The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 166 - Dr. Cynthia Bailey, MD, is back with more tips! Dr. Bailey is a Board Certified Dermatologist in California with over 35 years of clinical experience. Over the course of her career, she's done 200,000+ skin exams! She founded Dr. Bailey Skin Care in 2009 to make professional quality skin health and skin care information accessible to everyone—trusted physician skin care to help you love the skin you're in. Her practical skin care advice can be found on her website and blog at drbaileyskincare.com, across the web, and in numerous international print publications. Dr. Bailey is also a wife, mother, organic gardener, wellness expert, and BRCA breast cancer survivor. In this episode, Dr. Bailey discusses facials (are they necessary?), exfoliation, slugging, blackhead strips, face masks…and more! (Listen to PART 1 here.) EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/166 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 165 - After graduate school in clinical psychology, Dana Skaggs worked in community mental health for seven years then served at Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital, Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital (manager of Psychological services), as well as seven school districts. She's been a board member of Inter-Mountain Psychological Association for four years. After having her third child in 2001, she decided to become a stay-at-home mom and was able to do that for over 6 years. When her youngest went to first grade, she started back to work, conducting disability evaluations. She was grateful for that experience, after having been home for years, but discovered her desire was for private practice, which she has done for over 15 years. Dana has taught several classes on boundaries, which led to the development of her podcast, Phoenix and Flame. In the episode, Dana shares why it's important to set boundaries, how enabling can backfire, tips for setting healthier boundaries, and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/165 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 164 - Dr. Terri Bacow is a widely known expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, an evidence-based therapy approach. A Brown and Boston University graduate, she has authored several peer-reviewed papers based on her research, and sees clients in her private practice on the Upper West Side. She is a media contributor and has been featured in Women's Health and Shape magazines, Scary Mommy, and various blogs and podcasts. Dr. Bacow supervises trainees in psychology and psychiatry at NYU and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She is the author of Goodbye, Anxiety: A Guided Journal for Overcoming Worry. In the episode, Dr. Bacow shares practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, overwhelm, uncertainty, and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/164 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 163 - Hormones Demystified (aka "HD") is a semi-retired endocrinologist who spent his clinical career treating patients in a large, multi-specialty practice. He has trained at two Ivy League institutions, among other well-regarded programs. He's been named a Regional Top Doctor multiple times, determined by a survey of area physicians that asks, “Who would you send your family members to for their health care?” HD blogs anonymously at www.HormonesDemystified.com. He has chosen to keep his identity a secret, mainly because his writing is unfiltered and could be perceived as offensive. Out of respect for his employer, as well as for his patients about whom he cares deeply, he prefers to keep his professional and blogging lives separate. HD emphasizes that he blogs because he cares intensely about helping people, and he hopes that the message of caring is received despite his irreverent writing style. In the episode, HD debunks myths relating to perimenopause, menopause, thyroid hormones, testosterone, cortisol, functional medicine, naturopathy…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/163 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 162 - Hormones Demystified (aka "HD") is a semi-retired endocrinologist who spent his clinical career treating patients in a large, multi-specialty practice. He has trained at two Ivy League institutions, among other well-regarded programs. He's been named a Regional Top Doctor multiple times, determined by a survey of area physicians that asks, “Who would you send your family members to for their health care?” HD blogs anonymously at www.HormonesDemystified.com. He has chosen to keep his identity a secret, mainly because his writing is unfiltered and could be perceived as offensive. Out of respect for his employer, as well as for his patients about whom he cares deeply, he prefers to keep his professional and blogging lives separate. HD emphasizes that he blogs because he cares intensely about helping people, and he hopes that the message of caring is received despite his irreverent writing style. In the episode, HD debunks myths relating to perimenopause, menopause, thyroid hormones, testosterone, cortisol, functional medicine, naturopathy…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/162 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 161 - Maia Monell is the Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of the Nav.it Money App. Nav.it's the fitness app for finances, providing personalized financial coaching to build good habits and live financially well. When she's not pitching, selling, and creating for Nav.it, Maia's working with her family's two foundations. She's devoted to closing wealth gaps perpetuated by a system not built for the majority of America and believes financial wellbeing is an integral part of creating a healthier and more equitable society. Maia is an avid tennis player, skate skier, and runner with an obsession for physical, nutritional, and financial health. In the episode, she shares actionable tips to stop stressing about money, why outcomes-based solutions are critical when it comes to your finances, how to set up “money dates” with your partner…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/161 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 160 - Caroline Holke has always had a pretty good life on paper—happily married with two kids, a leadership position in corporate marketing, and plenty of good friends and family. But she wasn't quite happy and knew that the first place to start was her relationship with alcohol. Today she is a Drink Less Coach. She helps women get rid of the bad parts of drinking—and this doesn't mean quitting drinking altogether (necessarily). Her work centers on the concept that we are taught what to think and how to think