Catalyst for a Change Podcast

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These are conversations we have with local Health and Fitness Professionals were we share information that you can use to make yourself into a better version of you.

James Adams


    • Oct 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    Ep51-Cardio and Pilates, What!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 32:52


    Nicole takes us thru a Pilates elements and techniques that lets Pilates date Cardio. Want to see how it turns out? Tune in.

    50-Can understanding your pain help?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 36:53


    There are multiple sources of pain. Maybe understanding the source or sources of your pain can help you to deal with it. Dr Jeffery O'Guin D.C. explains the anatomy of pain and ways that you can deal with specific sources of pain.

    Ep:49-Why am I still in pain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 33:02


    Good movement, squat, lunge, etc. is a excellent pre-requisite for reducing or eliminating pain, but it is often not the only cause of the pain. We discuss some of the other causes and what to do to get on the other side of the pain with Danielle Ivie Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Owner of Powered by Movement Physical Therapy.

    48-When Core Exercise are Not Good with Dr. Jeffery O'Guin D.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 32:56


    If you've got a back pain aren't you supposed to do core movements to help your back? But what do you do when core exercise make your back pain worse? Dr Jeffery O'Guin D.C. explains why you need to right core recipe for your particular type of back pain. You don't need a brownie recipe if your want to make cookies. He breaks down the two most common types of back pain and the correct recipe to help make them better. If you've got back pain you need to listen to this episode. 

    Ep:47-You Knees aren't bad, they're just misunderstood.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 23:46


    Knee pain doesn't always mean your knees are bad. Sometimes the source of the pain isn't even in your knees. It can be confusing and frustrating. You want someone to make sense of it all for you. Danielle Ivie P P.T. sits down and shares her thoughts on how you can start to understand your knees a little better and maybe you can build a stronger relationship with them.

    46-Is it time to take ownership of your health and fitness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 41:15


    Why it's important to take ownership of your health and fitness. The vital aspect of assessments. How you can avoid knee pain from running as you get older. Where you should start with strength training. I discuss all of this with Dr. Brennan Donahue D.C. on this episode

    45- Why does your belly stick out? Maybe it's the way you're training it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 32:15


    What's your body language when you talk about your body? Why you don't do belly button to spine when training your core. Why you shouldn't dome or cone your abs when you're training your core. How do you train your core properly? Nicole Coglianese owner of Citra Fitness and Movement gives you the answers to all these questions and a few more. Listen in to find out how you can improve your core.

    44-We've all lost some mobility. So let's get it back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 36:01


    Lay down on the floor and get up! Is it harder for you than it used to be? Then you have lost some of your mobility. I sit down with Danielle Ivie DPT and discuss mobility and how to get it back and keep it.  

    43-You can fix your posture, can't you? Jeffery O'Guin D.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 31:25


    Sitting with a rounded upper back, head forward posture? We spend more time than ever in this position. When we're on our computer, phone, driving, watching tv. This can and often leads to neck and back pain. I speak with Dr Jeffery O'Guin D.C. about some things your can do to prevent and treat your pain and your posture. Tune into your professional health and fitness team.

    42-Do you have injuries that seem to never go away?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 35:05


    Injuries can throw your routine and life in disarray.There is also fear associated with every injury, am I going to be able to get back? Danielle and I discuss what to do when you get injured, how injuries can be an opportunity to change up your training and how to prevent injuries on this episode.

    41-We lose movement as we age, or do we? Nicole Coglianese-

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 20:46


    We lose movement as we age because we move less and less intentionally as we age. Movement has a shelf life. If you don't use it you lose it. Nicole shares how intentionally moving and breathing you can restore some of your freedom of movement.

    40-How to return to running without injury - Danielle Ivie P.T.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 26:47


    Trying to get back to running without risking injury can be harder than you think. Danielle Ivie physical therapist breaks down the steps (pun intended) of regaining your running form and fitness in a way that can result in less stress on your body.

    39-The connection between Pilates and strength training - Nicole Coglianese

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 33:15


    Pilates and strength training go together more than you would think. They can create a synergistic effect on your strength and mobility. We discuss that connection with Nicole Coglianese, owner of Citra Fitness and Movement.

    38-The connection between breathing and movement Explained- Nancy Hammond P.T.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 43:29


    We've all heard that there is a connection between breathing and movement, but what is it? Nancy and I may give you one explanation in this episode.

    37- Have you lost your power of movement this past year? Danielle Ivie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 19:23


    This past year people have moved less than perhaps any other time in their lives. I sit down with Danielle Ivie Phd. P.T. to discuss how to regain your movement and vitality.

