Send us a text 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 to a fun, rapid-fire Q+A at the end. ✨ SPECIA...

Send us a text 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 the retreat horizon … perhaps a future multi-day retreat 🤩 Episode ...

Send us a text 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 hallucinations, Alex opens up about one of the most challenging and transfo...

Send us a text 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 by insurance compared to what’s not (HINT: Nutrition for brain health and nu...

Send us a text 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. Fuller explains – in clear, practical terms – how insulin resistanc...

Send us a text 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 colorful, antioxidant-rich foods buffer inflammation. The discussion also cov...

Send us a text 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 as signaling and receiving systems 🎧 Hormones and neurotransm...

Send us a text 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. Content warning: We address sexual trauma and pregnancy loss.&nb...

Send us a text 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! _________ 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 dive into holistic care models, the importance of mental health ...

Send us a text 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! -------- 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. joins Mike and Helena to talk about what’s going on in the b...

Send us a text 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 Mastering Your BS activity? Have a topic you’d like us to discu...

Send us a text 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 connection between present-day movement patterns and long-term well-being...

Send us a text 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 lifelong student of human potential. I work at th...

Send us a text 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 into all things breath. Alex breaks down the science behind ...

Send us a text 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 healthcare access challenges. Dr. Baruch shares her decades of emer...

Send us a text 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 to improve health outcomes and empower individuals. In this Ep...

Send us a text 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 of AI and women's health. We examine how AI is ...

Send us a text 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 deep dive into the critical importance of population-level data an...

Send us a text 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 support models to improve maternal mortality rates and provide compre...

Send us a text 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 experiences today. In this Episode 🎧Historical roots of mistru...