The Peale Appeal Podcast

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...

Cancer sucks as you know! Breast and prostate cancer affect millions of people worldwide. Besides chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, what else can be done to improve the outcomes of those treatments? The science of exercise oncology has more research than you think behind it.

In this episode I interview clinical exercise specialist and the Program Director for Triumph Cancer Foundation, Aaron Wyant. Aaron explains the benefits a...

Being an entrepreneur is tough sledding! To be a product of your product in owning a health food company, work 12 hours a day, AND stay lean and fit has got to be impossible! I'm tired typing about it...

In this episode I speak with KG Food Co founder, Fahad Ahmad, about his journey from a bucket and no money in the car business, to founding a health food company in Napa, CA. Fahad shares his story of working long hours and the nee...

You twist an ankle, strain a hamstring, or even tweak your shoulder, you know what I'm talking about. We all beat ourselves up going through life and have to recover from injuries. What actually happens during the healing process and why does it never seem to be healed when we want?

In this episode I discuss the physiological processes our body has to go through to get you back into your game of life. You can't take shortcuts no ma...

ADHD affects millions of people worldwide, maybe even you. It's more than feeling scatter brained and out of sorts. People with ADHD process information differently is all.

In this episode I speak with Shama Akram, who has ADHD and is lifestyle coach specializing in working with others that have it. She talks about the differences in processing like an iPhone compared to an Android. Both accomplish the same tasks just differently. ...

Do you know what your glucose and insulin levels are right now? Chances are you don't, and neither do I. Glucose and insulin play an important role in how you feel, your energy levels, and weight management. Even if you're not diabetic, tracking these levels can be life changing!

In this episode I talk again with The Unscripted Pharmacist, Kyle Rootsaert, about why monitoring insulin and glucose are game changers for your life. It'...

As a child and adolescent, I played a variety of sports on both a recreational and travel team level. Each sport and season taught me different physical skills, and I made friends I would not have playing a single sport or no sports at all. 

In this episode I discuss the importance playing sports has in the cognitive development of all youth. From conflict resolution to sportsmanship to social emotional learning, youth sports are m...

Do you plan your stretching like your regular workouts? Flexibility, like strength training, requires a planned approach to improve your range of motion (ROM), reduce chronic pain, and reduce injury potential. Pro athletes treat their flexibility this way and get the results they need for their jobs. As a desk jockey, you also need to have a planned approach to overcome your pain and stiffness from sitting all day.

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Way back in 2007, Nancy White found her calling to help people honor a healthy lifestyle and empower them financially. Inspired by her mother's vibrant legacy, Nancy became the Healthy Cells Chick.

In this episode, Nancy shares her insights and experience about daily physical activity and exercise, why stress is associated with the top 6 killers of Americans, the importance of good sleep nightly, and that lean muscle mass is not ju...

Elite pro athletes stay motivated through a variety of techniques helping them overcome losses, injuries, and being traded or cut. Adversity surrounds everyone at all levels personally and professionally. Preparing for the bumps in the road keep the mole hill from becoming a mountain.

In this episode I talk about a few of the techniques and philosophies professional athletes use to stay at the top of their respective games. It is n...

"Stand up straight!" "Stop slouching!" Do you remember your mother telling you these things? I know mine did. Good advice to us as kids, like a lot of it, we didn't listen and now look at us hunched into our cell phones!

In this episode I talk about five postural influences that affect how we present ourselves. Similar to muscle imbalances, your posture is influenced by what you do on a daily basis: sitting, standing, kneeling, etc...

Ever wonder why one side of your body is stronger than another, or you have difficulty lifting your arms over your head or bending at the knee to pick something up from the ground? These are called imbalances, and you’re not alone. We all have them, even if you workout regularly, but why?

In this episode I talk about the five major causes of muscle imbalances and give examples of how you may have them. They are all related and you ...

Imagine yourself scoring the winning point, sinking the winning putt, or making the winning play to end the game! We've all had those images in our heads.

Before your favorite athlete steps on the field, they spend hours practicing and training. You can reap the same benefits by training like them. In this episode I give you actionable tips to improve your cognitive function and physical fitness. Use these tips to take your career ...

Life is more than biceps curls, why do your workouts need to only focus on single muscle exercises? Just to pick up a case of water requires upper and lower body strength. The more your workouts mimic life, the better life can be!

In this episode I talk about the importance of total body exercises for activities of daily living and sports performance. Pro athletes do total body moves like Olympic lifts to help them improve power, s...

Professional athletes have multiple strategies to help them recover from practices, games, and the season. While they are not a one-size-fits-all solution, there are commonalities that can help you stay fit over 40.

In this episode I share with you the science behind the strategies a pro athlete uses to help them recover and stay at the top of their game. From sleep, to nutrition, to stretching, athletes use them all. The best part...