A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast

A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast

In A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, listeners can expect a dynamic and multifaceted exploration of health and wellbeing. Our hosts, a mental performance coach, a functional nutrition clinician, and a rotating expert-in-residence, navigate a wide range of topics, from building mental resilience and optimizing nutrition for brain and gut health to addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression. Join us for practical strategies, actionable insights, engaging discussions around the latest research, and inspirational stories that empower you to take charge of your wellbeing to lead a life of optimal health that’s unique to you. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t.

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November 6, 2025 47 mins

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It’s our 🎉100th Episode 🎉 

For this episode, we’re doing something special: We invited the wonderful and incredibly talented Sarah Pettay from Mind the Gap Services (Sarah and Helena’s impact-driven baby) to turn the mic – and the interview – on Mike and Helena. 

Sarah asks thought-provoking questions, invites reflection, and sparks much laughter – from what we admire in each other, our dream guests, and podcasts we love...

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Ever wondered what happens at a wellness retreat and whether it's worth your time? Did you know Mike and Helena do retreats? 

This week Helena and Mike unpack their recent experience co-hosting a one day retreat in Sonoma, CA with the amazing team from RebuildU by MFactor events. 

We pull back the curtain on what makes a retreat transformative, share personal takeaways, and consider what’s next on ...

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What happens when you remove all light, sound, and stimulation for five days – and are left alone with only your thoughts?

That may sound fun for some and a living nightmare for others. 

For breath coach Alex Yeates, it was his reality recently. Join us as he shares his transformative experience spending five days in complete darkness at Sky Cave Retreats. From emotional breakthroughs to auditory halluc...

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Can you reverse diabetes or cognitive decline with a fork and a pair of walking shoes? 🍴👟

Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND joins Mike and Helena, again, this week in an eye-opening episode that dives deep into the critical – yet often overlooked – connection between what we eat, how we move, how we sleep, and the health of our brains and hormones. 

In this Episode: 

🎧What nutrition support is covered b...

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Colloquially, and in pop science, Alzheimer's is sometimes also called Type 3 Diabetes. Why is that? 

This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast,  Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND is back again helping Mike and Helena understand what Alzheimer’s and Type 2 Diabetes have in common.

Join us for insightful discussion that demystifies the connection between metabolism and the mind. Dr...

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How does the brain change as we age and how can we support healthy brain aging?

Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND maps the brain's evolution through different life stages and shares practical strategies for supporting cognitive health at every age. 

The conversation explores why micronutrients matter as much as macros, revealing how vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids fuel neurotransmitters while col...

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What’s the connection between brain health and hormonal balance? 🧠

That’s the exact question, Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND helps Mike and Helena answer this week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast. 

Dr. Leslie joins us for four shorter episodes, each one focusing on an aspect of brain health.  

In this Episode: 

🎧 Endocrine (hormones) and nervous (neurotransmitters) systems...

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Have you ever heard of pelvic floor health? 

There’s a lack of awareness of what pelvic floor health is and why it matters. It’s also often only associated with women’s health, but it affects men, too (as Elvis reminded the world: Men have their very own pelvis, too). 

This week physical therapist and pelvic floor expert Dr. Vanessa Cornwell-Chiu, DPT help Mike and Dr. Helena learn all about it. 

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We're re-releasing some of our favorite episodes! This is perfect if you're discovering A Coach, a Nutritionist, and Expert Walk Into a Podcast for the first time! We hope you enjoy these as much as we did when we originally recorded them! 

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In this episode, Expert-in-Residence Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND joins Mike and Helena to talk about mental health as we age, specifically cognition and depression. We div...

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This is our very first re-release! We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Leslie Fuller, ND, and we look forward to welcoming her back soon! We hope you enjoy it this time around as much as we did the day we recorded it!

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Sweaty palms. Stomach in knots. Heart pounding. Shallow breath. Brain fog. Clouded judgment. Sound familiar? We’ve all experienced stress and anxiety. Today, Dr. Leslie Fuller, N.D. join...

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We promised you a mid-year check-in on goals waaaay back in January and, well … better late than never! 

In this episode, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and Mike Krause do a check-in on where they are with 2025 goals and give some life updates – both Mike and Helena have had a whole lot of life going on this year!

We also give you a sneak peek into some of the content for the rest of the year. 

Have you tried a ...

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What if the way you move your body at 22 could determine whether you're playing with your grandchildren or relying on them for physical help at 70?

Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN welcome back physical therapist and friend-of-the-show Dr. Vanessa Cornwell-Chiu, DPT, to explore how our physical activity choices today shape our future health and mobility. 

The conversation reveals the critical...

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Enjoy this 3-5-min guided breath practice with Breath Coach, Alex Yeates. 

Save this episode! You'll want to replay and breath along whenever you feel the need for a moment of calm.

Use the Chapter Markers to jump to the Introduction or get right to the Breath Practice.


CONNECT WITH ALEX: 

Insta: @breathe_on_purpose

Website: breatheonpurpose.com

ABOUT ALEX 
Hi, I’m Alex, Breath Coach, performance strategist, and ...

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What if the key to managing chronic stress, improving athletic performance, and, perhaps, processing trauma was right under your nose this entire time? (How could we not?!)

This week on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike Krause, mental performance coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, clinical functional nutritionist, are joined by breath coach Alex Yeates for a fascinating deep-dive i...

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What happens when patients can't access the care they need? How can we bridge the gap between emergency situations and preventive medicine in an overwhelmed healthcare system?

Dr. Amy Baruch, MD is back this week with Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN. Join us for an insightful conversation as we explore the critical importance of maintaining relationships with primary care providers and navigating hea...

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What if a key to addressing America's health crisis isn't found in the emergency room, but in our own kitchens? 🧑‍🍳

This week, Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN welcome emergency room doctor Dr. Amy Baruch, MD to discuss her evolving journey with nearly three decades of emergency medicine, some of the trends Dr. Baruch’s been seeing, the role of integrative medicine, and how she uses her Teaching Kitchen ...

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Unless you’ve been living in complete isolation, you can’t get away from how pervasive AI has become. Whether you use it or not … it’s probably already in use at any number of businesses and organizations that you frequent – including your healthcare providers. 

This week, join Mike Krause, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, and Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH for a short episode exploring the potentially transformative intersection o...

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Why, in a time of unprecedented technology and innovation, are we still so far behind in women's health and research? 

This compelling question drives today's conversation as Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH, MPH joins Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN and Mike Krause to explore the complex intersection of data, policy, and healthcare innovation that shapes women's health outcomes.

In this thought-provoking episode, we take a ...

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What if a key to improving maternal health outcomes has been hiding in plain sight for centuries?

This week, Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH joins Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN to dive deep into the world of maternal healthcare support systems that are making a real difference in communities across America. This enlightening conversation explores the vital work being done by healthcare startups and various sup...

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Have you – or a woman you know – ever left a medical provider’s office feeling unheard, dismissed, or misunderstood? 😡

This week on Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, clinical functional nutritionist, and Mike Krause, mental performance coach, are joined by friend-of-the-show Dr. Nirshila Chand, DrPH for an important conversation that goes beyond individual health choices to examine the deeper forces shaping women's healthcare...

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