E284 | Jennifer Broxterman: From Greens to Grit: A Dietitians Journey Through Business and Surviving Cancer

Published: July 24, 2023, 5:01 a.m.

There is always a cost to leadership - whether you're on the management side of things, you just view yourself as a simple coach, or you have a family and you have to work on being the best parent or spouse you can.\nThere is a cost to it all.\xa0\nAnd although we all have our own journey and our own struggles, I bet you know very few people who have had to manage all of that - running a business, having a spouse/ family, and also simultaneously battling an extremely rare form of cancer all during a pandemic.\xa0 Well, that is just what Jennifer Broxterman - our guest today - has had to do, although that is far from what defines her.\nJennifer Broxterman is a Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist. She\u2019s the founder of PROSPER Nutrition Coaching, a world-class nutrition certification designed specifically for gym owners and coaches. She's also a Foods & Nutrition university professor, and writer for Precision Nutrition. She's worked with clients from NHL hockey players and Olympic athletes, to everyday folks looking to eat and feel better.\nIn today\u2019s episode, we talk about the role of leadership in coaching, developing business skills when you're somebody that is actually just really in love with your trade, and how eating disorders can develop as a result of unhealthy behaviors and habits.\xa0\nMore specifically we cover:\nThe one piece of information that served as a game changer in her career (24:10)\nHacks on how to make the healthy choice the easy choice (33:25)\nSpecific examples of how to be an architect of your environment (42:40)\nTips on managing your child\u2019s nutrition in a healthy way (59:00)\nHow to Connect with Jen:\nEmail: info@prospernc.com\xa0\nWebsite: www.prospernc.com\nInstagram: @prosper_nc\nFacebook: @ProsperNutritionCertification\nReferenced Resources:\n\nMini Masterclass: Liftoff\xa0\nYouTube: Top 10 Nutrition Habits\n\nEllyn Satter Institute: The Division of Responsibility\nNational Eating Disorders Association\nE179: The Truth About Overcoming an Eating & Exercise Disorder\nQuiz: What Drives You?\nPodcast Reflection Questions\nAnnouncements:\nLAST CHANCE FOR 30% OFF & 1.5 CEUs\xa0\nJust a heads up that for only 24 more hours, all 3 of our best selling courses are 30% OFF!\xa0 Each includes hundreds of strategies and downloadable resources you\u2019ll never see on our newsletter, social media or anywhere else, and you can dive in at your convenience from anywhere in the world!\nANDDD, with the purchase of any course, you also get 3 months of FREE all-access to our members only community. Here you\u2019ll join a close knit community of like-minded professionals who will hold you accountable to getting through the course and can answer questions along the way.\xa0\xa0\xa0\nSo if you\u2019ve been eyeing any of these resources, don\u2019t wait a second longer- tomorrow they will go back to $497.\xa0\nSpeaker School.\xa0 This live 2 day experience not only gives you the knowledge you need to create a logical and clear presentation, but provides you with a safe environment to fail, one filled with people who want you to succeed, and are there to give you the feedback and encouragement you need to take steps forward.\xa0 Join us in BEAUTIFUL Phoenix, AZ on November 4th & 5th.\xa0 Early Bird discounts are only live until August 9, so save up to $200 and sign up today!