Podcasts by Middleish

Middleish: Episode 117 - Holiday Edition: Two Truths and a Lie from 2023-12-04T14:00

Here we go with the holiday hubbub that promises to keep you on track with your diet and health. It happens every year: well-meaning advice from others around how to avoid overeating, how to sti...

Middleish: Episode 116 - Rest in Order to Work from 2023-11-06T14:00

In today's hustle culture, we often associate the need for rest with laziness and apathy. Despite signs that the grind is unsustainable, we keep pushing, seeking more productivity and trying...

Middleish: Episode 115 - Metabolism Mini-Pod from 2023-10-23T12:00

We’re wrapping up on month on metabolism this week with a mini-pod to drive the message home: your metabolism isn’t “broken” or “bad” and you needn’t micromanage it in order for it to function. ...

Middleish: Episode 114 - Metabolism: The Good, the Bad, and the Hungry from 2023-10-02T11:00:58

The diet and fitness industry is obsessed with metabolism. It can be optimized! Hacked! Kick-started! Maximized! With all the hype and buzzwords, it’s easy to get seduced into thinking metabolis...

Middleish: Episode 113 - Is FOMO Causing You To Miss Out? from 2023-09-04T13:00

It's hard not to notice all the cool things other people are doing, seemingly living a life above and beyond your own. Social media is a constant highlight reel, and we've all had that f...

Middleish: Episode 112 - The Truth About School Lunch with Brenda Wattles from 2023-08-07T13:00

It's back-to-school time and we've nailed the vibe with this month's topic: school meals.

In keeping with the theme of food fears parents have for their children, school meal...

Middleish: Episode 111 - Fear Factor for Kids (Mini Pod) from 2023-07-31T13:00

If we didn't present a strong enough case against the use of fear in childhood nutrition in our full-length episode, let's just make sure we got our point across.

First of all, w...

Middleish: Episode 110 - Fear Factor-Kid's Edition from 2023-07-03T13:00

It's back! Our previous review of ...

Middleish: Episode 109 - Body Image with Dr. Mary Pritchard from 2023-06-05T13:00:26

This episode is for everyone who has a body.

We have the privilege of interviewing Dr. Mary Pritchard, a psychology professor and body image researcher at Boise State University. Dr. Prit...

Middleish: Episode 108 - Disordered Eating Cont. from 2023-05-15T13:00:05

This mini-pod takes a closer look at somer personality traits and temperament correlations with eating disorders. Since eating disorders are psychological illnesses at their core, the way we thi...

Middleish: Episode 107 - Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating (Yes, there is a difference) from 2023-05-01T13:04:07

We've had several conversations on the podcast about harmful eating patterns and body image concerns. We've mentioned that diet mentality is akin to disordered eating, but haven't re...

Middleish: Episode 106 - Five Reasons Why You Hate Your Workout from 2023-04-03T13:00:11

Call it exercise, training, movement, working out...sometimes it just isn't all music and rainbows. It takes effort, time management, discipline and creativity to stick to a physical activit...

Middleish: Episode 105 - 10 Processed "Superfoods" from 2023-03-06T14:00:17

OK, we really dislike the term "superfoods" (listen to the pod for the reasons) but since the term resonates with health-conscious individuals, we're running with it! And if you think a "superfo...

Middleish: Episode 104 - Fear Factor from 2023-02-06T13:21:13

Ever notice how influencers tend to gravitate toward fear mongering as a motivational tactic? Have you watched a video and felt a sense of dread, panic, shock or anxiety based on the message bei...

Mini-Pod Episode 103: How's your ReVolution going? from 2023-01-23T14:00:55

We're a few weeks into 2023 and history tells us that by now many New Year's Resolutions have lost their luster. If you're one of those who have already thrown in the towel, you need to listen t...

Middleish: Episode 102 - New Year's ReVolution from 2023-01-02T14:00:30

It's resolution time! While some people get super psyched for a fresh start, others might be filled with anxiety around choosing a goal for 2023. It can feel overwhelming to approach an entire y...

Middleish: Episode 101 - 5 Phrases to Use This Holiday Season from 2022-12-05T14:00:23

As we find ourselves heading into the thick of the holiday season, many people are asking us how to navigate it in a way that doesn't feel like they're on a runaway train. Parties, wrapping up w...

