124. 💪 Nostalgia 101: Blending Health, Fitness, & Gaming w/Jordan Yaklin

Manny & Dan welcome Jordan Yaklin, head coach at Phoenix Performance Coaching teaches them about the relationship of health, fitness, and the gaming community. They talk about how gamers can reclaim their health and become the main characters of their own lives. Jordan shares his journey from aspiring high school strength coach to becoming an online health coach focused on gamers and discusses actionable steps to improve fitness. Jordan explains the impact of stress and sleep on health, and how incremental changes can make a significant difference. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of merging two different passions and how to build trust within the gaming communities.   Contact Phoenix Performance Coaching to Start Your Health Journey!     I am a true nerd at heart. Throughout my career I have seen this ever-growing gap between the tabletop gaming community and the health and fitness community. I then made it my passion in life to bridge that gap. I took my love fundamental development and all things nerdy and combined them by becoming an online coach for those who feel they have had been neglected and forgotten by the fitness industry.       APPROXIMATE SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Introduction to Nostalgia 101 01:32 Meet Jordan Yacklin: Health and Lifestyle Coach 02:08 Jordan's Journey into Health and Fitness 03:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Online Coaching 04:48 Blending Passions: Health and Gaming 06:48 Overcoming Intimidation in Fitness 09:30 The Importance of Accountability 14:28 Mental Health and Behavioral Psychology in Coaching 16:07 The Impact of Sleep on Health 24:06 Starting Phoenix Performance Coaching 27:46 Local Meetups and Gaming Events 29:04 Challenges in Promoting Health in Gaming 30:06 The Safe Space of Gaming Communities 33:23 Escapism and Instant Gratification in Gaming 36:26 The Addictive Nature of Video Games 39:27 Building Trust and Community in Gaming 44:16 Coaching Gamers Towards Better Health 46:02 The Hero's Journey and Call to Action 49:55 Setting Realistic Health Goals 51:27 Conclusion and Contact Information   LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Phoenix Performance Coaching Dungeons & Dragons RPGs Pokémon Go Cortisol Planet Fitness Magic the Gathering Super Smash Bros. (Videogame) World of Warcraft (Videogame) Call of Duty (Game Franchise) Ready Player One (Movie 2018) Ready Player One by Ernest Cline South Park (TV Series 1997-Present) Mario Kart (Videogame) Obi-Wan Kenobi Luke Skywalker     Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at [email protected] or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected