And just like that- season 2 is all done! On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler sign off on season 2 and do a recap of their favorite episodes of the season. They each give you a couple episodes that they felt had a lot of impact on their lives and would recommend you listen to again when you need that extra dose of inspiration over…

Pride can be an incredible driver in our lives, but how do we know when it is hurting us as much as it is helping us? On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler take a longer look at the entire subject of pride and beak it down in all its various aspects. The positives, the negatives and everything in-between- we cover it all. By the end…

Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory...or at least we do! The long awaited episode where Heidi and Tyler have fun and bring out their health and fitness conspiracy theories is here! All in good fun Heidi and Tyler speculate on who is plotting around the health world and what it might me for all of us in the future!! Listen, learn (well maybe not…

It's time to give yourself permission to do all the things that your feel you need to do, in order to have a better life! In this week's episode of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler talk about a great topic- how to give yourself permission to do the things that you want to but seem to be slipping in your day-to-day life. We all have a list …

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle a topic that has undoubtedly come across your plate this spring- how to tackle the newness of spring and propel your health and fitness journey. We have all heard this pitch from commercials, social media and everywhere in-between but each year it starts all over. This year we break down …

Interesting topic today!!! On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler talk about a recent social media trend, the earth friendly diet. It has been coming across our channels on this month and we bet it's on yours too! So what is an earth friendly diet? What are our thoughts on the idea and concept of placing what we eat to its connection…

On this week's episode of the How to Health podcast Tyler and Heidi tackle a question that came from the previous topic of hunger cues, emotional eating! We had a listener ask about emotionally eating past the point of being full, they asked if we could take an episode with some ideas to curb this impulse when it comes around. On this episode you w…

On this week's episode of the the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle the a big problem facing everyone- how do we get our kids more active? With electronics and today's never ending source of entertainment, this challenge can be harder than ever. They discuss strategies to not only help kids be more active but also to create a healthy relationship with…

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler talk about a topic that has been brought up recent- hunger cues. What is a hunger cue? What are the signs of hunger cues? Is it the same as a craving, or are they different? How to we honor our hunger cues and still accomplish our health goals? If you have ever wondered about any of these questi…

We have all been there.... the decision in our mind to push harder or take some rest. Am I just finding an excuse to not do my health goal or am I doing too much and should allow myself some grace to rest. On today's episode of the How To Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler take a deep dive into this subject- when to push and when to pace. Each individu…

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler take questions from listeners and help them understand how to take steps toward solving them in their lives. From pregnancy to self- limiting beliefs, there is something in this episode for everybody! Listen, learn and have some fun! If you have comments, ideas or just want to leave us a message…

On this week's episode of the the podcast Heidi and Tyler have a little fun and peer into the small things that make each other who they are, our little quirks. Everybody, (including you!) has little things we do that are unique to us and that we have picked up over time. Listen and learn what makes your podcast hosts a little more quirky than the …

On this episode of the the podcast Heidi and Tyler take on their yearly topic- what's new and trendy in the New Year. This year 2024 has all to do with the health field and what is headed toward all of us! Listen and learn the new things on the horizon and how we can all embrace them to take steps forward in our health. If you have comments, ideas …

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle the topic of aging in health and fitness, we all face it so how should we look at it? What trends have we seen about the topic? Most of all, as health care professionals where would we recommend putting time and effort to change things? We answer all these questions and more on this week'…

On this week's episode of the of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler at a look at foods that you will see everyday you go to the store- foods that are labeled as "healthy". This episode is not about helping you label any sort of your diet, every food can have it's place with your lifestyle but rather understanding exactly why they are labeled…

This week on the podcast we ask questions about new things we love, fitting that it is Valentines Day this week ;) Heidi and Tyler take time to check in with each other and ask about new things in their health and fitness life that they really like and why. If you have listened this season you know that they are all about the little things adding u…

On this week's episode Heidi and Tyler tackle a topic that has been coming up a lot lately with our listeners....snacking. Is snacking a magical way to change your health? Does it have all those talked about benefits we read about online? Listen this week as they break down the whole topic with all the good and bad things they have heard. By the en…

