In this episode, I'm joined by author and health and fitness expert, Joey Thurman. When it comes to health, we often think that more is better when in reality, it's the little things that make the biggest impact. With his new book The Minimum Method, Joey shows us how to get maximum results with minimum changes. From shifting our mindset around food, setting up a morning routine for better sleep, to the benefits of cold plunges, this episode dives into simple ways you can impact your health for the better.

Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, and television contributor/host. He is the author of "365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life", host of The Fad or Future Podcast, and author of the new book, “The Minimum Method, The Least You Can do to be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You”.

Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times in 2015 and ‪NEWBEAUTY.com‬'s top 3 favorite celebrity trainers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Watch What Happens Live, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Sherri Shepherd, Tamron Hall, Harry Connick Jr, WGN, TEDx, his own Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home, and many more.

Joey’s work has been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Pop Sugar, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, ‪Livestrong.com‬, ‪BodyBuilding.com‬, Daily Burn, Inspiyr, TimeOut Chicago, CaliDiet, The Chicago Sun Times, Beach Body, and many more. Certifications: Bachelors in Liberal Studies (BLS), Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Human Movement Specialist (HMS), Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Barefoot Training Specialist (BTS), Heart Rate Performance Specialist (HRPS), Certified Stress Management Coach (CSMC), Certified Sleep Science Coach (CSSC).

A few of my favorite things we cover this episode:

• Changing the minimum things in your life to get maximum health results.
• The most important thing we can do for our health TODAY!
• Understanding the science behind cold therapy and sleeping in a colder space.
• How being mindful of what you eat and drink and how it makes you feel.

Links to things we talk about in this episode:

• The Minimum Method, The Least You Can Do To Be A Stronger, Healthier, Happier You by Joey Thurman

Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more about the art of being well!

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In health,

Dr. Will Cole