Middleish: Episode 100 - Best Things Everrrrr from 2022-11-07T14:00:31

Time to lighten things up a bit! We love interviewing each other once in a while and we thought the perfect subject matter would be talking about some of our favorite things.

We styled th...

Middleish Mini-Pod - Find the "perfect" diet...for you from 2022-10-26T00:47

Wrapping up this month's topic addressing society's obsession with the "perfect" diet. We've got a few examples of how you can explore the best eating pattern for you while disregarding all the ...

Middleish: Episode 98 - Chasing the Perfect Diet from 2022-10-03T13:00

Does the perfect diet exist? Honestly...yes and no. The answer is nuanced (so Middleish of us!)

Fundamentally speaking, there are a key set of nutritional principles that are strongly ass...

Middleish: Episode 97 - A Case for Middleish from 2022-09-06T13:00:36

We've been doing this Middleish thing for well over two years now. And both of us have believed in the concept of Middleish long before we started this podcast. 

All of our work and ...

Middleish Mini-Pod: Episode 96 from 2022-08-15T13:00:56

We're trying something new! This mini-episode is a continuation of our discussion around health and fitness experts being wrong. Our humorous review of misguided old health recommendations was s...

Middleish- Episode 95: When Experts Are Wrong from 2022-08-01T13:00:04

How many times have you clicked on an eye-catching article and found that the messaging therein is remarkably different from what you thought you knew about nutrition or health? In today's maels...

Middleish: Episode 94 - Expect the Unexpected from 2022-07-05T13:00:31

You've finally gotten some momentum with a workout routine, then your kid gets sick and you can't get to the gym for a week. 

Food prep is ticking along great and then you get invite...

Middleish: Episode 93 - Body Kindness and Seeking Your Best You from 2022-06-06T13:00:33

We've talked about body kindness on the podcast before (way back on episode 8) and since then we've seen an emerging argument against practicing self-acceptance and self-kindness.

"But if...

Middleish Mini Pod - One simple thing to build a new habit from 2022-05-30T13:00:17

We've been talking about habits all month and hopefully the ideas have been helpful for you. Now it's time to put this information to task.  

We all have habits we'd like to change, ...

Middleish: Episode 91 - Old Habits from 2022-05-02T16:06:50

Oh how we love a double entendre!

Old habits refers to the fact that one of our very first podcast episodes was on this very topic. In fact, it was the first topic we really dove into on ...

Middleish: Episode 90 - Your Weight Is Not Your Health from 2022-04-04T13:00

We've touched on this topic several times before and decided it's high time we devoted an entire episode to this health fallacy. Repeat after me: my weight is not my health.

In an industr...

Middleish: Episode 89 - Heart Health with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky from 2022-03-07T14:00

February is American Heart Month! Oh, wait, it's March already?? We might be a bit late on this topic but it's never too late for you to take steps toward protecting your heart and long term hea...

Middleish: Episode 88 - The Lies of Diet Culture from 2022-02-07T14:00

If you're paying attention in the nutrition space you've probably heard the term "diet culture." We see this phrase thrown around a lot and realize that not everyone fully understands what it is...

Middleish: Episode 87 - Fast Food Finesse from 2022-01-31T14:00

We recently had a listener request to delve into the world of fast food. This episode is not what you might be expecting from two health professionals. Let's start by reliving some of our very o...

Middleish: Episode 86 - Majoring in the Minor from 2022-01-24T14:00

When we first put this topic in our calendar, I (Erin) assumed we would approach it from the perspective of focusing on the small, consistent steps that lead to big-picture changes. After all, t...

Middleish: Episode 85 - Emotional Eating from 2022-01-17T14:00

The phrase "emotional eating" is often laden with negative connotation. We're encouraged to "stop" emotional eating or "combat" emotional eating, which might seem like the right approach on the ...

Middleish: Episode 84 - Hey adults, the kids are watching. from 2022-01-10T14:00

Why is it that we adults tend to guide children to do things we are not necessarily willing to do ourselves? "Eat your veggies," or "Be nice to your sister," or "Turn that off and go outside and...