Time for another episode of Tyler Tries- or for those of you who are new this season- Tyler tries a health/fitness product that he has heard about. This week's episode is a probiotic from the company called Seed! Have you ever tried a probiotic? Thought about taking one? Or maybe you want to listen so if it every crosses your path you are now infor…

On this week's epsiode of of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle and go in depth on the topic of self discovery. What is self discovery? Is it important? How and why should we talk about and pursue this topic? If you have ever thought about the idea, dipped your toe into the world of self discovery or even if you are ready to dive head first and dis…

On this week's episode Heidi and Tyler tackle questions from our audience. It's always a great time to hear from listeners and answer their questions. The best part of these episodes is the questions are subjects that everyone deals with but sometimes we are too afraid to ask. Listen and see how someone else's question is guaranteed to assist your …

On this podcast episode Heidi and Tyler tackle a subject that none of us can get away from....aging! But it isn't the doom and gloom discussion that one might think. In this episode they discuss the choices we have when aging and how we can stay functional, heathy and strong through out our years. There has been some exciting and recent research in…

On this week's How to Health episode Heidi and Tyler tackle the hype of the New Year. Every year people sit down and try to make big changes to make a healthier version of themselves, and we'll help you do that. Listen and learn how we tackle our goals each year and how to have success this upcoming year. If you have an questions, ideas or things y…

Merry Christmas!!!!!! Heidi and Tyler took this week off to be with their families and enjoy the holidays! On behalf of the How to Health podcast we wish you a Merry Christmas and hope that you have a wonderful holiday season celebrating the holiday in which ever way your family does. See you in the NEW YEAR! Thanks for listening and have a great w…

They say that money can't buy you love, but can it buy you health and fitness??? On today's episode of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler talk about money and how to invest it in your health and fitness journey. They break down the scale into three separate levels of money - from free to larger investments. There is something for everyone on…

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle a topic that everyone deals with on a daily basis....sleep. They cover everything on the topic from why it is important to what can we do to increase our sleep time. If you have trouble getting good sleep or seem to always cut your sleep short this episode is for you! If you have ever won…

In this week's episode Heidi and Tyler look into some commonly asked questions - how to get rid of pain when starting activity or in daily life. Since this is at the core of Heidi and Tyler's professions they have fun and take a deep dive into a couple problem areas and help you solve what might be buggin you! Intro- :00- :35 Catch-up/Announcement-…

Heidi and Tyler took this week off to be with family and friends- we hope that you do the same!!!By Dr. Heidi Cooke DPT & Tyler Smith ATC

On this week's episode of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle a hot topic this time of year how to handle the holidays. The holidays can be a great source of happiness and joy, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't have obstacles we need to over come. Heidi and Tyler give you their personal tips on how they manage the holidays as well …

On this week's episode of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle the topic of guilt in making a change. Guilt can come in many forms and take many shapes, and the idea that it goes away with time is not always true. This podcast goes through the many forms we have seen guilt in working with clients and how we helped them work through and …

In this week's episode Heidi and Tyler talk about the root of every change on your health and fitness journey- motivation and dedication. Everyone has dealt with these two subjects, with all the good sides of each and bad sides of each. In this episode we give you our definition of both as well as the pro and cons we see with these subjects in gett…

On this week's episode of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler take a question from a listener about a topic they don't cover a lot, weight loss. Why don't they cover it a lot? What is are there feelings about the subject and why did they pick this question? Listen and find out!! By the end of the episode their answers just might change the wa…

On this weeks episode of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler interview Kaylee Brooks Heath- Counselor and Mental Health Professional. They ask questions all around the broad topic of mental health and the connection to everyday health and fitness. From what is most common to how can the listeners use preventative mental health, this interview…

On this week's episode of the How to Health podcast Heidi and Tyler discuss a method they use with their clients in their programs, using a mantra. If you are like most people this might seen very unfamilar and maybe...... a little out there, but don't worry! Heidi and Tyler walk you through how to create one, great ways to use it and why it is a c…

On this weeks episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle a topic that they speak with their clients about taking small steps toward big changes. Too many times we think that small steps toward our goals means we won't get there, that we are wasting our time, not true. Today we help you understand why small steps toward your goal are crucial to y…

