The Peale Appeal Podcast

What is an antioxidant? You hear about them on social media and the news as being something good for you. Antioxidants play a significant role in all of our body's processes. You may not know how important they are until you hear this podcast.

In this episode I talk about what and how antioxidants can affect your ageing process. Antioxidants can help your cells fight off cancer, illness, and other health risks. They are found in th...

Yes, we all die and there's no getting out of this life alive. Your longevity is well within your control. I'm often asked what kinds of exercise is better, cardio or weights. And does it matter the order? Does this matter with longevity? Do your choices make it possible to cheat the Grim Reaper from knocking on your door before you're ready?

In this episode I share you with a study about the impact of lifting weights compared...

Do you hate running? I sure do! Can't stand it! Canadian National Transformation Champion James Rice can't stand it either. He lost 150 pounds, then stepped on stage to win, all without running. So why start running now?

In this episode I interview James Rice about his new book I Hate Running, How I Learned to Love 5K, which is a tongue in cheek story detailing why he trained for his first ever 5k. "Do what you hate," is the advice...

In previous episodes I talked about the importance of grip strength and how it relates to various health risk factors. Most of the risk factors are cardiovascular related, besides not being able to open the spaghetti sauce jar as you get older. Could there be other risk factors your grip is foreshadow to?

In this episode I discuss a handful of studies I found on how grip strength relates to cognitive decline. The studies are from t...

We all have patterns whether we know it or not. Some are good with healthy and productive habits; others definitely need improvement. Life is a mixture of the two daily as we go about our normal tasks. Do you know how to change your patterns?

In this episode I speak with executive behavioral coach Debbie Longo about the patterns that sabotage your growth and happiness. Debbie discusses the personal responsibility involved to make c...

You know 120 over 80 is considered a blood pressure in the normal range. Besides systolic and diastolic, what else could be important? Sure, medicines and lifestyle choices can improve your numbers. Is there anything else?

In this episode I speak with Joel Polley, RN, Naturopathic Practitioner and founder of BraveWorksRN. After working in the ER and ICU, Joel knew there had to be a better and more natural way to reduce blood pressu...

As you move beyond 40, have you noticed movements you used to do in your 20s and 30s are more difficult? You probably don't want to admit to it, you're not alone. The brain and the body do not connect like they used to. 

In this episode I talk about how you can work on advanced motor control to make tasks like hauling and holding your groceries while unlocking the front door at the same time, easier. Building strength, coordin...

You look at the cold plunge, think about taking a cold shower, or ponder sitting in your tub filled with ice and cold water. None of those feel pleasant, and you're not sure if you want to even stick your pinky toe in! Yet, you've watched, read, and/or listened to social media talk so highly about taking the plunge!

In this episode I go beyond what some influencers tell you about cold-water immersion, and into what the science says...

What is the value of working with a professional in any industry? There are plenty of free videos on all the social media platforms telling you how to file taxes, install a toilet, and fix your car's transmission. Getting free fitness advice is no different with all the influencers out there, so why hire a personal trainer?

In this episode I share information from a scientific report about the results people receive from working wi...

You're going through rough times and feel burnt out coming on. How do you know it's burn out and not fatigue? They are different, and maybe you just have to push through it. But you're exhausted and don't know what to do.

In this episode I talk with Maxwell Leadership Certified Executive Coach and Speaker Angela Chatham about how to overcome burn out in your career and life. She works with a process called the Sustainable Momentum ...

I'm consistently asked by clients and members if they need to lift lighter weights and more reps, or heavier weights with lower reps. The typical reasons/excuses to not lifting heavy enough are that women don't want to look like men, and older adults don't want to get hurt. Do either apply to you?

In this episode I give you scientific evidence on why it's important to lift relatively heavy weights. Men and women of all ages need to...

My journey to becoming a fitness professional began long before 2008, I didn't know it at the time. The reasons I did push-ups and pull-ups in my room were not unusual for an 8th grader. Most early teen boys want to be bigger and stronger than the "popular" kids. 

In this episode I go completely raw and unscripted sharing my secrets and being vulnerable with you about my workout origins. These vulnerabilities drove me to pursu...

It's easy to point the finger for our problems on someone or somebody else. While it does take two to tango, as the phrase says, looking in the mirror to see our true selves is easier said than done. 

Chad Taylor is a certified psychotherapist and author of It's You, Oh Fuck It's Me. We take a candid look at our own behaviors in relationships, and Chad shares his experiences with addiction. The curtain is pulled back so y...

From the executive boardroom to entrepreneur and becoming a Certified Wholistic Health Coach and author, Victor Dedaj's goal is to help as many people as possible. Born and raised in the Bronx, Victor has authored multiple books and worked with Jack Canfield as one of his many accolades.

In this episode Victor shares his insights on chronic diseases and obesity, important minerals for everyone to include in their diets, and health ...

Sam Mitchell is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, sells merchandise, and has several sponsors for his podcast. Still in his mid 20's, Sam is killing it! Did I mention that he's autistic?

As the host of Autism Rocks and Rolls, Sam has interviewed big name guests and showing the world that autism does not have to slow anyone down. I train a client with autism and experience this "everything is possible" attitude each week. Be in...

Diets have a starting and end point, plus the word itself begins with d-i-e! People fall off a diet after a few days or a week or when they hit their goal. Life continues after your diet ends. What happens for you next?

In this episode I share with you how to make healthy eating a lifestyle, not a short-term event. Learning how to eat on a daily basis helps you overcome the ups and downs of life. It's the style of your life that gu...

Every January the resolution's cycle begins. By the middle of the month, you've given up and waiting for next year to get back on the carousel. How many years have you've been doing this now?

In this episode I discuss how to break your cycle and have success throughout the year. Listen and learn to focus on the small daily wins that add up like compound interest for a big payout at the end of the year. You didn't gain 30 pounds in ...

It's frustrating when you can't participate in your favorite hobby, activity, or working out. Pro athletes go through the same issues wanting to return to playing their sport. Going through the process of making sure you're ready to return to your version of play is important.

In this episode I discuss the steps you go through to ensure it is safe for you to return to your play. Making sure your injured side is back to at least the...