Here is a special BONUS episode where we are spotlighting one of our Collective members: Will Smith! In this episode, Alex sat down with Will Smith to discuss how he has been pursuing a truly healthy life. Will is a husband, father, and is the Creative Pastor at First Redeemer Church. We met Will just over a year ago when he made a decision to begin stewarding his physical health well. Alex asks some great questions as they dive into Will's health journey and talk about his serious transformatio...
Jun 05, 2024•37 min
Sleeping well, eating clean, and moving often are great, BUT will not alone lead you to the healthy life you want. Without Habit #4 Increase Clarity, you will NOT be or feel healthy. In fact, we believe this habit, while listed at #4 of our 7 Habits of Health, is PARAMOUNT for us as believers who want to become more like Jesus. Increasing Clarity is all about taking a look within using the "tool" of self-awareness. This habit impacts your mental and emotional health, which we know affects everyt...
Jun 03, 2024•26 min
You cannot live a truly healthy life without moving often. Movement is essential for health. It not only helps you improve how you look, but how you feel, how you think, and how you are able to love. Habit #3 of our 7 Habits of Health is Move Often, and it is a non-negotiable for living a truly healthy life. In today's episode, Alex and Trevor unpack why this is so vital to your health and how God designed movement to help you become healthy in every area. You can expect to hear more on: Why the...
May 27, 2024•27 min
Tired of not liking what you see in the mirror? Sick of not having energy throughout the day? Then it's time you start giving your nutrition the attention it deserves! And it's NOT by following your favorite diet, but giving up the diets forever! Diets are out and Eating Clean is in and is Habit #2 of our 7 Habits of Health. In today's episode, Alex and Trevor talk all things eating clean, discuss why consistently eating real foods is so important to your health, and how you can start improving ...
May 20, 2024•24 min
Tired of feeling like you're running on empty? Then start giving sleep the attention it deserves? The old approach was "I'll sleep when I'm dead". Sleeping well is in and is Habit #1 of our 7 Habits of Health. In today's episode, Alex and Trevor touch on why consistently getting 7-9 hours of sleep is the first habit and so important if you want to live a healthy life (in every area). You can expect to hear more on: How sleep impacts every part of you Why sleep is part of true health How to impro...
May 13, 2024•26 min
Our practical framework will help you build a healthy body, mind, and soul. The framework is built around the 7 Habits of Health, which Alex and Trevor dive into in today's episode. The 7 Habits of Health are the daily and weekly rhythms that a truly healthy person does. Christians that want to be healthy the way God designed understand the value these bring to their life and those around them. They are: Habit #1: Sleep Wel l – consistently getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night Habit #2: Eat Cl...
May 06, 2024•18 min
Have you ever been stuck in a health rut? Of course you have and that's ok! We all have been there. What do you do when you're in a rut? In this week's episode, Alex and Trevor unpack exactly what to do to move out of the rut and back into a good rhythm. One that brings joy, peace, and results. You can expect to hear more on: Why ruts are normal How ruts look different in each area of your health Practical advice to break out of the rut Why community is vital to living a truly healthy life Why T...
Apr 29, 2024•16 min
In this week's episode, Alex had the chance to sit down with Arielle Loewen, a mom, wife, and 3x CrossFit Games Athlete. They dive deep into Arielle's faith, how Jesus is a part of her daily life, and how she balances training for the CrossFit Games with being a mom and wife. This was an awesome interview that will leave you inspired and a big fan of Arielle! You can expect to hear more on: How Arielle got into CrossFit Her faith background How she balances being a wife, mom, and high level athl...
Apr 22, 2024•20 min
This is part 2 of 2 where we are sharing a special episode from our exclusive coaching podcast "The Becoming Truly Healthy Podcast". We created the BTH podcast for our 1:1 clients to dive deep into the HOLO HLTH Methodology: what health actually is, why it’s important, and how you can actually achieve it. This is an added value for our clients that we felt would bring actionable value to you! Enjoy part 2 where we round out the conversation on misunderstandings that might be you back from experi...
Apr 16, 2024•13 min
This is part 1 of 2 where we are sharing a special episode from our exclusive coaching podcast "The Becoming Truly Healthy Podcast". We created the BTH podcast for our 1:1 clients to dive deep into the HOLO HLTH Methodology: what health actually is, why it’s important, and how you can actually achieve it. This is an added value for our clients that we felt would bring actionable value to you! Enjoy part 1 of 2. - You are busy. But you also want to be healthy, right? Of course you do. We are in t...