Middleish: Episode 83 - Five Things Guaranteed To Make Your New Year Great from 2022-01-03T14:00

The New Year is a time for a fresh start, setting goals and reflecting on where we are in our lives. We often see New Year's resolutions around health, fitness and diet...yet these resolutions t...

Middleish: Episode 82- Training Strong Women from 2021-12-27T14:00

Our guest this week, Mark Breedon, operates under the Instagram handle @training.strong.women. After following his social channel and hearing a few of his podcast episodes, we knew he’d be a per...

Middleish: Episode 81 - The Joy of Movement from 2021-12-20T14:00

What is the difference between structured exercise and joyful movement? Can they coexist? Do you have a balance of both in your life?

We explore these questions and more in th...

Middleish: Episode 80 - Get Psyched for Performance! from 2021-12-13T14:00

We have a guest this week! Cody Sohn is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who works as an Assistant Track and Field and Cross-Country coach at Boise State University. With such a unique ...

Middleish: Episode 79 - Getting Out of Your Own Head from 2021-12-06T14:00

How do you handle it when thoughts become unhelpful? No matter how positive you are, it's likely that you've been hijacked by some downer diatribe in your own mind at some point. It can be hard ...

Middleish: Episode 78 - Forever Young from 2021-11-29T14:00

We are firm believers that people don’t slow down because they age, they age because they slow down. Those Golden Years are inevitable and it’s best to embrace the changes in our bodies rather t...

Middleish: Episode 77 - Industry Buzzwords That Need to Die from 2021-11-22T14:00

Many of the terms we hear in the fitness and nutrition industry are trendy, often made-up words intended to catch your attention and create media buzz. Unfortunately, these buzzwords catch fire ...

Middleish: Episode 76 - Super(fluous) Supplements from 2021-11-15T14:00

A listener question about pre-workout supplements inspired this episode. That and the fact that we both get asked about various supplements all the time. 

Which ones are best? What d...

Middleish: Episode 75 - Keto Diets from 2021-11-08T14:00

We know you've been holding your breath for this one! After much teasing and dabbling on the topic, we've finally put together an entire episode devoted to ketogenic diets.

We use the ter...

Middleish: Episode 74 - Leaning Into Discomfort from 2021-11-01T13:00

How do you respond when confronted with an uncomfortable situation? Do you deflect and pivot to something more familiar? Ever seen it coming and decided ahead of time what the outcome will be, s...

Middleish: Episode 73 - Growing Healthy Teens from 2021-10-25T13:00

Teenagers are a unique group. They're not adults making fully autonomous decisions for themselves, yet they crave freedom. When it comes to food, this is a major concern for parents because thei...

Middleish Episode 72: Making Conversations Less Boring with Brian Fretwell from 2021-10-18T12:00

This week, we are fortunate to have our friend Brian Fretwell on the podcast to give us an update on some really cool work that he's doing. Brian first joined us in July of 2020 for Episode 7. H...

Middleish: Episode 71 - Nutrient Timing for Exercise (and beyond!) from 2021-10-11T21:53:46

Intermittent fasting!  

Don't eat past a certain time!  

Eat fat/fiber/protein before starchy carbs!  

Avoid sugar at all costs!   

People ha...

Middleish: Episode 70 - Whole Grains FTW! from 2021-10-04T13:00

Nutrition recommendations tout the benefits of whole grains and encourage us to eat more of them. Sounds simple enough. Yet confusion abounds as to how to identify a whole grain product, why who...

Middleish: Episode 69 - Menopause from 2021-09-27T13:00

This episode is for everyone. Don't think it applies to you because you're young, or not female? We disagree, as menopause is a phase that impacts all of us. It is estimated that about half of t...

Middleish: Episode 68 - Doing it all from 2021-09-20T13:00

Productivity, that's the name of the game these days. You can rest when you're dead. If you don't do it, who will? We're betting several of our high-achieving, go-getter listeners can relate to ...

Middleish: Episode 67 - The Fat Burning Zone from 2021-09-13T15:46:50

Anyone who has frequented a gym or seen a cardio machine lately has probably seen reference to a "fat burning zone" with regard to heart rate. This is an interesting marketing scheme and leads t...