with regard to other people's work. But we were never taught that we can apply critical thinking skills to our own thinking. We grow up believing that our thoughts are true. This is great if we have helpful thoughts, but many times, they are not. Most people focus on what to DO to cut back on their drinking; Caroline has a skill for helping her clients tease out what thoughts are driving their drinking in the first place. Addressing the habit at the root cause is what helps create sustainable change. She works with her clients 1:1 to develop a plan on how to un-believe these limiting thoughts and create a life that they wouldn't dream of numbing out! In the episode, Caroline shares tips for acclimating to social situations when you're not drinking as much, positive changes to expect when you cut back on alcohol, mindset shifts that are critical to adopt when you want to drink less…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/160 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 159 - Born and raised in Los Angeles, Susan Salenger attended UCLA to study English. After graduation, she worked alongside her husband Fred for 25 years at their production company, Salenger Films, which produced corporate training and development films distributed worldwide. Today, at age 79, Susan lives in Northern California to be near her incredible family which includes her two daughters, four grandchildren, a cat named Max and a dog named JD (Salenger). When she is not speaking about her book or spending time with family and friends, you will find Susan powerlifting to stay in shape. In the episode, Susan shares how men and women differ in their approach to getting a diagnosis and treatment, why women often hesitate to get a second opinion, top questions to ask to prevent misdiagnosis or unnecessary medication…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/159 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 158 - Florian Fritz is the founder of the Money Hero Academy, where he is teaching how to create financial freedom by improving your money mindset, money management, and money making skills. As a financial advisor, Florian realized during the last financial crisis in 2008 that the financial industry was only looking out for their own best interest and not that of their clients. That's why he learned from some of the world's best financial coaches like Robert Kiyosaki, his Rich Dad advisors, and many others. He tested many of the learnings working with a real estate company, increasing their sales by 86% per year on average for 9 years and helping hundreds of people to improve their investment returns. Today he teaches what he learned and his own experience that allows everyone to take control of their finances and create the life of their dreams instead of always hoping for the next raise or the next client. In the episode, Florian shares how not to let fear get in the way of investing, why rudimentary financial knowledge is absolutely necessary, how to become financially FREE…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/158 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 157 - Greg Morrissey (M.Ed.) is the founder of Mountain Goat Movement. In addition to teaching high school literature and coaching ice hockey and lacrosse, Greg spent the last 10 years building human-powered adventures for high school and college students in the greater NYC area. He has led thousands of young people on treks, climbing trips, surf trips, ski trips, sustainability programs, and more both domestically and internationally. Greg has raised over $40,000 for financially-restricted students to participate in meaningful outdoor excursions. He has presented his work at the American Alpine Club's annual dinner and the venerated Explorers Club. Greg serves in advisory roles in the Next Generation of Explorers and the Scientific and Exploration Society. In 2020, Greg provided logistical support, including bathymetric mapping and Challenger Coin production, for Vanessa O'Brien's historic dive to the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the ocean. Personal projects include bikepacking from Canada to Mexico, surfing the longest wave in the world, wild camping across Ireland, ski mountaineering ascents, and numerous mountain climbs and traverses. He contributes to KAVU's adventure stories. In the episode, Greg shares thrilling stories about past treks, how lessons learned on mountaineering adventures can enrich your daily life, mindset work he does to prepare for new explorations…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/157 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 156 - Peg Sadie—a trained psychotherapist & resilience coach (BA PSY + MA Professional Counseling PSY), wife of 19 years, and boy mom x 2—founded Resilient Mom Academy to realize her vision and bridge the gap between therapy and thriving for struggling moms. She has been featured in over 50 media outlets, including Instyle, Parents, and Women's Health. Her own experience with postpartum depression/anxiety and overwhelm as a new mom ignited her passion to support other women in their motherhood journey. In the episode, Peg shares her own experience with postpartum anxiety and depression, what moms can do before giving birth to prepare for the postpartum period, how to incorporate self-care practices into your life without adding other things to your TO DO list…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/156 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 155 - Ellen Leonard is a speaker, stress management consultant + coach, and expert who teaches and coaches business leaders, teams, and entire organizations how to manage and prevent stress. Ellen's professional background and expertise includes 12 years as a published scientific researcher, 9 years as an award-winning university instructor, and 9 years leading The StressLess MethodⓇ. She has a Masters Degree in Adult Education, is a National Board Certified Health + Wellness Coach, and a Wellcoaches Professional Health + Wellness Coach. She's helped thousands of students and clients transform their life and health by learning how to manage their stress in a way that works for them. Ellen lives in Indianapolis, IN, with 6 chickens, 2 cats, and 1 human. In the episode, she shares common misconceptions about stress, how to manage it WITHOUT meditation, key questions that'll help get to the root of your stressors…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/155 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 154 - Dr. Ron Siegel is a part-time Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a long-time student of mindfulness meditation and serves on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Dr. Siegel also teaches internationally