    Ep36-Whatever You Do, Don't Diet!- with Allison Lesko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 33:09


    We all know diets don't work. So why do we keep going back to them? Because we don't know what else to do, but there is another solution. Allison Lesko R.D., Director of Nutrition for Fit-Flavors, discusses successful strategies gaining control of your eating and nutrition.

    35-Bridging the Gap Between Physical Therapy and Personal Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 42:37


    Joanne Macza, owner of Boutique Physio, is one a prominent Physical Therapists in St Louis. She has an impressive resume that has taken her through Montreal and Broadway. We sit down and discuss the gap between physical therapy and personal training and the best strategies to bridge that gap.

    34-Has staying safe at home increased your physical pain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 23:31


    Dr Donahue D.C. shares what he sees causing people more physical pain in 2020 and some possible remedies.

    33-Are Training Studios safer than Gyms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 19:06


    With increased restrictions and colder weather what are your safest fitness options? I discuss this and other related issues with Ted Theodoropoulos of Burn Boot Camps

    32-Are We the Cleanest Gym in St Louis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 17:06


    The Active Pure air filter proactively works to kill the Covid-19 virus on surfaces and in the air.  Catalyst is the only gym in St Louis that has it. Does that make us the cleanest gym in town?

    31-Jillian Tedesco What is your relationship to food?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 30:12


    You would look at Jillian, or any fit person and think they've always had a healthy relationship with food and you would be wrong. She shares her journey on developing a healthy relationship with food and the book that she is writing about it.   

    30-2020 Recovery Wellness Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 16:44


    We are so exited to announce this wellness program ! We will focus on building new habits and getting you in the right mindset to kick start next year, because well, 2020 kinda kicked our butt ! Message us for more info ! 314-457-3474 info@catalyststl.com

    29-What are you waiting for?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 26:41


    Have you allowed Covid to put some of your goals on hold? How long are you going to wait. It's not going away anytime soon.  You can still move forward with your life and goals. You just have to make a decision and take action. Any action. 

    28- The Right conversation at the Right time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 24:22


    The training session is not the best time to discuss the other 23 hours that affect your health and fitness goals.  It's important to do it at a separate time in the right atmosphere to have an effective conversation. 

    27- Being Intentional with Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 20:06


    We discuss neuroscience, habits and how they can help or harm you in trying to reach your goals. 

    26- Should I Do Weights or Cardio First?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 13:23


    I tackle one of the most frequently asked questions that I get.  Which should I do first weights or cardio? The answer may surprise you.

    25-Is It Ok to Be Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 16:32


    If you watch the news and social media it can be hard to come by good news. Aren't you ready for some!?

    24- Keeping your shoulders pain free

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 20:52


    The common solution is shoulder pain while exercises is simple but not easy. Tune in to learn more.

    23-Which Recovery Tools are Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 15:35


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep 21- Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 18:01


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep 21- Story Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 16:46


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep20-Is Exercise Punitive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 18:16


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep19-Why Are Most Trainers So Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 16:36


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep18-Yes We Are Open!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 11:03


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep17-Focus on the Positive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 18:11


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep16-We Listen to What You Want in a Trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 31:34


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep-15 Functional Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 23:30


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep-14-Self Fulfilling Prophecies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 23:31


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep13-Joint Pain-Can the cause be the cure?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 12:52


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep-12-What is important in Core Training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 16:51


    I attempt to distill a 75 minute lecture into a 15 minute episode on Core Training. I hope you find it helpful

    Ep-11-Staying Centered as We Approach Reopening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 13:53


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

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    10-Coaching verses Working Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 14:40


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    EP9-Can You Boost Your Immune System?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 25:48


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep8 Managing Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 20:03


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Are There Advantages to Having a Female or Male Trainer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 38:39


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Coronavirus Diaries 3- Finding your New Norman and The Sweet Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 14:36


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep-3-Low Back and Shoulder Pain-Jim Adams / Debbye Roman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 9:01


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep-4- The Coronavirus Diaries- 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 20:00


    How to stay fit, healthy and sane during the lock down

    Ep-3-The Corona Virus Diaries- Jim Adams / Debbye Roman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 18:10


    Deb and Jim share their experiences with Corona Virus and how to stay fit and sane during self quarantine.

    Ep-2-Progress and Goals-Jim Adams and Debbye Roman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 9:43


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

    Ep-1-Putting Your Mask on First

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 10:28


    These are conversations we have with our clients every day. We want everyone to benefit from shared knowledge. We know health and fitness is about more than training and nutrition and we want to share that with you. Feel free to believe us or tell us we are full of sh*t.

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