Middleish: Episode 66 - Yes, and... from 2021-09-06T20:35:17

Today, we are challenging you to practice infusing your language with "yes, and..." rather than "but..." in everyday talk. It may seem like petty semantics. And you may not think this is a relev...

Middleish: Episode 65 - Unglamorous Meal Planning from 2021-08-30T13:00

We've all seen those beautiful, perfectly styled photos of "meal prep" on social media, blogs and in magazines (if anyone actually reads those anymore?) There are even entire accounts and sites ...

Middleish: Episode 64 - The social challenge of lifestyle change from 2021-08-23T13:00

"Oh, we can't eat there because ___________ needs something healthier." 

"I'm surprised you ordered that, I thought you were trying to be healthy." 

"Do you really HAVE t...

Middleish: Episode 63 - What it means to "fail" from 2021-08-16T15:42:46

Everyone has experienced failure at some point in their lives. While failure looks differently for everyone, many people tend to get stuck in the despondency of falling short. Focusing on all th...

Middleish: Episode 62 - All About the Macros from 2021-08-09T12:52:19

If ever there was a buzzword in the nutrition and fitness world, it's "macros." Although it may seem like mainstream lingo, many people misunderstand macronutrients and their roles in the body. ...

Middleish: Episode 61 - Fad Diets from 2021-08-02T18:07:33

It's no secret that we at Middleish are pretty critical of diet fads and trends...well, diet culture in general, really. And we realized that we haven't really gone into a deeper discussion on f...

Middleish: Episode 60 - Toxic Sugar? from 2021-07-26T13:00

Can an everyday food be toxic? Sure. There are toxicity levels to vitamins, minerals, even water! But there's one really big catch: the dosage and the form are really what matter.

In rece...

Middleish: Episode 59 - Set Point Theory from 2021-07-19T13:00

It seems the overwhelming message our society receives about body size is that you can simply decide how big or small you want to be. Eat more = get bigger, eat less= get smaller. Yet we see tha...

Middleish: Episode 58 - When Food is Disappointing from 2021-07-12T14:35:49

As humans, we are programmed to enjoy eating. Food = pleasure, lighting up reward centers in our brains to keep us from starving to death. This is a good thing. You are definitely not broken for...

Middleish: Episode 57 - Immediacy vs. Long Term Fulfillment from 2021-07-06T14:42:13

Keep your eye on the ball. Good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue. We're betting you've heard these canned phrases before, especially when it comes to your health and lifestyle...

Middleish: Episode 56 - Coping With Setbacks from 2021-06-28T23:27:51

Now this is a topic every human can related to: setbacks. Maybe it's missing that big promotion at work. Or sometimes it's just feeling like you're struggling with parenting challenges. You impl...

Middleish: Episode 55 - Erin's Unbound 200 (and six!) from 2021-06-21T23:26:15

If you're a regular Middleish fan you'll know that Erin did a pretty epic event a couple weeks ago. The Unbound 200 is a 200 (and six!) mile gravel race based in Emporia, Kansas. Yes, we know it...

Middleish: Episode 54- Drink, Drank, Drunk from 2021-06-14T23:23:48

How much water do you need in a day? How do we get electrolytes? Could my thirst be falsely interpreted as hunger? Are gummi bears hydrating?  

Michael will definitely argue that las...

Middleish: Episode 53 - Chasing Time from 2021-06-07T19:19:43

The one finite resource that connects us all, regardless of demographics, is time. We all have the same number of hours in the day, and many days it seems like it’s never enough. This helpful disc...

Middleish: Episode 52 - Happy Middleishversary! from 2021-05-31T22:00:02

If you've been listening to Middleish for a while, you've known that we've been anticipating our one-year anniversary of the podcast. Needless to say, this is a massive achievement for us and we...

Middleish: Episode 51 - How does Social Media serve you? from 2021-05-25T01:46:53

We get it. Social media is intertwined into our daily lives. We use it for work, keeping in touch with friends, learning about products, current events and pure entertainment. But between the cu...