On this week's episode of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle the much talked about subject of self-care. Everyone has heard this term used in a variety of ways in our lives but what does it really mean? How can we use it to better our health? How does it fit into my life? We answer all these questions and more on this week's episode. …

On this week's episode of the How to Health podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle questions submitted from listeners. The first question was- During Heidi's time with disordered eating, was there someone she turned to, to help her during her time of need? The second question was- I have been suffering from allergies and not feeling well lately, but if I d…

On this week's episode Heidi and Tyler talk about a hot topic in the fitness and health world functionality. We have all heard this buzz term but what is it and what does it really mean? They take a deep dive into the craze of turning everything functional so you better understand what it is and how to use it. They will also help you take this term…

On this week's episode of the How to Health Podcast Heidi and Tyler take on the widely popular concept of chasing the burn during your workouts. Whether it is the calorie count, the amount of sweat you create or just how tired you are after the workout- they break down how this can be a barrier to achieving long term success in health and fitness. …

Welcome to Season 2 of the How to Health podcast! For those of you new to joining us your host are Heidi Cooke and Tyler Smith. For those of you returning back from last year, welcome back. The How to Health podcast tackles all things health and fitness and helps you navigate real life solutions that work for you! If you want to make changes to you…

On this week's episode Heidi and Tyler take a look over the entire first season. They also highlight their favorites! Taking a look over the season they help you look into the various episodes that can help you over the summer. Whether you missed some information the first time around to maybe you need to go through an episode that seems like it hi…

Everyone tells you that too much of anything is never good, but is this true when it comes to health and fitness? On today's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle this question and start to explore what happens when we reach for too much health and fitness. From too much of an aesthetic focus to using health and fitness as a control mechani…

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle a listener's questions. She wrote in to us and said- when things are going well I am on top of my health and fitness, getting great, exercising and even cold plunging. But, when things are bad it goes in the other direction- I let all my bad habits come out and can't find a happy space in…

On this week's episode Heidi and Tyler take on the top 5 hottest fitness trends of 2023! Why? Because we want to dive into them with our fitness professional hats on and let you know what we like about them and what we don' t like about them. Before you spend your hard earned money take a listen and learn if any of the current trends are something …

On this week episode we answer a question from a listener- How do I know what is pain and what is soreness? This listener is looking to have an active and healthier lifestyle and wants to make sure they are doing it safely so this question was on the front of their mind. Heidi and Tyler dissect both topics and give you solid concepts and things to …

A new path into health and wellness can be particularly challenging - and can be even more of a challenge without support along the way. On this week's episode Heidi and Tyler tackle the idea of support along your way to finding a healthier you! What should support look like? How much support should you need? All these topics and more are covered a…

On this weeks episode Heidi and Tyler tackle more on one specific supplement -electrolytes. We have all been at the stores looking at the dozens of various supplement drinks that they have on the shelves. Why do we need them? What do they do for us? How should I use them in my personal health and fitness journey? All these questions we answer in th…

On this week's episode Heidi and Tyler at a large look at supplements. The world of supplements can be very overwhelming and dangerous if you are not sure what to do or where to start. Heidi and Tyler at a large look at how they view supplements in their individual lives and provide perspective on how you can look at bringing them into yours. Liste…

On today's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler answer a question from our listeners- How to keep a workout new, and effective after you have been doing for a long period of time. They explain timelines to have an effective workout, what makes a workout effective and what things to change in order to stay excited but not compromise how effective …

In this week's episode Heidi and Tyler take a look into their crystal balls to see what the future of fitness and health might look like. From the home gym to traditional gym debate to looking genetics and how they play a role in your health, they cover a wide arrangement of topics. Also look for the ever comical spirit animal conversation in the i…

It's Spring Break!!!- this weeks episode is a quick intro and then a recall from our 2% Better Podcast. Heidi and Tyler are on spring break this week- but in our absence we added one of our best episodes from the 2% Better Podcast- A Better Body Image. We'll be back next week with a new episode- If you have questions, comments or something came up …