about the application of mindfulness practice in psychotherapy and other fields, and maintains a private clinical practice in Lincoln, Massachusetts. He's the author of numerous books, including The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems and his new book The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are. In the episode, Dr. Siegel explains that we didn't evolve to be happy (and what to do about it!), how to incorporate mindfulness meditations into our everyday lives to feel less stressed and anxious, what to do with our natural inclination to compare ourselves to others…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/154 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 153 - Sara Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. She was awarded the Office Naval Research Young Investigator Award in 2015. Her research findings have been published in such leading scientific journals as Nature Neuroscience and The Proceedings from the National Academy of Science, and covered by all major media outlets. Sara resides in San Diego, CA; you can learn more at her website: saramednick.com. In the episode, she explains what the terms “Upstate” and “Downstate” mean, lifestyle changes we can all make to optimize our time spent in the Downstate, negative health effects that can occur after too much time spent in the Upstate…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/153 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 152 - Dr. Marisa Cohen is a relationship researcher, marriage and family therapist, and teacher of college-level psychology courses.  She is also the author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love, a book that relates relationship scientific research to everyday experiences and real relationship issues confronted by couples. Dr. Cohen is passionate about discovering and sharing important relationship research from the field, and has given guest lectures at locations including the 92nd Street Y, Strand Bookstore, and the New York Hall of Science. She is also a 2021 TEDx Speaker, has appeared in segments for Newsweek, and is the subject of a piece focusing on her work, which aired on BRIC TV. Her work has been quoted in publications such as Bustle, Good Housekeeping, The Cut, InStyle, The Washington Post, Men's Health, and Women's Health. She has also appeared on many podcasts and radio shows to discuss the psychology of love and ways in which we can improve our relationships. In the episode, Dr. Cohen explains common misconceptions couples have about what makes a happy, successful relationship; advice for growing (and changing) with your partner rather than growing apart; tips for being more successful at online dating…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/152 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 151 - Misa Pignataro is a certified health coach, an educator with a Master's degree in early childhood education, a cooking instructor, and a mom of two young girls. Her mission is to help shape children's tastes one bite at a time while teaching them to love their veggies so they can live a lifetime of health and happiness! In the episode, Misa explains why it's so important to get your kids interested in cooking, her “rate it” game for boosting kids' exposure to new foods (like veggies!), how to serve healthy snacks your kids will actually eat…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/151 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 150 - Kurt Nelson is a sought-after speaker and recognized leader in human motivation and behavior change. For over 20 years, Kurt has worked with global companies to apply behavioral science principles to drive change in their organizations. He is founder and president of The Lantern Group, a communication and behavioral design agency which uses behavioral science insights to improve employee engagement and motivation. He also is the co-founder, with Tim Houlihan, of the Behavioral Grooves podcast, where they interview leading academic and business executives from around the world and explore how they apply behavioral science to their work and lives. All his work focuses on understanding ways to positively influence how people behave. In the episode, Kurt explains how a rudimentary understanding of behavioral science can improve our habits, relationships, and careers; why “friction” is especially critical for habit change; behavior biases that are keeping us from reaching our full potential…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/150 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 149 - Michelle P. Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, runs a private practice in Harrison, NY. She's the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of “Thru My Eyes”, a nonprofit 501c3 organization that offers free clinically-guided videotaping to chronically medically ill individuals who want to leave video legacies for their children and loved ones; adjunct faculty at New York University (NYU), teaching a graduate course in Mindfulness Practice; a Board of Directors member at The Boys & Girls in Mount Vernon; a member of the American Red Cross Crisis Team; and on the Board of Directors of the Westchester Trauma Network (WTN) in Westchester NY. Michelle is the author of the book Free Your Child From Overeating: 53 Mind-Body Strategies For Lifelong Health, and her upcoming book (out 9/20/22) Ace Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want is available to preorder at Thriftbooks , Barnes and Noble, Walmart, and Amazon. She's also a blogger for Psychology Today. In the episode, Michelle explains the primary causes of overeating in children, early warning signs that a child may be trending towards an unhealthy relationship with food, how parents can model better behaviors for their kids…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/149 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 148 - Angel has spent over 40 years working in the healthcare system. Having started out as a Candy Striper at the age of 13, she eventually went on to become a Registered Nurse and ultimately a Family Nurse Practitioner. In 2015 she acquired a medical fraud investigation company that assists insurance carriers to review medical bills and records for evidence of erroneous charges and/or blatant fraud. While reviewing the company's data, Angel was shocked to learn that, not only was her company instrumental in helping their clients to uncover over $30 million dollars in medically unnecessary treatment and/or billing errors, but the data also revealed that roughly 93% of the medical bills they reviewed contained errors. It was at that moment that Angel knew she needed to do more. As a Nurse first, Angel knew that she needed to let the consumers