Middleish: Episode 50- Michael's Diabetes Story from 2021-05-18T04:38:44

Some of you may know through our discussions that Michael was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as an adult. This is extremely rare, and proved to be a life-altering experience for Michael as he na...

Middleish: Episode 49 - Super Salads from 2021-05-10T15:21:06

Salads seem to be the punchline of many health-focused quips. Referring to them as "rabbit food," our culture has unfortunately stereotyped salads as uninspiring, diet-focused bowls of boredom. ...

Middleish: Episode 48 - Metabolism Explained from 2021-05-03T17:17:30

One would think that with such a prolific diet and fitness industry our society would be well-versed in the basics of human metabolism. Surprise! There's a ton of half-truths and misinformation ...

Middleish: Episode 47 - Parents vs. Kids vs. Food from 2021-04-26T15:15:18

Parents, listen up! This episode is designed to help you avoid food fights with your kids. Picky eating, excessive snacking, lack of routine, too many distractions...the list of mealtime woes is...

Middleish: Episode 46 - Impacting Nature, Impacting People with Lance Davisson from 2021-04-19T18:02:04

It's Earth Week and we couldn't be more excited to welcome back our good friend, Lance Davisson to discuss all things nature, community and connection. We love how Lance is so engaged in the com...

Middleish: Episode 45 - Name that Emotion from 2021-04-12T14:58:07

It might seem a bit odd to hear a dietitian and a personal trainer talk about emotional awareness. Granted, we are not psychologists nor do we claim to have expertise in neuroscience. However, w...

Middleish: Episode 44 - Mindful Eating from 2021-04-05T15:30:57

In a world of devices, schedules, meetings and endless distractions, the concept of eating quietly...mindfully...can be a bit daunting. We can totally relate! Which is why we want to of...

Middleish: Episode 43 - Kids in the Kitchen from 2021-03-29T17:51:02

We all learn about food at some point in our lives, whether we like the process or not. It starts during infancy (actually en utero but we don't get into that here), proceeds through childhood a...

Middleish: Episode 42 - The Real Meaning of "Meaning in the Mundane" from 2021-03-22T19:20:08

Our faithful listeners are well-acquainted with "Meaning in the Mundane," included in every episode. We wanted to share the story behind this practice and why it has become an integral part of t...

Middleish: Episode 41- Winning at Weight Loss from 2021-03-15T23:08:45

Few things get people fired up like a good, healthy competition. But what if a perceived "healthy" competition is anything but? Yes, we're talking about weight loss competitions.

In this ...

Middleish: Episode 40- "Abs are made in the kitchen" and other internet BS from 2021-03-08T18:10:50

We're willing to bet that most of our listeners have heard the phrase, "Abs are made in the kitchen." This and many similar proclamations swarm the internet under the guise of inspo or "wellness...

Middleish: Episode 39- Plant Forward Eating from 2021-03-01T15:51:06

Plant-based eating has become a very popular in recent years, and as with many food trends there's a boatload of terminology and misconceptions. Vegan, Whole Food Plant-Based, all the different ...

Middleish: Episode 38- Convenience vs. Effort from 2021-02-22T16:48:17

Most people love when their lives are made easier. Technology has given us automobiles and copy machines and microwaves and computers. The health and fitness industry is no different, promoting ...

Middleish: Episode 37- How should I even eat? from 2021-02-15T21:40:20

We apologize for Erin's audio during this recording. Due to some computer adjustments we didn't realize her Zoom settings had been reset and the "good" mic was not picking up. It was early morni...

Middleish: Episode 36 - Gut Health from 2021-02-08T18:57:13

Chances are you've heard the term, "trust your gut." But did you know that your gut actually has a mind of its own? How about the fact that you're hosting billions of little organisms in your di...

Middleish: Episode 35- Self-Care from 2021-02-01T18:46:56

Have you heard the term "self-care?" Recent focus on mental health and coping with continued stress throughout the pandemic has brought this concept to the forefront of health conversations. But...

Middleish: Episode 34- Celebrity Hacks Decoded from 2021-01-25T18:53:21

What is it about celebrity lifestyles that cause people to abandon all reason and follow like lemmings? Fad diets, fitness regimens, complicated or rigid daily practices and cleanses are seducti...