Apr 08, 2024•19 min
ANNOUNCEMENT: In this week's episode, Alex and Trevor discuss a new initiative for HOLO HLTH, called The HOLO Milestone . A milestone is a significant even in your life. The HOLO Milestone is a health target designed to be a significant health event for ALL people. This came about as an extension of our mission to help people become truly healthy in every area. And can be done by literally anyone, whether you are an involved HOLO member or not! The HOLO Milestone was designed to be simple AND su...
Apr 01, 2024•18 min
Alex had the chance to sit down with Matt Gay, the founder of FIT Church United to hear his story! Matt realized early on that health and faith are connected, and decided to do something about. Which is how he started FIT Church United. Their mission is to make good health practices a standard component of American church culture, while demonstrating the love of Christ through fitness-based events to people who would likely never step foot in a church. Matt's story and work is an inspiration. We...
Mar 25, 2024•33 min
Alex had the chance to sit down with Alisa Keeton, the founder of Revelation Wellness, to discuss her mission to help people live a healthy and whole life in Jesus. Revelation Wellness is a non-profit ministry dedicated to helping people Love God, Get Healthy, Be Whole and Love Others. This was an awesome interview with a leader that inspires us to keep sharing this message. We hope you enjoy! You can expect to hear more on: How Alisa got into wellness Her struggle with idolatry How coming into ...
Mar 18, 2024•36 min
Last week's episode we addressed what Ted's movement plan will look like relative to his goal. In today's episode, we pick up in part 2 of our simulated coaching call with Ted. Remember, his goal is to lose 10lbs, so nutrition will be part of the equation. We talk through all the logistics on how he will start by focusing on building small habits around eating real foods. You can expect to hear more on: How starting small leads to sustainability Why we encourage real foods / What are real foods ...
Mar 11, 2024•34 min
Information + Application = Transformation. For you to move towards the health goals you have, it is necessary to understand what matters and then begin to apply or practice the habits that will move you towards transformation. At HOLO HLTH, we help you do this in many ways, but the most effective is through 1:1 Coaching. In today's episode, Alex plays client "Ted", while Trevor plays the role of the coach. Ted's goal is to lose 10lbs and build some muscle. So, part 1 of this mini series is focu...
Mar 04, 2024•27 min
"I'll just do cardio to lose weight" / "I don't want to get bulky, so I don't lift weights" / "Strength training takes up too much time" / "I want to burn fat, so I will just run" Have you ever said any of these? We used to! We are here to tell you that these thoughts just aren't true. In this episode, Alex and Trevor debunk 10 myths about strength and cardio training. They walk through 5 myths for each, share the truth, and back with science on each. Why? So you can know what is true and get th...
Feb 26, 2024•26 min
What is important when it comes to exercise? Should you spend your time on the treadmill or lifting weights? What helps prepare you for life and all it will throw at you? What helps you build a body you can be confident in? In this episode, Alex and Trevor talk about strength and cardiovascular training. They dig into each of these components of exercise, why both matter, how they lead to better health, and what it could look like for you to incorporate these into your weekly schedule. You can e...
Feb 19, 2024•29 min
Alex had the opportunity to sit down with Mary Jo Rodrigue to hear her story. She shares her experience with pursuing a healthier life, falling into the traps of culture's version of health, and how she moved away from restriction into freedom. Alex and Mary Jo discuss practically how she helps others experience the same, common misunderstandings, and her best advice. This is one worth hearing! Mary Jo is a coach that helps women build a healthy relationship with all foods, so they can build a b...
Feb 16, 2024•46 min
This one keystone habit will change the trajectory of your health. Yet, most people do not give it the attention it deserves. To be honest, at times we do not. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss how spending time with Jesus impacts every area of your health and how if you want to be truly healthy, then you need to give this practice the attention it deserves. Stick around until the end where they share tips for spending time with Jesus that include how to study the Bible and prayer. Here's...
Feb 12, 2024•29 min
Have you ever set out to do all your healthy habits only to be winding down at night frustrated because you didn’t do anything you wanted to? We sure have... In this episode, Trevor unpacks how by simply being intentional with your mornings, you can start to see serious changes in your health. Stick around until the end where he shares 3 practical tips for building a life-giving morning routine. Here's what you can expect to hear more on: The real power in a morning routine (it's not what you th...
