:Dr. Joseph Antoun (Episode 248) - CEO of L-Nutra Health, longevity expertMichelle Niemeyer (Episode 283) - Time management and burnout expert Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkit Connect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/ If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more:https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/https://www.tiktok.com/@nateslegerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfithttps://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785

    28 min

  2. JAN 8

    Why You Can't Improve Focus and Energy

    Ever wonder why some days your brain feels sharp and other days it feels like you're thinking through fog? The answer might be stupidly simple—and it's probably sitting on your kitchen counter right now. In this episode, I'm diving into the most overlooked factor that destroys your ability to improve focus, drains your energy, and creates a cascade of health problems you've been blaming on everything else. Listen to find answers to: Why does mild dehydration kill my attention and increase mistakes (even when I don't feel thirsty)?How can drinking water prevent common health problems like headaches, constipation, and even high blood pressure?What's the one morning hydration habit that creates better energy and mental clarity than coffee alone?Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkit Connect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/ If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more:https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/https://www.tiktok.com/@nateslegerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfithttps://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785

    20 min

  3. JAN 2

    Why Your New Year Health Goals Always Fail

    Every January, we rush into new year health goals without asking the most important question: what actually worked last year? Not what felt exciting for three weeks. Not what looked good on Instagram. What survived the chaos when motivation disappeared? In this episode, I'm breaking down why most health goals fail (spoiler: it's not your discipline), what happens when we ignore the fact that we're getting older, and the reflection process that will make 2026 completely different. As you listen, you'll discover: Why returning to plans that "worked before" is keeping you stuck in the same cycle?Which of the six core health areas you should focus on this year (and how to choose)?What micro habit you can start tomorrow that will shift your identity as a healthy person?Want support with your new year health goals?Start a free 7-day trial at beginwithin.fit/7day Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkitConnect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/ If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more:⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleger⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785⁠

    33 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Eating for Health Shouldn't Be This Hard (Here's Why It Is)

    Eating for health shouldn't feel this hard, but somehow it does. The truth? You already know what to eat. You don't have a knowledge problem—you have a consistency problem. And that consistency problem exists because most nutrition advice is designed to fail you. In this episode, I'm pulling together insights from multiple expert conversations to simplify nutrition once and for all. From protein and aging to yo-yo diet damage to natural alternatives that work like weight loss medications, I'm breaking down what actually matters and how to make it work in real life. Listen to discover: Why the protein you eat now determines how well your brain and body function decades from nowWhat's really happening to your body during yo-yo dieting (and why you're not the problem)How fiber does the same thing as expensive weight loss medications—naturally and without side effectsLink to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkit Connect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/ If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleger⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785⁠

    35 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Reduce Stress and Get Healthy While You Sleep

    This episode tackles something we all know but most of us ignore: sleep is the single most effective way to reduce stress and improve your health. After a year of tracking my heart rate variability and body battery, I learned some hard truths about how little my body was actually recovering despite all my efforts to "manage stress" during the day. The data showed me that sleep—real, adequate sleep—was the only time my body truly recharged. In this episode, you'll discover: Why your attempts to reduce stress during the day barely register compared to what happens during sleep?How sleep deprivation destroys your impulse control and makes healthy habits nearly impossible?Why "I don't have time to sleep" is costing you more time than you realize?If you're tired of feeling stressed, struggling with consistency, or wondering why nothing seems to work, this episode will show you exactly why sleep needs to be your number one priority. Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkit Connect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/ If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleger⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785⁠

    36 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    I'm Not a "Workout Person"—How Do I Change?

    Ever catch yourself saying "I'm not that kind of person" when it comes to working out or eating healthy? That single phrase might be the exact thing keeping you stuck in your current fitness reality. In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology behind identity-based behavior change and giving you one simple phrase that can completely shift how you approach health and fitness. Listen to discover: Why the phrase "I'm not that kind of person" creates a self-fulfilling prophecy that keeps you from ever becoming healthier?What simple language shift can open your brain to new possibilities and help you start becoming the person you want to be?How do you handle pushback from friends and family when you start changing your identity and becoming healthier?Ready to become the kind of person who actually takes care of their health? Let's dive in. Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkit Connect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/ If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleger⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785⁠

    12 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Stay on Track During the Party Season Without Missing the Fun

    This time of year can feel like one long stretch of temptation—gatherings, potlucks, family dinners, and all those "just one more" moments. It's easy to feel like your healthy habits have become optional, or worse, like you should just wait until January to care again. But you don't have to throw in the towel. In this episode, I'm sharing three simple strategies to help you stay on track during the party season without missing out on the fun. We'll talk about anchoring your routine, planning to enjoy, and recovering fast (not perfect). Plus, I'll give you a five-step reset plan for those moments when you do overindulge. As you listen, you'll find answers to these questions: What are the 1-2 habits I should focus on to stay anchored during busy times?How can I enjoy the food and fun without derailing my progress?What should I do the morning after I've gone overboard?Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkit Connect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/ If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleger⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785⁠

    15 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    "I Hate How I Look" Won't Get You Healthy - Here's What Will

    Ever find yourself thinking "I hate how I look" and using that as motivation to finally get healthy? You're not alone—but here's the problem: punishment-based fitness doesn't work. In this episode, I'm breaking down why guilt, shame, and self-criticism sabotage your health goals and what actually creates lasting change instead. In this episode, you'll discover: Why does the "hate yourself healthy" approach always fail in the long run?What simple mindset shift can transform punishment into privilege?How can curiosity and kindness build sustainable consistency better than discipline ever could?Ready to stop fighting yourself and start supporting yourself? This episode will show you how. Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkit Connect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/ If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleger⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785⁠

    12 min
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Quit trying to fit into someone else's idea of health and fitness. Here we explore health and fitness with the experts so you can make fitness FIT YOU. Period. Our listeners are busy parents, grandparents, and professionals who want real results without the runaround (literally). Come here weekly to stay inspired and educated about what you can do today to become the healthiest version of you.

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