Alex VanHouten: Psychology, Performance & Behavior Change

Alex VanHouten: Psychology, Performance & Behavior Change

From Edutainment Learning by Ralph Krauss

April 2, 2026 · 32 min · Season 1 · Episode 209

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Coach Alex VanHouten discussing the science of human potential and behavior change.

In this Edutainment Learning interview, we sit down with Coach Alex VanHouten performance coach, behavior change specialist, and lifelong learner — to explore the science behind human potential. A graduate of Vanderbilt University (2010) with a focus in chemistry and psychology, Coach Alex has since earned multiple certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in personal training, corrective exercise, performance enhancement, and behavior change. He is also a certified nutritionist and health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). With over 500 five-star podcast episodes published and multiple peer-reviewed articles written for the International Sport Science Association (ISSA), Coach Alex has dedicated his career to helping others optimize both mind and body. He has been a professional coach and personal trainer since 2005. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

People in this episode

Host: Ralph Krauss

Guest: Alex VanHouten

Topics covered

  • psychology
  • performance coaching
  • behavior change
  • human potential
  • nutrition
  • health coaching

Keywords

  • performance coach
  • behavior change specialist
  • nutritionist
  • health coach
  • personal training
  • corrective exercise
  • performance enhancement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vanderbilt University, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, International Sport Science Association

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