Workshops
Workshops are where we BUILD NEW HABITS.
First, we dive deeper on a specific topic to understand the WHAT and the WHY, and then we apply that knowledge to master the HOW, exploring through role play, completing an exercise, walking through scenarios or conducting Q&A. Then you take that new habit and integrate it into your life.
Scroll down to see which workshop is happening when, find one you're interested in and register.
Workshops are held on Monday evenings, starting at 6:00pm CST.
Durations will vary based on content: 30 mins, 60 mins.
For the price of a breakfast taco, or a cup of fancy coffee learn to build habits that will give you a lifetime of wellbeing.
Willpower Woes
PILLARS: ALL!
Not sure if this habit changing thing is going to work? Thinking of giving up before you even start? Let's explore what's going on, and consider a totally different tactic. When that is established, you'll never need willpower again..... I promise!
DURATION: 1 hour
DATE/TIME: Monday, July 10, 2023. 6:00pm CST.
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Your Doctor
PILLARS: ALL!
Ever wondered why we're getting heavier and sicker, even with all the technology, information and health care services we have? Can't seem to get out of med-management mode... or worse... the meds are piling up? Let's explore what's going on, and learn how to establish a truly healing relationship with your doctor. Learning this habit could be a life-saver.... seriously.
DURATION: 1 hour
DATE/TIME: Monday, July 3, 2023. 6:00pm CST.
Agile Your Life
PILLARS: ALL!
Life and work getting in the way of you trying to be healthier / drop the weight? Well, getting them out of the way isn't the answer..... you need to integrate with them.
So we're going to leverage the Agile Framework and use it to learn how to re-establish balance among the components that make up your life (career, family, hobbies, faith, and more). Then you'll be able to more effectively leverage these habits on your journey to optimal weight and wellbeing.
If you're a PMP and a member of the PMI, earn a PDU! This workshop was presented as a webinar to the Project Mgmt Institute on July 13, 2023. Enjoy!
Smart Shopping
PILLAR: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET.
You get to the store with good intentions of bringing home the "good" stuff to try to be healthier, and end up with a pile of the "bad" stuff instead, not realizing the hidden land mines all over the grocery store did you in. Let's take a virtual tour and see what's going on. We'll then use real world scenarios and product examples to practice selecting only what's truly good for us and come away with healthier grocery shopping habits.
Gut Gardening
PILLARS: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET.
It's hard to push through a challenging day at work when you're feeling bloated and your plumbing is upset. Job gets even harder when you keep catching those bugs going round, and you're tired all the time.
Scientists are discovering our gut is THE FOUNDATION for all our wellbeing outcomes. Get this right and a heap of healing happens. I'll share the details, teach you how to settle the heebie-jeebies and how to build great gut gardening habits!
DURATION: 1 hour
DATE/TIME: Monday, August 14, 2023. 6:00pm CST.
Bone Health
PILLARS: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
Desk jobs inherently don't set us up well for avoiding osteopenia, osteoporosis and unnecessary bone fractures. Join me for a brief banter about bone health, and I'll also introduce you to a new kind of snacking you've probably never heard of before! Then we'll see how to integrate those bone-building habits into your day.
DURATION: 1 hour
DATE/TIME: Monday, July 31, 2023. 6:00pm CST
Calorie Counting
PILLAR: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET.
Chances are, at some point, you've been a calorie counter in an effort to manage your weight. How did it to? Got it nailed or is it still a moving target?
Let's explore why counting calories is a failed strategy for managing weight, and learn a better way. Then we'll put things into practice so you can master this new habit, and watch the weight melt off. No more treadmills.... I promise!
Protein
PILLAR: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET.
We have a protein problem, people! Yes we do! There are a heap of myths out there that dominate our cultural understanding... to the point where we've developed some dangerous habits that are damaging our health. Join me as we explore the science behind this popular nutrient, and then learn the healthier ways to nourish your way through your day.
DURATION: 1 hour
DATE/TIME: Monday, July 17, 2023. 6:00pm CST.
Carbohydrates
PILLAR: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET.
Join me for a captivating conversation about carbs and why they are not our enemy.
We'll also discuss the Keto craze and compare their strategy with the science, so you don't have to be in a carb conundrum anymore.
We'll wrap things up exploring the myriad delicious ways we can get healthy carbs onto our plate!
DURATION: 1 hour
DATE/TIME: Monday, July 24, 2023. 6:00pm CST.
Cheating, Treating and Snacking
PILLARS: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET, SOCIAL CONNECTION
Easy to cheat, treat or snack when you work long hours in a high stress job. Join me for a food-for-thought provoking, paradigm-shifting perspective on these three habits of mass destruction, and leave armed with a new mindset that will keep you from derailing in the future.