Feb 05, 2024•16 min
How many times have you used the phrase "Spiritual Life"? If you are anything like us, probably several times. But did you know that Jesus never used this language. And neither did the writers of the New Testament. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss why using the term "spiritual life" isn't very helpful if you want to live a truly healthy life. The two also unpack the edition of the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 1/25/2024. Here's what you can expect to hear more on: Why your spiritual life isn't...
Jan 29, 2024•24 min
In this episode, Alex and Trevor revisit an old edition of the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 9/29/2022 that is centered around the idea of being responsible for your health. You can expect to hear more on: How irresponsibility (in every area) leads to increased burden on others How we are called to carry other's burdens not cause them How you can practically be responsible for your health A way to assess how much you actually eat, drink, and exercise The life to the full Jesus offers in John 10:10 Gra...
Jan 22, 2024•24 min
In this episode, Alex and Trevor talk all about the HOLO HLTH Vision for 2024 and how it can help you pursue True Health. You can expect: A break down of their new guide " How to Become Truly Healthy in 60 Minutes a Day ": https://www.holohlth.com/60minutes The True Health Program : A FREE , 4-session video series to help you become healthy in every area: physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally & spiritually: https://www.holohlth.com/truehealthprogram The HOLO Collective : An exclusi...
Jan 15, 2024•25 min
This week, Alex and Trevor discuss the tension of balancing sleep and being social, then finish by unpacking the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 12/14/23. Expect to learn: - Why sleep and personal life both matter - How they can co-exist - How identity change leads to greater health - The real value in exercise - Unpacking what a "means to an end" is - The difference between being "all-in" and "all-or-nothing" with your health - How to go "all-in" - When and why to prune - What Alex and Trevor are pruni...
Dec 19, 2023•38 min
This week, Alex and Trevor discuss LeBron James, finding balance with health, what stimulants are and how they impact your sleep, and then finish by unpacking the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 12/7/23. Expect to learn: Why Trevor loves LeBron James Their thoughts on Self-control vs. Controlling self How to learn what balance in health looks like What stimulants are and how to minimize and get better sleep The messages your body sends you What Progressive Overload is and how to apply it The value in in...
Dec 12, 2023•37 min
This week, Alex and Trevor discuss Alex's Spotify Wrapped, Why Sleep Well is Habit #1 of the 7 Habits of Health and finish by unpacking the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 11/30/23. Expect to learn: What music Alex listens to Why Sleeping Well is Habit #1 How to "Prime your environment" How increased strength leads to increase ability to love What area of health Alex & Trevor want to increase strength More on artificial sweeteners How hiding prevents healing (in every area) The value community bring...
Dec 05, 2023•46 min
This week, Alex and Trevor discuss eating before workouts, creatine, holiday traditions, and finish by unpacking the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 11/23/23. Expect to learn: More on eating before workouts Why you should take creatine Alex and Trevor's favorite holiday traditions How stillness transforms us into unhurried love The facts and purpose behind eat macronutrient: Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats How prone we are towards our phones The value of our attention Stop struggling with health and st...
Nov 28, 2023•41 min
This week, Alex and Trevor discuss Alex's main things, how he determined those, and finish by unpacking the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 11/16/23. Expect to learn: How to determine the "main things" in your life Why the main things matter How Jesus uses questions A breakdown of things in culture's equation of health compared things in a truly healthy equation The lengths people are willing to go for a greater well-being What everyone is searching for Learn more about the FREE upcoming True Health Pro...
Nov 21, 2023•48 min
This week, Alex and Trevor discuss where to start if you want to live a truly healthy life and finish by unpacking the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 11/9/23. Expect to learn: The starting point for a truly healthy life Practically steps for improving your health What God really wants from and for you Protein facts everyone should know What it means to "believe the best" and why as Christ followers we should live it out Learn more about the FREE upcoming True Health Program HERE. It will be hosting...
Nov 14, 2023•51 min
This week, Alex and Trevor discuss the questions and topics sent in for this week's "What do you think about?...", revisit the topic of healthy boundaries and finished by unpacking the 3 in 30 Newsletter from 11/2/23. Expect to learn: Why Reebok Nanos are better than Nike Metcons How to apply mobility/flexibility to specific form of exercise What mobility/flexibility outside your workouts More on creating healthy boundaries Why functional fitness is not a fad How lack of time is not the problem ...
Nov 07, 2023•46 min
