The Peale Appeal Podcast

Episode 103: When is it Safe to Return to Play (Exercise)

It's frustrating when you can't participate in your favorite hobby, activity, or working out. Pro athletes go through the same issues wanting to return to playing their sport. Going through the process of making sure you're ready to return to your version of play is important.
In this episode I discuss the steps you go through to ensure it is safe for you to return to your play. Making sure your injured side is back to at least the same operating level as your "normal" side is crucial before going back to full participation. Listen to the steps you can do to make sure your return to play process is successful.
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Episode 102: The Benefits of Exercise Oncology with Clinical Exercise Specialist Aaron Wyant

Cancer sucks as you know! Breast and prostate cancer affect millions of people worldwide. Besides chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, what else can be done to improve the outcomes of those treatments? The science of exercise oncology has more research than you think behind it.
In this episode I interview clinical exercise specialist and the Program Director for Triumph Cancer Foundation, Aaron Wyant. Aaron explains the benefits and changes in reimbursement policies of exercise oncology in America. I have worked with a number of cancer patients and seen the benefits exercise has for all cancers. This is a vital episode for you to hear! 
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Episode 101: How do You Run a Health Food Company and Stay Strong and Lean? Interview with KG Food Founder Fahad Ahmad

Being an entrepreneur is tough sledding! To be a product of your product in owning a health food company, work 12 hours a day, AND stay lean and fit has got to be impossible! I'm tired typing about it...
In this episode I speak with KG Food Co founder, Fahad Ahmad, about his journey from a bucket and no money in the car business, to founding a health food company in Napa, CA. Fahad shares his story of working long hours and the need for protein snacks that taste good and are good for you. I'm sure you can relate to his journey! 
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Episode 100: How Your Body Heals from Soft Tissue Injuries

You twist an ankle, strain a hamstring, or even tweak your shoulder, you know what I'm talking about. We all beat ourselves up going through life and have to recover from injuries. What actually happens during the healing process and why does it never seem to be healed when we want?
In this episode I discuss the physiological processes our body has to go through to get you back into your game of life. You can't take shortcuts no matter how badly you think you're ready to. Learning these steps can help you heal faster and more completely before you test the waters and chance hurting yourself again!
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Episode 99: How to Work with Your ADHD with Lifestyle and ADHD Coach Shama Akram

ADHD affects millions of people worldwide, maybe even you. It's more than feeling scatter brained and out of sorts. People with ADHD process information differently is all.
In this episode I speak with Shama Akram, who has ADHD and is lifestyle coach specializing in working with others that have it. She talks about the differences in processing like an iPhone compared to an Android. Both accomplish the same tasks just differently. This is an enlightening interview I know you can relate to.
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Episode 98: Why Glucose and Insulin Tracking are Vital for Everyone with Kyle Rootsaert, Pharma-D, BC-ADM

Do you know what your glucose and insulin levels are right now? Chances are you don't, and neither do I. Glucose and insulin play an important role in how you feel, your energy levels, and weight management. Even if you're not diabetic, tracking these levels can be life changing!
In this episode I talk again with The Unscripted Pharmacist, Kyle Rootsaert, about why monitoring insulin and glucose are game changers for your life. It's information your doctor likely doesn't know a lot about. How you feed yourself and the impact those foods have on your insulin and glucose levels impacts everything you do. This is a MANDATORY listen!
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Episode 97: How Sports Improves Cognitive Development in Kids

As a child and adolescent, I played a variety of sports on both a recreational and travel team level. Each sport and season taught me different physical skills, and I made friends I would not have playing a single sport or no sports at all. 
In this episode I discuss the importance playing sports has in the cognitive development of all youth. From conflict resolution to sportsmanship to social emotional learning, youth sports are more than physical fitness and getting out of the house on Saturday morning. Each sport offers its own type of learning that benefits kids throughout their lives.
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Episode 96: Targeted Flexibility Training for the Desk Jockey

Do you plan your stretching like your regular workouts? Flexibility, like strength training, requires a planned approach to improve your range of motion (ROM), reduce chronic pain, and reduce injury potential. Pro athletes treat their flexibility this way and get the results they need for their jobs. As a desk jockey, you also need to have a planned approach to overcome your pain and stiffness from sitting all day.
In this episode I talk about a targeted approach to stretching you can do regardless of your flexibility level now. By using these specific steps, you can feel better, have more energy for work and play, and reduce your chance of injuries in daily tasks. 
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Episode 95: How to Be Healthy at Every Age with Nancy White, The Healthy Cells Chick

Way back in 2007, Nancy White found her calling to help people honor a healthy lifestyle and empower them financially. Inspired by her mother's vibrant legacy, Nancy became the Healthy Cells Chick.
In this episode, Nancy shares her insights and experience about daily physical activity and exercise, why stress is associated with the top 6 killers of Americans, the importance of good sleep nightly, and that lean muscle mass is not just for people under 40. You definitely need to tune in!
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Episode 94: How to Mentally Prepare Like an Athlete for Your Career

Elite pro athletes stay motivated through a variety of techniques helping them overcome losses, injuries, and being traded or cut. Adversity surrounds everyone at all levels personally and professionally. Preparing for the bumps in the road keep the mole hill from becoming a mountain.
In this episode I talk about a few of the techniques and philosophies professional athletes use to stay at the top of their respective games. It is not a one-size-fits-all formula, and you can blend as what works for you. Some techniques focus on the end goal, others on steps in the process. Listen and share how you can up your mental game for your career and life!
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