Eva Latchem is a Certified Health Coach, Personal trainer and a run coach, and a Certified Pharmacy Technician for 27 years. Here's what she says about herself. "I have a passion for being alongside others and helping them achieve their health goals. My passion for health began when I was 34 years old. I had a major health scare which made me make some lifestyle changes. These lifestyle changes have had many health benefits over the last 10 years. Once I gained resources to help my health and ch...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 114
We’re taking a quick break from our Life Beyond the Scale Reading. I read an article that really caught my attention today from a member of my fitness group on Facebook. This is where these thoughts came from. One Better than nothing is a great way to maintain your habits year round!
Jan 05, 2022•4 min•Season 6Ep. 113
Happy New Year! I hope you are off to a great New Year! The best is yet to come. As we move into a New Year, it's important to have an optimistic mindset. Let's get after it. In this episode, I share with you the period in my life when I met my wife Nikki, our wedding, and my diagnosis with HCM. Getting this diagnosis was a real game changer! I'm thankful I'm still here. When life throws us curve balls, it's important that we respond the right way. How we respond will make all the difference. Ev...
Jan 03, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 112
In this episode, I share something I learned during a lunch I had with a physician. As we think about moving Beyond the Scale, it's important to have the proper mindset. Part of this mindset is viewing Exercise the proper way! Exercise is a blessing. There are numerous health benefits. As I get older, I believe we should view Exercise like taking a daily pill. It's something we need in some shape or form everyday. Yet, sadly it's a medicine that many don't want to take! What about you? Let's kee...
Dec 31, 2021•12 min•Season 6Ep. 111
In this episode, I read to your Chapter 3 of my book, "Life Beyond the Scale." If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to the previous chapters, go back and check them out! It's interesting how a meeting, a conversation, or a cup of coffee with someone can change your life. I believe in the Providence of God! I believe God is working. This cup of coffee would take me a path that I couldn't imagine. Have you ever had an experience like this? I've created a new community over at Mighty Networ...
Dec 29, 2021•15 min•Season 6Ep. 110
In this Chapter, I discuss some of the family dynamics in my upbringing. Growing up, my father was not around that much. When I look back, I can see the huge gaping hole it left in me and the family. Dads, we need to be in the picture. I also discuss how we want to go about learning in life. We can LIVE and LEARN or we can LEARN and Live! This becomes important as men and especially with our health. If you haven't haven't listen to the Introduction and Chapter one, please hit the pause button an...
Dec 27, 2021•24 min•Season 6Ep. 109
This episode I read to you chapter one from my book Life Beyond the Scale! I discuss my love affair with exercise! Is a gift we can enjoy everyday! Be sure to get yours in today!
Dec 22, 2021•10 min•Season 6Ep. 108
As we draw closer to the new year, I thought we could do something a little different! I want to read to you my book, "Life Beyond the Scale." Many are looking to make some healthy changes in 2022. Many often struggle with weight gain especially during the holiday season. It can be easy to get caught in a vicious cycle with the dreaded SCALE! This book is all about helping us to grow in our Faith, in our Fitness, and BEYOND THE SCALE. Each Podcast episode, I will be sharing with you a part of th...
Dec 21, 2021•13 min•Season 6Ep. 107
Sometimes people say, "I have to figure out the right algorithm for such and such social media platform!" People study the algorithm's, they will tailor their posts, what they say, how they say what they say, for the purpose of pleasing the powerful Algorithms. But what if we had that same kind of mindset toward God? "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth!" God Almighty is the one we should fear and submit to. He is the one we should follow and seek to be pleasing too! In this e...
Nov 19, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 106
In this episode, I talk about the Christian and Depression. I discuss: 1. Defining Depression. 2. Examining the life of Elijah from 1 Kings 19, and the experience he had with depression. 3. A Biblical perspective with respect to causes of Depression. 4. How to respond to depression according to the scriptures. Please know, that you are not alone. God is with you! This Podcast is sponsored by Anchor. Anchor is the easiest way to make a Podcast! Check them out. This Podcast is sponsored by The Sti...
Nov 17, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 105
Everyone wants their dream career! Is it possible to really find your dream job or career? Some say "Yes" and some say "No!" How does one go about identifying work that will be suitable for them? How can one put themselves in the best possible position to excel in a particular career? In this episode, I share with you a test I took earlier in the year that was really eye-opening for me. It solidified some things for me about what I'm currently doing. It's a great tool high school graduates and o...
Nov 15, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 104
There are numerous books, Podcasts, and You Tube Videos that discuss the Art of saying "No." Many of the suggestions and tips are really good! But, how often do we take these tips to say "No" to ourselves? While we can say "No" to other people and their plans, what about saying "No" to ourselves when we are tempted to deviate from our goals, personal commitments, et.? In this episode, I discuss the importance of saying "No" to ourselves and how to do it. There are 3 questions I share that you ca...
Nov 13, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 103
These tips are not your normal tips when it comes to working out! But these tips will help you to ensure that you get your workouts in! These tips are Free! They can easily be implemented! They will change your life! I will give you a hint! They all begin with a "P." Be sure to follow my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--Piwty_hV-UNxyWwuvKNQ Follow me on Instagram @icandowithbenjaminlee Follow me on Facebook @icandowithbenjaminlee Check out my books at www.amazon.com/author/be...
Nov 10, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 102
During a coaching session, I shared with a client of mine that he didn't need to hit a home run! That resonated with him in the moment. It opened his eyes to see that hitting a single, double, or triple (figuratively speaking) in his business would be just as effective. In life, we often want the big splash! The big hit. The huge amount of weight loss. In this episode I discuss: How other opportunities are just as valuable as a big hit. Why we feel like we have to hit a home run. Appreciating wh...
Nov 08, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 101
There's a simple thing you can do to continue to enjoy great success! We all know it, but often times we stop doing it. Find out what I'm referring to in this episode. I wish I knew this and did this in my 20's. It will help you financially. It will help you with your fitness. It will help you in all aspects of your life. The challenge will be to continue to do it. Discover Ben's books: www.amazon.com/author/benjaminlee Follow Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icandowithbenjaminlee Faceb...
Nov 03, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 100
I'm so excited to be sharing with you my first I Can Do Cohort which begins November 1st. For over a decade, I've been a part of a number of Cohorts! I've learned a lot along the way. Now, I'm ready to begin mine. I'm launching my first of many I Can Do Cohort. This will be #1. This Cohort will last for 52 days. Listen to the Podcast to find out why I chose 52 days. For $52.00 (a $1 per day) you will be able to be a part of a team which will encourage you along in your journey. What will you get...
Oct 25, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 99
I recently met Tiffany Wiggs on Facebook. I reached out to her after seeing her amazing weight loss transformation photos. In this episode, I have a conversation with Tiffany. You will learn a lot about the importance of: Why it's so important to have a strong "Why" when it comes to losing weight. Having a game plan for how often you will step on the scale will play a important role. How communicating with your friends and family about your goals, strengths, and weaknesses is so important. What ...
Oct 20, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 98
I love to coach. I like to use the example of a side top. There is a limited amount of space. Decisions have to be made of what should be cooked first or at all. What a great example when it comes to our lives. What are we cooking? The choice is ours. I either heard this example or read about it in a book. I hope it will help you to focus on what’s really important!
Oct 12, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 97
“No, but thank you!” What a powerful statement. I heard this on another podcast. It’s something good to remember when saying no. If you’re struggled being a people pleaser, then check it this episode! I share some valuable tips I learned in a recent phone conversation I had. Todays show is sponsored by The Still Waters Counseling with Julie Adams. You need a counselor with life experience who cares for you. --------------------------- An RN for over 40 years, her experiences and a love for peopl...
Oct 08, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 96
In our family devos we’ve been discussing and reading the book of Proverbs. We read Proverbs 31 and had a great discussion as we listened to instructions from King Lemuel’s mother.
Oct 07, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 95
Too often we approach line with an all or nothing mindset. While that can be good at times, it can also turn into a trap. Take a listen as I share a better approach to facing our day to day tasks.
Oct 06, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 94
No one will forget Monday October 4th, 2021. That’s the day Facebook and Instagram went offline. What did we learn about our social media habits? What will change as we move forward? Take a listen.
Oct 05, 2021•8 min•Season 5Ep. 93
Is great being able to pack up and go somewhere for a vacation. The feeling of going on vacation feels great! But what if we could be on vacation everyday? Find out how in this episode.
Sep 29, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 92
Public speaking can often be hard. It’s often intimidating. What if I were to tell you that using social media apps was a way to build more confidence, become more concise, and to become more comfortable? Check out what I mean in this episode.
Sep 28, 2021•8 min•Season 5Ep. 91
Pressure and fulfilling the promises we make to ourselves is important. Creating a personal challenge when it comes to fitness is a way to help you grow.
Sep 17, 2021•9 min•Season 5Ep. 90
I’m back! After taking some time off to recharge the batteries, I’m back to recording new episodes. In this episode, I share how I didn’t want to record today. Sometimes, we break the commitments we make to ourselves. I discuss the importance of following through along with something new I’m now offering.
Sep 07, 2021•10 min•Season 5Ep. 89
In life, it’s good to take a break for rest and recovery. I will be taking a break from creating new episodes from now until the end of August. Thank you so much for your support. Lord willing, new episodes will begin Monday September 6th, 2021! I Can Do…So Can You
Jul 20, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 88
A Quiet Place! It’s pretty scary! Have you experienced the fear that creeps in while in a quiet place? Tune in to find out while a quiet place can be so scary.
Jul 12, 2021•9 min•Season 4Ep. 87
In this new season, I'm back to interviewing people that I believe will help me and others to have an I CAN DO mindset! In this episode, I talk to Mark Bossert about the pursuit of happiness. Mark is a friend of mine and he has been a big encouragement to so many. We met last year in the Ultraspeaking community. Mark has overcome many challenges in his life. He has learned the value of discipline, creating good habits, and being able to focus on things that are good! We discuss: - A variety of c...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 86
Something that is often overlooked in our schedules is downtime. Time where we can relax. Time where we can recover. Time where we can renew. If you want to manage your time effectively and get more done be sure to schedule downtime.
Jun 28, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 85