Middleish: Episode 33 - The Fear of Failure...and Success from 2021-01-18T17:26:13

The fear of failure is a common part of being human. When faced with the possibility of falling short of your goal, how do you respond? Some people avoid setting goals for this reason. Others ch...

Middleish: Episode 32- The New Year's Resolution Makeover from 2021-01-11T19:46:23

As we launch into 2021, many of you are no doubt getting hyped up about starting something new. We at Middleish know all about the resolutioner's mission, especially since the top targets are di...

Middleish: Episode 31 - Benefits of Journalizing from 2021-01-05T03:14:39

"Write that down" is more than a catchphrase or a punchline. Turns out, there are tangible advantages of unpacking your brain onto paper the old-fashioned way.

In our experience, just abo...

Middleish: Episode 30 - Alcohol from 2020-12-29T02:24:33

If there's one aspect of "moderation" that's been hammered (pun intended) home, it's the consumption of alcohol. We've heard health accolades of moderate alcohol intake and warnings of too much....

Middleish: Episode 29- Top 5 Ways to Hate Exercise from 2020-12-22T02:07:38

Do you want a plan to hate exercise?? Have we got a deal for you!  Kidding...we want you to LOVE moving your body and finding joy through exercise. 

In this episode Erin and Mic...

Episode 28 - Proving Yourself with Pratik Patel from 2020-12-15T03:29:45

This week Erin and Michael have the pleasure of interviewing Pratik Patel, a motivated and insightful coach, Registered Dietitian, author and advisor. Pratik walks us through his trajectory of l...

Middleish: Episode 27 - Food and Fitness Evangelism from 2020-12-08T14:57:29

Evangelism has religious connotations, and no disrespect is meant by using the term "Food Evangelism." The evangelism explored on this episode of Middleish has to do with the overzealous advocac...

Middleish: Episode 26 - Running with Addiction - Lezlie Walla from 2020-12-01T01:39:27

Erin and Michael have had the privilege of hearing a wide variety of personal stories over the years. Lezlie Walla is one such story that shows just how diverse someone's health journey can be. ...

Episode 25 - Holiday do's and don'ts from 2020-11-24T00:57:17

With Thanksgiving coming this week, many people find themselves in a challenging world of food, stressors, jacked-up schedules and misdirection. We've been there and want to offer some simple gu...

Middleish: Episode 24- What happens with food restriction? from 2020-11-16T23:10:01

We've all experienced it: go on a restrictive diet with specific rules and a list of what NOT to eat. Consequently we tend to want exactly what we're not "supposed" to have. This is simply part ...

Middleish: Episode 23- Telling yourself, "it's hard." from 2020-11-09T23:24:20

All of us have done hard things. And we can all count on hard things in our futures. How do you process the phrase, "it's hard," in your own life? Some people acknowledge the hard thing and it e...

Middleish: Episode 22- Scientific Evidence vs. Media Sensationalism with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky from 2020-11-02T16:39

This week we have the privilege of interviewing Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, a licensed, practicing board-certified family physician and "memeologist." He is known for his cheeky yet provocative social...

Middleish: Episode 21- Coexisting with Halloween candy from 2020-10-26T20:48:20

For many parents, the little ghouls and goblins running around on Halloween are far less scary than the notion of having excessive amounts of candy around the house. How do I manage my child's c...

Middleish: Episode 20- Erin and Michael's favorite recipes from 2020-10-19T17:33:18

As health professionals, we often get asked, "so what do you make for meals?" Our answers are usually surprisingly simple! So we thought we'd share some of our favorite standards and how we appr...

Middleish: Episode 19- Veggie Magic from 2020-10-13T00:30:49

Chances are, many of you don't look at vegetables as being "magical." We hope to shift your view by the end of this episode...which is aaaaaaallll about veggies!  

Among the various ...

Middleish: Episode 18- Intuitive Eating from 2020-10-06T00:14:08

The Intuitive Eating movement has started gaining some traction as of late, but what does it really mean? You may be surprised that there entire books on the IE approach, complete with 10 specif...