DURATION: 45 minutes
DATE/TIME: Monday, August 21, 2023. 6:00pm CST.
Oh, my aching joints!
PILLAR: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET.
Knees feel like they're on fire? Hands flaring up to where they look like lobster claws?
Been diagnosed with full blown Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Doc got you on Methotrexate or other meds with nasty side effects?
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Let's take a deep dive to learn what's going on....and identify the culprit that's causing the misery.
After that, I'll help you formulate a strategy for fixing the problem.
DURATION: 1 Hour
DATE/TIME: Monday, August 28, 2023. 6:00pm CST.
Navigating Naysayers
PILLAR: SOCIAL CONNECTION
You're doing your darndest to build healthy habits, only to have some people around you give you a hard time about it. What do you do? How do you navigate those landmines? Join me as we explore what's truly going on, and practice role playing conversations that will defend your precious new healthier life.
Movement
PILLAR: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
Desk jobs have us sitting a LOT, and believe it or not, unfortunately, that 1 hour daily workout you're doing only goes so far.... there's also another important reason why we need to stay in motion. Join me for a quick science lesson and then let's get moving! I'll share some simple ways to introduce movement habits into your working day, and also while running errands, picking up the kids and pumping gas!
Staying Healthy Away From Home
PILLARS: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET, SOCIAL CONNECTION
Your healthy habits are coming together at home, but do you find things falling apart when you're on away from home or on the road?
Don't worry!
Let's fix it by developing new skills and learning some nifty tricks for how to maintain your wellbeing when you're at work, at a restaurant, visiting a friend, or traveling afar.
Navigating Multiple Eating Preferences
PILLARS: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET, SOCIAL CONNECTION
Learning to eat healthy can be a challenge when others at the office, or in your household have different eating needs/preferences.
Let me show you a quick and simple way to plan your meals so that everyone, regardless of eating preferences/needs, enjoys mealtime.... and YOU get to stay on track as you continue toward optimal weight and wellbeing.
Soy! O Boy!
PILLAR: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET.
Soy is sensational! Seriously!
Unfortunately, there's a myth out there that soy is not a good thing. Let's learn what's really going on, after which we'll explore the differences between soy, tofu, tempeh and how to prepare them. Want to become a tofu titan? This workshop is for you!
Metrics that Matter
PILLARS: ALL!
It's easy to think we're doing good when the scale, the tape measure and our fit bit give us numbers we like to see...... but they don't tell the whole story..... and when we're not open to understanding the full picture, that's when we run into trouble. Join me for an insightful discussion about health metrics, learn which ones really matter, and develop a more effective habit for measuring your progress to optimal weight and wellbeing.
Dumping Diets... Forever!
PILLAR: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET
Ever been on a diet? How did it go? Many people are perpetually seeking a solution to their weight issues - roaming from diet.... to diet.... to diet.... trying to find the answer (that was me). Let's dive deep into diets/dieting and see what's going on. When we're done I'm confident you'll never look at diets the same way again - and will leave with a sustainable, healing lifestyle-based approach that will get you to your weight goal deliciously.
Sensational Salads!
PILLAR: WHOLE FOOD, PLANT-CENTRIC DIET.
When you hear the word “salad” you might be envisioning a plate of iceberg with a slice or two of a carrot and cucumber, and maybe a tomato thrown on top. No wonder people head in the opposite direction. So.... let's turn things around! Come and learn how we take phytonutrient-loaded foods and turn them into power-packed deliciousness! I'll also introduce you to base salads and blended salads, and show you how to develop the habit of making your own dressings - trust me... you'll never want to buy the bottled stuff again!
Movers and Shakers
PILLAR: SOCIAL CONNECTION
An important habit to establish is connecting yourself with the broader community that embraces LIFESTYLE behaviors. There's a community of scientists, physicians, healers, industry changers and paradigm shifters out there who know a heap of knowledge about lifestyle medicine, and are working hard to drive the change we so desperately need. These people have our back! Let me introduce you to what I consider the top 10! We'll learn a bit about them, their contributions, why I think these people are a cut above the rest, why you should make the habit of tuning into what they're up to, and how to become part of their network.
Healthy Planet
PILLAR: SOCIAL CONNECTION
Think about it..... our planet has to feed 8 billion humans every day.... clearly that's got to be impacting our planet's resources. Join me for a fascinating exploration of what it takes to put food on our plate, and what that means for the water and carbon footprint of your food choices. We'll wrap things up by learning how to develop planet-friendly grocery shopping habits.
TWO PART SERIES
DURATION: 1 hour each week
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