HealtheSteps™ Cast

HealtheSteps™ Cast


Latest Episodes

Episode 20: Provider Competencies for the Prevention and Management of Obesity
July 05, 2017

In this episode, Adam discusses the recently released report, Provider Competencies for the Prevention and Management of Obesity.

Episode 19: Habit Pairing
June 21, 2017

In this episode, Adam discusses ‘habit pairing’, a strategy to pair new behaviours with existing ones to promote longer term behaviour change!  

Episode 18: Exercise Duration and Health Benefits
June 07, 2017

In this episode, Adam discusses the time required for exercise, which many people cite as their #1 barrier to exercise, and whether exercise routines can be adapted to be completed in less time.  

Episode 17: Interview with Dr. Erin Pearson
May 24, 2017

In this episode, Adam talks with Dr. Erin Pearson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Lakehead University about health coaching and healthy living.  

Episode 16: Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
May 10, 2017

In this episode, Adam discusses a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins concerning the long-term effects of physical activity in childhood and adolescence.    

Episode 15: Exercise and Mental Health
April 26, 2017

In this episode, Adam talks about the effects of exercise on positive mental health and whether this is a good way to motivate healthy behavior change.  

Episode 14: What is Self-Efficacy?
April 12, 2017

In this episode, Adam talks about self-efficacy and it’s importance in supporting health behavior change. Never heard of it? I don’t blame you!  

Episode 13: Health Coaching Trends for 2017
March 30, 2017

In this episode, Adam highlights three trends that will characterize health coaching in 2017 and beyond!  

Episode 12: Water Consumption
March 15, 2017

In this episode, Adam talks about the science supporting the health benefits of adequate water consumption, and strategies to help people drink more water!  

Episode 11: New HealtheSteps Study!
March 01, 2017

In this episode, Adam talks about a new research paper the HealtheSteps team recently published in BMC Public Health, that will evaluate the effectiveness of the program. More results to come! If you’re interested in reading the paper, please find