Middleish: Episode 17- Sleep importance and optimization from 2020-09-29T13:03:05

Chances are, when sitting down to your first consult with a personal trainer or dietitian you don't expect to talk much about sleep. But this critical factor in health is essential to making eff...

Middleish: Episode 16- Natalie Higby from 2020-09-21T19:36:42

This week, Erin and Michael have the privilege of interviewing coach Natalie Higby, founder of The Durable Athlete in Austin, TX. "Coach" may be the simplest title to type, but it certainly does...

Middleish: Episode 15- How to choose a health and fitness professional from 2020-09-14T23:32:02

The wellness industry is overwhelmed with "experts" these days. The "fitspo" movement has produced literally thousands of self-proclaimed diet and fitness experts flooding social media. We see t...

Middleish: Episode 14 - Mindfulness from 2020-09-07T22:25:06

Mindfulness is somewhat of a buzzword these days. You may hear the term mindfulness and think you must get into a zen-like, meditative state of "ooommmmmm." To some people this can be such an in...

Middleish: Episode 13 - Motivation vs. Momentum from 2020-09-01T18:00:16

"I'm not feeling motivated." How many times have you said these words? As coaches we hear this phrase all the time. Understand that motivation is a feeling; an emotion. All too often we rely on ...

Middleish: Episode 12 - Rebecca Rusch from 2020-08-24T23:23:40

We talk a lot about moderation.  But how does that concept fit in the lives of elite athletes?  Do they really practice moderation and balance?  We could think of no better person...

Middleish: Episode 11 - Rewriting the Inner Script from 2020-08-17T21:47:22

What's your inner script telling you? Is it helpful, cheering you on toward your goals? Or are you caught up in self-criticism of never being good enough and not nailing what you set out to do? ...

Middleish: Episode 10: Lance Davisson from 2020-08-11T01:18:03

We have another guest this week!  Lance Davisson founded The Keystone Concept, an organization that works with communities to help make their environments healthy, thriving, and inviting pl...

Middleish: Episode 9 - Everybody Wants to Lose Weight from 2020-08-04T00:40:13

The number one goal our clients set when they come to us is: I want to lose weight. Even if it's just a little bit, the vast majority of people seem to be seeking some amount of weight loss. In ...

Middleish: Episode 8 - Body Kindness from 2020-07-28T01:41:01

How do you speak to your body? How do you look at your body? If you're like most people there's some heavy critique in your inner monologue. Erin and Michael believe that being kind to oneself i...

Middleish: Episode 7 - Brian Fretwell from 2020-07-21T01:21:54

We have our first guest! Brian Fretwell is a Boise-based speaker and author specializing in brain-based approaches to leadership, engagement and cultural change. His Ted Talk is a fantastic list...

Middleish: Episode 6 - Sustainability and Life Long Change from 2020-07-14T01:05:02

What makes change sustainable? Just about all of our clients (and each of us!) have struggled through the roller coaster of starting and stopping diets, fitness programs, mindfulness practice an...

Middleish: Episode 5 - Setting Goals and Trusting the Process from 2020-07-07T00:59:13

When setting a goal, many people get inspired by the prospect of something shiny, new, epic, and challenging. Often, though, it's only a matter of time before the goal becomes overwhelming and i...

Middleish Episode 4- Are extreme changes sometimes ok? from 2020-06-30T01:13:05

Listener question! In this episode of Middleish, we delve into a question that came to us asking when big, sweeping changes may be appropriate over a more moderate approach. This sounds like it ...

Middleish: Episode 3 - Building (and optimizing) Routines from 2020-06-23T01:00:43

Middleish is a podcast discussing moderation in all things. Our weekly chats examine the often extreme and polarizing topics of health, fitness and nutrition with the end goal being to help you ...

Middleish: Episode 2 - Developing Habits from 2020-06-16T03:27:50

Middleish is a podcast discussing moderation in all things. Our weekly chats examine the often extreme and polarizing topics of health, fitness and nutrition with the end goal being to help you ...

Middleish Episode 1: Meet Erin and Michael from 2020-06-08T18:46:31

Middleish is a podcast about moderation in all things.  Our weekly chats examine the often extreme and polarizing topics of health, fitness and nutrition, with the end goal being to help yo...