of healthcare know that this was happening and how they could protect themselves. Angel is on a mission to educate, equip, and empower everyone to become better “consumers” of healthcare by providing the tools and resources needed to be able to protect ourselves from the medical fraud, waste, and abuse that currently plagues our healthcare system. In the episode, Angel explains the four most common billing errors; how to approach medical appointments and bills to be sure you're charged correctly; her 4-step, systematic “DOVE” approach for tracking expenses…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/148 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 147 - Doug Noll was born partially deaf, nearly blind, crippled, and super smart. (All buzz kills for the girls in his early years!) He graduated from Dartmouth College, earned his law degree, and was a ferocious civil trial lawyer for 22 years. Then he went back to school to become a peacemaker. Since he left his lucrative law practice in 2000, Doug has devoted his life to understanding human conflict. His groundbreaking work in de-escalating anger in potentially violent confrontations has transformed the lives of thousands. In the episode, Doug explains why de-escalation is a critical first step in any conflict, how to calm an angry person in 90 seconds (or less!), why emotional invalidation is extremely problematic…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/147 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 146 - Mia Moran is an inspiring mentor for women who are balancing work, family and their wellness. She believes women have the power to change the future for the better—but not if they are stressed out and overwhelmed. Mia is a mom of three teenagers, entrepreneur and coach, who also makes time for family, wellness, and joy, and she hopes to empower 1 million moms to feel a deep sense of balance and ease. She is the host of the PlanSimple Podcast, bestselling author of PlanSimple Meals, and creator of the FLOW Planning Method and Planner, and FLOW365, a year-long program designed to help women lean into their life for a year, making choices and change one 90-day season at a time. In the episode, Mia explains her meal planning system that helps families make lasting change, how to balance meal planning/prepping with family demands, gadgets and pantry staples she loves…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/146 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 145 - Dr. Cynthia Bailey, MD, is a Board Certified Dermatologist in California with over 35 years of clinical experience. Over the course of her career, she's done 200,000+ skin exams! She founded Dr. Bailey Skin Care in 2009 to make professional quality skin health and skin care information accessible to everyone—trusted physician skin care to help you love the skin you're in. Her practical skin care advice can be found on her website and blog at drbaileyskincare.com, across the web, and in numerous international print publications. Dr. Bailey is also a wife, mother, organic gardener, wellness expert, and BRCA breast cancer survivor. In the episode, she explains the most basic skincare routine everyone should be doing, whether expensive brands and serums are truly worth it, what to look for in a sunscreen…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/145 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 144 - Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil, is a physician-scientist and writer. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she practices emergency psychiatry. Prior to her career in medicine, she conducted HIV immunology research for many years at several institutions including the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford. As a contributor to the ABC News Medical Unit and on-air expert for Black News Channel she writes and speaks about COVID public health measures and mental health. Her new co-authored book is Anjali the Brave: All about Vaccines, where readers join Anjali on an inspirational journey as she learns about how vaccines work to keep us safe and healthy, and about the amazing scientists who created them. In the episode, Dr. Smalls-Mantey shares TONS of insights about the COVID vaccine for kids, touching on its efficacy, safety, availability, and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/144 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 143 - Wendy Wood is Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California and author of the book Good Habits, Bad Habits. For the past 30 years, she has studied the nature of habits, how they form, and why they are so difficult to break. In the episode, Wendy explains the role of willpower in forming new habits, how to create and break habits more easily, what to do if you're a parent of young kids and your life has been turned upside down…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/143 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 142 - Adrian Chavez holds a doctorate in Nutrition and Health Promotion where his research was focused on creating lifestyle interventions for the prevention of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. After his PhD, he had plans of staying in academic research but was frustrated with the lack of impact that his work was having and decided to start creating courses, programs, and free content online. Over the last 6 years since leaving academia, Adrian has helped thousands of people through his courses and programs and has impacted many more through the free content he puts out through his podcast, social media, and by giving lectures on various topics related to nutrition and health. You can find him on Instagram @Dr.Adrian.Chavez and also via The Nutrition Science Podcast, which he is the host of. In the episode, Adrian busts myths about cholesterol, intermittent fasting, artificial sweeteners, added sugar…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/142 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

EPISODE 141 - Diane Macedo is an Emmy Award-winning ABC News correspondent, former insomniac, and author of The Sleep Fix—a practical, user-friendly guide to getting better sleep. In The Sleep Fix, she flips the switch on common advice, illuminating her own relentless search for how to get a good night's sleep and the surprising, scientific, and practical solutions she found along the way. In the episode, Diane shares why orthosomnia may be causing your poor sleep, common obstacles to falling and staying asleep, what to do if you're in the habit of watching  TV and looking at your phone before bed…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/141 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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